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- Andrew Hernandez on Panda Plan (2024) ReviewWatch the potty mouth.
- Ska Martes on Panda Plan (2024) ReviewWatched this on iqiyi....while not offensively bad, its kinda cringe and a ve…
- Andrew Hernandez on Black Cat II (1992) ReviewThis is the most positive review of Black Cat II that I’ve read. Most other r…
- Ningen on ‘Godfather 3’-sploitation? Watch a New violent clip for ‘The Crow’ reboot starring Bill SkarsgårdThe Crow Pitch Meeting. https://youtu.be/qZyLWgoEqZk?si=mbk98GyeC39t2m-v
- Typo on Panda to go? Jackie Chan’s action-comedy ‘Panda Plan’ hits Blu-ray on February 18th from Well Go USA"and these companies are always fighting over who gets them first" So Well Go…
- Typo on Deal on Fire! The Shadow Boxing | Blu-ray | Only $18.99 – Expires soon!Pretty disappointing movie. Very bad script. The "first one", very different,…
- JJ Bona on Details for the 4K Ultra HD SteelBook editions for Tarantino’s ‘Kill Bill Vol 1-2’, ‘Jackie Brown’ and ‘Reservoir Dogs’I will keep that in mind next time I watch it.
- NickGP on Details for the 4K Ultra HD SteelBook editions for Tarantino’s ‘Kill Bill Vol 1-2’, ‘Jackie Brown’ and ‘Reservoir Dogs’Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is somehow better than Ingenious Basterds. It d…
- Ska Martes on Daisy Ridley is no ordinary window cleaner in the Trailer for the Die Hard-esque ‘Cleaner’ also starring Clive OwenNot surprising given the current culture wars climate.....women kicking ass i…
- Ska Martes on It’s a miracle! Here’s the details for 88 Films’ 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray release for Jackie Chan’s 1989 masterpieceWhile Croydon is a dystopian hellhole where NOT getting shanked by a roadman…
- Scott Robinson on It’s a miracle! Here’s the details for 88 Films’ 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray release for Jackie Chan’s 1989 masterpieceI stand behind you. Bring Bey back. The entire public is sick of of the avera…
- CJ on It’s a miracle! Here’s the details for 88 Films’ 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray release for Jackie Chan’s 1989 masterpieceI'll be that guy and say that I hope that future editions may re-instate the…
- Andrew Hernandez on Two branches. One tree. Watch the Trailer for Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio and Ben Wang’s upcoming ‘Karate Kid’ movieThey did a good job with the trailer. It looks like they have an actual story…
- Andrew Hernandez on Daisy Ridley is no ordinary window cleaner in the Trailer for the Die Hard-esque ‘Cleaner’ also starring Clive OwenPeople seem to really hate women starring in action films more than they did…
- Andrew Hernandez on The prosecution rests its case! Donnie Yen’s latest action thriller hits U.S. Theaters on January 10th from Well Go USAThe Washington DC area didn’t get Striking Rescue or 100 Yards, so I hope The…
- JJ Bona on Details for the 4K Ultra HD SteelBook editions for Tarantino’s ‘Kill Bill Vol 1-2’, ‘Jackie Brown’ and ‘Reservoir Dogs’Fixed. Though you're 100% wrong about it being 'deliberately'.
- McSTIFF on Details for the 4K Ultra HD SteelBook editions for Tarantino’s ‘Kill Bill Vol 1-2’, ‘Jackie Brown’ and ‘Reservoir Dogs’NO details for Jackie brown revealed. Fix your deliberately misleading title.
- JJ Bona on The Shaw Brothers logo is missing from these Eureka, Arrow, Shout and Vinegar Syndrome releases – Intentional or Error?To answer your guys' question, an "inside source" has revealed there are no f…
- Andrew Hernandez on The Shaw Brothers logo is missing from these Eureka, Arrow, Shout and Vinegar Syndrome releases – Intentional or Error?I wonder if there’s some legal issue with using the logo even though the word…
- Andrew Hernandez on Two branches. One tree. Watch the Trailer for Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio and Ben Wang’s upcoming ‘Karate Kid’ movieI would give the film makers credit if they put this much thought into it.
