Mad Monkey Kung Fu Blu-ray Review Playfully screwball in tone, Mad Monkey Kung Fu keeps the antics rolling, funny enough to never notice the incredible acrobatics on display. Read More
Disciples of the 36th Chamber Blu-ray Review Ego drives Disciples of the 36th Chamber, a comic send-off to the 36th Chamber trilogy. Read More
Return to the 36th Chamber Blu-ray Review A working class rebellion story, Return to the 36th Chamber uses comedy to emphasize that shortcuts create weakness. Read More
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (Arrow Video) Blu-ray Review A fable of rebellion, personal struggle, and sacrifice, The 36th Chamber of Shaolin represents the kung-fu genre's greatest themes. Read More
The Replacement Killers (Mill Creek Retro VHS) Blu-ray Review A rudimentary "moral killer" story fills The Replacement Killers, a so-so homage to Hong Kong action cinema. Read More
Beast (2022) Blu-ray Review Beast isn't taking any chances or trying to surprise, but provides passable thrills over a trim 90-minutes. Read More
No Escape (1994) Blu-ray Review A familiar tale told with a unique PTSD angle, No Escape's hopelessness and occasional dark humor give it a small spark. Read More
Flying Guillotine Part II Blu-ray Review A satisfying martial arts adventure from Shaw Brothers, Flying Guillotine II hits home with a spectacular death battle and a huge body count. Read More
Martial Club Blu-ray Review Enjoyably comedic, Martial Club's focus on childish rivalry varies the formula enough to hide the story's familiar backbone. Read More
9 Bullets Blu-ray Review Lena Headey carries her weight but can't save the confused "action" thriller, 9 Bullets. Read More
Shaft’s Big Score (Criterion) Blu-ray Review Shaft's Big Score does well enough to sustain the racial divisions and power fantasy, but doesn't have the same social consciousness as the original. Read More
Ip Man: The Awakening Blu-ray Review Ip Man: Awakening details Ip Man's younger days in Hong Kong providing impressive fights and little else of note. Read More