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Articles covering Asian films, action, sci-fi, horror and anime film and television. Home of The Hit List. He/Him. Additional bylines at The Action Elite, ScreenAnarchy & Polygon. Cover art by Steven Yu. Logo by Eileen Cruz (special thanks to Joey Ansah).
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Just a rando Friday night thought:
I wanna see more women becoming voices in action film discussion in 2026. The last 13± years have been cool but it's mostly a sausage fest, and some of these dudes are just enabled, untested dickwads who think they're cool but aren't. Something needs changing.
I wanna see more women becoming voices in action film discussion in 2026. The last 13± years have been cool but it's mostly a sausage fest, and some of these dudes are just enabled, untested dickwads who think they're cool but aren't. Something needs changing.
SPEED TRAIN: Catch The Trailer For The New High-Speed Sci-Fi Actioner Opening Next Week!
From Level 33 Entertainment
From Level 33 Entertainment
SPEED TRAIN: Catch The Trailer For The New High-Speed Sci-Fi Actioner Opening Next Week!
From Level 33 Entertainment
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November 25, 2025 at 11:34 PM
SPEED TRAIN: Catch The Trailer For The New High-Speed Sci-Fi Actioner Opening Next Week!
From Level 33 Entertainment
From Level 33 Entertainment
If you told me ten years ago that in 2025 a veteran stuntwoman was going to respond to a comment I made regarding Trump's reported place in the Epstein files this year by telling me to "keep drinking the KOOL AID," I wouldn't have believed you as much then. But, it happened. This year is heavy.
a man in a blue sweater is sitting in front of a window and looking down .
Alt: a man in a blue sweater is sitting in front of a window and looking down .
media.tenor.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:40 AM
If you told me ten years ago that in 2025 a veteran stuntwoman was going to respond to a comment I made regarding Trump's reported place in the Epstein files this year by telling me to "keep drinking the KOOL AID," I wouldn't have believed you as much then. But, it happened. This year is heavy.
Honestly, "The criminally complicit pedophile in the White House is working to bring us a new Jackie Chan movie" is not the newsbyte I was expecting on my 2025 bingo card.
Someone wake me up when this bullshit nightmare is over.
Someone wake me up when this bullshit nightmare is over.
November 24, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Honestly, "The criminally complicit pedophile in the White House is working to bring us a new Jackie Chan movie" is not the newsbyte I was expecting on my 2025 bingo card.
Someone wake me up when this bullshit nightmare is over.
Someone wake me up when this bullshit nightmare is over.
I can just see it now: Action fans innocuous to the ails of our country currently in crises because the criminal POTUS suddenly wants to be the leading voice in action movie prominence.
I don't think I want a fourth Rush Hour under these circumstances.
www.semafor.com/article/11/2...
I don't think I want a fourth Rush Hour under these circumstances.
www.semafor.com/article/11/2...
Exclusive: How Trump is trying to remake American culture — starting with his favorite buddy-cop franchise
The president is offering some creative input on potential upcoming projects.
www.semafor.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:33 PM
I can just see it now: Action fans innocuous to the ails of our country currently in crises because the criminal POTUS suddenly wants to be the leading voice in action movie prominence.
I don't think I want a fourth Rush Hour under these circumstances.
www.semafor.com/article/11/2...
I don't think I want a fourth Rush Hour under these circumstances.
www.semafor.com/article/11/2...
Watch Now: NIGHT OF THE DEADLY FINGER, SOCAP_404, And BOX, And A Hearty Tribute To A Departed Friend
This one's for you, Dennis.
This one's for you, Dennis.
Watch Now: NIGHT OF THE DEADLY FINGER, SOCAP_404, And BOX, And A Hearty Tribute To A Departed Friend
This one's for you, Dennis.
filmcombatsyndicate.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Watch Now: NIGHT OF THE DEADLY FINGER, SOCAP_404, And BOX, And A Hearty Tribute To A Departed Friend
This one's for you, Dennis.
This one's for you, Dennis.
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I remember watching this (shout out to Vidiots) and experiencing Urotsukidōji levels of WTF did I just watch.
Within the first half hour of this movie, a school girl turns stripper for a horn crowd of old dudes to hide her talent for queefing darts out of her snatch in order to assassinate a yakuza senior.
Miike at his peak.
Miike at his peak.
November 24, 2025 at 2:44 AM
I remember watching this (shout out to Vidiots) and experiencing Urotsukidōji levels of WTF did I just watch.
