Eastern Film Fans presents an Interview with Mr Gareth Evans Part 3
Eastern Film Fans presents The Third and Final Part of our Interview with Mr Gareth Evans Are you excited about the Hollywood remake? Yeah, I’ve been a fan of Asian cinema since I was really young and I used to have a really negative reaction whenever a remake was being announced, there are certain things […]
WIN The Raid 2 Merchandise
WIN The Raid 2 Merchandise The Raid 2 comes to DVD, Blu-ray and Blu-ray Steelbook from August 11th and you can win this exclusive merchandise pack which includes what could possibly be the BEST item ever a Hammer, well a bottle opener but hey its a Hammer folks! To win this ever so cool pack all you […]
Eastern Film Fans presents an Interview with Mr Gareth Evans Part 2
I’ve seen The raid 2 and you take it up a notch, focusing on action scenes there’s some marvellous scenes the prison fight the kitchen fight the moment that stands out fro me was the car fight, how long doe sit take from conceptually writing that to putting that on the screen? Its hard to […]
Bruce Lee & Kung Fu Movie Tribute Weekend
Bruce Lee & Kung Fu Movie Tribute Weekend Meet HWANG JANG LEE Q&A, AUTOGRAPH SIGNINGS & SEMINAR 13th and 14th of september at Londons Soccerdome next to the O2 in London. WHATS ON: To be apart of the book launch Bruce lee Golden Movie news with Steve Kerridge signing his book for the launch only. A […]
Eastern Film Fans presents an Interview with Mr Gareth Evans Part 1
So how does a welsh lad get from Wales to Indonesia ? What happen was I got hired to do a documentary about Indonesia culture and the specific culture was Pencak Silat, Id grown in the Uk and been a big fan of action cinema especially martial arts films and the one thing I hadn’t […]
Gary Daniels Exclusive Interview Part 2
Part 2 of eastern Film Fans interview with Brit Kicker Mr Gary Daniels So the 90’s produced some of the great western action films (Ed. my opinion) with Lorenzo Lamas, Michael Worth were two who brought some Martial Arts action to silver screen and you got to work with them on Final Impact I know […]
Gary Daniels Exclusive Interview – PART 1
Eastern Film Fans is proud to present our exclusive interview with the Brit Kicker Mr Gary Daniels. So a bit about yourself, we know your proficient in Tae Kwon Do and Kickboxing but a journey starts somewhere in an Martial Artists life where did the journey start for you ? As a boy of 8 […]
WIN The Guillotines on DVD
WIN The Guillotines on DVD The Guillotines directed by Andrew Lau and stars Huang Xiaoming, Ethan Ruan, Li Yuchun, Shawn Yue, Jing Boran, Wen Zhang and Jimmy Wang Yu is a reworking of the classic 1975 Shaw Brothers film. A secretive Qing Dynasty death squad, have been tasked by brutal Emperor, Yong Zheng, to eliminate all who oppose him. […]
Coming Soon – The Fight Room
The Fight Room Co-written by Gillian MacGregor & Emily Corcoran, Directed by Niall Johnson, Produced by Emily Corcoran, Co-Produced by Kristyna Sellnerova and Exec Produced by Graeme Fry A Cork Films Production in Association with Stanley Road Productions ‘The Fight Room’ is a web or television series about a group of kidnapped female fighters trapped […]
Zero Tolerance – AKA Angels
Zero Tolerance – AKA Angels Zero Tolerance. New Bangkok set thriller starring Dustin Nguyen, Scott Adkins, Gary Daniels and Kane Kosugi plus local Thai actors Sahajak Boonthanakit (Streetfighter: Legend of Chun Li, Beyond Borders, Elephant White) and Ammy Chanicha (Meat Grinder, Hangover 2). Directed by Thai director Wych Kaosayananda (Fah, Ballistic: Ecks vs Sever) who most recently served as […]
The Martial Arts Kid
Lets Kickstart The Martial Arts Kid The Martial Arts Kid is a spectacular coming of age family action film that is founded in traditional and mixed martial arts. The Martial Arts kid Stars Don ‘The Dragon’ Wilson, Cynthia ‘Lady Dragon’ Rothrock and Bill ‘Superfoot’ Wallace and NEEDS YOU ! Jump over to The Kickstart page HERE […]
BITCHFIGHT Grindhouse Promo
BITCHFIGHT Grindhouse Promo Old-school Exploitation’ for a new ‘Grindhouse’ generation! Ballistic, brutal, hard-hitting UK action movie starring Martial Arts legend, Cynthia Rothrock… coming in 2015! I caught up with Dean and he said “Full production begins in London this Autumn, don’t want to give out any plot details yet, but you can say it’s heavily […]
Warrioress Review
Warrioress Out to buy 26th May 2014 Directed by Ross Boyask Stars Cecily Fay, Joelle Simpson, Helen Bailey with Brendan Carr and Zara Phythian Xena Warrior princess meets Mortal Kombat in a high octane Martial Arts Female fight fest but will this be a warrior of a film or something less. In a post-apocalyptic world there […]
WIN 47 Ronin on DVD
