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Ningen on Shaolin Soccer (2001) ReviewLooks like it's the dubbed version. *Sigh*. https://www.academymuseum.org/pro…
Ningen on GET OVER HERE! Watch a fight clip from ‘Mortal Kombat II’ starring Karl Urban, Joe Taslim and Hiroyuki SanadaFirst ten minutes free. https://youtu.be/Uwq3EzDCVqA?si=_c5WWbNAS00qtj6Z
Ningen on Shaolin Soccer (2001) ReviewAcademy screening this Sunday. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZVN8r5APMX/?ut…
JJ Bona on ⚠️ Tornado Warning! ⚠️ John Maclean’s samurai-Western actioner ‘Tornado’ hits 4K Ultra HD in JulyHmmm... Sounds like the common complaint is for the lack of any interesting a…
Dal on ⚠️ Tornado Warning! ⚠️ John Maclean’s samurai-Western actioner ‘Tornado’ hits 4K Ultra HD in JulyI went in expecting to love Tornado but left the cinema really disappointed!…
JJ Bona on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upWould definitely be interesting to see Bren Foster in a HK flick. They'd get…
Steve Marger on Martial arts star Cynthia Rothrock teams up with Tim Scanlon for SRS Cinema’s Blu-ray for ‘Ryan Carson’You don't know the budget and/or the time constraints that came with this mov…
Anonymous on Hong Kong action is BACK with a vengeance! Watch the Newest clip from FURIOUS starring Xie Miao and Joe TaslimEverything is inspired by things that came before. Hong Kong cinema itself wa…
Joly on Life After Fighting (2024) ReviewJe découvre pour la première fois Bren Foster dans son premier film Life Afte…
Walter on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upI also forgot Iko Uwais.
Andy Wozniak on ‘Blades of the Guardians’ hits digital on June 30 and arrives on physical media on August 25 with a new overly long titleThat's up to Jet Li, not for you to decided.
squeesh on Hong Kong action is BACK with a vengeance! Watch the Newest clip from FURIOUS starring Xie Miao and Joe TaslimUh, seriously? The John Wick films were literally inspired by Hong Kong kung…
JJ Bona on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upQuizás quieras esperar a que realmente la hagan primero. 😄
JJ Bona on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upNo Don "The Dragon" Wilson? List rejected. =)
Daniel Justo Borras on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upQueria saber cuando se estrena la pelicula en Argentina ?
Walter on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upHere's a giant list of martial arts actors who could in theory join this hypo…
Kenn Williams on Armie uncancels himself in Uwe Boll’s ‘Citizen Vigilante’… grab the signed Limited Edition Blu-ray before it’s gone!Uwe is a helleuva action director. The Rampage trilogy , Assualt on Wall Stre…
dakuan on ⚠️ Tornado Warning! ⚠️ John Maclean’s samurai-Western actioner ‘Tornado’ hits 4K Ultra HD in Julyfrom what i recall, there's very little action in the movie, it's just a regu…
Andrew Hernandez on Contour (2006) ReviewI purchased the original DVD from HK Flix way back when. I think it goes for…
Typo on Back to school again! Shout announces 4K Ultra HD for Ringo Lam’s 1988 Hong Kong action film ‘School on Fire’Zero interest if I can't watch the full movie including "Extended and Uncenso…
Typo on 16 bit martial arts mayhem comes to life! Lionsgate’s live action ‘Streets of Rage’ lands director and new writersI'll pass.