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Holy shit, my BlueSky feed is just going all-in on hilarious smut today. 😃
Within the first half hour of this movie, a school girl turns stripper for a horn crowd of old dudes to hide her talent for queefing darts out of her snatch in order to assassinate a yakuza senior.
Miike at his peak.
Miike at his peak.
November 24, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Holy shit, my BlueSky feed is just going all-in on hilarious smut today. 😃
*horny.
Good god, keyboard. Just apply what I type.
Good god, keyboard. Just apply what I type.
November 24, 2025 at 2:26 AM
*horny.
Good god, keyboard. Just apply what I type.
Good god, keyboard. Just apply what I type.
Within the first half hour of this movie, a school girl turns stripper for a horn crowd of old dudes to hide her talent for queefing darts out of her snatch in order to assassinate a yakuza senior.
Miike at his peak.
Miike at his peak.
November 24, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Within the first half hour of this movie, a school girl turns stripper for a horn crowd of old dudes to hide her talent for queefing darts out of her snatch in order to assassinate a yakuza senior.
Miike at his peak.
Miike at his peak.
November 23, 2025 at 10:39 AM
NYAFF XXV: Submissions Are Now Open For The 25th Edition!
The early bird deadline is on December 19 to start!
The early bird deadline is on December 19 to start!
NYAFF XXV: Submissions Are Now Open For The 25th Edition!
The early bird deadline is on December 19 to start!
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November 22, 2025 at 11:09 PM
NYAFF XXV: Submissions Are Now Open For The 25th Edition!
The early bird deadline is on December 19 to start!
The early bird deadline is on December 19 to start!
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A man died today at the Rikers Island jail complex. He was just hours away from an expected release.
This year, 13 people have now died in the NYC jails. That is *nearly triple* the number of people who died in the NYC jails in all of 2024. www.thecity.nyc/2025/11/21/r...
This year, 13 people have now died in the NYC jails. That is *nearly triple* the number of people who died in the NYC jails in all of 2024. www.thecity.nyc/2025/11/21/r...
Hours Before Expected Release, Rikers Detainee Dies After Apparent Seizure
Edwin Ramos, 38, was slated to plead guilty and walk free Friday morning. Instead, he became the 13th person to die in city custody this year.
www.thecity.nyc
November 21, 2025 at 9:43 PM
A man died today at the Rikers Island jail complex. He was just hours away from an expected release.
This year, 13 people have now died in the NYC jails. That is *nearly triple* the number of people who died in the NYC jails in all of 2024. www.thecity.nyc/2025/11/21/r...
This year, 13 people have now died in the NYC jails. That is *nearly triple* the number of people who died in the NYC jails in all of 2024. www.thecity.nyc/2025/11/21/r...
ICYMI: The guy the establishment left thinks is an evil socialist and the establishment right thinks is an evil jihadist got the sitting pedophile-in-chief to confirm himself in all smiles as a fascist in front of reporters questioning them yesterday. What a time.
Have a good weekend 👋
Have a good weekend 👋
a man in a suit and tie is sitting at a desk
Alt: A fascist sitting next to an actual leader standing next to him.
media.tenor.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
ICYMI: The guy the establishment left thinks is an evil socialist and the establishment right thinks is an evil jihadist got the sitting pedophile-in-chief to confirm himself in all smiles as a fascist in front of reporters questioning them yesterday. What a time.
Have a good weekend 👋
Have a good weekend 👋
BANDIT: New Indonesian Action Thriller Debuts Poster Ahead Of JAFF Special Screening
The film stars Wafda Saifan and Roy Sungkono
The film stars Wafda Saifan and Roy Sungkono
BANDIT: New Indonesian Action Thriller Debuts Poster Ahead Of JAFF Special Screening
The film stars Wafda Saifan and Roy Sungkono
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November 21, 2025 at 11:16 PM
BANDIT: New Indonesian Action Thriller Debuts Poster Ahead Of JAFF Special Screening
The film stars Wafda Saifan and Roy Sungkono
The film stars Wafda Saifan and Roy Sungkono
*shitty not "shifty". Phone, let me fucking cuss in peace.
November 21, 2025 at 9:49 PM
*shitty not "shifty". Phone, let me fucking cuss in peace.
So, I got snubbed by an actor and an action director a few months ago. That was shifty.
The good news is I might have an interview prospect. Fingers crossed!
