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on ‘Lone Wolf and Cub’ star shines bright! Watch the Trailers for the ‘Wicked Priest’ collection arriving on Blu-ray in SeptemberMissing the spin off film, Whipmaster: Ballad of Murder? I could have sworn I…
on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upIn the mainland chinese cut, the villain who killed his wife in the lionsgate…
on Jackie Chan and Tony Leung Ka Fai return for Round 2! ‘The Shadow’s Edge II’ to begin filming in OctoberI liked the first movie until I hated it for being too overstuffed and that t…
on The Bodyguard (2024) ReviewGreat review, as ever, and really glad you're shining a light on these underr…
on James Lew, martial artist, actor and stuntman in films such as ‘Big Trouble in Little China’ and ‘Timecop’, passes away at 73He will be missed. It was awesome to watch almost any action film, and he’d a…
on WTF? Watch the blood-soaked U.S. Trailer for Joko Anwar’s Indonesian martial arts-horror-comedy ‘Ghost in the Cell’fun flick, tho.
on Heaven and Hell | aka Shaolin Hell Gate (1978) ReviewJust saw Heaven and Hell on youtube, and while it's pretty damn strange in so…
on HEAD’d your way! Jimmy Wang Yu’s kung fu classic ‘Master of the Flying Guillotine’ arrives newly restored on Blu-rayAbout freakin time!
on James Lew, martial artist, actor and stuntman in films such as ‘Big Trouble in Little China’ and ‘Timecop’, passes away at 73The Luke Cage guy paid tribute to him. https://www.instagram.com/p/DcbK2ZExau…
on James Lew, martial artist, actor and stuntman in films such as ‘Big Trouble in Little China’ and ‘Timecop’, passes away at 73James Lew was a very influential person in my life. I first discovered him wh…
on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upWell almost 4 decades ago, there was this little movie about a cop who fights…
on Anybody seen Richie? Okay, wrong movie. But Steven Seagal’s ‘Above the Law’ is coming to 4K Ultra HD this NovemberNoice. Happy Arrow/Toy Robot are releasing Warner Bros action classics. I'm c…
on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upWhat would even a part 2 be about, literally every bad guy in the first film…
on HEAD’d your way! Jimmy Wang Yu’s kung fu classic ‘Master of the Flying Guillotine’ arrives newly restored on Blu-rayFrank Djeng talks too fast, and with his accent I find him very hard to liste…
on The Fall of Ako Castle | Blu-ray (Eureka)Is this blu-ray available to purchase anywhere in the U.S. in Region A, Regio…
on FURIOUS director Kenji Tanigaki returns to work on Soi Cheang Pou Soi’s ‘Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In’ sequelRaymond Lam said that filming for the sequel has been officially completed (c…
on Second Life | aka Son of a Punch (2024) ReviewDefinitely a good idea! I'll leave the suggestion with our colleague Zack sin…
on The Bodyguard (2024) Reviewi enjoyed this film.
on Heaven and Hell | aka Shaolin Hell Gate (1978) Reviewi'm glad i'm not the only person that thought Chang Cheh (and possibly others…
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Blood Beat DVD (Apprehensive Films)
RELEASE DATE: December 4, 2012 Apprehensive Films presents the DVD for Blood Beat, the most bizarre Christmas themed horror film ever made! 1982 was a great year for weird and wild independent cinematic sleaze, but Blood Beat may take home the crown. Part slasher, part poltergeist, part samurai, and ALL crazy. This is one film you won’t forget. Watch the trailer.
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Godzilla vs. Biollante Blu-ray & DVD (Echo Bridge)
RELEASE DATE: December 4, 2012 Echo Bridge presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1989’s Godzilla vs. Biollante. Godzilla is freed from his prison in Mt. Mihara just in time to face a genetic experiment gone wrong in the form of Biollante, a huge hybrid monster made from plant, human, and Godzilla’s DNA. Watch the trailer.
Posted in Asian Titles, DVD/Blu-ray New Releases
Ninja Scroll Blu-ray & DVD (Section 23)
RELEASE DATE: December 4, 2012 Section 23 presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Yoshiaki Kawajiri’s Ninja Scroll. A ninja-for-hire is forced into fighting an old nemesis who is bent on overthrowing the Japanese government. His nemesis is also the leader of a group of demons each with superhuman powers. We usually don’t report anime, but this classic is an exception. Check out the trailer.
Osombie Blu-ray & DVD (E1 Entertainment)
RELEASE DATE: December 11, 2012 E1 Entertainment presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Osombie. Dusty is on a desperate mission to rescue her brother, a conspiracy theorist who is convinced Osama Bin Laden is still alive. To make a long story short, this movie involves Osama Bin Laden as a zombie. Watch the trailer.
