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Exit the Trade War, enter the Cold War! Watch the New Teaser for ‘Cold War 1994’ starring Daniel Wu and Terrance Lau

Two prequels to the Cold War franchise (2012’s Cold War and 2016’s Cold War 2) are on their way from Edko Films. Longman Leung, who co-directed the original films (along with frequent collaborator, Sunny Luk), shot the two prequels back-to-back. Titled Cold War 1994 and Cold War 1995, the movies are headlined by Daniel Wu (Sky on Fire) and Terrance Lau (Twilight Of The Warriors: Walled In). The prequels will … Continue reading

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High and Low | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Criterion)

High and Low | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Criterion)

On September 9, 2025, Criterion is releasing the 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for High and Low, a 1963 thriller from acclaimed filmmaker Akira Kurosawa (Ran, Stray Dog, Seven Samurai) Toshiro Mifune is unforgettable as Kingo Gondo, a wealthy industrialist whose family becomes the target of a cold-blooded kidnapper in High and Low, the highly influential domestic drama and police procedural from director Akira Kurosawa. Adapting Ed McBain’s detective novel King’s Ransom, Kurosawa … Continue reading

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The Hidden World of No-Cost Casino Currency

A gambler steps into the digital casino lobby, eyes catching on a flashing banner: “Claim your $50 free chip now!” No deposit required, no strings attached—at least not obviously. This is the digital handshake, a welcome gesture that mimics the complimentary drink at a Vegas bar, designed not to make you drunk but to make you stay. Free chips offer a paradox that online casinos have perfected: by giving away … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Blind Fury | Blu-ray | Only $12.87 – Expires soon!

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Blind Fury, a 1989 cult classic directed by Phillip Noyce (Dead Calm, Salt) and stars Rutger Hauer (The Iron Mask) and a special appearance by ninja superstar Sho Kosugi (Rage of Honor, 9 Deaths of the Ninja). Just as they did with titles like Silent Rage and Double Team, Mill Creek Entertainment is repackaging yet another flick with a flashy, retro-style slipcase. Blinded and left to … Continue reading

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It’s time to add some Fat to your collection! Eurek’s Blu-ray for Po-Chih Leong’s 1984 classic ‘Hong Kong 1941’ now shipping

On June 16, 2025, Eureka is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A/B) for Po-Chih Leong’s 1984 film, Hong Kong 1941, which stars Cecilia Yip (Nomad), Alex Man (Rich and Famous) and Chow Yun-fat (The Killer) in his breakout role. A versatile British-Chinese filmmaker whose career has spanned nearly fifty years, Po-Chih Leong has worked in a variety of genres, from action in Foxbat to horror in The Island, comedy in Ping Pong and the gangster … Continue reading

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The Betrayal | Blu-ray (Radiance)

On September 15, 2025, Radiance is releasing the Blu-ray for The Betrayal, a 1966 Japanese actioner from director Tokuzo Tanaka (Zatoichi’s Vengeance, Zatoichi the Fugitive). To protect his clan, an honourable samurai (Raizo Ichikawa, Shinobi) takes the blame for a murder committed by one of his fellows. He is promised a safe return after one year in exile, but this vow is broken and he becomes a fugitive chased

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‘The Raid’ and ‘Havoc’ director Gareth Evans to helm a remake of the 1967 Yakuza thriller ‘A Colt Is My Passport’

"A Colt is My Passport" Theatrical Poster

It’s official. Writer/director Gareth Evans (Havoc, Apostle, Merantau), the mastermind behind The Raid franchise, is officially set to direct a remake of Takashi Nomura’s 1967 Yakuza thriller A Colt Is My Passport for Amazon MGM’s Orion Pictures (via TheInSneider). In the original, Joe Shishido (Cruel Gun Story) plays a hitman tasked with killing a rival yakuza boss. After completing the assassination, he and his partner (Jerry Fujio) attempt to escape the country, but … Continue reading

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Eureka takes revenge! Shaw Brothers classics ‘The Eunuch’ and ‘The Deadly Knives’ now available

