Yasuaki Kurata

REVIEW: ‘Blood: The Last Vampire’ (2009)

REVIEW: ‘Blood: The Last Vampire’ (2009)

Korean superstar actress Jun Ji-Hyun (MY SASSY GIRL) undergoes a new Western name, Gianna Jun, in her English language debut in this live action adaptation of…

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REVIEW: ‘A Girl Called Tigress’ (1973)

REVIEW: ‘A Girl Called Tigress’ (1973)

It’s Polly Shang-kwan times two in this sluggish kung fu crime actioner made palatable only by fierce basher action in the latter half highlighting the talents…

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U.S. trailer, theatrical release for ‘Blood: The Last Vampire’

U.S. trailer, theatrical release for ‘Blood: The Last Vampire’

BLOOD: THE LAST VAMPIRE is getting an R-rated, late summer theatrical release, according to a press release in which Sony Pictures has also announced that they have…

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Trailer for ‘Shinjuku Incident’

Trailer for ‘Shinjuku Incident’

The full trailer for Jackie Chan’s latest movie, SHINJUKU INCIDENT, is now available at the film’s official site. While there, you’ll also find a synopsis, cast…

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‘Shinjuku Incident’ to open HKIFF

‘Shinjuku Incident’ to open HKIFF

Jackie Chan’s latest film, SHINJUKU INCIDENT, will have its world premiere by opening the Hong Kong International Film Festival this year, according to Variety. The 33rd…

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The Art of Kicking Part 1: Kickers of Classic Kung Fu

The Art of Kicking Part 1: Kickers of Classic Kung Fu

When it comes to classic kung fu films, one often thinks of Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, or even the Shaw Brothers. However, a group of fighters…

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Fist of Legend (DVD – Dragon Dynasty)

Fist of Legend (DVD – Dragon Dynasty)

The Weinstein Company’s Dragon Dynasty label has done justice to Jet Li’s kung fu masterpiece FIST OF LEGEND with this long awaited DVD release. This film…

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