Shadowland Review by Jamie Matthew MacDonald
`There is a stretch in the Scottish Highlands that is 19,000 acres of dense, ancient woodland. Every year people go missing there… Some leave no Trace`
13 Assassins Review/Revisit By Jamie M MacDonald & Paul Findlay
What also sets this film apart is it’s epic battle finale as you follow each characters journey during the battle, each assassin you’re with them on their journey, you’re emotionally connected to them as they fight
The Empty Hands – Review by Jamie M MacDonald
I do love how there is so much heart that shines through within the drama scenes.
Witness out of the Blue – Review
Koo in great form as a bank robber that takes no prisoners but still has a heart.
Till We Meet Again – Review by Jamie M MacDonald
I don’t think that I have ever watched a film like Till We Meet Again where you experience all these emotions on screen.
Blade of the Immortal – Review by Jamie M MacDonald and Paul Findlay
Stylistically this work is shot in a very classical way with very beautiful framing, the camera work is almost a character in itself.
FOCUS HONG KONG LAUNCHES IN THE UK FEBRUARY 2021
Focus Hong Kong is a new UK film festival dedicated to celebrating the amazing cinema
Vanguard – Review by Jamie Matthew MacDonald
It is a rip roaring globetrotting martial arts action movie extravaganza and a race for Jackie and his Vanguard to save the world.
Alexander Nevsky to star in Assault on Rio Bravo – Coming Soon
Alexander Nevsky will star in the action/horror western Assault on Rio Bravo.
WIN Jiu Jitsu on Blu Ray
Win one of two copies of Jiu Jitsu on Blu Ray please share this post on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and winners will be drawn Monday 18th JAN.
Deliver Us from Evil – Review by Jamie Matthew MacDonald
Director Won-Chan Hong takes a rather exhausted genre and breathes new life into it
Sébastien Foucan Interview
On the Foucan Academy ‘Im based in London and I always say that I will go wherever the doors open and for me its a form of giving back’
The Woman Who Ran – review
Gamhee asks if she likes meeting up with people as its what we do, Younghwa replies ‘Its needed’ and its such a relevant moment and poignant under the certain circumstances we find ourselves in.
Skylines – Review By Ben Lewis
Lindsey Morgan plays Rose as a strong-minded fighter who is as good with her fists as she is with alien-weaponary.
KnuckleDust – Review by Jamie Matthew MacDonald
You watch a film like Knuckledust for the fights. These do not disappoint – well choreographed and expertly directed.
Jiu Jitsu Review
The real treat is Nicholas Cage who I haven’t seen this crazy since Terry Wogan interviewed him in 1990 (Go You Tube it, Crazzzzzy)
Lucky Grandma – Review Jamie M MacDonald
I have seen some gems of films, that you would not see in a Multiplex. Lucky Grandma, is one such little Gem
Red Prophecies – with Alexander Nevsky – Coming Soon
ITN Distribution has acquired North American rights to the action-thriller RED PROPHECIES starring Alexander Nevsky
Fighting Spirit Film Festival 2020 – November 7th 2020
Fighting Spirit Film Festival 2020 is set to take place on the 7th of November at Premiere Cinemas in Romford.
By Night’s End – Review by Jamie M MacDonald
Director Walker Whited is someone to keep an eye on, not too many decent thrillers out there these days, directed with the tensity of this.
Jiu Jitsu On Demand, Digital and in cinemas 20th November
An ancient order of expert jiujitsu fighters faces a vicious race of alien invaders in
The Driver Review by Jamie M MacDonald
This is low budget film making, shot in 13 days in Thailand, and with that information in mind is a very impressive little film.
WIN Zombie action-horror The Driver on DVD
Zombie action-horror #TheDriver is on Digital Download now and DVD 19 October from @LionsgateUK!
Honest Thief – Review
Liam Neeson once again slips into his Taken role that catapulted him into an action star
Legacy of Lies iTunes Competition
WIN 2 lucky winners to get a digital copy of the Scott Adkins driven action thriller, Legacy of Lies. Courtesy of Signature Entertainment.
Survivor Ballads: Three Films by Shohei Imamura Blu Ray Disc Special Edition Coming Soon
This exclusive box set from Arrow Academy presents restored versions of three late career classics from the legendary filmmaker Shohei Imamura.
Coming to Screen Anime from 25th September
From a charming fantasy, the darkest timeline, and even the intimate comfort of a bar,
Armour of God Trilogy A Revisit by Jamie Macdonald and Paul Findlay – Part 2
This entry ties into the previous two well. There are recognizable beats which are present throughout.
Alexander Nevsky stars in Red Prophecies – Coming Soon
who is behind the operation “Red Prophecies”: special services, financial tycoons or international terrorists?
Armour of God Trilogy A Revisit – Part 1 by Jamie Macdonald and Paul Findlay
With the release of 88 Films Remastered Blu Ray of Operation Condor here are our
KIM JI-YOUNG: BORN 1982 – UK Premiere
The London Korean Film Festival 2020 presents the UK Premiere of Kim Ji-young: Born 1982 at Genesis Cinema, Thursday 10 September
Revisiting Flashpoint With Jamie MacDonald and Paul Findlay
Donnie Yen always brings a fresh feel to his work and this is why he is our favourite on screen Martial Artist working today.
The Message Man – Review by Jamie M MacDonald
The stand out scene for me takes plays in a night club, tense build up, to The Message Man coming in with guns blazing, hands, knifes and swords, my jaw hit the ground with the intensity
Revisiting Dragon Tiger Gate – By Jamie MacDonald & Paul Findlay
Its not all about the action, we have beautifully written characters here, that have depth and are taken on an emotional journey
Tribal – Get out Alive Review
This is a full on intense journey into horror with a great feeling of unease as the tension mounts into a frenzied, blood soaked, battle for survival.
Revisiting SPL (Sha Po Lang) With Jamie MacDonald and Paul Findlay
The universal themes of family and morality make this one of the more accessible of Yen’s back catalogue
American Fighter: Review – By Jamie M MacDonald
As with 80s classics this is a feel-good film
I Am Vengeance: Retaliation Review
I am Vengeance Retaliation is just a full on, non stop action extravaganza
Dragons Forever By Jamie M MacDonald & Paul Findlay
We are also reminded of how talented Yuen Biao is in his art form
Wheels on Meals By Jamie MacDonald & Paul Findlay
The stars of this finale are undoubtedly Jackie Chan and Benny Urquidez with a scene stealing battle between two warriors which has gone on to be regarded as one of the best onscreen fights in the history of martial arts movies.