Andrew Hernandez on Watch a clip from ‘Beast’ starring Daniel MacPherson, Russell Crowe, Luke Hemsworth and martial arts star Bren FosterBeast was a pretty good film. Daniel MacPherson Didn’t have any previous mart…
Andrew Hernandez on Reck It, Scott! Scott Adkins, Vinnie Jones and Mark Strange make a mess in the New Trailer for ‘Reckless’A US distributor finally picked this up after the stupid UK exclusive streami…
JJ Bona on Back to school again! Shout announces 4K Ultra HD for Ringo Lam’s 1988 Hong Kong action film ‘School on Fire’Even with the "Extended and Uncensored Footage"? If not, I'm sure Arrow is al…
Typo on Back to school again! Shout announces 4K Ultra HD for Ringo Lam’s 1988 Hong Kong action film ‘School on Fire’Not the full version, even if image quality would be partially "really not go…
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The Cinematic Allure of Casino Gaming
Gritty poker tables, Vibrant Vegas lights and smooth operators who never sweat a bet—filmmakers have really played a massive role in defining how gambling looks and plays today. While more and more go online, the silver screen really still makes its mark. From style to suspense, films long predated casino culture’s impact. Scenes of Casinos That Last Forever Films have long enjoyed a scene set in a casino. Chip clatter, … Continue reading
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Set your alarm! Watch the Trailer for ‘By 6am’ starring Rina Takeda of ‘High Kick Girl’ and ‘Karate Girl’
Rina Takeda (High Kick Girl!, Attack on Titan: Part 1, Re:Born), cult martial arts actress known for her real-life karate skills, is back with By 6am, an upcoming actioner from director Munetoshi Mukai (Color of Songs). In the film, Takeda plays a family woman whose prior experience as a Special Assault Team member comes in handy when she’s called back into action to investigate a criminal organization. By 6am also … Continue reading
How Prestige and Recognition Often Overshadow Innovation in Film Selection
In theory, film festivals and funding bodies are the ideal places for bold innovation, fresh narratives, and breakthrough talent. In practice, however, these institutions often favor familiarity over risk. Prestige, name recognition, and prior accolades tend to outweigh originality in film selection, creating an echo chamber that favors the already-established and marginalizes new creative voices. This dynamic raises questions about fairness, artistic progress, and the very purpose of festivals and … Continue reading
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Action Stars Who Surprisingly Started in Theatre
We can’t picture action stars reciting Shakespeare under a spotlight very often. But before car wrecks and explosions, Hollywood’s toughest actors were performing to silent, waiting audiences, live and up close and personal. And frankly, it shows. Source: https://www.pexels.com/photo/people-at-theater-713149/ Wolverine Wore Tap Shoes Hugh Jackman might be best known for slicing up villains with adamantium claws, but long before there were X-Men films, he charmed audiences with musicals on stage. … Continue reading
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Here’s something to cheer you up! Arrow is releasing a 4K Ultra HD for the zombie thriller ‘The Sadness’
On October 20, 2025, Arrow is releasing the 4K Ultra HD for 2021’s The Sadness. Dragging extreme cinema screaming into the post-pandemic age, Rob Jabbaz’s controversial and incredibly gory The Sadness burst onto the genre scene at the tail-end of the COVID epidemic, winning the New Flesh Award for Best First Feature at the Fantasia International Film Festival. When a deadly virus spontaneously mutates in Taiwan it suddenly gives rise … Continue reading
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Three and Three Extremes | Blu-ray (Arrow)
On October 21, 2025, Arrow Video is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A/B) for 2002’s Three and 2004’s Three Extremes. A trio of ghostly tales of terror, each from a different country, form the anthology Three. Initiated by acclaimed Hong Kong producer and director Peter Ho-Sun Chan, the film would prove highly influential in its innovative approach to pan-Asian horror, and
Hulk Hogan, wrestling legend and actor, passes away at 71
Hulk Hogan (born Terry Gene Bollea) – known best for transforming professional wrestling into a family entertainment phenomenon – has passed away at age 71 due to cardiac arrest. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to his family
