Author Archives: JJ Bona

Hospitalite aka Kantai DVD (Film Movement)

RELEASE DATE: April 12, 2012 Koji Fukada’s Hospitalite, a black comedy, follows the follies that ensue when a man and his wife shack up with a family that owns a printing press in their building, the husband takes it over, and the couple begin inviting a motley crew of friends. The film stars Kenji Yamauchi, Kiki Sugino, Kanji Furutachi and Bryerly Long. Check out the trailer.

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The Hellcats aka Biker Babes DVD (Cheezy)

RELEASE DATE: April 24, 2012 The Hellcats, also known as Biker Babes, is a 1967 outlaw biker film about how a brother and fiancee of a dead policeman infiltrate a female-led biker gang to uncover his murderer. The film is directed by Robert F. Slatzer (Bigfoot) and starring Ross Hagen, Del ‘Sonny’ West Ross Hagen and Dee Duffy. Check out the trailer.

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J. Edgar Blu-ray & DVD (Warner)

RELEASE DATE: February 21, 2012 Clint Eastwood pulls a Scorsese and directs Leonardo DiCaprio in J. Edgar. As the face of law enforcement in the US for almost 50 years, J. Edgar Hoover was feared and admired, reviled and revered. But behind closed doors, he held secrets that would have destroyed his image, his career and his life. The film also stars Armie Hammer, Naomi Watts, Damon Herriman, Ed Westwick … Continue reading

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Cannonball Run, The (1981) Review

"The Cannonball Run" Japanese Theatrical Poster

Director: Hal Needham Cast: Burt Reynolds, Roger Moore, Farrah Fawcett, Dom DeLuise, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Jack Elam, Adrienne Barbeau, Terry Bradshaw, Jackie Chan, Bert Convy, Jamie Farr, Peter Fonda, George Furth, Michael Hui, Johnny Yune, Molly Picon, Jimmy ‘The Greek’ Snyder Running Time: 95 min. By Numskull The infrared sureillance device in Jackie’s computerized race car may be “the cat’s ass”, but this movie certainly isn’t. It’s more … Continue reading

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Miramax Explosive Action Series: Hidden Assassin, Men of War, Bounty Hunters, Bounty Hunters 2: Hardball DVD (Echo Bridge)

RELEASE DATE: February 7, 2012 An Expendables cash-in? Possibly. Either way, if you’re in the mood for some low budget action with Michael Dudikoff and Dolph Lundgren, this is the set for you. It includes: Hidden Assassin, Men of War, Bounty Hunters and Bounty Hunters 2: Hardball. Trailers: Hidden Assassin | Men of War | Bounty Hunters | Bounty Hunters 2: Hardball

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Dragon Lives Again DVD (CFC Releasing)

RELEASE DATE: March 20, 2012 Dragon Lives Again (not to be confused — or related to — the superior Bruce Li film, The Dragon Lives) is fantasy-comedy flick that takes place after Bruce Lee’s passing in 1973. The film starts with “Bruce” (Bruce Leong) rising from his death and waking up in a mysterious after-life universe where people like James Bond, The Godfather, The Blind Swordsman and Popeye roam the … Continue reading

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Frauleins in Uniform DVD aka She-Devils Of The S.S. (MVD)

RELEASE DATE: March 20, 2012 Erwin C. Dietrich Frauleins in Uniform’s (aka Fraulein Without a Uniform, The Cutthroats) is a landmark in the history of bad Nazi sexploitation films. Towards the end of World War II, women from throughout Germany begin volunteering to fulfill the sexual needs of Nazi soldiers serving on the Russian front. Now, the feisty frauleins begin turning the battlefield into their own nude playground. Don’t these … Continue reading

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Zaat Blu-ray & DVD (Film Chest)

RELEASE DATE: February 21, 2012 Zaat, also known as Attack of the Swamp Creatures, Legend of the Zaat Monster or The Blood Waters of Dr. Z, Hydra, a mad scientist/ex-Nazi plans to transform himself into a mutated walking catfish, gain revenge on those who have spurned him, and kidnap nubile young women to similarly transform so that he can breed. Check out the trailer.

