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Yearly Archives: 2011
Metrodome’s Blood Fighter DVD
The Metrodome Group (UK) is releasing Blood Fighter on August 15th, 2011. The violent adventures of a deadly fighter who rises to face his most ferocious battle yet, Blood Fighter features brutal, jaw-dropping martial arts moves and raw combat action. Following the senseless killing of his father by a brutal gang, a young boy is taken in by a Muay Thai boxing master who trains him in the ancient, deadly … Continue reading
Brother’s Justice | aka Jung Guns (2010) Review
Director: David Palmer, Dax Shepard Writer: Dax Shepard Producer: Nate Tuck Cast: Dax Shepard, Nate Tuck, Tom Arnold, Bradley Cooper, Jon Favreau, Ashton Kutcher, James Feldman, David Koechner, David Palmer, Michael Rosenbaum, Jess Rowland, Rome Shadanloo, Josh Temple Running Time: 85 min. By Laser Beahm Maybe it’s just me, but I don’t get the Mockumentary genre. Am I supposed to take it seriously, is it supposed to be funny, if … Continue reading
Dynamite Warrior | aka Tabunfire (2006) Review
AKA: Khon Fai Bin, Fire Warriors Director: Chalerm Wongpim Cast: Dan Chupong, Panna Rittikrai, Leo Putt, Puttipong Sriwat, Samart Tipthamai, Kanyapak Suwannakoot, Samart Payakarun, Kampanart Angsoongnern Running Time: 103 min. By HKFanatic Dan Chupong is a legitimate bad-ass. The stuntman/actor paid his dues with the famous Muay Thai Stunt team, performing stunts in “Ong Bak” (2003) before stepping in front of the camera to act in 2004’s “Born to Fight,” even … Continue reading
Magic aka Yosul DVD (Pathfinder)
RELEASE DATE: August 30, 2011 “Magic” covers the love and friendship between young musicians at a musical school. Main character Ji-eun (Hyeon-jin Seo) is a piano prodigy. “A blend of music with an art house cinema feel.” -The Korea Times Check out the trailer here.
I’m a Cyborg, but That’s OK DVD (Pathfinder)
RELEASE DATE: October 4, 2011 From Park Chan-wook, director of “Old Boy” and “Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance”.A girl who thinks she is a combat cyborg checks into a mental hospital, where she encounters other psychotics. Eventually, she falls for a man who thinks he can steal people’s souls. Starring Su-jeong Lim (“Sad Movie”), Rain (“Ninja Assassin”) and Hie-jin Choi. Check out the trailer here.
Mimic: Director’s Cut 2-Disc Blu-ray (Lionsgate)
RELEASE DATE: September 27, 2011 From acclaimed director Guillermo Del Toro (PANS LABRYNTH, HELLBOY) comes “a terrifying film of great elegance” (San Francisco Chronicle). Starring Academy Award© winner Mira Sorvino (MIGHTY APHRODITE) and screen favorite Charles S. Dutton (A TIME TO KILL) and Josh Brolin (TRUE GRIT) this electrifying thriller brings the epic battle between man and nature to life when a team of scientists discover a glitch in their … Continue reading
The Servant aka Bang-ja Chronicles DVD (Pathfinder)
RELEASE DATE: September 6, 2011 A famous tale of Chun-hyang, which is a story of young lovers in the Joseon era, and stars Kim Joo-hyuk and Ryu Seung-beom. Directed by Kim Dae-woo Check out the trailer here.
Metrodome’s The Founding of a Republic DVD: Jackie Chan, Donnie Yen and Jet Li
The Metrodome Group (UK) is releasing “The Founding of a Republic” on DVD August 29th, 2011. The film features an all-star cast of Chinese film heavies including Jackie Chan, Donnie Yen, Jet Li, Zhao Wei, Zhang Ziyi, Leon Lai, Andy Lau, John Woo and many more. The Second World War is over but the fight for China has just begun. In 1945, Mao, a renegade activist and his band of … Continue reading
Bruce Lee Fanzine BLR Issue #2: Featuring an interview with Aarif Lee
Very limited copies are still available of BLR: Issue #2, a small-press, non-profit Bruce Lee fanzine. This issue features an exclusive interview with Aarif Lee, star of “Young Bruce Lee” aka “Bruce Lee, My Brother”; The missing “Big Boss”, Jason Hart’s search and explanations regarding missing footage in Bruce’s first film; Bruce Lee in four colors (The Dragon in comic books!), The Way of the Drive-in, a retro look into … Continue reading
Kung Fu Genius (1979) Review
Director: Wilson Tong Wai Shing Producer: Alex Gouw Cast: Peter Chan Lung, Cheng Hong Yip, Ching Chu, Hsiao Ho, Hui Ying Ying, Lee Hoi San, Cliff Lok Kam Tung, San Sin, Wilson Tong Wai Shing, Tsang Choh Lam, Wong Yat Fei Running Time: 84 min. By JJ Hatfield This film is directed by Wilson Tong who should know enough about films at the time this was shot he could have … Continue reading
Mercury Man (2006) Review
AKA: Ma noot lhek lai Director: Bhandit Thongdee Cast: Wasan Khantaau, Metinee Kingpayome, Arnon Saisangchan, Jinvipa Kheawkunya, Parinya Kiatbusaba, Darunee Khrittabhunyalai Running Time: 101 min. By HKFanatic Supposedly the director of “Mercury Man” was targeting foreign markets with this film. If that’s the case, he’s got a long ways to go before this movie would successful in the West. At first glance, it’s a cool enough idea: a Thai superhero … Continue reading
SARS Wars: Bangkok Zombie Crisis (2004) Review
AKA: Khun krabii hiiroh Director: Taweewat Wantha Cast: Suthep Po-ngam, Supakorn Kitsuwon, Phintusuda Tunphairao, Lene Christensen, Somlek Sakdikul Running Time: 95 min. HKFanatic’s Review “SARs Wars: Bangkok Zombie Crisis” is the rare film that manages to live up to its outlandish title. For 90 minutes you’re treated to Thailand’s off the wall sense of humor and a parade of flesh-eating zombies, Asian schoolgirls, and exploding heads. This is not to … Continue reading
Red State Blu-ray/DVD (Lionsgate)
RELEASE DATE: October 18, 2011 Director Kevin Smith (“Clerks”) reinvents himself with Red State. Set in Middle America, a group of teens receive an online invitation for sex, though they soon encounter fundamentalists with a much more sinister agenda. Directed by Kevin Smith (“Clerks”) and starring Michael Parks, John Goodman, Melissa Leo, Kyle Gallner, Michael Angarano and Michael Pollak. Check out the trailer here. Special Features: • “The Making of … Continue reading
Jean-Claude Van Damme Triple Feature: Death Warrant/Double Impact/Cyborg DVD (Image)
RELEASE DATE: October 11, 2011 Action-packed triple-feature starring martial arts fighting superstar Jean-Claude Van Damme! Films include: Death Warrant, Double Impact and Cyborg. I don’t know about you guys, but I LOVE Van Damme, goddammit! Trailers: Death Warrant | Double Impact | Cyborg
John Carpenter’s The Ward Blu-ray/DVD (Arc)
RELEASE DATE: August 16, 2011 Acclaimed director John Carpenter makes his long awaited return to the screen with a thriller about a young woman (the yummy Amber Heard) in a 1960s mental institution who becomes terrorized by malevolent unseen forces. Check out the trailer here.
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