- Ulric on Two branches. One tree. Watch the Trailer for Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio and Ben Wang’s upcoming ‘Karate Kid’ movieWhat I heard recently is the story will connect Mr. Han and Mr. miyagi by the…
- GOT7ISTHEIRNAME on Christmas Carol (2022) ReviewPark Jinyoung is still a Kpop Idol, and a member of GOT7. He is a singer, son…
- Ningen on The Shaw Brothers logo is missing from these Eureka, Arrow, Shout and Vinegar Syndrome releases – Intentional or Error?Could be some leftover Harvey/Quentin legal bs.
- Typo on The prosecution rests its case! Donnie Yen’s latest action thriller hits U.S. Theaters on January 10th from Well Go USAWell Go USA: DTV n' streaming after a miserable exploitation in about 50 thea…
- Al+Lui on Daisy Ridley is no ordinary window cleaner in the Trailer for the Die Hard-esque ‘Cleaner’ also starring Clive OwenPlease. First Jessica Alba as a special forces commando and now Daisy Ridley…
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Tag Archives: Hsu Hsia
Holy Virgin Versus the Evil Dead, The (1991) Review
Director: Tony Lou Chun-Ku Cast: Donnie Yen, Pauline Yeung, Ben Lam Kwok-Bun, Chui Hei-Man, Kathy Chow, Ken Lo, Robert Mak Tak-Law, Hsu Hsia, Sibelle Hu Hui-Chung, Lee Ho-Kwan Running Time: 92 min. By Paul Bramhall When people ask what it is about Donnie Yen that sets him apart from his peers, you’re likely to get a multitude of answers. Some may refer to the way he’s stayed relevant as an … Continue reading
Thunder Run (1991) Review
Director: Hsu Hsia Cast: Ray Lui, Alex Fong Chung Sun, Ha Chi Jan, William Ho Ka Kui, Jason Pai Piao, Fung Hak On, Tony Liu Jun Guk, Ho Pak Kwong, Wan Seung Lam Running Time: 117 min. By Paul Bramhall At the time of writing in 2021, Ray Lui returned to screens in (the ironically titled) Heroes Return, in which he plays a former soldier that ventures into the Thai … Continue reading
Dreaming the Reality (1991) Review
Director: Tony Liu Chun-Ku Producer: Chui Fat Cast: Moon Lee, Yukari Oshima, Sibelle Hu, Ben Lam Kwok Bun, Eddie Ko, Hsu Hsia, Lee Ho Kwan Running Time: 102 min. By Paul Bramhall The years spanning 1991 – 1993 burned the brightest for the Girls with Guns genre, a 3-year period in which an almost countless number of butt kicking femme fatales graced the screen. Names like Moon Lee, Yukari Oshima, … Continue reading
Invincible Armour (1977) Review
Director: Ng See Yuen Producer: Chor Yuen Cast: John Liu Chung Liang, Hwang Jang Lee, Tino Wong Cheung, Lee Hoi San, Philip Ko Fei, Corey Yuen Kwai, Yuen Shun Yee, Yuen Biao, Hsu Hsia Running Time: 101 min. By Matthew Le-feuvre The collaborative effort in reuniting two of the world’s most celebrated kicking technicians was no light work for independent producer, Ng See Yuen. His previous trendsetter The Secret Rivals … Continue reading
Last Hurrah for Chivalry (1979) Review
