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REVIEW: ‘Power Kids’ (2009)

REVIEW: ‘Power Kids’ (2009)

Thai stunt master Panna Rittikrai has the tendency to impress fans with his brand of martial arts choreography and stunt work. While ONG BAK (2003) launched…

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Karate Warrior 2 (1988)

Karate Warrior 2 (1988)

The inevitable had occurred when Italian schlockmaster Fabrizio de Angelis unleashed the 1987 KARATE KID-rehash that was KARATE WARRIOR, starring future Italian heartthrob Kim Rossi Stuart.…

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Karate Warrior (1987)

Karate Warrior (1987)

In the wake of the success of the 1984 Hollywood hit THE KARATE KID, Italian schlockmaster Fabrizio de Angelis churns out his version of the two…

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Bodyguard: A New Beginning (2008)

Bodyguard: A New Beginning (2008)

British-based director Chee Keong Cheung follows up his martial arts tournament thriller UNDERGROUND with an action thriller that makes good use of its veteran cast and…

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New book on Chan’s days with Lo Wei

New book on Chan’s days with Lo Wei

“Screen Power” and “Jade Screen” correspondent Lisa Clemens has finished her first book, set for release at the end of July. The book, titled “Jackie Chan:…

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Blazin’ (2001)

Blazin’ (2001)

A mix of a Romeo and Juliet themed romance, urban drama, and Hong Kong-style martial arts action loads up this action packed urban action film, the…

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The Death Games (1997)

The Death Games (1997)

Hong Kong has always been known to churn out some frenetic kickboxing style action in their films. This action packed film from Golden Sun Films, a…

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Drifter TKD (2008)

Drifter TKD (2008)

Best known for his role as Ian Reilly in the Hong Kong-U.S. crossover film NO RETREAT, NO SURRENDER (1985), Ron Pohnel stars, writes, edits, and directs…

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New Book on Sammo Hung to be Released

New Book on Sammo Hung to be Released

Screen Power Publishing, the British-based company behind SCREEN POWER: THE OFFICIAL JACKIE CHAN MAGAZINE and JADE SCREEN: THE ULTIMATE ASIAN FILM MAGAZINE, have recently worked on…

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