Lee B. Golden III
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THE SHADOW STRAYS 2 Is In The Works!
A sequel is officially in development at Netflix for Indonesian action thriller, The Shadow Strays, according to a social media post by Timo Tjahjanto on Friday. The director also hinted at the return of actress Aurora Ribero in a caption he wrote saying “She will return.” The line is a likely reference to Ribero’s portrayal of “13,” a member of an elite clandestine organization of ninja-like assassins whose forced hiatus in Jakarta results in a violent investigation into the murder of a young boy’s mother. Her quest escalates into an all-out war with a gang of politically-connected criminals, as well as her own organization. The film throws in a lot of moving pieces that definitely set up more story arcs, so this would be an ample opportunity for Tjahjanto to capitalize on those, particularly with the cameos of action star Yayan Ruhian, as well as actress Mawar Eva de Jongh. […]
PLAY IT COOL – Arrow Video Review: Mari Atsumi Looks Out For Number One In Yasuzo Masumura’s Erotic Coming-Of-Age Drama
Yasuzo Masumura’s 1970 erotic coming-of-age drama has stood the test of time and will make its home release debut in English-speaking territories in March!
COLD WALLET Review: Intentions And Tempers Collide In Cutter Hodierne’s White-Hot Heist Thriller
COLD WALLET is now available in theaters and on digital from Well Go USA.
Streaming Sleepers: Jéro Yun’s FIGHTER Still Hits Just As Hard As The First Time
If you’re stuck on what to watch this weekend, Jéro Yun’s 2021 boxing drama, FIGHTER, should bode well for Asian film fans with access to Tubi.
Streaming Sleepers: In, EYE FOR AN EYE 2: BLIND VENGEANCE, Xie Miao Still Nails It!
EYE FOR AN EYE 2: BLIND VENGEANCE arrives on March 4 from Well Go USA on Digital, as well as Blu-Ray and DVD which will feature an all-new English dub. The film is also currently streaming exclusively on Hi-YAH!.
The Movies That Moved Me: David Worth’s KICKBOXER
Today, I reflect on an American martial arts classic that’s impacted me as a fan, as well as a critic: KICKBOXER (1989).
PLAYER AGENCY: Director Joey Min Talks Filming His Second Feature In Virtual Reality
The movie makes its free online via the Art School Dropouts YouTube channel this Summer with plans in-development to screen for audiences at the 13th Urban Action Showcase in October.
SHAOLIN AVENGERS: Go Behind-The-Scenes Of The New Martial Club Kung Fu Short!
SHAOLIN AVENGERS premieres online on March 10.
A WORKING MAN: Jason Statham Gets The Job Done In A New Red-Band Trailer
A WORKING MAN releases on March 28.
THE BEEKEEPER Will Return With Timo Tjahjanto Directing The Sequel For Amazon MGM Studios
Jason Statham will return to star and produce for the sequel.
PROJECT SILENCE Review: A Bite-full Of Popcorn Thrills Worthy Of Its Bark
Kim Tae-gon’s PROJECT SILENCE is now available in the U.S. on Blu-Ray and DVD from Capelight Pictures and Dark Sky Films.
HAVOC: Watch The Teaser For The Highly-Anticipated Action Thriller Starring Tom Hardy
HAVOC premieres April 25 on Netflix!
TRAMP: EMC Productions Debuts New Stills For Exciting New MMA Drama
EMC Productions is announcing its newest MMA drama with plans for multiple festivals and theatrical releases.
PLAY IT COOL: Catch The Trailer For Yasuzo Masumura’s Unsung Erotic Classic
Tune back for our review of the Blu-Ray on Monday!
CONCUSSED: A Delerious Jarrod Crooks Has Only Minutes To Live In The New Award-Winning Action Comedy Short!
CONCUSSED debuted at Z-Fest last year winning multiple awards including Best In Fest.
Marvel’s THE PUNISHER: Jon Bernthal To Lock And Load For A 2026 Standalone Special
Jon Bernthal is currently set to reprise his role as Marvel mainstay, The Punisher, opposite leading man Charlie Cox in “Daredevil: Born Again,” streaming exclusively on Disney+ from March 4. In the meantime, the actor is reportedly getting back into character for a Punisher special according to the trades on Tuesday. Bernthal follows in the footsteps of Dolph Lundgren (1989) and Thomas Jane (2004), providing an extensive rollout of the character across several shows, between Netflix and Disney+, including his own in 2017 for two seasons. He is co-writing the standalone special with Reinaldo Marcus Green, who will also direct for its 2026 release, according to THR’s Etan Vlessing. The actor will next appear on the big screen alongside Ben Affleck in The Accountant 2, which opens in April in theaters from Amazon MGM Studios. Read more at The Hollywood Reporter. Lead image: Netflix/Jessica Miglio
Well Go On Digital: CUSTOMS FRONTLINE, I DID IT MY WAY, OPERATION UNDEAD, And MY DEAREST FU BAU Outline March Arrivals!
March is right around the corner, and if you’re craving your fill of killer action, thrilling crime stories and hearty real-life drama, then @Well Go USA has you covered!
JAILBREAK Trailer: Jimmy Henderson’s Award-Winning Cambodian Martial Arts Hit Returns To The U.S. On Digital And VOD In March!
Nearly two years since disappearing from Netflix, Jimmy Henderson’s Cambodian action comedy hit, JAILBREAK, will be free once more next month on VOD and digital!
SHAOLIN AVENGERS Take Their Greatest Match Ringside In The Official Trailer
Filmmaking hurdles be damned, Martial Club isn’t letting anything stop them from bringing their biggest project to life in martial arts thriller, Shaolin Avengers. The first phase of that is the titular proof of concept the team is releasing on their YouTube channel on March 10, and now we have an official trailer as of Monday which you can view below. Peep it!
