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Andrew Hernandez on Ready for ultimate kung fu bliss? George Lazenby and Angela Mao’s ‘Stoner’ arriving on Blu-ray from 88 FilmsA fun guilty pleasure right here. I do wish that 88 released this in a box se…
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Dal on Ready for ultimate kung fu bliss? George Lazenby and Angela Mao’s ‘Stoner’ arriving on Blu-ray from 88 FilmsHow this movie got the remaster treatment is mind boggling? What a waste of a…
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Frank Zane on ‘Die Hard’ meets ‘Stand and Deliver’? Now on Digital is ‘Hard Redemption’ starring Jino Kang and Lou FerrignoGood summary. These manufactured products can be “fun” in the right setting.…
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Ulric on A tournament of martial arts! 88 Films announces Blu-ray for ‘The Tournament’ starring Angela Mao and Carter WongI would say I am interested
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JJ Bona on Grievous Kung Fu gore galore! 88 Films announces 4K Ultra HD for cult favorite ‘Story of Ricky’ arriving in JulyUnlike DVD and Blu-ray, the 4K Ultra HD format has no region locks, but this…
Typo on A tournament of martial arts! 88 Films announces Blu-ray for ‘The Tournament’ starring Angela Mao and Carter WongNope.
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Andrew Hernandez on Super Inframan, The (1975) ReviewI became aware of Super Inframan from James Rolfe’s Monster Madness review. T…
Andrew Hernandez on “Hydra of Our Times” A Look Back at Shiri – Korea’s International Breakthrough 26 Years OnI understood the historical aspect. I viewed the North Korean characters as t…
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Leslie Katona on “Hydra of Our Times” A Look Back at Shiri – Korea’s International Breakthrough 26 Years OnThis movie is misunderstood by westerners, perhaps, mostly by Americans as be…
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Yearly Archives: 2011
The Bruce Lee Chronicles: Volume 1 eBook available for iPad/Kindle
The ultimate ebook for all Bruce Lee fans! There’s no better reason to want an iPad/Kindle for Christmas this year! To millions of fans around the world, Bruce Lee was the greatest martial arts icon who ever lived. Join Bruce on one of his greatest real-life adventures and discover the true story behind the making of his most personal movie, Way of the Dragon. Officially endorsed by The Bruce Lee … Continue reading
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The Summer of Massacre Blu-ray & DVD (Vicious Circle)
RELEASE DATE: January 10, 2012 Three legendary serial killers terrorize downtown Los Angeles by murdering countless innocent souls and the killer plan is to go out with a real bang. The Summer of Massacre is a 100 mph slasher ride that never slows down and is packed with enough gore and insanity to send you looking for your barf bag. This film holds the Record™ for “Highest Body Count in … Continue reading
The Thing 2011 Prequel Blu-ray & DVD (Universal)
RELEASE DATE: January 31, 2012 At an Antarctica research site, the discovery of an alien craft leads to a confrontation between graduate student Kate Lloyd (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) and scientist Dr. Sander Halvorson. Matthijs van Heijningen directs this prequel – with respect, skill, class and a cute leading lady – to John Carpenter’s 1982 classic. Check out the trailer.
Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire DVD (Pathfinder)
RELEASE DATE: January 17, 2012 Directed by Hae-sung Song (2010’s “A Better Tomorrow” remake), Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire is a biopic that recounts the story of Rikidozan, a sumo wrestler who can only achieve limited success in Japan because he’s half Korean. But when Rikidozan goes to the United States and discovers professional wrestling, he becomes a hero back home. Check out the trailer.
