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on ‘The Raid’ and ‘Havoc’ director Gareth Evans to helm a remake of the 1967 Yakuza thriller ‘A Colt Is My Passport’I figured as much. Colt, like most Japanese films is slow moving. I’m sure Ev…
on It’s time to add some Fat to your collection! Eurek’s Blu-ray for Po-Chih Leong’s 1984 classic ‘Hong Kong 1941’ out next weekL.A. screening of Tiger on Beat. https://bsky.app/profile/newbeverly.bsky.soc…
on ‘The Raid’ and ‘Havoc’ director Gareth Evans to helm a remake of the 1967 Yakuza thriller ‘A Colt Is My Passport’That’s a an odd choice. The movie’s already pretty cool, so there’s not much…
on Will Scott 86 the devil? Another Poster for Ernesto Díaz Espinoza’s ‘Diablo’ starring Scott Adkins and Marko Zarorjust watched it, and actually liked it way more than Ballerina.
on Rebels without a pause! Kazuya Shiraishi’s ’11 Rebels’ on 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray on June 10th from Well Go USAIt's really good 👍
on Betrayal is the only truth that sticks! ‘The Betrayal’ starring Raizo Ichikawa of ‘Shinobi’ hits Blu-ray in SeptemberNice! This sounds like the plot to "Flags of Iron". I'll check this out.
on ‘The Raid’ and ‘Havoc’ director Gareth Evans to helm a remake of the 1967 Yakuza thriller ‘A Colt Is My Passport’I know the action will come through as always. Let’s see how this script goes…
on Give me the F**KING keys! Jackie Chan and Tony Leung go ULTRA VIOLENT in the New Trailer for ‘The Shadow’s Edge’"akin to Raging Fire and The Prosecutor" I like those two movies, but this tr…
on Give me the F**KING keys! Jackie Chan and Tony Leung go ULTRA VIOLENT in the New Trailer for ‘The Shadow’s Edge’You mean Jackie won't have a surprise cameo from a Panda who's Jackie's new p…
on Escape from the 21st Century (2024) ReviewGood review! It got me to go out last night and see it. I enjoyed the hell ou…
on Feeling blue? Tsui Hark’s ‘Shanghai Blues’ getting a Limited Theatrical release from Film MovementHe hasn’t made a half decent movie "since Seven Swords" I really like his Det…
on Do we have our M. Bison? Walton Goggins in-talks to join Andrew Koji and Jason Momoa in ‘Street Fighter’Isn't M Bison supposed to be Thai? lol
on Do we have our M. Bison? Walton Goggins in-talks to join Andrew Koji and Jason Momoa in ‘Street Fighter’Actually those could work too
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Lou Ferrigno and Don ‘The Dragon’ Wilson team up for ‘Liberator’
THE MOVIE: Directed by Dark Reel’s Aaron Pope, Liberator is a dark, superhero action presentation shooting in Los Angeles, CA, June 2011. Festival screenings will begin in early 2012. Liberator marks Don ‘The Dragon’ Wilson’s first project in 5 years. The film also stars Jessica Andres (Out of the Darkness) and Darwin Harris (Men, Interrupted). Updates: The film is currently in post-production. Check out the teaser trailer. BREAKING NEWS: Here’s … Continue reading
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Outland Blu-ray (Warner Bros.)
RELEASE DATE: July 10, 2012 Warner Bros. presents the Blu-ray for 1981’s Outland, a sci-fi thriller directed by Timecop’s Peter Hyams and starring 007’s Sean Connery and Peter Boyle. Outland takes place in the future and centers around an officer (Connery) who gets into galactic trouble when he uncovers a drug-smuggling conspiracy. Check out the trailer.
Brainstorm Blu-ray (Warner Bros.)
RELEASE DATE: July 10, 2012 Warner Bros. presents the Blu-ray for 1983’s Brainstorm, directed by Silent Running’s Douglas Trumbull and starring Christopher Walken and Natalie Wood. With its groundbreaking (for the time) effects, Brainstorm was one of the first films that toyed with virtual reality. Sadly, the real-life death of Natalie Wood (a lookalike was used to finish the film) overshadows this underrated gem. Check out the trailer.
13 Assassins DVD (1963) (Animeigo)
RELEASE DATE: June 5, 2012 Animeigo presents the original 13 Assassins on DVD. Directed by Eiichi Kudo (Yaju-deka), this 1963 classic was remade in 2010 by Takashi Miike. Due to the critical acclaim of the remake, the original has since become a hot commodity. Starring Chiezo Kataoka, Kotaro Satomi and Ryohei Uchida. Check out the trailer.
Spaghetti Western Double Feature – Grand Duel aka The Big Showdown & Keoma Blu-ray (Mill Creek Entertainment)
RELEASE DATE: May 15, 2012 Mill Creek Entertainment presents The Spaghetti Western Double Feature on Blu-ray, featuring Lee Van Cleef in Giancarlo Santi’s The Grand Duel (aka The Big Showdown) & Franco Nero in Enzo G. Castellari’s Keoma. Check out the trailers for The Grand Duel and Keoma.