The good news is I might have an interview prospect. Fingers crossed!
November 21, 2025 at 9:47 PM
So, I got snubbed by an actor and an action director a few months ago. That was shifty.
The good news is I might have an interview prospect. Fingers crossed!
The good news is I might have an interview prospect. Fingers crossed!
RELENTLESS Hits World Sales Label For Bren Foster’s New Martial Arts Thriller
Foster marks his second directorial effort since last year's hit, "Life After Fighting"
Foster marks his second directorial effort since last year's hit, "Life After Fighting"
RELENTLESS Hits World Sales Label For Bren Foster’s New Martial Arts Thriller
Foster marks his second directorial effort since last year's hit, "Life After Fighting"
filmcombatsyndicate.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:11 PM
RELENTLESS Hits World Sales Label For Bren Foster’s New Martial Arts Thriller
Foster marks his second directorial effort since last year's hit, "Life After Fighting"
Foster marks his second directorial effort since last year's hit, "Life After Fighting"
Imagine awarding a pedophile an honorary blackbelt in Tae Kwon Do. Couldn't be me.
November 21, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Imagine awarding a pedophile an honorary blackbelt in Tae Kwon Do. Couldn't be me.
In case anyone here wants to feel as old as I do, actor and martial artist Hayate Masao was 35 when he shot KARATE KILL for director Kurando Mitsutake. The man is 45 years old today.
Happy birthday Hayate-san!
Happy birthday Hayate-san!
November 21, 2025 at 11:07 AM
In case anyone here wants to feel as old as I do, actor and martial artist Hayate Masao was 35 when he shot KARATE KILL for director Kurando Mitsutake. The man is 45 years old today.
Happy birthday Hayate-san!
Happy birthday Hayate-san!
I can understand why the headline reads the way it does. In my view, it doesn't make what Disney did any less shitty.
www.polygon.com/star-wars-vi...
www.polygon.com/star-wars-vi...
Star Wars fan filmmaker accuses Disney of stealing his work
A Star Wars fan filmmaker says Disney and 88 Pictures ripped off a fight scene from his work for Star Wars: Visions. See the side-by-side comparisons.
www.polygon.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:39 AM
I can understand why the headline reads the way it does. In my view, it doesn't make what Disney did any less shitty.
www.polygon.com/star-wars-vi...
www.polygon.com/star-wars-vi...
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EPSTEIN BOMBSHELL: my staff is releasing a new report showing JPMorgan Chase executives – all the way to the top – enabled Epstein's sex trafficking operation. You're going to want to read this.
Wyden Presses for Investigation Into JPMorgan Chase and Epstein
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:26 PM
EPSTEIN BOMBSHELL: my staff is releasing a new report showing JPMorgan Chase executives – all the way to the top – enabled Epstein's sex trafficking operation. You're going to want to read this.
Sometime between now & tomorrow I'll try being a film blogger again. I'm backlogged with a bunch of home releases reviews with zero help, so I have to self-motivate even with all things Trump getting in my way...
A coffee would be swell if you're feeling generous.
buymeacoffee.com/fcsyndicate
A coffee would be swell if you're feeling generous.
buymeacoffee.com/fcsyndicate
Lee B. Golden III is Film Combat Syndicate
As founder and editor of Film Combat Syndicate, I cover a wide array of genre cinema. My bread and butter are usually Asian films and action cinema, mainstream and independent titles alike, with an ey
buymeacoffee.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Sometime between now & tomorrow I'll try being a film blogger again. I'm backlogged with a bunch of home releases reviews with zero help, so I have to self-motivate even with all things Trump getting in my way...
A coffee would be swell if you're feeling generous.
buymeacoffee.com/fcsyndicate
A coffee would be swell if you're feeling generous.
buymeacoffee.com/fcsyndicate
(That was her answer)
November 20, 2025 at 7:41 PM
(That was her answer)
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On this Trans Day of Remembrance, we remember the bright and courageous trans people whose lives were stolen by hatred. Their absence is felt across our city.
We will honor them by building a New York where every trans person can live safely, fully and freely.
We will honor them by building a New York where every trans person can live safely, fully and freely.
November 20, 2025 at 4:57 PM
On this Trans Day of Remembrance, we remember the bright and courageous trans people whose lives were stolen by hatred. Their absence is felt across our city.
We will honor them by building a New York where every trans person can live safely, fully and freely.
We will honor them by building a New York where every trans person can live safely, fully and freely.