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chrichtonsworld on It’s the FINAL Trailer for the Sly-penned Jason Statham actioner ‘A Working Man’ from director David Ayermmm... You are too forgiving. If you ignore the padding, the action is averag…
chrichtonsworld on It’s the FINAL Trailer for the Sly-penned Jason Statham actioner ‘A Working Man’ from director David AyerThis is made by the same people who done The Beekeeper. Compared to that The…
Ningen on Leonardo DiCaprio to return as Rick Dalton in the Cliff Booth-centric ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ sequel?They can always do the other Bruces.
Paul Bramhall on Leonardo DiCaprio to return as Rick Dalton in the Cliff Booth-centric ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ sequel?There’s a third option - the ‘No Retreat, No Surrender’ approach!
Mstradford on Leonardo DiCaprio to return as Rick Dalton in the Cliff Booth-centric ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ sequel?Looking forward to this, but if it’s set in 1977 no chance of a Bruce Lee cam…
Killer Meteor on Do you believe in miracles? 88 Films’ 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray release for Jackie Chan’s 1989 masterpiece is now shippingHe can't tell Kam Kong from Lee Man-tai, and thinks LO REI directed Fist of F…
Anonymous on John Wick ‘n friends! Check out the New Poster for Len Wiseman’s ‘Ballerina’ starring Ana de ArmasWho are you to tell where I should I post and shouldn't post. I'll post where…
Eric on Do you believe in miracles? 88 Films’ 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray release for Jackie Chan’s 1989 masterpiece is now shippingCouldn't agree more. Bey was THE man when it comes to HK movies commentaries.…
chrichtonsworld on Leonardo DiCaprio to return as Rick Dalton in the Cliff Booth-centric ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ sequel?I don't get it. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is Tarantino's worst, especiall…
sam on Do you believe in miracles? 88 Films’ 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray release for Jackie Chan’s 1989 masterpiece is now shippingelaborate? what's so bad about mike leeder?
dakuan on Under the Gun (1995) Reviewyou're an accountant, right?
Andrew Hernandez on Under the Gun (1995) ReviewWow. How did I never hear of this film before? I just found a used copy on eB…
Paul Taggart on Under the Gun (1995) ReviewThis filmis great, good shout
Andrew Hernandez on Who will replace JCVD? A24 is in negotiations for the remake rights to the Jean-Claude Van Damme’s ‘Bloodsport’Normally I would ignore this, but an A24 take on Bloodsport could be cool. I…
Andrew Hernandez on Lady Whirlwind, move over! Watch the New Trailer for John Maclean’s samurai-Western actioner ‘Tornado’Thank you. I suppose Slow West was meant to be one of those movies that rubs…
Paul Bramhall on Snake Prince, The (1976) ReviewThe dilemma of every Shaw Brothers fan in the 2020’s summarised in 34 words.
James Broome on Snake Prince, The (1976) ReviewI really want to buy these imprint releases. I just dread Arrow announcing Sh…
Tory on Lady Whirlwind, move over! Watch the New Trailer for John Maclean’s samurai-Western actioner ‘Tornado’That’s a fantastic description! Totally accurate. And I can see why obvious s…
Phil Chan on Hong Kong’s Heaven’s Gate? Juno Mak’s anticipated thriller ‘Sons of the Neon Night’ to finally shine this yearOfficially selected for this year's Midnight Screenings at Cannes: https://ww…
Ian C. on Lady Whirlwind, move over! Watch the New Trailer for John Maclean’s samurai-Western actioner ‘Tornado’This looks interesting. The trailer is now out. https://youtu.be/JCW7OoSp0bI
Pete Cook on The return of Jet Li? More on Yuen Woo Ping’s ‘Blades of the Guardians’ starring Wu Jing and Nic TseBring Back Jet Li!!!! for a few more movies. I think Jet Li would GREAT for t…
paul taggart on Brokenhearted, The (2024) ReviewAgreed
Ska Martes on Leonardo DiCaprio to return as Rick Dalton in the Cliff Booth-centric ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ sequel?You could argue a 2 week token theatrical window doesn't really count as a th…
Paul Taggart on Snake Prince, The (1976) Reviewthis sounds insane
Robert Jeffrey Allee on The origins of Sammo Hung, Jackie Chan and Yuen Biao revealed? Shout! to release Blu-ray for 1988’s ‘Painted Faces’I always wanted to see this and never had any luck finding it. I hope it's go…
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The Kentucky Fried Movie | Blu-ray (Shout! Factory)
RELEASE DATE: July 2, 2013 Shout! Factory presents the Blu-ray for 1977’s The Kentucky Fried Movie, directed by John Landis (Blues Brothers). The movie, which features an all-star cast, is basically a series of short, highly irreverent, and quite often tasteless skits. Martial arts fans will get a kick out of the extended skit A Fistful of Yen (featuring Hapkido master Bong Soo Han), which is a parody of Bruce Lee’s … Continue reading
Tower Block | Blu-ray & DVD (Shout! Factory)
RELEASE DATE: July 2, 2013 Shout! Factory presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Tower Block, a critically acclaimed British thriller from directors James Nunn and Ronnie Thompson. Several months after witnessing a murder, residents of Tower Block 31 find themselves being picked off by a sniper, pitting those lucky enough to be alive into a battle for survival. Watch the trailer.