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Corman’s World: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel Blu-ray & DVD (Anchor Bay)

RELEASE DATE: March 27, 2012 Corman’s World: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel is a tribute to Roger Corman, Hollywood’s most prolific writer-director producer, and seminal influencing force in modern moviemaking over the last 60 years. Featuring interviews with Hollywood icons and cinematic luminaries, some who launched their careers within Corman’s unforgettable world of filmmaking, including Paul W.S. Anderson, Peter Bogdanovich, Robert De Niro, Peter Fonda, Pam Grier, Ron Howard, Eli … Continue reading

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Champions | aka Duo Biao (2008) Review

"Champions" Chinese Theatrical Poster

Director: Tsui Siu Ming Writer: Tsui Siu Ming Producer: Tom Cheung, Amy Lee, Tsui Siu Ming Cast: Dicky Cheung Wai Kin, Tse Miu, Debbie Ng Tin Yu, Priscilla Wong Cuiru, Chui Heung Tung, Wai Chi Ho, Yu Rong Guang, Maria Cordero, Lee Fai Running Time: 117 min. By HKFanatic If you thought “Ip Man 2” and “Jet Li’s Fearless” went a wee bit overboard with their jingoistic ‘ra ra China’ … Continue reading

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Killer’s Moon: Remastered Blu-ray & DVD (Redemption)

RELEASE DATE: March 13, 2012 Redemption presents Alan Birkinshaw’s 1978 cult classic Killer’s Moon! Four mental patients – who, due to unauthorized experiments, believe they’re living in a dream and have shed all moral imperatives – escape and find their way to the nearest bus-load of stranded schoolgirls. Check out the trailer!

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Virgin Witch: Remastered Blu-ray & DVD (Redemption)

RELEASE DATE: March 13, 2012 British sirens Ann Michelle (House of Whipcord) and Vicki Michelle (‘Allo ‘Allo) star in this 1972 cult-classic! Christine gets her big chance at modelling when she applies at Sybil Waite’s agency. Together with Christine’s sister Betty, they go to a castle for the weekend for a photo shoot. Sybil has lured Christine to the castle for more than modelling: she’s recruiting a virgin for induction … Continue reading

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Monster Brawl Blu-ray & DVD (Image)

RELEASE DATE: March 27, 2012 Eight classic monsters (Cyclops, Swamp Gut, Frankenstein, Lady Vampire, Werewolf, Mummy, Witch Bitch and Zombie Man) fight to the death in an explosive, bloody wrestling tournament set inside an abandoned and cursed graveyard. Starring Dave Foley (A Bug’s Life), Art Hindle, Robert Maillet (300), WWE’s Kevin Nash, Lance Henriksen (The Terminator), WWE’s Jimmy Hart, MMA star Herb Dean and many others! Check out the trailer.

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Confucius Blu-ray & DVD (Funimation)

RELEASE DATE: March 27, 2012 Confucius is written, produced and directed by Hu Mei (On The Other Side Of The Bridge) and stars Chow Yun-fat (The Corruptor) as the titular Chinese philosopher. The film also stars Zhou Xun (True Legend), Chen Jianbin (Driverless), Ren Quan (Panda Express), Lu Yi (Stool Pigeon) and Yao Lu (Detective Dee). If you think this bio pic will be nothing but a bunch of philosophical … Continue reading

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Thou Shalt Not Kill… Except aka Stryker’s War Blu-ray & DVD (Synapse)

RELEASE DATE: March 13, 2012 Synapse Films presents 1985’s Thou Shalt Not Kill… Except in a new 2K high-definition transfer. Directed by Josh Becker, this “must-see” (Detroit Free Press) cult classic features many of the people responsible for The Evil Dead, including co-writer Bruce Campbell, writer/producer Scott Spiegel and actor Ted Raimi. Vietnam. War is Hell. For Sergeant Jack Stryker, however, Hell is just the beginning. Trapped outside a Viet … Continue reading

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