Author Archives: JJ Bona

Brake Blu-ray & DVD (MPI Home Video)

RELEASE DATE: July 24, 2012 MPI Home Video presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 2012’s Brake, directed by Gabe Torres and starring Stephen Dorff. In this critically-acclaimed action/thriller, a Secret Service Agent (Stephen Dorff) is held captive in the trunk of a car and endures mental and physical torture as terrorists attempt to extract information for their plot against the President of the United States. Check out the trailer.

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The Hunter DVD (Olive Films)

RELEASE DATE: July 31, 2012 Olive Films presents the DVD for The Hunter, a Persian-language film from writer, director and Golden Berlin Bear nominee, Rafi Pitts. When his wife and daughter are accidentally killed in a police shoot-out with demonstrators, Ali (Pitts) goes into a full blown rage (there’s reason the film is called The Hunter). Check out the trailer.

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Operation Condor Blu-ray (Miramax Echo Bridge)

RELEASE DATE: July 17, 2012 Miramax Echo Bridge presents the Blu-ray for 1991′s Operation Condor (aka Armor of God 2). Jackie Chan plays an adventurer who tracks down stolen Nazi gold while being pursued by terrorists. Keep in mind that this is the English-dubbed U.S. version, which has been slightly cut from its original Hong Kong release. Check out the trailer.

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Waves of Lust DVD (Raro Video USA)

RELEASE DATE: July 31, 2012 Raro Video presents the DVD for 1975’s Waves of Lust, a balmy, sun-kissed Italian version of Polanski’s Knife in the Water. A young couple becomes embroiled with the personal problems of another couple on a yacht. In time, the trip goes from romantic fun to betrayal, spouse abuse, and murder. Directed by Cannibal Holocaust’s Ruggero Deodato. Starring Al Cliver, Silvia Dionisio, John Steiner, and Elizabeth Turner. … Continue reading

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Project A Blu-ray (Miramax Echo Bridge)

RELEASE DATE: July 17, 2012 Miramax Echo Bridge presents the Blu-ray for 1983’s Project A. Jackie Chan plays a coast guard officer who battles a ruthless syndicate for control of the dangerous waters. Also starring Yuen Biao and Sammo Hung. Keep in mind that this is the English-dubbed U.S. version, which has been slightly cut from its original Hong Kong release. Check out the trailer.

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The name’s Bond… Digitized Bond.

Cityonfire.com has received the following press release from MGM and Park Circus film distributors: Park Circus and Metro Goldwyn Mayer Studios are pleased to announce a special celebration at the 65th Cannes International Film Festival to mark the 50th Anniversary on the big screen of Ian Fleming’s James Bond. Five James Bond films will screen in new digital versions as part of the Cinema de la Plage screenings. The celebration … Continue reading

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Facts of Murder DVD (Mya Communication)

RELEASE DATE: July 31, 2012 Mya Communication presents the DVD for the 1959 Italian film, Facts of Murder. A thief sneaks into an apartment and steals a fortune in jewelry. Inspector Ingravallo (Pietro Germi) starts to question the neighbors, but he immediately has a fishy feeling. Pietro Germi’s Facts of Murder is known for its quick cuts, flawless acting and tight script. Also starring Once Upon A Time In The West’s … Continue reading

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Ilsa: The Wicked Warden DVD (Cheezy)

RELEASE DATE: May 22, 2012 Cheezy presents the DVD for 1977’s Ilsa: The Wicked Warden. Ilsa, now a vicious warden, runs a mental-hospital for young women. A girl deliberately “checks” in to the hospital to find out what has happened to her sister who stayed there. Meanwhile Ilsa and one of the guards are forcing the inmates to have sex with male prisoners, filming them and selling it as pornoflicks.

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Total Recall: Mind-Bending Edition Blu-ray (Lionsgate)

RELEASE DATE: July 31, 2012 Lionsgate presents the Blu-ray for the new Total Recall: Mind-Bending Edition. Features includes: New Director supervised 1080P HD transfer from original negative, Interview with Director Paul Verhoeven, Special Effects of Total Recall, Commentary by Arnold Schwarzenegger & Director Paul Verhoeven, “Making Of ,” “Imagining Total Recall” documentary, Photo Gallery and Trailer!

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Death Watch Blu-ray & DVD (Shout! Factory)

RELEASE DATE: August 28, 2012 Shout! Factory presents the DVD & Blu-ray for 1980’s Death Watch, an obscure science fiction flick that involves a man who secretly films footage of a terminally ill woman (with a video camera that has been implanted in his brain) for a popular TV series called Death Watch. This prophetic gem stars Harvey Keitel, Romy Schneider, Harry Dean Stanton and Max von Sydow.

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Ilsa: Harem Keeper of the Oil Sheiks DVD (Cheezy)

RELEASE DATE: June 19, 2012 Cheezy presents the DVD for 1976’s Ilsa: Harem Keeper of the Oil Sheiks. Dyanne Thorne returns as Ilsa! This time, Ilsa and her lethal lesbian guards run the most sadistic slavery ring in the Middle East. But when an American diplomat threatens to expose the perverse secrets of Ilsa’s domain, she ignites a holy war of sexual violence and savage revolt! Also starring No Retreat, No … Continue reading

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The Last Samurai (1974) DVD (Neptune Media)

RELEASE DATE: June 26, 2012 Neptune Media presents the DVD for The Last Samurai, by Kenji Misumi, the director of Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman and the Lone Wolf and Cub films (aka Shogun Assassin). This 1974 classic features dazzling swordfights, elaborate battle sequences and a stirring score from internationally renowned composer Akira Ifukube (Godzilla series). Check out the trailer.

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Kristen Stewart gets ultraviolent in Nick Cassavetes’ ‘Cali’

Snow White and the Huntsman’s Kristen Stewart has signed on to play the lead in Cali, an ultraviolet drama that’s reminiscent of films like True Romance and Bonnie and Clyde. According to Variety, the plot of Cali concerns a couple who decide to make a chunk of money by producing and selling a fake snuff film (a motion picture genre that depicts the actual murder of a person or people); of course, … Continue reading

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The Great Killing DVD (Animeigo)

RELEASE DATE: July 3, 2012 Animeigo presents the DVD for The Great Killing (aka The Great Duel). This 1964 samurai classic is about a group of revolutionaries who plan to ambush and assassinate a chancelor in an attempt to keep a corrupt, power-hungry minister from taking control of the Shogunate. Yes, it sounds very similar to The 13 Assassins (also directed by Eiichi Kudo’s), which isn’t a bad thing.

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‘Put Up Your Dux: The Story of Frank Dux’ to screen at The X Fest (and you’re not attending)

Put Up Your Dux is a documentary about Frank W. Dux (pronounced “dukes”), an American martial artist who was the inspiration for the 1988 Jean-Claude Van Damme film, Bloodsport. Put Up Your Dux explores Dux’ controversial martial arts career (many believe he is nothing but a fraud), his undercover government agency rumors (he supposedly trained Navy Seals), and his legal battle with Van Damme (Dux demanded profits from 1996’s The Quest, claiming … Continue reading

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