Ring of Curse | aka Gomenasai | DVD (Tokyo Shock)
RELEASE DATE: June 25, 2013 Tokyo Shock presents the DVD for Ring of Curse (aka Gomenasai), directed by Mari Asato (Ju-on: Black Ghost). This 2011 Japanese horror film not only stars members of the female Japanese girl band, Buono! — it also features their music. The story revolves around a girl named Kurohane, who casts curses to those who give her trouble. Starring Momoko Tsugunaga, Miyabi Natsuyaki and Airi Suzuki. Watch … Continue reading
Pieta | Blu-ray & DVD (Drafthouse Films)
RELEASE DATE: July 23, 2013 Drafthouse Films presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Kim Ki-duk’s Pieta. The plot follows a heartless man whose job is to go around and harass people to pay back their debtors. He has no family to speak of until one day a middle-aged woman randomly appears and claims to be his biological mother. Watch the trailer.
Diablo | DVD (Breaking Glass Pictures)
RELEASE DATE: June 4, 2013 Breaking Glass Pictures presents the DVD for Nicanor Loreti’s Diablo. Marcos, a depressed former boxer who’s fallen from glory, thinks his life is about to take a turn for the better – until his cousin Huguito, the black sheep of the family, shows up at his door. Whenever Huguito appears, trouble soon follows as Marcos is about to learn in this hyperviolent black comedy inspired … Continue reading
Ethan Hawke’s ‘The Purge’ is essentially a ‘Battle Royale’ in America – watch the trailer now!
In an America wracked by crime and overcrowded prisons, the government has sanctioned an annual 12-hour period in which any and all criminal activity—including murder—becomes legal. The police can’t be called. Hospitals suspend help. It’s one night when the citizenry regulates itself without thought of punishment. On this night plagued by violence and an epidemic of crime, one family wrestles with the decision of who they will become when a … Continue reading
23:59 | Blu-ray & DVD (Magnolia)
RELEASE DATE: June 4, 2013 Magnolia presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Gilbert Chan’s 23:59, a new horror film from Singapore. During a routine march at an island military training camp, an army recruit is found dead at exactly 23:59. This mysterious and gruesome incident unearths a terrifying dark secret of the haunted island, forcing the soldiers to confront their deepest fears. Watch the trailer.
Dead Mine | Blu-ray & DVD (Xlrator)
RELEASE DATE: May 28, 2013 Xlrator presents the Blu-ray & DVD for the Indonesian/American co-production of Dead Mine. The legend of Yamashita’s Gold lures a treasure hunter and his group deep into the Indonesian jungle. Once they are trapped in an abandoned World War II Japanese bunker, they face a terrifying reality. Starring Miki Mizuno (Hard Revenge Milly), Joe Taslim (The Raid), Sam Hazeldine, Ario Bayu, Les Loveday and Carmen Soo. Watch the … Continue reading
Sadako 3D | aka The Ring 3 | Blu-ray + Blu-ray 3D & DVD (Well Go USA)
RELEASE DATE: June 4, 2013 Well Go USA presents the Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D & DVD for Sadako (aka The Ring 3). That evil little girl from Ringu and The Ring is back. Based on the forthcoming novel from original Ringu author Koji Suzuki, Sadako 3D is a 3D horror film continuing the tragic tale of Sadako, the long-haired ghost with a penchant for climbing out of wells. Watch the trailer.
Street Trash: Special Meltdown Edition | Blu-ray (Synapse Films)
RELEASE DATE: June 11, 2013 Synapse Films presents the Blu-ray for 1987’s Street Trash: Special Meltdown Edition, which will be packed with extra features! When a liquor store owner finds a case of “Viper” (a cheap wine) in his cellar, he decides to sell it to the local hobos at one dollar a bottle, unaware of its true properties. The drinks causes its consumers to melt, very messily. Watch the trailer.
A Good Day to Die Hard | Blu-ray & DVD (20th Century Fox)
RELEASE DATE: June 4, 2013 20th Century Fox presents the Blu-ray & DVD for A Good Day to Die Hard, directed and ruined by John Moore (Max Payne). The Blu-ray will include an extended and theatrical cut of the film. McClane travels to Russia to help out his son, only to discover he’s a CIA operative working to prevent a nuclear-weapons heist.
House On Straw Hill | Blu-ray & DVD (Severin Films)
RELEASE DATE: June 11, 2013 Severin Films presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1976’s House On Straw Hill (aka Trauma or Expose). A paranoid writer (Udo Kier) is unable to get started on his second novel. He hires a secretary (Linda Hayden), and then his troubles really begin. On it’s original release, the movie sparked controversy due to graphic scenes of sex and violence. Now it’s fully restored, uncut and loaded with extras! Watch … Continue reading
The House of Seven Corpses | Blu-ray & DVD (Severin Films)
RELEASE DATE: June 11, 2013 Severin Films presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1974’s The House of Seven Corpses. Eight graves! Seven bodies! – screamed the ads, One killer… and he’s already dead! Hollywood legends John Ireland, John Carradine and Howard Hughes paramour Faith Domergue star this much-loved 70s shocker film! Now transferred in HD from original vault materials, plus extra features!
Spaghetti Westerns Unchained | Blu-ray Set (Blue Underground)
RELEASE DATE: May 21, 2013 Blue Underground presents Spaghetti Westerns Unchained Blu-ray set, which contains 1966’s Django (trailer) directed by Sergio Corbucci; 1967’s Django Kill… If You Live, Shoot! (trailer) directed by Giulio Questi; 1976’s Keoma (trailer) directed by Enzo G. Castellari; and 1966’s Texas, Adios (trailer) directed by Ferdinando Baldi. Don’t confuse this set with this.
The Fernando Di Leo Crime Collection Vol. 2 | Blu-ray (Raro Video USA)
RELEASE DATE: June 25, 2013 Raro Video presents Blu-ray & DVD for The Fernando Di Leo Crime Collection Vol. 2, which includes films: 1974’s Shoot First Die Later (watch clip), 1975’s Kidnap Syndicate (watch clip) and 1969’s Naked Violence (watch clip). Features: New HD transfer from original, original trailer, new and improved english subtitles and a fully illustrated booklet.
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