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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 (Maximum Impact). Written and produced by Alexander Izotov, the film also stars Michael Madsen, Casper Van Dien, Eric Roberts, Oded Fehr and Stephen Baldwin. Set for March 5 theatrical release, it follows an American journalist who works in Moscow and […]

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 a battle for Earth every six years, but when Earth’s hero is defeated by the leader of the invaders, the future of humanity hangs in the balance. Directed By Dimitri Logothetis, Screenplay By Dimitri Logothetis & James McGrath and Stars […]

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, the Screen Anime channel invites you to experience stories only possible in animation with their most imaginative line-up to date. From 25th September 2020, embark on a journey to save a magical kingdom with the first wide release of Birthday Wonderland in the UK […]

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 thoughts on Jackie Chan’s answer to Indiana Jones, his character of Asian Hawk from the Armour of God Trilogy which spans from 1986- 2012. The original Armour of God was released in 1986 and is highly regarded as one of […]

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.

Project A Review by Jamie MacDonald & Paul Findlay

Jackie was ready to perform his homage to Harold Lloyd and perhaps the most dangerous stunt in his career?

DISORDER boutique – Eastern Film fans supporting local businesses

So these are strange time we live in, its real, its real for you, me and real for those of us that have had to close businesses and or try and support ourselves to just carry on. Places like DISORDER boutique with its unique, ethically made, fashion boutique that has some real treasures not just […]

The Three Dragons Trilogy An Overview by Jamie MacDonald and Paul Findlay

The last couple of years has been great for revisiting classic martial arts movies as Eureka and 88 Films have been remastering and re-releasing a lot of movies from the 1980’s onto the Blu Ray Format. It’s a pleasure to watch these as they were meant to be seen as they have various versions of […]

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