Grandmaster Carl Scott, a martial artist and actor had a short career in Hong Kong films such as 1976’s Bruce Lee: The Man, The Myth, 1977’s Last Strike, 1979’s Sun Dragon and 1981’s Kung Fu Executioner, has passed away.
Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out Continue reading
Peter Kwong, a martial artist and actor who played one of the Three Storms in Big Trouble in Little China and a henchman in The Golden Child during a prolific acting career and was active in actors union politics and the movie and TV academy Continue reading
“The Gardener” Theatrical Poster
Steven Seagal was just a cook in Under Siege. Daisy Ridley is just a window cleaner in Cleaner. Now, Jean-Claude Van Damme is just a gardener in The Gardener (aka Le jardinier), a French action comedy from director from David Charhon, who worked with the “muscles from brussels” in 2021’s The Last Mercenary.
Every year, the Prime Minister keeps a secret list of his political enemies to be removed. Serge Shuster, a senior official close to the presidency, finds himself named on the list, meaning he will be assassinated within 48 hours by a team of elite government hitmen. Condemned to a certain death, Serge, his wife, and his children only have one hope left: their strange gardener, Léo.
The film also stars Michaël Youn (Divorce Club), Carl-Philipp Wengler (Blutspur Antwerpen), Matthias Quiviger (Medellin), Nawell Continue reading
Martial arts star Iko Uwais (The Raid, The Raid 2, Headshot) is re-teaming with director Liam O’Donnell (Beyond Skyline) for Skyline: Warpath, an upcoming sci-fi actioner that also stars fellow martial arts star, Scott Adkins (John Wick 4, Ip Man 4).
Set within the Skyline universe and five years after the events of Beyond Skyline, the movie follows Sua (Uwais) as he leads The Resistance against Continue reading
In this fast-paced world, prioritizing wellbeing is absolutely essential, yet many of us still view it as a luxury. There’s more products than ever that focus on wellness, but they can be financially out of reach for so many of us. Self-care doesn’t have to mean expensive products or elaborate routines. In fact, sometimes it’s the simple, portable essentials that can make the biggest difference. So here’s a practical guide to the items you should keep close and the seven in your back pocket to support your mind and your body throughout the day.
CBD has become a popular wellness staple for good reason. Discreet and tasty, they can manage stress, reduce anxiety, and even promote better quality sleep. CBD interacts with the body’s endocannabinoid system, potentially supporting mood balance, easing pain, and reducing inflammation. Many people report feeling calm and having improved focus even after taking just one or two gummies, making them a convenient way to support your health while you’re on the go.
Sometimes we can forget to eat, or we’re just on the go, so we make poor health choices. Healthy snacks make a big difference because they stabilize blood sugar, prevent energy crashes, and keep you feeling satisfied between meals. Whether this is a small pack of nuts, dried fruit, or a granola bar. There’s plenty of protein bars available, but make sure that they have minimal added sugar and plenty of fiber.
If you feel stressed throughout the day, having a grounding tool can help you when anxiety strikes. One of the best tools to help when you feel overwhelmed is to distract yourself, and a grounding object like a smooth stone, fidget cube, or worry beads can be an invaluable tool for managing stress, bringing you back to the present, and regulating your emotions.
Sometimes we need to be reminded that stress comes and goes or that we are great. A small card with an uplifting quote or affirmation can provide you with that quick morale boost when you need it the most. Be sure to rotate your reminders regularly so that your dose of inspiration stays fresh and relevant.
One of the best tools for gratitude, anxiety, and even simple reminders is a tiny notebook. Making notes can reduce stress, boost creativity, and even improve your self-awareness. What’s more, a little pen and paper provide a far more visceral experience with your thoughts compared to your phone.
Of course, our phone can be a portal to so many fantastic wellness tools, but if you find yourself feeling overwhelmed with the noise of the modern world, sometimes we need to go into ourselves. Whether you need a moment of meditation, a favorite song, or a podcast, earbuds or headphones can help you carve out some peace.
Wellbeing doesn’t have to be about the big things. In fact, it’s the small, everyday choices that we make that can keep us balanced and resilient. Ensuring you have the essentials in your back pocket means you’re ready to support your mind and body.
“Black Creek” Theatrical Poster
Cult martial arts action screen icon Cynthia Rothrock (The Blonde Fury, No Retreat No Surrender II, Righting Wrongs) is back with Black Creek, an upcoming western/martial arts action movie, and currently the 3rd most successfully funded action film ‘OF ALL TIME’!
Black Creek is directed by Shannon Lanier, who is perhaps best known for his shorts, Love Between The Sheets and Heidi and Rewind; as well as his cinematography work for films such as Harvey and Under His Control.
