Newest Comments
KayKay on COF Presents: John Wick & the Dawn of the Joyless Bloodshed GenreAny joy that face takes away, that amazing "whisky and cigar" baritone gives…
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…
-
Disclaimer: cityonfire.com does not own any of the photos contained in the blog. cityonfire.com was made merely to pay homage to these films, directors, talent, etc. and not for any profit or commercial reasons. No copyright infringement intended. The photos are copyrighted and courtesy by their respective owners.
“Copyright Disclaimer, Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, education or personal use tops the balance in favor of fair use.”
Tag Archives: Wang Baoqiang
A Touch of Sin (2013) Review
Director: Jia Zhang-Ke Cast: Jiang Wu, Wang Bao-Qiang, Zhao Tao, Luo Lan-Shan, Zhang Jia-Yi, Vivien Li Meng Running Time: 130 min. By Henry McKeand At its most extreme, cinematic violence can serve either as a satisfying catharsis or a stark reminder of real-world suffering. The bloodshed in Jia Zhangkeâs A Touch of Sin accomplishes each, sometimes simultaneously. The film is both a seething commentary on exploitation in present-day China and … Continue reading
Posted in All, Chinese, News, Reviews
Tagged Jia Zhang-Ke, Jiang Wu, Wang Baoqiang
Iceman: The Time Traveler (2018) Review
AKA: Iceman 2 Director: Raymond Yip Cast: Donnie Yen, Eva Huang, Wang Bao Qiang, Simon Yam, Yu Kang, Yasuaki Kurata, Maggie Jiang, Hans Marrero, Hee Ching Paw, Minowa Yasufumi, Chen Kuan-Tai Running Time: 88 min. By Paul Bramhall Itâs been a long time since I watched a movie that left me so dumbfounded, I found myself staring at a blank screen for 10 minutes, struggling to figure out how best … Continue reading
Posted in All, Chinese, News, Reviews
Tagged Chen Kuan-tai, Donnie Yen, Simon Yam, Wang Baoqiang, Yasuaki Kurata
Monk Comes Down the Mountain (2015) Review
AKA: The Monk Director: Chen Kaige Cast: Wang Bao Qiang, Aaron Kwok, Chang Chen, Lin Chi-ling, Fan Wei, Yuen Wah, Vanness Wu, Wang Xueqi, Danny Chan, Lam Suet, Dong Qi, Tiger Hu Chen Running Time: 123 min. By Paul Bramhall Up until recently Shaolin trained actor Wang Bao Qiangâs choice of roles did little to show off his physical talents, from his debut in the 2003 drama Blind Shaft, to … Continue reading
Posted in All, Chinese, News, Reviews
Tagged Aaron Kwok, Chang Chen, Chen Kaige, Danny Chan, Jaycee Chan, Lam Suet, Tiger Hu Chen, Wang Baoqiang, Yuen Wah
Kung Fu Jungle | aka Kung Fu Killer (2014) Review
Director: Teddy Chen Cast: Donnie Yen, Bai Bing, Charlie Young, Wang Baoqiang, David Chiang, Alex Fong, Zhang Lan Xin, Stephen Tung Wei, Chin Kar Lok, Xing Yu, William Chan, Raymond Chow, Nicky Li, Deep Ng, Yuen Bun, Andrew Lau Wai-Keung Running Time: 100 min. By Paul Bramhall After initially being called Last of the Best, and then Kung Fu Killer, Donnie Yenâs fourth and final starring role of 2014 arrives … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, News, Reviews
Tagged Alex Fong Chung Sun, Bai Bing, Charlie Young Choi Nei, Chin Kar Lok, David Chiang, Donnie Yen, Raymond Chow, Stephen Tung Wai, Teddy Chan, Wang Baoqiang, Yuen Bun
Iceman 3D (2014) Review
Director: Law Wing Cheong Cast: Donnie Yen, Wang Baoqiang, Eva Huang Sheng Yi, Simon Yam, Lo Hoi Pang, Jacqueline Chong, Lam Suet, Benny Chan, Mark Wu You Fai, Hu Ming, Lo Fan Running Time: 104 min. By Paul Bramhall 2014 has been a busy 12 months for Donnie Yen, with Special ID, The Monkey King, Kung Fu Jungle, and Iceman 3D all hitting cinema screens over the course of the … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, News, Reviews
Tagged Donnie Yen, Law Wing Cheong, Simon Yam, Wang Baoqiang
Unbeatable | aka MMA (2013) Review
Director: Dante Lam Cast: Nick Cheung, Eddie Peng, Mei Ting, Feier Li, Andy On, Patrick Keung, Wang Baoqiang, Liu Kim Wa, Awayne, Stephen Au Kam-Tong, Mo Lai-Yee Running Time: 122 min. By DiP Here’s a movie that I would say truly cements Dante Lam as one of the leading Hong Kong filmmakers at the moment and that will push his filming skills further if he’s given the right material and … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, News, Reviews
Tagged Andy On Chi Kit, Dante Lam, Eddie Peng, Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Wang Baoqiang























4 Comments