The latest on ‘The Raid: Redemption’
THE MOVIE: The Raid is the follow-up to writer/director Garth Evans and star Iko Uwais’ breakout Indonesian martial arts film Merantau. There’s no denying that The Raid is one of the most anticipated films of 2012 for action buffs worldwide. Sony Pictures Classic is releasing the movie as The Raid: Redemption in North American theaters on March 23, 2012. THE TRAILER: AICN has posted an awesome U.S. trailer! UPDATES: Theatrical … Continue reading
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Mean Streets Blu-ray (Warner Brothers)
RELEASE DATE: July 17, 2012 Warner Brothers presents – for the first time on Blu-ray – 1973’s Mean Streets, an early gangster film by Martin Scorsese, starring Robert De Niro and Harvey Keitel. What else is there to say? Check out the opening sequence, featuring Phil Spector’s The Wall of Sound.
‘Nameless Gangster’ to hit U.S. theaters
Beginning March 30th, Yoon Jong-bin’s Nameless Gangster will be hitting U.S. theaters. This 2012 Korean mobster flick stars Old Boy’s Choi Min-Sik and Chaser’s Jung-woo Ha. Nameless Gangster is noted as being the first Korean film to sell so many tickets in such a short time in 2012. Nameless Gangster revolves around a corrupted customs officer who loses his job, but immediately meets greener pastures when he comes across a gangster … Continue reading
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Kill Bill: Vol. 1 & 2 Double Feature Blu-ray Set (Lionsgate)
RELEASE DATE: May 15, 2012 Lionsgate presents Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill: Vol. 1 & 2 Double Feature Blu-ray Set. Not exactly the highly anticipated Whole Bloody Affair, but you can’t deny that this is an excellent value for about $10 a movie. Too bad most of us already own the individual discs. Way to go, Lionsgate.
Take a Filipino thriller for ‘The Road’
Indiewire reports Freestyle Releasing and Freestyle Digital Media will give the Filipino thriller The Road, a day-and-date theatrical and VOD release May 11. Directed by Patient X’s Yam Laranas, The Road has been noted not only for delivering a terrifying experience, but also for its erie atmosphere. According to imdb, the plot revolves around a murder case, which is reopened, when three teens vanish in an area where a gruesome … Continue reading
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Plot of Fear DVD (Raro Video USA)
RELEASE DATE: May 22, 2012 Raro Video USA presents 1976’s Plot of Fear, a giallo directed by Mondo Cane’s Paolo Cavara. Plot of Fear tells the story of a decadent weekend party full of orgies, drugs and murder on the outskirts of Milan. The film stars Corinne Clery, Michele Placido, Tom Skerritt and Eli Wallach. Sorry, no trailer to be found.
Memento Mori | aka Whispering Corridors 2 (1999) Review
Director: Kim Tae-Yong Co-director: Min Kyu-Dong Cast: Park Ye Jin, Kim Gyu Ri, Lee Young Jin, Kim Jae In, Lee Eon Jung, Baek Jong Hak Running Time: 97 min. By Numskull I watched this noted Korean film for free (thanks, Netflix!) in glorious pan & scan (NO thanks, Mei Ah!). And I don’t regret it. Watched it twice, I did. Damn good movie. But…”masterpiece”? I dunno about that. The setting … Continue reading
Abraham Lincoln Vs. Zombies Blu-ray & DVD (The Asylum Home Entertainment)
RELEASE DATE: May 29, 2012 While the Civil War rages on, President Abraham Lincoln must undertake an even more daunting task – destroying the Confederate Undead. The Asylum Home Entertainment presents Abraham Lincoln Vs. Zombies, the low budget alternative to Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. Check out the trailer.
Miike gets romantic (and gangster) on our asses with ‘The Legend of Love and Sincerity’
Takashi Miike, who pumps out an average of 3 films a year, may not have a flawless track record, but with films like 13 Assassins and Audition, he has proven to be a master of his craft. Beyond Hollywood gives us the first look at his latest movie, The Legend of Love and Sincerity, which hits Japanese theaters on June 16th, 2012. Judging from the trailer, the film looks like a combination … Continue reading
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American Battleship aka American Warships Blu-ray & DVD (The Asylum Home Entertainment)
RELEASE DATE: May 22, 2012 The Asylum Home Entertainment is back with yet another exploitive copycat: American Battleship (aka American Warships) starring Mario Van Peebles and Carl Weathers. You know, some sucker will think it’s the other movie (and here I am spreading it). By the way, why the hell isn’t Carl Weathers in any of The Expendables flicks? Come on Sly, the guy would obviously say YES to you. Anyway, check out … Continue reading
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