Win a DVD copy of 47 Ronin– available to own on Blu-ray and DVD 12th May Japanese legend comes to life when Keanu Reeves makes an explosive return in the epic action adventure 47 RONIN. A visually spectacular story of revenge, love and honour, 47 RONIN is based on the fictional story of the forty-seven Ronin, […]
47 Ronin review
47 Ronin Review Directed by Carl Rinsch Stars: Keanu Reeves, Hiroyuki Sanada, Ko Shibasaki and Rinko Kikuchi A story of revenge, love and honour, 47 RONIN is based on the fictional story of the forty-seven Ronin, a real-life group of master-less samurai who in 18th-century Japan choose to avenge the murder of their master ,47 Ronin slices and […]
Your Top 5 Greatest Eastern Films
Your Top 5 greatest Eastern Films. Hi My fellow Eastern Film enthusiasts, I need your help to create the ultimate list to end all lists Your Top 5 Favourite Eastern films ? What are they ? Korean, Chinese, Japanese ? It can be anything we want to know and put together Your greatest Eastern films […]
No Man’s Land Review
No Man’s Land review Director: Ning Hao Stars: Xu Zheng, Duo Bujie, Yu Nan and Huang Bo Ning Hao returns from the wilderness and enters the dessert in this western road movie akin to Mad Max but will it be a road warrior or just leave you mad. Lawyer Pan (Xu Zheng) travels to the dessert to […]
Angels – Dustin Nguyen and Gary Daniels
Angels coming Soon starring Dustin Nguyen and Gary Daniels Directed by Wych Kaosayananda (Kaos), the director of Thai action hit ‘Fha’ and the Hollywood actioner ‘Ballistic Ecks vs Sever’. It’s his first film as a director since Ballistic. He also wrote and produced it too. It stars Dustin Nguyen and Gary Daniels, plus local Thai actors Sahajak […]
Terracotta Far East Film Festival
Hey Eastern Film Fans, Ben here. I was first pulled into Asian cinema in 1986 I guess when A Better Tomorrow landed on the shelf of my local video rental store, in South London. I was eleven. I’d always liked martial arts. My father had got me into Akido and Karate at a young age […]
A Century of Chinese Cinema
BFI celebrates A CENTURY OF CHINESE CINEMA in partnership with TIFF June to early October 2014 London, April 2014 This summer the BFI is presenting the largest and most comprehensive exploration of Chinese cinema ever to be undertaken in the UK. A Century of Chinese Cinema programmed in partnership with TIFF, with the generous support […]
We met Jackie Chan
We met Jackie Chan This was supposed to be called ‘I met Jackie Chan’ but something changed when I arrived at China for Jackie Chan’s 60th Birthday party for the ” International Fan Club – Love, Peace and Friendship Tour 2014″ something that amazed me, instead of it being about me it became something bigger something […]
Man is Beast – Short Film
Man is Beast – Short film Cai O’Leary is a London based actor highly experienced martial artist and Mandarin Chinese learner. He has recently written a short 10 minute Chinese language action film titled ‘Man Is Beast’ which is based in London and will be filmed here too. I am currently running an indiegogo funding campaign CHECK OUT THE […]
47 Ronin
47 Ronin Coming Soon The film tells the true Japanese legend of the 47 Ronin, a story of revenge, patience and loyalty with stunning special visual effects and dramatic action sequences. Carl Rinsch directs this re-imagining of the Japanese tale about the revenge of the 47 Ronin starring Keanu Reeves. With the underhand machinations […]
2014 CHINESE VISUAL FESTIVAL
2014 CHINESE VISUAL FESTIVAL Guest directors Jia Zhangke and Pema Tseden More than 40 cutting-edge films, including world and UK premieres China Independent Film Festival 10th Anniversary event and guests Wang Xin’s daily experimental art installation project The Gallery Local filmmakers showcase, panel discussions and public lectures with key industry figures and academics, including Asian cinema […]
Unbeatable Review
Unbeatable Review Directed by : Dante Lam Stars: Nick Cheung, Eddie Peng, Mei Ting and Andy On Dante Lam brings the pain with his MMA inspired Unbeatable but will you go the full round or tap out ? The scene is set at the very start with the interweaving stories that include Ching Fai (Nick […]
Special ID Review
Special ID Review Directed by: Clarence Fok Stars: Donnie Yen, Andy On, Collin Chou and Jing Tian Donnie Yen goes back to modern day action with this undercover police drama but will this slice of fist and foot action be special? Donnie Yen plays Chen Zilong an undercover police officer who is now a Triad […]
Police Story 2013 Review
Police Story 2013 review Directed by: Ding Sheng Stars: Jackie Chan, Liu Ye and Jing Tian Police Story arrives for another instalment but its only linked to previous instalments in name only how will this fare against the rest of the films, is this a story you’ll want to see again? Jackie Chan play Zhong […]
