20th Century Flicks, Bristol

In ancient China, on the edge of a vast desert and living the life of a vagabond, swordsman Ouyang Feng controls a network of deadly assassins. Pitiless and cynical, his heart has long been wounded by a love he neglected then lost. But as seasons, friends and enemies come and go, he begins to reflect back upon the origin of his embittered solitude. 'Ashes of Time �Redux'' is a timely re-working of Wong Kar Wai's early martial arts epic and in a style of movie making that most of us westerners ar find out more...

AZUMI (2003)

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'Azumi' is a frantic CGI-assisted Japanese period drama from cult director Ryuhei Kitamura starring pop siren Aya Ueto as a teenage assassin who begins the film as the only girl among 10 warriors who have been trained from childhood by Jiji, a grey-bearded samurai. One day, Jiji tells them they must pass a final test before they embark on the mission they have prepared for all these years. He pairs them up and the five that survive, led by Jiji, descend from the mountain that is the only world t find out more...

BEAUTIFUL BOXER (2003)

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Nong Toom has become one of the very best at his particular discipline, the ancient martial art of Muay Thai, but unlike many of his fellow combatants, Nong is in search of more than just fame and fortune. In the perfection of his art Nong hopes to find the financial means by which he can redefine his very sexuality. Based on a true story, Beautiful Boxer is a bone crunching display of its art, though, perhaps, some of the emotional subtleties have been lost in between the stunningly choreograph find out more...

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BICHUNMOO: WARRIOR OF VIRTUE (2000)

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A beautifully rendered historical epic about love and honour, which follows the tortured path of Jinha, his quest to become a master swordsman and his journey to find his true love, Sullie. In the spirit of "Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon" and "House of Flying Daggers", Bichunmoo is an exquisite martial arts drama. find out more...

BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL (2017)

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Manji, a highly skilled samurai, becomes cursed with immortality after a legendary battle. Haunted by the brutal murder of his sister, Manji knows that only fighting evil will regain his soul. He promises to help a young girl named Rin avenge her parents, who were killed by a group of master swordsmen led by ruthless warrior Anotsu. The mission will change Manji in ways he could never imagine - the 100th find out more...

BLOOD AND BONE (2009)

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While in search of revenge a mysterious drifter/ex-con becomes seemingly ensnared in the seedy world of underground street-fighting. But it soon becomes clear he has a far grander plan for retribution than a bit of fisty cuffs. 'Blood and Bone' is a nicely choreographed series of martial arts fights though as a story it's slightly less impressive. find out more...

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BOARDWALK EMPIRE SEASON 2: DISC 5 (2011)

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Chronicles the life and times of Nucky Thompson, the undisputed ruler of Atlantic City, who was equal parts politician and gangster.
High production values and a fine ensemble cast: HBO knows how to do TV.

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BODYGUARDS AND ASSASSINS (2009)

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1905; Chinese revolutionary Sun Yen (good guy) intends to journey to British run Hong Kong to further plans for a revolt against the dying Qing dynasty, but the Empress Dowager Cixi (bad person) sends assassins who bump off, or kidnap, his colleagues. However local HK businessman Li Yutang (good guy) rallies an ad hoc mixture of rickshaw boys, street traders and beggars to thwart them and provide safe passage for Sun Yen. So there you are you now know who the good guys are in this stunning act find out more...