“Whispers of Gratitude” Teaser Poster

In a move reminiscent of what Jet Li did in the 2010 drama, Ocean Heaven – a film that explored the subject of parental love and autism in kids – another martial arts superstar is turning to family drama… Jackie Chan!

Next year, we’ll see Jackie in Whispers of Gratitude, where he’ll play a character he’s never played before: someone with Alzheimer’s disease (not to be confused with someone with amnesia, as with his character in 1998’s Who Am I?). Obviously, if you’re expecting an action flick, you’ll be disappointed.

Whispers of Gratitude, which is marketed as a comedy-drama, follows a young man from a small town who flees his home to try to reach Beijing. On the way, he crosses paths with Ren Jiqing, an old man suffering from Alzheimer’s disease who mistakes him for his Continue reading →

“Escape From the 21st Century” Theatrical Poster

On June 9, 2025, Cineverse is releasing Escape From the 21st Century to select theaters. This 2024 sci-fi/comedy actioner is written and directed by Yang Li (Lee’s Adventure). 

The story follows three friends who discover they have the power to travel back and forth 20 years with a sneeze. However, the future is not as good as they hoped, and they need to take on the responsibility of saving the world.

The film stars Ruoyun Zhang (Who’s the Murderer), Chuxi Zhong (The Knight of Shadows: Between Yin and Yang), Yang Song (The Sword Identity), Xiaoliang Wu (The Wandering Earth), Yanmanzi Zhu (The Wandering Earth II) and Zhengrong Wen (Love of Nirvana).

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Now available is Radiance’s Blu-ray (Region A/B) for The Rapacious Jailbreaker, a 1974 crime thriller from director Sadao Nakajima (Okinawa Yakuza War,A Savage Beast Goes Mad).

In the free-for-all chaos after World War II, black marketeer Ueda (Hiroki Matsukata, Cops vs Thugs) is robbed of a pound of morphine. He takes his brutal revenge, but is arrested for murder and sentenced to 20 years. He escapes and is caught, but no matter where Continue reading →

“Big Deal” Theatrical Poster

Arriving in Theaters on June 6th from Well Go USA is Big Deal, the debut feature of Choi Yoon-Jin, who is perhaps best-known for his screenwriting work for films such as 2015’s Office and 2013’s Steel Cold Winter.

Big Deal stars Lee Je-hoon (Bleak Night, Escape), Yoo Hai-jin (Yadang: The Snitch, Exhuma), Byron Mann (Rise of the Legend), Choi Young-joon (Bloodhounds) and Son Hyeon-ju (The Killer).

In 1997, when the Asian financial crisis hit Korea, Gukbo, the number one Soju company is on the brink of bankruptcy. In the high-stakes market of M&A, In-beom (Lee Je-hoon), a young ambitious associate at global investment firm Solquin, heads back home to take Gukbo as his first target. Hiding his greediness, In-beom Continue reading →

“Karate Kid: Legends” Theatrical Poster

The highly successful motion picture franchise that spawned three sequels, a remake, and a series is back with another reboot – or should we say crossover?

Sony’s new Karate Kid film, titled Karate Kid: Legends, is directed by Jonathan Entwistle, who has served as a director and executive producer on two popular Netflix original series including I Am Not Okay With This and The End of the F**ing World.

The upcoming film is a continuation of both 2010’s Karate Kid (Jackie Chan/Jaden Smith), and the original franchise (Pat Morita/Ralph Macchio) that took place in 1984’s The Karate Kid, 1986’s The Karate Kid Part II, 1989’s The Karate Kid Part III and in the events of the current Cobra Kai Netflix series.

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“Wick is Pain” Theatrical Poster

Arriving on Digital on May 9, 2025, is Wick is Pain, a Lionsgate documentary that showcases never-before-seen footage from 2014’s John Wick, 2017’s John Wick: Chapter 2, 2019’s John Wick: Chapter 3: Parabellum and 2023’s John Wick: Chapter 4, as well as the revealing true story behind the John Wick phenomenon, and it’s rise from independent film to billion-dollar franchise.

Directed by Jeffrey Doe, Wick is Pain utilizes never-before-seen footage shot over a decade both on and off the set of the Wick films. The doc also chronicles the travails of the very first John Wick movie from 2014, a small indie film plagued by financier problems that got shut down at one point (via IGN).

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Now available from 88 Films the Blu-ray (Region A/B) for Lady of the Law, a 1971 (released in 1975) Shaw Brothers Hong Kong martial arts film from director Shen Chiang (Five Kung Fu Daredevil Heroes, Swordswomen Three).

A dangerous criminal escapes captivity – but luckily crime-busting super swords-woman Leng Rushuang (Shih Szu, Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires) is on his trail. However, she has doubts about his guilt, and she’s not going to stop fighting until she’s sure the right man Continue reading →

“Trouble Man” Theatrical Poster

Following 2023’s Outlaw Johnny Black, martial arts star Michael Jai White (Triple Threat, Accident Man) is back in the director’s chair for Samuel Goldwyn Films’ Trouble Man, an upcoming actioner he’s also headlining.

In the film, Jaxen (White), a former cop turned Atlanta PI, is hired to find missing R&B star Jahari. His investigation uncovers her disappearance is connected to a larger conspiracy, forcing him to question those around him and his own past.

Trouble Man also stars Orlando Jones (Drumline), Method Man (Belly) and Mike Epps (Next Friday).

Trouble Man will screen in June at the 29th American Black Film Festival (via FCS). An official U.S. release date and Trailer is expected to be announced soon, so keep Continue reading →