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Arrow Video announces ‘Seijun Suzuki: The Early Years. Vol. 1’
from JJ Bona

Seijun Suzuki: The Early Years. Vol. 1 | Blu-ray (Arrow Video) On November 27th 2017, Arrow Video is releasing the 4-disc Blu-ray + DVD set for Seijun Suzuki: The Early Years. Vol. 1 – Seijun Rising: The Youth Movies. Read the official details below: Making their home-video debuts outside Japan, this diverse [...]

Fri, Aug 18, 2017, Continue reading at the source

‘Rebel’ and ‘Clash’ actress’ directorial debut gets a U.S. release
from JJ Bona

“Tam Cam: The Untold Story” Vietnamese Theatrical Poster Cleopatra Entertainment, the company that recently unleashed the Kazakhstan spectacle, Diamond Cartel, now brings us Tam Cam: The Untold Story, Vietnam's action-packed answer to Cinderella. The film is getting a limited theatrical release in September, followed by a DVD release in November. The film [...]

Thu, Aug 17, 2017, Continue reading at the source

Well Go USA has a killer release with ‘Memoir of a Murderer’
from JJ Bona

“Memoir of A Murderer” Korean Theatrical Poster Well Go USA continues to kill the competition with their upcoming release of the highly-anticipated thriller, Memoir of a Murderer (not to be confused with Bong Jun-Ho's similarly titled Memories of Murder) from director Won Shin-Yeon (The Suspect). Based on the novel by Kim Young-Ha, [...]

Thu, Aug 17, 2017, Continue reading at the source

Doberman Cop (1977) Review
from Kyle Warner

Doberman Cop | Blu-ray & DVD (Arrow Video) Director: Kinji Fukasaku Writer: Buronson, Koji Takada Cast: Sonny Chiba, Janet Hatta, Eiko Matsuda, Masaru Shiga, Tatsuo Endo, Hideo Murota, Koichi Iwaki, Takuzo Kawatani, Hiroki Matsukata, Ryuji Katagiri Running Time: 90 min. By Kyle Warner An Okinawa girl's been murdered, the latest in what appears [...]

Thu, Aug 17, 2017, Continue reading at the source

‘Creed’ star leads the Hollywood remake of ‘A Bittersweet Life’
from JJ Bona

“A Bittersweet Life” Korean Theatrical Poster Back in 2012, it was reported that Albert Hughes, one half of the Hughes Brothers who directed such films as Book of Eli and From Hell, was tapped by Fox to remake the 2005 Korean film A Bittersweet Life. Now, 5 years later, Fox has switched [...]

Thu, Aug 17, 2017, Continue reading at the source

Kino Lorber dishes out ‘They Call Me Bruce’ on Blu-ray
from JJ Bona

They Call Me Bruce | Blu-ray (Kino Lorber) On October 24, 2017, Kino Lorber is releasing the Blu-ray for 1982's They Call Me Bruce, a comedy by Elliott Hong (Kill the Golden Goose) that stars Johnny Yune (The Cannonball Run) and Margaux Hemingway (Lipstick). They Call Me Bruce is an outrageous comedy [...]

Tue, Aug 15, 2017, Continue reading at the source

Female Fight Squad | aka Female Fight Club (2016) Review
from Z Ravas

Female Fight Squad | DVD (Lionsgate) Director: Miguel A. Ferrer Writer: Anastazja Davis, Miguel A. Ferrer Cast: Amy Johnston, Cortney Palm, Rey Goyos, Sean Faris, Dolph Lundgren, Shaun Brown, Levy Tran, Folake Olowofoyeku, Michelle Jubilee Gonzalez, Jeanette Samano, Briana Marin, Chuck Zito Running Time: 90 min. By Z Ravas Hot on the heels [...]

Tue, Aug 15, 2017, Continue reading at the source

‘The Raid’ stars kick alien a$$ in ‘Beyond Skyline’
from JJ Bona

“Beyond Skyline” Theatrical Poster Ready for some bizarre news? The Raid badasses, Iko Uwais and Yayan Ruhian, will star alongside Frank Grillo (Purge: Anarchy) in Beyond Skyline, an upcoming sequel to Skyline. Also appearing in the film are Antonio Fargas (“Huggy Bear” from the original Starsky and Hutch TV series) and Singaporean [...]

Tue, Aug 15, 2017, Continue reading at the source

The Adventurers (2017) Review Once a Thief remake Andy Lau Shu Qi Stephen Fung
from Paul Bramhall

“The Adventurers” Theatrical Poster Director: Stephen Fung Producer: Andy Lau, Stephen Fung Cast: Andy Lau, Shu Qi, Zhang Jingchu, Tony Yang, Jean Reno, Eric Tsang, Sha Yi, You Tianyi, Zhang Yiqun, Karel Dobrý Running Time: 140 min. By Paul Bramhall Much like the classic 1989 triad movie, Casino Raiders, 2017's The Adventurers opens [...]

Mon, Aug 14, 2017, Continue reading at the source

Death Fighter | aka White Tiger (2017) Review
from Z Ravas

“Death Fighter” Theatrical Poster Director: Toby Russell Writer: Lawrence Riggins Cast: Matt Mullins, Don “The Dragon” Wilson, Cynthia Rothrock, Chiranan Manochaem, Joe Lewis, Jawed El Berni, Gigi Velicitat, Yuhkoh Matsuguchi, Prasit Suanphaka, Wirat Kemklad, Mark Gerry Running Time: 88 min. By Z Ravas The movie once known as White Tiger, now titled Death Fighter, [...]