WIN Motorway – Anthony Wong Shawn Yue on DVD
WIN MOTORWAY ON DVD 3 Copies to give away courtesy of Arrow films Out to buy 10th March 2014 Synopsis: In what’s been described as Hong Kong’s answer to Nicholas Winding Refn’s Drive, an impetuous rookie cop spends his days poised by the side of the road ready to pursue reckless, speeding drivers in their souped […]
Terracotta Far East Film Festival
TERRACOTTA FAR EAST FILM FESTIVAL STORMS INTO ITS SIXTH YEAR The sixth Terracotta Far East Film Festival (TFEFF) will be held in two central London venues over ten days from Friday 23 May to Sunday 1 June.The festival is one of the UK’s biggest showcases for contemporary Asian cinema, boasting an electrifying mix of movies from […]
Exclusive Interview with Brandon Kahn Part 2
Exclusive Interview Part 2 with Director, Producer and Writer Mr Brandon Kahn Please click here to support Streets of Myth Eastern Film Fans welcome Brandon Kahn who had an idea nearly ten years ago on the streets of New York and with your help can make it a reality on the streets of Birmingham. I’ve […]
Exclusive Interview with Brandon Kahn Part 1
Exclusive Interview Part 1 with Director, Producer and Writer Mr Brandon Kahn Eastern Film Fans welcome Brandon Kahn who had an idea nearly ten years ago on the streets of New York and with your help can make it a reality on the streets of Birmingham. How does a New Jersey kid get from there […]
Unforgiven – Review
Unforgiven – Review Directed by: Lee Sang-il Stars: Ken Watanabe, Akira Emoto, Yuyu Yagira and Koichi Sato Ken Watanabe picks up the lead role in the remake of the Clint Eastwood classic but will you be forgiven for loving or loathing this Japanese remake. Anyone familiar with the original will know the story. A former Samurai Jubei (Ken […]
New Chinese Documentary Day
11am to 5pm Saturday 15th February 2014 BFI Southbank Chinese Visual Festival is delighted to announce a day of New Chinese Documentary cinema at the British Film Institute on the Southbank, being held as part of the BFI’s Chinese New Year program. Rarely seen by Western audiences, these films offer a refreshing and unrestricted perspective on a vast nation. Complemented […]
Retro Review: Street Fighter: The Legend Of Chun-Li
Retro Review: Street Fighter: The Legend Of Chun-Li The infamous Capcom Street Fighter series has been around since the late ’80s, and it has become one of the most popular and widespread video game franchises of all time. Infused with characters, backstories and fighting styles based on Eastern culture, it has been a reliable mainstay […]
ASIA HOUSE PAN-ASIA FILM FESTIVAL 2014
ASIA HOUSE PAN-ASIA FILM FESTIVAL 2014 A DYNAMIC SELECTION OF PREMIERE SCREENINGS SHOWCASING THE BREADTH AND VARIETY OF ASIAN CINEMA – FEATURING NAMES FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE INCLUDING ZHANG ZIYI AND MARTIN SHEEN Wednesday 26 February – Sunday 9 March 2014, London with special screenings in Glasgow and Leeds Check out the website here The […]
You Can’t Hear Me. You Can’t See Me
You Can’t Hear Me. You Can’t See Me The short is a proof of concept of the action for a future feature actually and was directed by Awi Suriyadi and Dicky Fa. Shot in Jakarta, Indonesia. The story is about an of evil cult who want to kidnap a blind hippie musician named May, May […]
Top Ten Asian Films 2013
Top Ten Asian films of 2013 10 Fists of Legend Directed by Woo-Suk Kang and Stars Woong-in Jung, Hwang Jung-Min, Yo-won Lee, Jun-Sang Yoo and Je-mun Yun Three old friends and rivals get set to face off on a TV program billed as “The Greatest Fight Show on Earth” in this MMA style action romp that has heart as well as […]
Enter The Dragon Screening
Enter The Dragon Screening at Gateshead Central Library 7pm Friday 31st January 2014 The movie that made Bruce Lee! The movie will also feature a special introduction from Eastern Film Fans and Kenny B from the Podcast on Fire Network http://podcastonfire.com/ . These are both excellent sources of info for lovers of East Asian cinema! This is the […]
Most Anticipated Asian Films of 2014 Part 2
Most Anticipated Asian Films of 2014 Part 2 14 movies that are set to light up your screen in 2014 Number 7: War Wolf Directed by Jacky Wu-Jing and stars Wu Jing, Scott Adkins and Vincent Zhao Little is known about the story other than its a war film but the interesting fact is that […]
Conan Lee Back from the Dragons Den
I caught up with Conan Lee and he’d like to wish all his fans across the world a Happy and Healthy 2014 heres some photos he shared with us for you, the fans, enjoy 😉 1. MARTIAL ART HALL OF FAME AWARD SPEECH 2012 2. HOLDING HIS GREATEST LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD M.A.H.O.F. TROPHY. MY 48 YRS. […]
