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dakuan on COF Presents: John Wick & the Dawn of the Joyless Bloodshed Genreprobably it's just me, but i can't picture anything more joyless than liam ne…
Paul Bramhall on COF Presents: John Wick & the Dawn of the Joyless Bloodshed GenreCheers KayKay, really enjoyed reading your take on the JW franchise as well,…
Ron on 88 Films likes ’em young! John Woo’s directorial feature debut ‘Young Dragons’ hits Blu-ray in Decemberthis is cool, but I almost got real excited thinking it was the movie that in…
KayKay on COF Presents: John Wick & the Dawn of the Joyless Bloodshed GenreAnd BTW, a great article Paul! While I don't necessarily agree with all your…
KayKay on COF Presents: John Wick & the Dawn of the Joyless Bloodshed GenreI'm on team Andrew with regards to the JW franchise, which I note doesn't get…
Paul Bramhall on COF Presents: John Wick & the Dawn of the Joyless Bloodshed GenreThe Taken sequels can be blamed for a lot of things, but not joyless bloodshe…
dakuan on COF Presents: John Wick & the Dawn of the Joyless Bloodshed Genrei'd rather blame the Taken films than John Wick.
Ska Martes on Your collection just got a whole lot FATTER! âChow Yun-fat Collection Vol. 2â arriving on 4K Ultra HD in DecemberPeace Hotel is more famous for being the last Golden Princess movie ever. And…
Ska Martes on COF Presents: John Wick & the Dawn of the Joyless Bloodshed GenreBill Kong is a seasoned producer with many S-tier movies to his filmography.…
Ska Martes on COF Presents: John Wick & the Dawn of the Joyless Bloodshed GenreI havn't seen the documentary and they probably are good guys but to spend 3…
Paul Bramhall on COF Presents: John Wick & the Dawn of the Joyless Bloodshed GenreGood points. I realize it may sound contradictory for me to refer to The Furi…
Andrew Hernandez on COF Presents: John Wick & the Dawn of the Joyless Bloodshed GenreWell, I certainly donât see that connection. John Wick being made for people…
Ska Martes on COF Presents: John Wick & the Dawn of the Joyless Bloodshed GenreAfter all those Twilight movies with Bella and Edward Lionsgate needed anothe…
Andrew Hernandez on Your collection just got a whole lot FATTER! âChow Yun-fat Collection Vol. 2â arriving on 4K Ultra HD in DecemberItâs cool to see a volume 2. Unfortunately, Peace Hotel is not one of my favo…
Andrew Hernandez on COF Presents: John Wick & the Dawn of the Joyless Bloodshed GenreAll I need to care about the protagonists is if theyâre likable or interestin…
Ningen on PERFECT!!! Watch the Game vs. Movie comparison Trailer for Kitao Sakuraâs live-action ‘Street Fighter’ adaptationBillboard on 50's IG. https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd2uYYlhd81/?utm_source=ig_…
JJ Bona on COF Presents: John Wick & the Dawn of the Joyless Bloodshed Genre100% agree with this article, though I do understand that people have differe…
Kenya Bindova on COF Presents: John Wick & the Dawn of the Joyless Bloodshed GenreYou sound like a dumb ABC femcel version of Jordan Petersen with a sprinkling…
Ska Martes on COF Presents: John Wick & the Dawn of the Joyless Bloodshed GenreThe Furious was fine for what it was - a straight to streaming Mainland chine…
Nancy Lo on COF Presents: John Wick & the Dawn of the Joyless Bloodshed GenreI think one of the biggest problems with action movies today is that we still…
Andrew Hernandez on COF Presents: John Wick & the Dawn of the Joyless Bloodshed GenreI love kicking in movies, but I do love close quarters combat as well. We nee…