Co-starring in Black Creek are Don “The Dragon” Wilson (Death Fighter, Diamond Cartel), Richard Norton (Mr. Nice Guy, Millionaires Express), Keith Cooke (King of the Kickboxers), Benny “The Jet” Continue reading
“Next Sohee” Theatrical Poster
Director: Jeong Joo-ri
Cast: Bae Doo-Na, Kim Si-eun, Jung Hoe-Rin, Kang Hyun-Oh, Park Woo-Young, Park Hee-Eun, Kim Yong-Joon, Sim Hee-Seop, Park Yoon-Hee, Yoon Ga-I
Running Time: 135 min.
By Paul Bramhall
It can sometimes be a tough job being a Korean cinema fan, with some of the best directors often taking years between the movies they release. Oh Seung-wook made audiences wait 9 years between 2015’s The Shameless and 2024’s Revolver. Lee Chang-dong kept us hanging for 8 years between 2010’s Poetry and 2018’s Burning. Even a director as popular as Park Chan-wook left 6 years between 2016’s The Handmaiden and 2022’s Decision to Leave. Jeong Joo-ri, a former student of Lee Chang-dong who made her debut with 2014’s Bae Doona starring A Girl at My Door (which Chang-dong notably produced) looks set to follow a similar path, with her sophomore feature Next Sohee finally arriving in 2022.
Once more directing from her own script, Joo-ri has also re-teamed with Bae Doona (The Drug King, Tunnel), however Next Sohee for the most part belongs to actress Kim Si-eun as the titular Sohee of the title. Here given her first starring role after minor supporting turns in the likes of The Negotiation and Boys Be!! (along with plenty of K-drama work), Si-eun completely owns the role as a teenager attending a vocational college Continue reading
Great news for Hong Kong cinema fans, especially those who collect physical media from all over the world. Popular UK label Arrow has struck a deal with Shout! Studios to release Golden Princess Hong Kong titles in the UK.
The Golden Princess movie library consists of 156 Hong Kong cinema classics, many of which have been MIA from the market for years. In short, Arrow Continue reading
Iron Angels Trilogy | Blu-ray (Vinegar Syndrome)
Now available for pre-order from Vinegar Syndrome is the Blu-ray (Region A/B/C) for the Iron Angels Trilogy, which includes 1987’s Iron Angels, 1988’s Iron Angels II and 1989’s Iron Angels III.
Read the official details below:
In the world of Hong Kong action cinema, Teresa Woo doesn’t have the same notoriety as many of the other big-name directors. However, unbeknownst to many, she is responsible for bringing us one of the most exhilarating action franchises, the Iron Angels series. Filled with bone-breaking brawls and bullet-riddled action set pieces, Vinegar Syndrome Archive proudly presents this inexplicably overlooked trio of explosive martial arts films for the first time on Blu-ray Continue reading
On July 30, 20254, Imprint is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for 1983’s The Weird Man. Popular director Chang Cheh (Five Element Ninjas) brought the classic novel Romance Of The Three Kingdoms to the screen with this wild, colourful tale of revenge.
Cheng Tien-Chi stars as the beheaded, crazed Taoist Priest Yu Ji, returned from the dead with supernatural powers to seek divine retribution against Continue reading
On July 30, 20254, Imprint is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for 1972’s The 14 Amazons. A classic Shaw Brothers wuxia film, director Cheng Kang (The Sword of Swords) serves up a bloodsoaked, wartorn spectacle of fourteen vengeful women fighting for what is theirs.
The Yang family, men and women, have served their country loyally for generations. During the war, their last male heir, General Yang, is ambushed 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).
Watch the film’s Continue reading
On July 30, 2025, Imprint is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for 1971’s The Lady Hermit. This Shaw Brothers wuxia epic stars Cheng Pei-Pei (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon), teaming up with director Ho Meng-Hua (The Oily Maniac) to create an action-packed, sword-slashing martial arts adventure with fierce female warriors.
Young swordswoman Chui-ping (Shih-szu) idolises the great and mysterious Lady Hermit, a master of kung fu, and enlists her help and tutelage to defeat Continue reading
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
“Diablo” Theatrical Poster
Director Ernesto Díaz Espinoza (Kiltro, Redeemer, The Fist of the Condor) is back with frequent collaborator Marko Zaror (Invincible) and Scott Adkins (Ip Man 4, John Wick: Chapter 4) for Lionsgate’s Diablo.
Kris Chaney (Adkins) released from prison, on a mission to fulfill a promise but finds himself in danger when he kidnaps Elisa. El Corvo (Zaror), a psychopathic killer joins the hunt not for the money but for his own vengeance against Vicente’s family.
Diablo also stars Diana Hoyos (Sniper: Ultimate Kill), Alanna De La Rossa (Llanto Maldito), Maria del Rosario (El Paraiso), Lucho Velasco (Jungle) and Jason Gurvitz (Avenged).
Diablo is in Theaters, On Demand and On Digital on June 13 from Lionsgate. Watch the recent Trailer Continue reading
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