Schwarzenegger says ‘Breacher’ will be very like a new ‘Predator’
THE MOVIE: David Ayer, the director of End of Watch, will team up with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sam Worthington in Breacher. The plot will revolve around members of an elite DEA task force who find themselves being taken down one by one after they rob a drug cartel safe house. Breacher is currently in pre-production and will start filming on October 2012. Breacher also stars Malin Akerman, Joe Manganiello, Olivia … Continue reading
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Doomsday Book Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)
RELEASE DATE: December 11, 2012 Well Go USA presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Doomsday Book. Top Korean directors Kim Jee-Woon (I Saw the Devil) and Yim Pil-Sung (Hansel & Gretel) collaborate on this science-fiction anthology film. The movie will weave together three high concept stories that deal with topics like robots, zombies, and the end of the world. Check out the trailer.
V/H/S Blu-ray & DVD (Magnolia)
RELEASE DATE: December 4, 2012 Magnolia presents the Blu-ray & DVD for V/H/S, a found footage thriller about a group of misfits who are hired by an unknown third party to burglarize a desolate house and acquire a rare VHS tape. They discover more found footage than they bargained for. Check out the trailer.
My Heart Beats DVD (Asian Media Rights)
RELEASE DATE: November 20, 2012 Asian Media Rights presents the DVD for My Heart Beats. 37-year-old Yoo Jo-Ri is an english professor. She also likes to watch pornography. It seems the only way she can escape from her boring life is by watching those videos. One day, she watches an odd erotic video and feels herself wanting to experience similar emotions. Check out the trailer.
Slave Ship DVD (Switchblade Pictures)
RELEASE DATE: November 13, 2012 Switchblade Pictures presents the DVD for Slave Ship. Onimata Kan is famous for two things: a successful career writing S&M erotica, and hosting the erotic gatherings aboard what has come to be known as the Slave Ship, where the main attraction is the auctioning of sexual partners willing to fulfill any desire. You’ll have to determine the truth for yourself, once you’ve booked passage aboard the … Continue reading
Tarantino XX 8-film Blu-ray Collection (Lionsgate)
RELEASE DATE: November 20, 2012 Lionsgate presents the Tarantino XX 8-film Blu-ray Collection. The set includes Reservoir Dogs, True Romance, Pulp Fiction, Jackie Brown, Kill Bill Vol. 1, Kill Bill Vol. 2, Death Proof, Inglourious Basterds and two discs with five hours of all-new bonus material.
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The Definitive Document of the Dead: Limited Edition Blu-ray & DVD (Synapse Films)
RELEASE DATE: November 13, 2012 Synapse Films presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Roy Frumkes’ The Definitive Document of the Dead: Limited Edition, an in-depth documentary about George A. Romero’s films, with a behind scenes look at Dawn of the Dead. The documentary features interviews George A. Romero, Tom Savini, Roy Frumkes, Richard Rubinstein and many more. This release will be limited to 1500 units and sold exclusively via the label’s … Continue reading
So Close (2002) Review
Director: Corey Yuen Cast: Shu Qi, Vicky Zhao Wei, Karen Mok, Song Seung Heon, Ben Lam, Yasuaki Kurata, Deric Wan, Sek Sau, Jude Poyer, Ricardo Mamood, Michael Wei, Henry Fong, Gam Hing Yin, Wong So Bik, May Gwong Man Chun Running Time: 111 min By Reefer During the preposterous opening of Cory Yuen’s action thriller, So Close, I thought I was going to be treated to a half-assed rehashing of … Continue reading
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Tagged Ben Lam Kwok Bun, Corey Yuen, Jude Poyer, Karen Mok Man Wai, Vicky Zhao Wei, Yasuaki Kurata
Painted Skin: The Resurrection Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)
RELEASE DATE: November 13, 2012 Well Go USA presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Painted Skin: The Resurrection, directed by Wuershan of The Butcher, the Chef and the Swordsman fame. This 2012 Chinese action and fantasy film stars Chen Kun, Zhao Wei, Zhou Xun, Yang Mi, Feng Shaofeng, Fei Xiang and Chen Tingjia. Check out the trailer.
Silmido DVD (Pathfinder Home Entertainment)
RELEASE DATE: November 13, 2012 Pathfinder Home Entertainment presents the DVD for Silmido. Directed by Kang Woo-suk, Silmido is based on the 1968 true story of Unit 684 (a team of North Korean commandos infiltrated South Korea in a failed mission to assassinate President Park Chung-hee). Silmido was both a critical and financial success, and was the first film in South Korea to attract a box office audience of over … Continue reading
Gone in 60 Seconds (1974) Blu-ray & DVD (Anderson Merchandise)
RELEASE DATE: October 16, 2012 Anderson Merchandise presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1974’s Gone in 60 Seconds. It defined the genre and became an instant classic among action movie fans. Buckle-up as master car thief Pace and Eleanor slams through 5 cities, cop after cop can’t touch them… wrecking over 93 cars in the spectacular 40 minute Chase-scene making their escape! Check out the trailer.
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