Always bet on WHITE! Michael Jai White and Method Man cause trouble in the Trailer for ‘Trouble Man’

"Trouble Man" Theatrical Poster

“Trouble Man” Theatrical Poster

Following 2023’s Outlaw Johnny Black, martial arts star Michael Jai White (Triple Threat, Accident Man) is back in the director’s chair for Samuel Goldwyn Films’ Trouble Man, an upcoming actioner he’s also headlining.

In the film, Jaxen (White), a former cop turned Atlanta PI, is hired to find missing R&B star Jahari. His investigation uncovers her disappearance is connected to a larger conspiracy, forcing him to question those around him and his own past.

Trouble Man also stars Orlando Jones (Drumline), Method Man (Belly) and Mike Epps (Next Friday).

According to Film Combat Syndicate, the film’s action direction is by Joey Min, with fight choreography by Stephanie Pham and Angela Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Ip Man: Season 1 | Blu-ray | Only $6.90 – Expires soon!

Ip Man: Season 1 | Blu-ray & DVD (Cinedigm)

Ip Man: Season 1 | Blu-ray & DVD (Cinedigm)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray set for Ip Man: Season 1, a 2013 Chinese television series starring Kevin Cheng (The Woman Knight of Mirror Lake) as the legendary grandmaster of Wing Chun.

The Wing Chun grandmaster Ip Man (Cheng) spends all his life in pursuit of the authentic martial arts realm. Gaining enlightenment throughout his childhood and adolescence, Ip Man undergoes a transformation and becomes a kung fu legend, ascending to the highest ranking of martial arts. After fleeing to Hong Kong, Ip Man deliberately keeps a low-profile, but he is inevitably engaged in conflicts.

The series also stars Cecilia Han (The Golden Doll), Chrissie Chau (12 Golden Ducks), Yu Rong-Guang (Police Story 2013), Yuen Wah Continue reading

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World of Desire (1992) Review

"World of Desire" Theatrical Poster

“World of Desire” Theatrical Poster

Director: Chao Chen-Kuo
Cast: Robert Mak, William Ho, Blackie Ko, Shou-Liang, Norman Tsui Siu-Keung, Chiang Ta-Chuan, Suen Man, Chen Kuan-Tai, Ng Naam-Yiu, Xie Jian-Wen
Running Time: 74 min.

By Paul Taggart

In these days of boutique labels releasing Asian cinema hits and relative obscurities, there are still those who swim in murky waters where even Godfrey Ho fans wouldn’t swim. It’s a strange place, full of bottomless pits of crappiness, tonal whiplash, fountains of sleaze, geysers of violence and the detritus of cinema. It is the land of the Taiwan exploitation film. Usually rougher round the edges than even the similar Hong Kong movies, but just as worth checking out. Perhaps the best known Taiwan 90s entries into this type would be the gangster squib sleaze sagas of Hunting List or Requital. But they are the peak, and something like World of Desire is far from those lofty heights and lies broken and twisted at the bottom, mumbling to itself incoherently.

You would think World of Desire is a cheapie 74-minute soft-score film from its poster and title, but it’s actually a cheapie gangster film with nudie bits. The plot is pretty basic, concerning three night club hostesses and a hoodlum who end up on the run from Continue reading

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Angel 3 | aka Iron Angels 3 (1989) Review

"Iron Angels 3" Theatrical Poster

“Iron Angels 3” Theatrical Poster

Director: Teresa Woo San
Cast: Moon Lee Choi-Fung, Alex Fong Chung-Sun, Kharina, Ralph Chan Shing-Gwai, Mark Steinborn, Katy Hickman, Marco Lo Chi-Fung, Bill Rockloff
Running Time: 91 min. 

By Z Ravas

1989’s Iron Angels 3 was the third Iron Angels film in as many years, which makes one wonder whether these movies were a smashing success in the local Hong Kong market or else Teresa Woo’s production company Molesworth simply hit a groove in the late 80’s that saw them turning out these Girls with Guns flicks with efficient ease. Either way, I must once again sing the praises of distributor Vinegar Syndrome for bringing together the entire trilogy in one attractive hi-def package, albeit in a limited number (they apparently sold out of the initial 5,000 print run in a matter of days).