Jack on COF Presents: John Wick & the Dawn of the Joyless Bloodshed GenreThank you for this. I also personally just prefer kung fu, TKD, karate, etc.…
Andrew Hernandez on Your collection just got a whole lot FATTER! âChow Yun-fat Collection Vol. 2â arriving on 4K Ultra HD in DecemberOh yes. I needed that part in the movie to remind me of when Beavis and Butt-…
Andrew Hernandez on COF Presents: John Wick & the Dawn of the Joyless Bloodshed GenreâJoyless Bloodshedâ must depend on the individual watching. For me, Iâm getti…
Ska Martes on COF Presents: John Wick & the Dawn of the Joyless Bloodshed GenreMaybe you're right. Superhero movies went woke according to some people so yo…
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Tag Archives: Michael Wong Man Tak
7 Assassins | aka Glory Days (2013) Review
Director: Hung Yan Yan Cast: Felix Wong, Max Mok, Eric Tsang, Guo Tao, Ray Lui, Michael Wong, Benny Chan, Gigi Leung, Ni Hong Jie, Hung Yan Yan, Cherie Chan, Ellen Chan, Rose Chan, Ekin Cheng, Edward Chui, Fung Hak On, Kara Hui, Waise Lee Running Time: 102 min. By Paul Bramhall The glory days of the Shaw Brothers and Cathay Studio in the 60âs and early 70âs may be long … Continue reading
Z Storm (2014) Review
Director: David Lam Cast: Louis Koo, Gordon Lam, Lo Hoi Pang, Liu Kai Chi, Michael Wong, Dada Chan Ching, Janelle Sing Kwan, Patrick Keung, Felix Lok Ying Kwan Running Time: 92 min. By Kelly Warner Slowly Hong Kong cinema seems to be making a comeback. Our favorite directors and stars keep giving us reasons to hope so, anyway. 2014âs Z Storm has the gloss and star power to inspire more confidence … Continue reading
Posted in All, Chinese, News, Reviews
Tagged David Lam, Gordon Lam, Liu Kai Chi, Louis Koo, Michael Wong Man Tak, Patrick Keung Hiu Man
Shadowguard | aka The Blood Bond (2011) Review
AKA: The Blood Bond Director: Michael Biehn Co-director: Bey Logan Cast: Michael Biehn, Simon Yam, Phoenix Chou, Emma Pei, Jennifer Blanc, Xiao Keng Ye, Thomas Ho, Kenny Lo, Ridwan Amir, Michael Wong Mun-Tak Running Time: 86 min. By Paul Bramhall With the dawn of the DVD era, Hong Kong cinema expert Bey Logan quickly became known for his informative and knowledgeable audio commentaries, recorded for the Hong Kong Legends and … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, News, Reviews
Tagged Bey Logan, Michael Biehn, Michael Wong Man Tak, Simon Yam
In the Line of Duty 4 (1989) Review
AKA: Witness Director: Yuen Woo Ping Cast: Cynthia Khan Lai Ching, Michael Wong Man Tak, Donnie Yen Chi Tan, Yuen Yat Chor, Liu Kai Chi, Lisa Chiao Chiao, Yuen Shun Yee, Michael Woods, John Salvitti, Stephan Berwick, Farlie Ruth Kordica Running Time: 91 min. By Numskull We all know they don’t make ’em like this anymore, at least not in Hong Kong, so I’ll spare you the rant. I’ll spare … Continue reading
Posted in All, Chinese, News, Reviews
Tagged Cynthia Khan, Donnie Yen, John Salvitti, Lisa Chiao Chiao, Liu Kai Chi, Michael Wong Man Tak, Michael Woods, Stephan Berwick, Yuen Woo-ping
Nightfall (2012) Review
Director: Roy Chow Cast: Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Simon Yam Tat Wah, Janice Man Wing San, Kay Tse On Kei, Michael Wong Man Tak, Gordon Liu Chia Hui, Ken Lo, Mike Leeder Running Time: 107 min. By HKFanatic “Nightfall” opens in a prison shower with actor Nick Cheung engaging in a brutal brawl – a sort of slow motion’d, abstractly-directed take on “Eastern Promise’s” infamous fight scene. The violent scuffle … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Reviews
