1. The Creative Team and Cast Directed by Sheldon Lettich—the man responsible for Van Damme’s breakout hits Bloodsport and Lionheart—this film remains the definitive “Van Damme” showcase. The 2026 Collector’s Edition celebrates the incredible technical feat of 1991: JCVD playing two twin brothers with completely different personalities, styles, and fighting techniques. The supporting cast, featuring […]
Director: Wilson Yip 1. The Creative Team and Cast This project marks the monumental return of the “Golden Trio” of martial arts cinema: Director Wilson Yip, action choreographer Yuen Woo-ping, and global superstar Donnie Yen. After the franchise supposedly ended in 2019, this 2026 revival was announced at the Cannes Film Festival to celebrate the […]
Rating (Anticipated): 4/5 Stars (A Brutal, Bone-Crunching Tribute) Director: Ang Lee Starring: Bruce Lee (Digital Reconstruction), Donnie Yen, and Tony Jaa. Genre: Martial Arts / Neo-Noir / Crime Thriller Setting: Modern-day Bangkok and the Thai countryside THE BIG BOSS 2: THE RECKONING is a visceral, emotionally charged sequel that honors the spirit of the original […]
Rating (Anticipated): 4.5/5 Stars (A Grand, Culturally Rich Visual Feast)Director: Thomas Kail (Hamilton, In the Heights) Starring: Catherine Laga‘aia (Moana), Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson (Maui) Genre: Fantasy / Musical Adventure / Live-Action Theatrical Release: July 10, 2026 MOANA (2026) is not just a remake; it is a high-budget, cinematic tribute to Polynesian culture. Following the […]
Rating (Anticipated): 4.5/5 Stars (Tender, Heartfelt, and Hilarious) Director: Kasi Lemmons Starring: Sally Field (M’Lynn), Dolly Parton (Truvy), Shirley MacLaine (Ouiser), Olympia Dukakis (Clairee) – Note: Assuming the surviving original cast returns. Genre: Ensemble Drama / Friendship / Southern Comedy Setting: Chinquapin, Louisiana, 37 Years Later STEEL MAGNOLIAS II: LIFE GOES ON is a moving, […]
Rating (Anticipated): 4.5/5 Stars (A Triumphant, Emotionally Charged Finale) Director: Jon M. Chu Starring: Cynthia Erivo (Elphaba), Ariana Grande (Glinda), Jonathan Bailey (Fiyero) Genre: Musical Fantasy / Origin Story / Political Drama Setting: Oz, several years after the events of the second film, during a harsh winter. WICKED 3: CHRISTMAS AT SHIZ is a powerful, […]
Rating (Anticipated): 4/5 Stars (Pure, Unadulterated Martial Arts Action) Director: Isaac Florentine Starring: Scott Adkins (Yuri Boyka), Dwayne Johnson (Dax “The Destroyer” Rourke) Genre: Martial Arts / Action / Tournament Thriller Setting: A brutal, underground fighting circuit in a remote, lawless region. BOYKA VS. THE ROCK: NO RULES, NO RETREAT is the ultimate cinematic dream […]
Rating (Anticipated): 3.5/5 Stars (Charming Nostalgia with a Modern Twist) Director: Andy Tennant Starring: Mary-Kate Olsen, Ashley Olsen, Steve Guttenberg, Kirstie Alley (archive footage). Genre: Family Comedy / Romantic Comedy / Mistaken Identity Setting: A summer camp and a high-tech resort in the Hamptons. IT TAKES TWO 2: THE DIGITAL DOUBLE is a fresh, fast-paced […]
Rating (Anticipated): 4/5 Stars (Witty, Stylish, and Insightful) Director: David Frankel Starring: Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, New Young Leads. Genre: Comedy / Drama / Fashion Setting: New York City and Paris, 15 Years Later THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2: THE NEW GUARD is a sharp, sophisticated sequel that brilliantly reverses the power dynamics […]
Rating (Anticipated): 3.5/5 Stars (A Poignant, Mystery-Infused Romantic Drama) Director: Alejandro Agresti Starring: Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock. Genre: Romantic Fantasy / Mystery / Drama Setting: The original Lake House and Chicago, Fifteen Years Later THE LAKE HOUSE 2: ECHOES IN TIME finds Kate Forster and Alex Wyler fifteen years after their dramatic reunion. The sequel […]