Yearly Archives: 2011

King of Triads DVD aka Bad Blood, Mie Men, Mit Moon (Lionsgate)

RELEASE DATE: February 28, 2012 As is tradition in the Hong Kong underworld, after the execution of a crime organization’s leader, a new boss is called. But after the new man in charge begins extorting the former crime head’s children for money to pay off debts, the family will stop at nothing to seek redemption and seize control of the triad. King of Triads (aka Bad Blood or Mie Men, … Continue reading

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New streaming website dedicated to Japanese movies: ‘Japan Flix’

In the mood for Japanese movies or are you in the mood to make some money on sports using betwinnereg.com/registration/? This past July, a new video streaming website dedicated to Japanese movies and television called Japan Flix was launched. Japan Flix allows you to watch Japanese content immediately without leaving your home or waiting for a DVD to arrive in the mail. The catalog includes never-before-seen Japanese movies, anime, subculture, … Continue reading

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Man from Nowhere, The (2010) Review

"The Man from Nowhere" International Theatrical Poster

AKA: Ajeossi Director: Lee Jeong-beom Writer: Lee Jeong-beom Cast: Won Bin, Kim Sae-ron, Kim Tae-hoon, Kim Hee-won, Kim Sung-oh, Thanayong Wongtrakul Running Time: 119 min. By HKFanatic “The Man From Nowhere” is probably the best blind buy I’ve ever made. I decided to pick it up during release week based on the little positive word-of-mouth I’d read online. I figured: hey, it’s a new gritty Korean revenge movie, it has … Continue reading

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Dragon Dynasty’s Ultimate 4 Pack DVD Vol 2: Avenging Eagle, Blood Brothers, Golden Swallow and Killer Clan (Dragon Dynasty)

RELEASE DATE: March 27, 2012 Official product description: Dragon Dynasty, the world s greatest collection of martial arts and Asian action films, brings to you an ALL NEW VOLUME 2 collectible box set! These four legendary Shaw Brothers Kung Fu films will provide countless hours of kung-fu and swordplay filled action. Titles included: Avenging Eagle, Blood Brothers, Golden Swallow and Killer Clan. The box set is presented in a beautifully … Continue reading

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Catch the 2010 Korean “A Better Tomorrow” remake on Netflix Instant

In 2010, Korean director Hae-sung Song remade John Woo’s heroic bloodshed classic “A Better Tomorrow” – with Woo’s blessing – as a slick Korean melodrama. Released on blu-ray and DVD just a few weeks ago from distributor Well Go USA, the film is now streaming on Netflix Instant in HD. Watch the film and see how you compare it to the original. In the meantime, check out our reviews.

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Dasepo Naughty Girls DVD (Asian Crush)

RELEASE DATE: February 28, 2012 Based on the dark, controversial Internet comic strip, Multi-Cell Girl (a.k.a Dasepo Sonyo), Daesepo Naughty Girls follows the sexual adventures in one seriously bizarre high school. Directed by Je-yong Lee (“Untold Scandal”) and starring Kim Ok-bin, Park Jin-woo, Lee Kyeon, Eun-seong, Kim Byeol and Lee Won-jong. Check out the trailer.

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Mission, The (1999) Review

"The Mission" Chinese Theatrical Poster

Director: Johnnie To Writer: Nai-Hoi Yau Cast: Anthony Wong Chau-Sang, Francis Ng Chun-Yu, Jackie Lui Chung-yin, Roy Cheung, Suet Lam, Simon Yam, Tin Lam Wong, Eddy Ko-Hung Running Time: 88 min. By Woody “The Mission” concerns a rich businessman hiring a diverse group of men, including Anthony Wong, Lam Suet, and Francis Ng, to protect him from killers trying to take him out. After they have successfully completed their mission, … Continue reading