For those of you just joining us, the Iron Angels series is a loose trilogy of Hong Kong action films about a co-ed Charlie’s Angels-like group of mercenaries; the Angels are the team that get called in when a terrorist or criminal threat is simply too much for local law enforcement to handle. I say ‘loose’ trilogy because continuity is not exactly a priority here; the purported leader of the Angels, portrayed by David Chiang, doesn’t show up in any of the sequels, and the lead Continue reading

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Terrorism is beyond high alert in the New Trailer for Well Go USA’s upcoming action-comedy ‘A Cool Fish 2’

"A Cool Fish 2" Theatrical Poster

“A Cool Fish 2” Theatrical Poster

In theaters on July 18 from Well Go USA is A Cool Fish 2, an upcoming action-comedy from director Rao Xiaozhi (Home Coming, End Game).

Sanjin, the little brother of Yiwu-based businessman Chen, ventures to Southeast Asia to expand his business and prove his mettle. Just as he strikes a deal with a television station, his business is hit by a global recession and a terrorist attack. Will Sanjin choose to be devoured by darkness, or will he be reborn from the ashes?

The film stars Zhang Yu (Dying to Survive), Ren Suxi (A Cool Fish), Pan Binlong (Stand by Me), Ma Yinyin (Under the Skin) and Guo Yiqian (Day Dreaming).

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Peking Opera Blues | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Shout)

On September 23, 2025, Shout Studios is releasing the 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for Peking Opera Blues, a 1986 Hong Kong classic from visionary director, Tsui Hark (Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants, The Taking of Tiger Mountain, Knock Off).

In 1913 Beijing, three fierce women (Brigitte Lin, Sally Yeh and Cherie Chung) — disguised rebel Tsao Wan, jewel-seeking Sheung Hung, and opera heiress Continue reading

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Heart of the Dragon | 4K Ultra HD (88 Films)

In September, 88 Films is releasing a 4K Ultra HD for Heart of the Dragon, a 1985 Hong Kong action-drama directed by Sammo Hung (Wheels on Meals). World-famous for their action and derring-do, old friends Jackie Chan and Sammo Hung teamed up for a film that shows there’s much more to them than brawling.

Jackie plays a good-hearted cop looking after his learning-disabled brother Danny, played by Sammo, but doesn’t always succeed in keeping him out Continue reading

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Aki Aleong, actor, singer, activist and action film star, passes away

Aki Aleong, an actor, singer, activist and action film star, passed away on June 22. In addition to a decades-long career in TV shows, some of his most memorable movies includes 1988’s Braddock: Missing in Action III, 2015’s Pound of Flesh and 2017’s Savage Dog.

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Her body, NOT her choice! New Trailer for Well Go USA’s ‘Ghost Killer’ starring ‘Baby Assassins’ star Akari Takaishi

"Ghost Killer" Theatrical Poster

“Ghost Killer” Theatrical Poster

Ninja III: The Domination meets Baby Assassins? Acclaimed filmmaker and stunt coordinator Kensuke Sonomura (Bad City, Hydra) is back with Ghost Killer, his third film as a director, exclusively debuting on Digital July 22, before hitting 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™ and DVD September 23 from Well Go USA Entertainment.

Winner of the Best Feature Film Bronze Award at the 2024 Saskatoon Fantastic Film Festival, Ghost Killer stars Akari Takaishi (Baby Assassins, Baby Assassins 2), Mario Kuroba (Hard Days), and Masanori Mimoto (Baby Assassins, Hydra, Enter the Fat Dragon).

