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Yearly Archives: 2011
The Usual Suspects Blu-ray Digibook (MGM)
RELEASE DATE: May 10, 2011 The Bryan Singer (Superman Returns) crime classic arrives, once again, in this special Digitbook Blu-ray version. Starring Gabriel Byrne, Stephen Baldwin, Chazz Palminteri, Kevin Pollak and Pete Postlethwaite.
Posted in DVD/Blu-ray New Releases, Other Notable Titles
Scarface Blu-ray (Universal)
RELEASE DATE: September 6, 2011 In the spring of 1980, the port at Mariel Harbor was opened, and thousands set sail… YOU know the rest. Just order the darn movie. =D For more details, click here. Also available is a $699 version. No lie.
Original founder of HKFlix.com speaks out
The following letter represents the author’s personal views and not necessarily those of anyone else associated with HKFlix or this website. Dear HKFlix Customers: In the wake of HKFlix.com being shut down last week, and in light of some of the feedback I have heard from customers in recent months, I am writing this letter in the hopes of explaining some of what happened to HKFlix and offering you the … Continue reading
Posted in News
Infernal Affairs 2 (2003) Review
Director Andrew Lau Co-director: Alan Mak Cast: Anthony Wong, Eric Tsang, Francis Ng, Carina Lau, Edison Chen, Shawn Yu, Andrew Lin, Roy Cheung, Teddy Chan, Arthur Wong, Henry Fong Ping, Chapman To Running Time: 119 min. By Owlman Let me begin by saying that the synopsis is not a spoiler. Being a prequel to the first IA, the ending of IA2 is a foregone conclusion – we know that Sam … Continue reading
Infernal Affairs (2002) Review
Director: Andrew Lau Co-director: Alan Mak Cast: Andy Lau, Tony Leung Chiu-Wai, Anthony Wong, Eric Tsang Chi-Wai, Sammi Cheng Sau-Man, Kelly Chan, Edison Chen, Shawn Yu Man-Lok, Elva Hsiao Ah-Hin, Chapman To, Gordon Lam, Ng Ting Yip, Wan Chi Keung Running Time: 100 min. By Alexander Fellow City on Fire reviewer Raging Gaijin had this to say in a recent review: “Now I know the whole ‘the good, the bad, … Continue reading
Rapper’s delight: Scarface Blu-ray announced
The Scarface Blu-ray release is coming on September 6. Features: “newly-restored” print and 7.1 audio; and of course, a pack of extra features. It will come in a limited-edition BD with SteelBook packaging, ten exclusive art cards, a digital copy of the film and a DVD of the original 1932 Scarface. The studio is also holding a national Scarface fan art contest (Visit Scarface page on Facebook for more details). … Continue reading
Posted in News
Double Edge | aka American Dragons (1998) Review
Director: Ralph Hemecker Cast: Michael Biehn, Park Joong-hoon, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Don Stark, Byron Mann Running Time: 91 min. By Mighty Peking Man Double Edge is one of those titles you’d see at your local video rental store and say: “Oh God…what the hell is this, another straight-to-video piece of shit?” or “Who the hell is that asian guy standing next to Michael Biehn, a wannabe Jackie Chan?” Well, I can’t … Continue reading
On The Run (1988) Review
Director: Alfred Cheung Producer: Sammo Hung Cast: Yuen Biao, Pat Ha Man Jing, Charlie Chin, Chan Cheuk Yan, Idy Chan, Lee Heung Kam, Lo Lieh, Yuen Wah, Philip Ko Fei, Alex To, Peter Pau Tak-Hai, Yau Kam-Hung Running Time: 88 min. By Reefer On The Run is as dark and violent as any film I have seen. Imagine an alternate version of Righting Wrongs minus all the kung fu action … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Golden Harvest, Reviews
Tagged Alex To Tak Wai, Alfred Cheung Kin Ting, Charlie Ching, Lo Lieh, Philip Ko Fei, Yuen Biao, Yuen Wah