Director: John Woo Cast: Damian Lau, Wai Pai, Lau Kong, Lee Hoi San, Hsu Hsia, Fung Hak On, Chin Yuet Sang, Ngai Chau Wah, Cheng Lui, Huang Ha, Baan Yun Sang, Chan Dik Hak, Chan Siu Gai, Cheung Ging, Johnny Cheung Running Time: 107 min. By Raging Gaijin “Last Hurrah for Chivalry” has all the elements of a John Woo film: abundant use of slow motion, expertly choreographed action sequences, … Continue reading
Men from the Monastery | aka Disciples of Death (1974) Review
Director: Chang Cheh Writer: Chang Cheh, Ni Kuang Cast: Chen Kuan Tai, Alexander Fu Sheng, Kong Do, Lo Dik, Jamie Luk Kim Ming, Dang Tak Cheung, Feng Yi, Fung Hak On, Gam Gwan, Ho Pak Kwong, Hsu Hsia Running Time: 92 min. By Joe909 One of Chang Cheh’s “Shaolin Cycle” of movies made in Taiwan in the mid-1970s, Men from the Monastery features a unique storytelling approach, an impressive cast, … Continue reading
Snake in the Eagle’s Shadow (1978) Review
Director: Yuen Woo Ping Producer: Ng See Yuen Cast: Jackie Chan, Chiang Kam, Simon Yuen, Hwang Jang Lee, Hsu Hsia, Dean Shek, Charlie Chan, Peter Chan, Chu Chi Ling, Fung King Man, Roy Horan Running Time: 98 min. By Ro This one opens with Jackie performing an incredible kata. For the uninitiated – a kata is a series of kicks, blocks and punches aimed at invisible opponents. It’s carefully choreographed, … Continue reading
Drunken Master II (1994) Review
Director: Jackie Chan Co-director: Lau Kar Leung Cast: Jackie Chan, Anita Mui, Ti Lung, Lau Kar Leung, Felix Wong, Chin Kar Lok, Ho Sung Pak, Ken Lo, Suki Kwan, Lau Siu Ming, Bao Fang, Chan Daat Gong, Cheung Chi Kwong, Mark King, Johnny Cheung, Ho Pak Kwong, Mark Houghton Running Time: 95/102 min. By TheFrankEinstein Jackie Chan is THE MAN. If there was any doubt in your silly little head … Continue reading
Secret Rivals 2, The | aka Silver Fox Rivals 2 (1977) Review
AKA: Revenge of the Gold Fox Director: Ng See Yuen Producer: Ng See Yuen Cast: Tino Wong Cheung, John Liu (Chung Liang), Hwang Jang Lee, Blacky Ko Sau-Leung, Charlie Chan (Yiu Lam), Corey Yuen Kwai, Hsu Hsia, Chui Chung Hei Running Time: 88 min. By Milkcan Ng See Yuen has somewhat redeemed himself for his sloppy 1976 film The Secret Rivals with this sequel that almost achieves a “recommended” status … Continue reading
Crystal Hunt (1991) Review
Director: Hsu Hsia Producer: Chui Fat Cast: Donnie Yen Chi Tan, Carrie Ng Kar Lai, Ken Lo Hui Kwong, Sibelle Hu Hui Zhong, Fujimi Nadeki, John Salvitti, Tin Ching, William Ho Ka Kui, Hsu Hsia, Chu Tiet Wo, Chui Fat, Leung Kar Yan, Gordon Liu Chia Hui Running Time: 90 min. By Tyler After some great work with Yuen Woo Ping in films like Tiger Cage and Iron Monkey, there … Continue reading
King of Boxers | aka The Screaming Tiger (1973) Review
AKA: 10 Fingers of Steel Director: Kim Lung Cast: Jimmy Wang Yu, Cheung Ching Ching, Lung Fei, Liu Ping, Chi Laan, Shan Mao, Got Siu Bo, Ma Kei, Cheng Fu Hung, Hong Hoi, Chang I Fei, Chiu Hung, Choi Wang, Goo Gwan, Law Bun, Lui Ming, Ng Tung Kiu, Sit Hon Running Time: 75 min. By Jesse Some have said “The Godfather.” Others, “Citizen Kane.” But I will tell you … Continue reading
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