When college student Fumika (Takaishi) stumbles upon the bullet that ended hitman Kudo’s (Mimoto) life, his vengeful spirit takes hold of her Continue reading

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Lalo Schifrin, film composer of ‘Mission: Impossible’, ‘Dirty Harry’ and ‘Enter the Dragon’, passes away

Lalo Schifrin, the Grammy-winning music composer of the Mission: Impossible TV theme and film scores including Cool Hand Luke, Bullitt, Dirty Harry, Enter the Dragon, The Big Brawl and Rush Hour, has died of complications Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! A Queen’s Ransom | Blu-ray | Only $21.99

A Queen’s Ransom | Blu-ray (Eureka)

A Queen’s Ransom | Blu-ray (Eureka)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Eureka’s A Queen’s Ransom (aka International Assassin), a 1976 all-star actioner from Ting Shan-hsi (The Ghost Hill).

Perhaps even God can’t save the Queen in Golden Harvest’s A Queen’s Ransom, an explosive action-thriller starring George Lazenby (The Man from Hong Kong), Angela Mao (Lady Whirlwind) and the legendary Jimmy Wang Yu (The One-Armed Swordsman).

As Queen Elizabeth II arrives in Hong Kong for a state visit, a band of skilled mercenaries plan her assassination. Contracted by an Irish Republican (Lazenby), the international group of hired killers includes a Japanese explosives expert (Chang Pei-shan), a Thai boxer (Bolo Yeung), a Filipino sniper (Peter Chan Lung) and a veteran Continue reading

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Fight or Flight | Blu-ray (Vertical)

Fight or Flight | Blu-ray (Vertical)

Fight or Flight | Blu-ray (Vertical)

On July 22, 2025, Vertical Entertainment is releasing the Blu-ray for James Madigan’s Fight or Flight, a 2025 fan-favorite that stars Josh Hartnett (Oh Lucy!, Bunraku) and martial arts sensation Marko Zaror (Fist of the Condor, Invincible).

In the film, a mercenary takes on the job of tracking down a target on a plane but must protect her when they’re surrounded by people trying to kill both of them.

Fight or Flight also stars Katee Sackhoff (Battlestar Galactica), Charithra Chandran (Eternals), Julian Kostov (The Last Front), Sarah Lam (Dune: Prophecy), Sanjeev Kohli (Filth), JuJu Chan Szeto (Savage Do), as well as action choreographed by Brahim Chab (Monkey Man).

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Gonna Catch ‘Em All? Shout Studios brings Hong Kong’s most captivating masterpieces to Los Angeles and New York City

Shout! Studios and Hong Kong Cinema Classics are thrilled to bring some of the best of these movies to audiences through the Hong Kong Cinema Classics Retrospective Film series at Los Angeles’s American Cinematheque and New York City’s IFC Center this August.

This highly anticipated retrospective will continue to tour select markets throughout this fall. Featuring classics from the Golden Princess library by renowned Continue reading

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Amazon MGM Studios gives ‘Dune’ helmer a licence to kill! Denis Villeneuve to direct the next James Bond movie

Acclaimed filmmaker Denis Villeneuve (Dune franchise) is set to direct the next James Bond film (aka James Bond 26). The upcoming 007 actioner will be the first under Amazon MGM Studios, who took over creative control of the franchise from EON Productions in a historic $8.5 billion deal back in 2022.

Villeneuve himself shared his official statement with Variety: “Some of my earliest movie-going memories are connected to 007. I grew up watching James Bond films with my father, ever since Dr. No with Sean Connery. I’m a die-hard Bond fan. To me, he’s sacred Continue reading

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John Woo’s killer cut? 88 Films’ Blu-ray for ‘Sunset Warriors’ (aka ‘Heroes Shed No Tears’) now shipping

Now shipping is 88 Films’ Blu-ray for John Woo’s Sunset Warriors (aka Heroes Shed No Tears), a 1983 Hong Kong action film that stars Eddie Ko Hung (The Miracle Fighters) and Lam Ching Ying (Mr. Vampire).

An overlooked classic from an action master! Made by John Woo just before the game-changing A Better Tomorrow, Sunset Warriors was hacked about by the studio Continue reading

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