Sun, Aug 13, 2017, Continue reading at the source

‘Kill and Kill Again’ coming to Blu-ray from Scorpion Releasing
from JJ Bona

“Kill and Kill Again” Theatrical Poster On October 3, 2017, Scorpion Releasing is delivering the Blu-ray for 1981's Kill and Kill Again, the follow up to 1976's Kill or Be Killed. James Ryan is back as Steve Chase, four-time World Martial Arts Champion. Chase is hired to save Nobel Prize winning chemist, [...]

Sat, Aug 12, 2017, Continue reading at the source

Stars of ‘The Rebel’ and ‘Clash’ reunite for ‘Blade & Soul’
from JJ Bona

“Blade & Soul” Promotional Poster Johnny Tri Nguyen (Cradle 2 the Grave) and Veronica Ngo (House in the Alley) – the two leading stars from The Rebel and Clash – have reunited for Blade & Soul, a short film/commercial promoting the video game of the same name. To Western audiences, Nguyen and [...]

Fri, Aug 11, 2017, Continue reading at the source

Deal on Fire! The Deadly Duo | Blu-ray | Only $9.82 – Expires soon!
from JJ Bona

“The Deadly Duo” Blu-ray Cover Today's Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for 1971's The Deadly Duo, directed by Chang Cheh (Five Element Ninjas), It's the Sung Dynasty versus the Chin invaders as David Chiang (New One-Armed Swordsman) and Ti Lung (The Pirate) truly hit their stride with this crowd-pleasing kung fu [...]

Fri, Aug 11, 2017, Continue reading at the source

Lady Bloodfight (2016) Review Lady Bloodsport Kumite
from Z Ravas

Lady Bloodfight | DVD (Lionsgate) AKA: Lady BloodsportDirector: Chris Nahon Writer: Bey Logan, Judd Bloch Cast: Amy Johnston, Muriel Hofmann, Jenny Wu, Kathy Wu, Jet Tranter, Mayling Ng, Sunny Coelst, Rosemary Vandebrouck, Lisa Cheng, Chalinene Bassinah,, Lauren Rhoden, Lisa Henderson, Isa Sofa Chan Kwan Nga, Nathalie Ng, Happy Ma Running Time: [...]

Thu, Aug 10, 2017, Continue reading at the source

Lady Bloodfight (2016) Review
from Z Ravas

Lady Bloodfight | DVD (Lionsgate) AKA: Lady BloodsportDirector: Chris Nahon Writer: Bey Logan, Judd Bloch Cast: Amy Johnston, Muriel Hofmann, Jenny Wu, Kathy Wu, Jet Tranter, Mayling Ng, Sunny Coelst, Rosemary Vandebrouck, Lisa Cheng Running Time: 100 min. By Z Ravas Ever wonder what happened to Chris Nahon? After helming Kiss of the [...]

Thu, Aug 10, 2017, Continue reading at the source

King Hu’s ‘Legend of the Mountain’ peaks with a 4K Blu-ray
from JJ Bona

“Legend of the Mountain” Chinese Theatrical Poster Kino Lorber is teaming up with UK distributor Eureka Entertainment to release a 4K digitally restored, 3-hour director's cut of King Hu's 1979 classic film Legend of the Mountain. The film will be presented in a new 4K digital restored, 3-hour director's cut. Legend of [...]

Thu, Aug 10, 2017, Continue reading at the source

Deal on Fire! 36th Chamber of Shaolin | Blu-ray | Only $7.31 – Expires soon!
from JJ Bona

36th Chamber of Shaolin Blu-ray (Dragon Dynasty) Today's Deal on Fire is the Dragon Dynasty Blu-ray for the 1978 Shaw Brothers classic 36th Chamber of Shaolin (aka The Master Killer), directed by Liu Chia-Liang (Executioners from Shaolin) and starring Gordon Liu (Eight Diagram Pole Fighter). Considered one of the greatest kung fu [...]

Thu, Aug 10, 2017, Continue reading at the source

Gun Woman (2014) Review
from Z Ravas

“Gun Woman” Japanese Theatrical Poster Director: Kurando Mitsutake Writer: Kurando Mitsutake Cast: Asami, Kairi Narita, Noriaki Kamata, Matthew Floyd Miller, Dean Simone, Tatsuya Nakadai Running Time: 86 min. By Z Ravas It'd be easy for detractors for detractors to label 2014's Gun Woman another case of low-budget sleaze – after all, Japanese AV [...]

Wed, Aug 09, 2017, Continue reading at the source

Confidential Assignment (2016) Review
from Paul Bramhall

“Confidential Assignment” Korean Theatrical Poster Director: Kim Sung-Hoon Writer: Yoon Hyun-Ho Cast: Hyun-Bin, Yu Hae-Jin, Kim Ju-Hyeok, Jang Young-Nam, Yoona, Park Min-Ha, Lee Hae-Young, Lee Dong-Hwi, Kong Jung-Hwan, Jeon Kuk-Hwan Running Time: 125 min. By Paul Bramhall It's been interesting to watch the portrayal of North Korean characters develop since the beginning of [...]

Wed, Aug 09, 2017, Continue reading at the source

Confidential Assignment (2016) Review
from Paul Bramhall

Wed, Aug 09, 2017, Continue reading at the source