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Chaser, The (2008) Review

"Chaser" Theatrical Poster

AKA: Chugyeogja Director: Na Hong-jin Cast: Kim Yun-Seok, Ha Jung-Woo, Seo Yeong-Hee, Park Hyo-Joo, Jung In-Gi, Jo Duk-Je Running Time: 123 min. By HKFanatic It took me a second viewing to realize it but “The Chaser” is probably one of the best films I’ve ever seen. It’s also an extremely frustrating experience. “The Chaser” is a thriller that refuses to behave like one as writer/director Na Hong-jin embraces the sad … Continue reading

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On January 24, get ‘Punished’ by Johnnie To

Get Ready For Action Packed Excitement PUNISHED Available on DVD, Digital and Movies on Demand on January 24, 2012 Indomina Releasing is adding another action-packed drama to its release titles, PUNISHED, produced by critically acclaimed Johnnie To and directed by Law Wing Cheong, starring Anthony Wong (Infernal Affairs, Exiled), Richie Jen (Life Without Principle, Fire of Conscience), Janice Man (Basic Love) and Maggie Cheung (Clean, Song of Exile). Punished will … Continue reading

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2LDK (2002) Review

Director: Yukihiko Tsutumi Cast: Maho Nonami, Koike Eiko Running Time: 70 min. By Alexander I think we’ve all had a Worst Roommate Ever, a roommate we secretly  wished would plummet to their death from the bumper sticker-covered windows of our 4th floor college dorm rooms. A roommate whose laundry “hamper” was the floor, the backs of our chairs and the bottom of the shared closet. The roommate whose idea of … Continue reading

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Double Feature: True Romance & Natural Born Killers Blu-ray (Warner)

March 13, 2012 In True Romance, Tony Scott (“Revenge”) takes a script by Quentin Tarantino and makes one of the most entertaining action films of the 90’s! In Natural Born Killers, Oliver Stone (“Platoon”) takes a script by Quentin Tarantino and makes one of the craziest films of the 90’s! Trailers: True Romance | Natural Born Killers

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Real Steel Blu-ray & DVD (Disney)

RELEASE DATE: January 24, 2012 What’s not to love about giant robots f@#king each other up in the ring? Enter the not-so-distant future where boxing has gone high-tech — 2000-pound, 8-foot tall steel robots have taken over the ring. Starring Hugh Jackman as Charlie Kenton, a washed-up fighter turned small-time promoter, Real Steel is a riveting, white-knuckle action ride that will leave you cheering. Check out the trailer.

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Zebraman 2: Attack on Zebra City (2010) Review

Director: Takashi Miike Writer: Kankuro Kudo Cast: Show Aikawa, Riisa Naka, Tsuyoshi Abe, Masahiro Inoue, Naoki Tanaka, Guadalcanal Taka Running Time: 106 min. By HKFanatic No matter what, you can always count on Takashi Miike to do the last thing you expect of him. Just a few months before “13 Assassins” hit theaters in Japan, becoming yet another benchmark in the director’s storied career, Miike directed a sequel to his … Continue reading

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Blu-ray and DVD Releases for 12/6/11

The holidays are getting closer with each week. Have you finished shopping for gifts – or not even started yet? Here are the Asian and genre movie blu-ray and DVD releases for the week of 12/6/11: ASIAN CINEMA Triple Tap (blu-ray/DVD) – Well Go USA offers this 2010 Hong Kong thriller set in the world of competitive shooting, starring Louis Koo and Daniel Wu Lady Ninja Kaede Complete Collection (DVD) … Continue reading

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Yakuza Hunters: Final Death Ride Battle aka Yakuza Busting Girls DVD (Tokyo Shock)

RELEASE DATE: February 14, 2012 From Yoshihiro Nishimura, director of Tokyo Gore Police!, comes Yakuza Hunters: Final Death Ride Battle, featuring a host of B-movie cult favorites including Yoshihiro Nishimura (“The Machine Girl”) and Tsuyoshi Kazuno (“Robo Geisha”). Furious with Junko, who massacred her old friends called the Yakuza hunters, Asami enters into a final battle with four old friends. Check out the trailer.

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