Tagged Gordon Liu, Janice Man, Ken Lo, Michael Wong Man Tak, Mike Leeder, Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Roy Chow Hin Yeung, Simon Yam
Return to a Better Tomorrow (1994) Review
Director: Wong Jing Cast: Lau Ching-Wan, Ekin Cheng, Michael Wong, Chingmy Yau, Ben Lam Kwok Bun, James Wong Jim, Paul Chun Pui, Lee Siu-Kei, Lo Meng, Collin Chou, Ernest Mauser Running Time: 104 min. By Joseph Kuby Underrated Heroic Bloodshed Gem! Return To A Better Tomorrow is usually looked down upon just because it’s directed by Wong Jing (who receives some fairly biased reviews and is an extremely underrated director – … Continue reading
In the Line of Duty | aka Royal Warriors (1986) Review
AKA: Police Assassins Director: David Chung Chi-Man Cast: Michelle Yeoh, Sanada Hiroyuki, Michael Wong, Pai Ying, Chan Wai Man, David Lam Wai, Gam Hing Yin, Kenneth Tsang, Ninna Reiko, Dennis Chan Running Time: 85 min. By Numksull Michelle Yeoh, with short hair, fights a bunch of people. Henry Sanada, with a big stuffed bunny rabbit, fights a bunch of people. Michael Wong, with a persistent hard-on for Michelle, makes a … Continue reading
Legacy of Rage | aka Fire Dragon (1986) Review
Director: Ronnie Yu Yan-Tai Cast: Brandon Lee, Michael Wong Man-Tak, Michael Chan Wai-Man, Regina Kent, Bolo Yeung, Ng Man-Tat, Mang Hoi, Tanya George, Louis Roth, Stuart Smith Running Time: 86 min. By Joe909 You know you’re in for trouble when even the opening theme song is half-assed; it sounds like someone turning on a cheap Casio keyboard and goofing off with a few keys. Probably the most depressing movie I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Reviews
Tagged Brandon Lee, Kirk Wong, Ku Feng, Louis Roth, Meng Hoi, Michael Chan Wai Man, Michael Wong Man Tak, Ng Man Tat, Regina Kent Wai Ling, Ronny Yu, Shing Fui On, Stuart Smith
Beast Cops (1998) Review
Director: Gordon Chan Co-director: Dante Lam Cast: Anthony Wong, Michael Wong, Stephanie Che Yuen Yuen, Kathy Chow, Sam Lee, Patrick Tam, Roy Cheung, Arthur Wong, Raven Choi, Michael Lui Running Time: 104 min. By Tequila Beast Cops, for me, was the best film out in 1998, just beating Milkyway’s fantastic and even more seedy The Longest Nite at the post. Why? Well, the acting (from award winners Anthony Wong and … Continue reading
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Tagged Anthony Wong, Dante Lam, Gordon Chan, Kathy Chow Hoi Mei, Michael Wong Man Tak, Patrick Tam, Roy Cheung, Sam Lee, Stephanie Che Yuen Yuen
Treasure Hunt | aka American Shaolin (1994) Review
Director: Jeff Lau Cast: Chow Yun Fat, Wu Chien Lien, Gordon Liu, Philip Kwok, Chin Han, Choi Yue, Roy Chiao, Michael Wong, Giorgio Pasotti, Jun Kunimura, Jeff Lau Running Time: 105 min. By Numskull “Lag.” Verb. To fall behind; to straggle; to fail to keep pace. In other words, to proceed at an inadequate rate. Treasure Hunt lags. Boy, does it EVER lag. It lags so much, it sets a … Continue reading
Thunderbolt | aka Dead Heat (1995) Review
Director: Gordon Chan Cast: Jackie Chan, Anita Yuen, Michael Wong, Thorsten Nickel, Ken Lo, Chu Yuan, Yuzo Kayama, Annie Man, Daisy Woo, Chin Kar Lok, Hon Chun, Michael Ian Lambert, Bruce Law, Michael Lui, Eguro Mari, Kenya Sawada Running Time: 107 min. By Raging Gaijin “Thunderbolt” is the only Jackie Chan film from the 90’s that never saw wide release in the US, whether on DVD or at the theatre. … Continue reading






























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