Parallel Life DVD (Pathfinder)
RELEASE DATE: January 17, 2012 A young judge is known for making tough and uncompromising decisions. But, his carefully ordered life is thrown into chaos after his wife is brutally murdered. Apparently, a former criminal has a grudge against him for a past ruling. It soon becomes apparent that the case is far from closed, as a reporter contacts Suk Hyun, informing him that his life appears to be following … Continue reading
Pierce Brosnan is back as 007…at least on Netflix
They say your favorite James Bond tends to be the one you grew up with. For many who came of age during the 90’s, that would be Pierce Brosnan, who staked his claim as the famous secret agent in a string of films from 1995 to 2002. Today, his first three outings as 007 have arrived on Netflix streaming. Goldeneye (1995), Tomorrow Never Dies (1997), and The World is Not … Continue reading
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Midnight Madness DVD imprint haunts Netflix Instant
Back in late September, Image Entertainment released a slew of out-of-print 80’s horror and cult movies on DVD, many of which had previous been released by Anchor Bay, as part of their new “Midnight Madness” imprint. Just yesterday, most of those titles ended up streaming on Netflix Instant. Not all of them are winners but there’s certainly a little something for everyone and many of these movies have long since … Continue reading
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Modus Operandi DVD (Lorber Films)
RELEASE DATE: February 14, 2012 Modus Operandi is the groundbreaking debut film by Frankie Latina. When two briefcases with mysterious contents are stolen from top Presidential candidate Squire Parks (Michael Sottile), it sets off a deadly series of double-crosses and betrayals. Also starring Danny Trejo (Machete), Mark Borchardt and Mark Metcalf, Modus Operandi is the film that gives a whole new meaning to the word ”grindhouse”. Check out teaser trailers 1 … Continue reading
‘Triple Tap’ is reloaded and ready for blu-ray and DVD on December 6
“HIGH ADRENALINE ACTION” – Twitch “Superior fascinating thriller!” – Beyond Hollywood “Yee continues to surpass his demanding audience expectations” – A Nut Shell Review The Stakes are Higher, the Danger Greater and the Sharpshooter Much, Much Deadlier TRIPLE TAP Louis Koo, Daniel Wu and Li Bingbing Star in Director Derek Yee’s Action Thriller on Blu-ray + DVD Combo Pack and DVD December 6 Bonus Materials Include Deleted Scenes, Behind-the-Scenes Featurette … Continue reading
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Human Centipede 2, The: Full Sequence (2011) Review
Director: Tom Six Writer: Tom Six Producer: Tom Six, Ilona Six Cast: Laurence R. Harvey, Ashlynn Yennie, Dominic Borrelli, Vivien Bridson, Lee Harris, Peter Blankenstein, Bill Hutchens, Dan Burman, Daniel Jude Gennis, Kandace Caine, Maddi Black, Lucas Hansen, Georgia Goodrick, Emma Lock, Hugo Sampson, Tom Six Running Time: 84/87 min. By Laser Beahm I’m not a huge fan of the horror genre, but I have respect for the art. Films … Continue reading
The Human Centipede 2: Full Sequence Blu-ray & DVD (MPI) aka Human Centipede II
RELEASE DATE: February 14, 2012 Inspired by the fictional Dr. Heiter, disturbed loner Martin dreams of creating a 12-person centipede and sets out to realize his sick fantasy. Director Tom Six, who helmed the first Human Centipede, says the sequel makes the original look like “My Little Pony.” Check out the trailer and read cityonfire.com’s review.
‘Chillerama’ comes to Netflix Instant
Some noteworthy titles have been added to Netflix instant. These films are actually arriving day and date with their blu-ray/DVD counterparts, perhaps a sign of things to come. Will advertisements in the future read “coming soon to blu-ray, DVD, and Netflix”? The Spanish-language home invasion thriller “Kidnapped” has been added to streaming, as well as the horror movie anthology “Chillerama” and Werner Herzog’s latest documentary “Cave of Forgotten Dreams.”
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Blu-Ray and DVD Releases for 11/29/11
The last week of November finds plenty to get excited about. Time to get started on your Christmas shopping if you haven’t already. Who doesn’t love a good Asian blu-ray stocking stuffer? So here is our list of Asian and genre blu-ray and DVD releases for the week of 11/29/11: ASIAN CINEMA Zebraman 2: Attack on Zebra City (Blu-ray + DVD combo) – Zebraman is back for a futuristic adventure … Continue reading
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Netflix’s dirty little secret: a failure to stream
When Netflix added a surplus of Asian films to their streaming catalog, cinema fans everywhere rejoiced, including the folks here at City on Fire. However, as their increased price hike and falling stock prices have proved, Netflix can’t seem to do anything these days without some kind of hiccup. Recently Netflix made a deal with distributor Asian Crush that saw many Korean titles bypass blu-ray/DVD distribution altogether in the West … Continue reading
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Asian movie murders and executions – I mean, mergers and acquisitions
Today Crunchyroll reports that Funimation has acquired the rights to Hong Kong superhero parody “Incredibly Ever After” (known as “Mr. and Mrs. Incredible” in Hong Kong). The film follows retired superheroes Gazer Man (Louis Koo) and Aroma Woman (Sandra Ng), and is set for a DVD release in the fall of 2012. Here’s some older news but still good to know: Twitch Film reported earlier in the month that Well … Continue reading
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