Now shipping from Goodie Emporium is the Blu-ray (Region A/B) for Exact Revenge, a Shaw Brothers collection that includes both 1971’s The Eunuch and 1972’s The Deadly Knives. Revenge is and has always been one of the most popular and prolific themes in Hong Kong cinema, from classic wuxia epics to kung fu movies and heroic bloodshed films. During the 1970s, Shaw Brothers Studio was the largest production company operating

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Escape from the 21st Century (2024) Review

Director: Yang Li Cast: Ruoyun Zhang, Chuxi Zhong, Yang Song, Xiaoliang Wu, Yanmanzi Zhu, Zhengrong Wen Running Time: 98 min.  By Paul Bramhall Keeping up with what is and isn’t allowed in Chinese cinema is always somewhat of a daunting task, with everything from ghosts to cleavage falling victim to strict censorship laws in recent years. While these days the National Radio and Television Administration sits directly under the Central … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Crazy Samurai Musashi | Blu-ray | Only $14.99 – Expires soon!

"Crazy Samurai Musashi" Theatrical Poster

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Crazy Samurai Musashi. This samurai film, described as “The world’s first 77-minute, one-take action film sequence”, re-teams Japanese action star Tak Sakaguchi (Versus) with Re:Born director Yuji Shimomura (Death Trance). When a master samurai arrives to duel the disgraced Yoshioka dojo, he walks into an ambush. In the world’s first 77-minute, one-take action film sequence, Miyamoto Musashi (Tak Sakaguchi) fights for his life against … Continue reading

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Feeling blue? Tsui Hark’s ‘Shanghai Blues’ getting a Limited Theatrical release from Film Movement

"Shanghai Blues" Theatrical Poster

On June 20-22, 2025, Shanghai Blues, a 1984 classic from Tsui Hark (The Raid, Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind), is getting a Limited Theatrical re-release from Film Movement at the Metrograph in New York City. The film will presented in a New 4K restoration, supervised from the original negative by Tsui Hark with L’Immagine Ritrovata and the soundtrack remixed by One Cool Sound. Beginning against the backdrop of the Second … Continue reading

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Big Deal (2025) Review

Director: Choi Yoon-jin Cast: Yoo Hae-jin, Lee Je-hoon, Byron Mann, Son Hyeon-ju, Choi Young-Joon, Kim Ki-Hae Running Time: 104 min. By Paul Bramhall Watch any Korean movie from the last 30 years, and it won’t be too long before the ubiquitous green soju bottle (usually several of them) makes an appearance, the alcoholic beverage that’s remained the number one best selling hangover inducer in the world for almost as long. … Continue reading

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Exit the Dragon, Enter the Gold Rush! Ang Lee’s ‘Bruce Lee’ biopic put on hold due to budget disputes

Acclaimed director Ang Lee (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) is putting his Bruce Lee biopic aside. The filmmaker admits he’s been struggling with budgeting and is still seeking approval from Sony Pictures to move forward with the film he’s been developing for years (via Deadline). For now, Lee has hopped onboard Old Gold Mountain, a film set at the twilight of the American “Gold Rush,” tackling the journey of two

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The Hidden Fortress | 4K Ultra HD (BFI)

On August 11, 2025, BFI is releasing the 4K Ultra HD for The Hidden Fortress, a 1958 classic actioner from director Akira Kurosawa (Seven Samurai) that stars Toshiro Mifune (Stray Dog). Presented in a New 4K Restoration, The Hidden Fortress is the story of rival clans, hidden gold and a princess in distress. It was Kurosawa’s first film shot

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‘Come’ check out the details for 88 Films’ 4K Ultra HD for ‘Come Drink with Me’ arriving in August

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On August 25, 2025, 88 Films is releasing a 4K Ultra HD for Come Drink with Me, a 1966 Shaw Brothers actioner from director King Hu (A Touch of Zen). Bandits kidnap a governor’s son and demand their imprisoned leader to be set free in exchange. The governor’s daughter, Golden Swallow (Cheng Pei Pei, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon), a skilled martial artist, is sent to rescue him, but eventually finds … Continue reading

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