Beasts Clawing at Straws Review By Jamie Matthew MacDonald
A modern noir thriller that twists it’s way to the fateful finale
Imprint presents: Collaborations The Cinema of Zhang Yimou & Gong Li
The films of Zhang Yimou, one of the cinema’s greatest auteurs, and acclaimed Chinese actress Gong Li have had a profound effect on audiences around the world. Their long and diverse filmmaking partnership has produced some of cinema’s greatest films. Here presented for the first time in one collection are the eight major works from […]
Plurality Review by Jamie M MacDonald
Plurality is hyper kinetic mind warp of a film that needs to be seen to be believed!
Chinese Visual Festival Drifting Review By Jamie M MacDonald
Drifting truly is a film that demands to be seen
Chinese Visual Festival 2021 -Shadows review by Ben Lewis
The atmospheric, visual style of the film is similar at times to David Fincher’s Seven
88 Films Future Releases
88 Films are bringing Shaw Brothers to the UK and the USA
2021 Chinese Visual Festival Official Announcement
Chinese Visual Festival (CVF) returns to cinemas for its landmark tenth edition in July
The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard Review by Ben Lewis
The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard is the film equivalent of rock & roll. It is obnoxiously, unashamedly loud and makes no apologies.
The Man Standing Next Review by Jamie M MacDonald
This film will have you on the edge of your seat
Mortal Kombat Review By Ben Lewis
This should entertain and please those who are fans of the game as well as the Martial Arts genre.
New Western ASSAULT ON RIO BRAVO – Its a Wrap with Alexander Nevsky
The New Western ASSAULT ON RIO BRAVO just wrapped production in Benson, Arizona.
The Night Comes for Us Review By Paul Findlay and Jamie M MacDonald
For us this film is pretty close to perfect. The storytelling hooks you from the beginning and its themes are universally accessible
Those Who Wish Me Dead Review by Ben Lewis
Those Who Wish Me Dead is a throwback to action thrillers from the 90s such as Stallone’s Cliffhanger and shares a resemblance with the the 1998 DTV film Firestorm with Howie Long
Headshot By Paul Findlay and Jamie M Macdonald
We’ve watched a lot of martial arts films in our time and for us Headshot is one of the best we have seen.
‘Shōgun’: Hiroyuki Sanada & Cosmo Jarvis To Star In FX Limited Series
Hiroyuki Sanada (Ninja in the Dragons Den and Army of the Dead) and Cosmos Jarvis (Calm with Horses and Funny Face) have been tapped as two of the three leads in Shōgun, FX’s limited series based on James Clavell’s bestselling novel.
The Swordsman Review by Jamie M MacDonald
Every once in a while a film comes along that reads so well, you instantly know that you’re going to like it.
Eastern film Fans presents: An Interview with Brahim Chab
Yes I was nervous, but as Brahim said to me: “There’s a first time for everything.”
NIFFF 2021: SPOTLIGHT ON TAIWANESE IMAGINATION WITH FORMOSA FANTASTICA
The Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival (NIFFF) is delighted to unveil FORMOSA FANTASTICA, a major highlight of its 20th edition (July 2–10), dedicated to Taiwanese imagination
Win tickets to see Shock Wave: Hong Kong Destruction with Chinese Cinema Season
Win tickets to see Shock Wave: Hong Kong Destruction
Trinity CineAsia presents Shock Wave: Hong Kong Destruction on Blu-ray & DVD 7th June and Digital 14th June
Trinity CineAsia presents Shock Wave: Hong Kong Destruction on Blu-ray & DVD 7th June and Digital 14th June
London Korean Film Festival 2020 – Ashfall review by Ben Lewis
Those who enjoy a loud, Michael Bay-esque action-disaster film will be very entertained.
WESTERN “PROMISE” STARRING JOE CORNET AND ACADEMY AWARD NOMINEE DON MURRAY IS RELEASED IN NORTH AMERICA
A retired contract scout for the union, compelled to move on from his tragic past, embarks on a deadly mission
Sheep without a Shepherd Review
This is a thriller that will thrill you
Revisiting Out for Justice By Paul Findlay and Jamie M Macdonald
It is very of its time and back in the early ‘90s Martial Arts in American cinema was more of a kickboxing style.
Trinity CineAsia presents critically acclaimed thriller Sheep Without A Shepherd
Li (Xiao Yang, Detective Chinatown) and his wife A Yu (Tan Zhuo, The Bravest) run a small business in Thailand and enjoy a happy home life with their two daughters. When their eldest daughter is violently assaulted, blackmailed and left traumatised by another student, her parents intervene, leading to a dead body which needs to […]
Marked for Death – A look back. By Jamie M MacDonald & Paul Findlay
Marked For Death is a typical 90s action film and very much of its time. It is solid action film and has some nicely staged action scenes.
Under Siege- Almost 30 years on By Paul Findlay and Jamie M Macdonald
Under Siege definitely has more of a studio blockbuster feel to it than Seagal’s previous work
Beyond the Dream Review By Jamie M MacDonald
Beyond the Dream is the rare and perfect romantic drama.
I Still Remember Review By Jamie M MacDonald
I still Remember is an inspiring film, it gives you so much hope while watching it.
Minari – Review
Heartwarming and compelling family drama
Mercenary for Justice By Jamie M MacDonald
All in all it`s a solid action film and was surprisingly intriguing and enjoyable.
The Eight Hundred Review By Jamie M MacDonald
An epic War film with depth heart and passion that is second to none.
Alexander Nevsky Assault on Rio Bravo – Casting Update
Matthias, Olivier and Alexander Ready for another Showdown
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 and filmmakers of Hong Kong, from early works to the glory days of its reign as the Hollywood of Asia, through to new and exciting films. Focus Hong Kong screens a wide range of new releases and classics, films which […]