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Deal on Fire! Karate Bullfighter & Karate Bearfighter | Blu-ray | Only $19.99 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Beast Fighter, which will include the 1975 martial arts films, Karate Bullfighter and Karate Bearfighter. The mighty Sonny Chiba (Bodyguard Kiba) stars in two spectacular martial arts movies based upon the real life of Masutatsu “Mas” Ōyama – the fabled bull-slaying karate master who trained none other than Chiba himself. In Karate Bullfighter (or Champion of Death), a karate tournament is crashed … Continue reading
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Murder ink! Eureka’s Blu-ray for the 1973 Jimmy Wang Yu classic ‘The Tattooed Dragon’ now available
Now shipping is the Blu-ray (Region A/B) for The Tattooed Dragon, a 1973 Golden Harvest kung fu classic starring Jimmy Wang Yu (The One-Armed Swordsman). Written and directed by Lo Wei, the man behind the Bruce Lee’s international hits The Big Boss and Fist of Fury, The Tattooed Dragon was designed to bring martial arts superstar Jimmy Wang Yu to a global audience still hungry for kung fu cinema in the aftermath
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Bob Odenkirk breaks the bad in the Final Trailer for ‘Nobody 2’ from acclaimed Indonesian director Timo Tjahjanto
Indonesian director Timo Tjahjanto (The Big 4, The Night Comes for Us) – of the “Mo Brothers” directing duo (Killers, Headshot, Macabre) – is prepping Nobody 2, the sequel to 2021’s Nobody, which has Bob Odenkirk (Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul) reprising his lead role. Tjahjanto directs from a script by Derek Kolstad (John Wick, Nobody), Aaron Rabin (Jack Ryan), Odenkirk, and Umair Aleem (Kate). Kelly McCormick and David Leitch return to … Continue reading
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What Casino Game Would Martial Arts Stars Master?
Martial arts legends often have to delicately balance risk and reward. The same happens when you step into a casino. Due to that, it’s only fun to wonder which casino games martial arts stars would master. There are some clear similarities between martial arts and casino games. Both demand a high level of focus and sharp instincts. Whether in hand-to-hand combat or skillful play, you aim to outmaneuver your opponent. … Continue reading
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Deal on Fire! The Great Wall | Blu-ray | Only $8.63 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for The Great Wall (read our review), starring Matt Damon, Pedro Pascal (Game of Thrones), Willem Dafoe (John Wick), Andy Lau (Infernal Affairs), Jing Tian (Special ID), Zhang Hanyu (The Assembly), Eddie Peng (Rise of the Legend). Acclaimed filmmaker Zhang Yimou (Shadow, Hero, House of the Flying Daggers) directs this 15th century period flick revolving around an elite force making a valiant stand for humanity on the world’s most iconic … Continue reading
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Play it again, Sammo! New U.S. Trailer for ‘Invincible Swordsman’ featuring Hong Kong legend Sammo Hung
Hong Kong martial arts legend Sammo Hung (Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In) is part of an all-star ensemble cast in Luo Yiwei’s Invincible Swordsman, a remake of Ching Siu-tung’s 1992 wuxia classic, The Swordsman II. Written by Wong Jing and based on the novel by Louis Cha, Invincible Swordsman stars Kitty Zhang Yuqi (The Mermaid) and Tim Huang Xiyan (The Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms). In … Continue reading
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Fearless Dragons | Blu-ray (Severin)
On July 25, 2025, orders begin for Severin Films’ Blu-ray (Region A) for 1980’s Fearless Dragons, a kung fu-comedy classic from the iconic ‘70s label, Hong Kong studio Goldig Films Ltd. (The Dragon Lives Again). When two wily con men – martial arts movie legends Phillip Ko (Final Run) and Bryan Leung (Knockabout) – are framed for hijacking a trunkful of charity
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Reimagining Heavy Hauls: The Advantages of a Gooseneck Towing Hitch
Moving Beyond the Struggles of Conventional Trailer Towing Towing heavy loads isn’t as simple as it looks. Trailer sway can send your heart racing, uneven weight distribution wears down your equipment over time, and the sheer focus required behind the wheel leads to driver exhaustion. Bumper-mounted towing systems, while functional for lighter trailers, often fail to deliver the stability needed for heavier hauls. As demand grows for safer and more … Continue reading
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