Victim, The | aka Lightning Kung Fu (1980) Review
AKA: Sacrifice Director: Sammo Hung Cast: Sammo Hung, Leung Kar Yan, Fanny Wang, Chang Yi, Peter Chan Lung, Wilson Tong, Yuen Mao, Cheung Ging Boh, Fung Lee, Karl Maka, To Siu Ming Running Time: 90 min. By Reefer According to the Ric Meyers/Bobby Samuels audio commentary track on the DVD, The Victim marks Sammo Hung’s first directing effort, but originally released 3 or 4 years later. I am not sure … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Reviews
Tagged Karl Maka, Leung Kar-Yan (Beardy), Peter Chan Lung, Sammo Hung, Wilson Tong Wai-Shing
Victim (1999) Review
Director: Ringo Lam Cast: Tony Leung Ka-Fai, Lau Ching-wan, Amy Kwok, Hui Siu Hung, Emily Kwan, Ma Tak Chung Running Time: 100 min. By Mighty Peking Man Ringo Lam steps into the horror-genre with this wickedly-dark film starring Lau Ching-wan and Tony Leung Ka-Fai. There has been endless debate on the film’s plot which leaves the viewer asking themselves: “How much of it is supernatural,” “How much if it is … Continue reading
Full Contact (1992) Review
Director: Ringo Lam Writer: Nam Yin Cast: Chow Yun-fat, Simon Yam, Anthony Wong, Ann Bridewater, Bonnie Fu, Chan Chi Leung Running Time: 99 min. By Joe909 Finally, after reading about it for years, I got to see Full Contact. To say the least, it’s a movie experience. A Hong Kong remake of John Boorman’s ’60s existential action flick Point Blank (also remade recently as the sub par Mel Gibson Payback), … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Reviews
Tagged Ann Bridgewater, Anthony Wong, Chow Yun-fat, Ringo Lam, Simon Yam
Legend of the Tsunami Warrior (2008) Review
AKA: The Pirates of Langkasuka, The Tsunami Warrior, Queens of Langkasuka Director: Nonzee Nimibutr Writer: Winn Leawwarin Producer: Nonzee Nimibutr Cast: Sorapong Chatree, Ananda Everingham, Jesdaporn Pholdee, Chupong Changprung, Ake Oree, Jakrit Phanichphatikram, Jarunee Suksawas, Winai Kraibutr, Jaqueline Apithananon Running Time: 119 min. By JJ Hatfield I watched this film and looked at a few short notes I jotted down. Where should I begin with a review? I admit I … Continue reading
Night of the Living Dead (1968) Review
Director: George A. Romero Writer: George A. Romero, John A. Russo Producer: Karl Hardman, Russell Streiner Cast: Duane Jones, Judith O’Dea, Karl Hardman, Marilyn Eastman, Keith Wayne, Judith Ridley, Kyra Schon Running Time: 96 min. By JJ Hatfield After a cataclysmic UFO event those who should be lying peacefully unaware in their coffins are brought to “life” and have only one goal. They are hungry. And they are everywhere. I … Continue reading
The Ultimate Fight DVD (Lions Gate)
RELEASE DATE: June 7, 2011 Ready for some adobo? This 1998 re-release is directed by and starring Ernie Reyes Jr. (The Last Dragon, Red Sonja), Corin Nemec, Ernie Reyes Sr. and Shishir Inocalla. When martial arts champion Pinoy (Shishir Inocalla) travels to America, his fighting skills are put to the test when he finds himself in the middle of a violent gang war. Check out a clip.
Once Upon A Time In The West Blu-ray (Paramount)
RELEASE DATE: May 31, 2011 First time on Blu-ray! A recently married woman arrives to her ranch out west to find her husband has been killed by a band of outlaws who want the railroad-valuable land. A brooding, young cowboy steps in to stop them. Starring Henry Fonda, Jason Robards, Claudia Cardinale and Charles Bronson. Directed by the God of Cinema, Sergio Leone.
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