The Movies That Moved Me: A Look Back At VANISHING SON
Contributing writer Robb Antequera delves into the hit 1994 martial arts TV-film saga and its memorable legacy for fans of the genre.
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ABOVE AND BELOW Review: Antonio Banderas Shows His Teeth In Jesse V. Johnson’s Shark Survival Thriller
Opening in theaters on July 29
SEVEN SNIPERS Review: A Tense Genre Bender From Down Under
Seven Snipers is currently available on VOD and arriving August 11th on Blu-ray from Well Go USA Set in the Australian countryside Seven Snipers is an action thriller about Kris Hendricks (Radha Mitchell) codename Voodoo Child a former elite sniper living quietly off the grid raising her daughter until learning she is the target of the infamous “Dragon” (Tim Roth) a past rival she believed was long dead out for revenge. Out of concern for her and her daughter, Kris calls in a favor and enlists a team of mercenaries to help her make a stand against the lethal “ Dragon.” The siege film genre was popularized by westerns like Howard Hawks’s Rio Bravo where John Wayne and Dean Martin were forced to defend the jail from a ruthless gang out to free the imprisoned brother of the rancher they work for. However over the years it’s has proven flexible and […]
BLADE RUNNER 2099 Reveals Latest Series Chapter Of The Sci-Fi Franchise In The First Teaser
Starring Hunter Schafer and Michelle Yeoh!
THE KUNG FU KID Strikes Next Month. Watch The Trailer!
The film arrives on digital in August and on DVD and Blu-Ray in September.
Filmmaker And Actor Eric Jacobus On DETOUR, The Long-Awaited Martial Arts Comedy Sequel To ‘Contour’: ‘I Need To Do This Now’ [Exclusive]
A year-and-a-half since its announcement, Jacobus reflects on the original, its shared legacy with the late Dennis Ruel, and more.
Fantasia XXX Review: In HOME BODIES, There’s Only One Way Out!
The film enjoyed its world premiere at the 30th edition of Fantasia International Film Festival.
NYAFF XXV Review: In KUNG FU, Fanservice Fused Into A Ferocious, Often Frothy Fantasy Flick
The film enjoyed its U.S. Premiere at the 25th edition of the New York Asian Film Festival
DEAR YOU: Lan Hongchun’s NYAFF-Selected Drama Lands Fall Theatrical Release From Well Go USA
The film just had its North American Premiere for the 25th New York Asian Film Festival
ONE BLACK NIGHT: ‘Echo 8’ Trilogy Team Brewing Community Mount As Development Launches For Indie Sci-Fi Action Thriller Co-Prod In 2028 [Exclusive]
Maria Tran and Takashi Hara will direct the project.
HOME BODIES Debuts New Poster Ahead Of Fantasia World Premiere
The film stars Emma Ho and Ian Ho, and Ess Hödlmoser
SASKIA: THE HONG KONG ACTION YEARS Magnifies An Unsung Trailblazer In Pau Han Kho’s Latest Mini Doc Now Online!
van Rijswijk is one of the latest recipients of the Grand Honorary Award at the 23rd Festival Nits de Cinema Oriental de Vic!
Japan Cuts XIX Review: In REX: A DINOSAUR’S STORY, Mother Knows Best
The film enjoyed its screening for the 19th edition of Japan Cuts
OBSESSION Review: With every wish, there comes a curse
From its very first trailer, it was clear that Obsession possessed a distinct, defiant cinematic energy. In a modern landscape frequently dominated by focus-grouped franchise extensions and sanitized studio products, finding a film as genuine, raw, and uncompromising as this feels like a rare triumph. Director and screenwriter Curry Barker delivers a gripping, tightly wound psychological nightmare that serves as a powerful reminder of what independent cinema can achieve when driven by pure creative passion rather than corporate spreadsheets. At the core of the film’s success are its stellar lead performances. Inde Navarrette delivers a magnetic, deeply layered performance, validating the immense potential she showcased early in her television career. Barker masterfully exploits Navarrette’s commanding screen presence, framing her as a complex, dual-natured entity who effortlessly oscillates between disarming charm and profound psychological terror. Equally compelling is Michael Johnston as Bear, the lovestruck music store employee. Johnston infuses the character […]
NYAFF XXV Review: In COLD WAR 1994, Stress-Testing Hong Kong Law At A Crossroads In Longman Leung’s Scintillating Crime Prequel
The film enjoyed its Special Screening at the 25th edition of the New York Asian Film Festival
NYAFF XXV Review: In WE’RE NOTHING AT ALL, But We’re All We’ve Got
The film enjoyed its North American Premiere at the 25th NYAFF
Japan Cuts XIX Review: In W’S TRAGEDY, Hiroko Yakushimaru Chases Her Dreams Beyond Nightmaring Reality
The film enjoyed its international 4K premiere at the 19th edition of the festival.
In Memoriam: Honoring the Life and Legacy of PATRICK TSE (1936–2026)
Hong Kong entertainment icon Patrick Tse Yin has passed away at the age of 89, following a period of declining health. Affectionately known throughout the industry as “Sei Gor” (Fourth Brother), his children, Nicholas and Jennifer Tse, confirmed that the legendary actor, director, and producer passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. With a prolific […]
