Author Archives: JJ Bona

Cop Land aka Copland Blu-ray (Lionsgate)

Posted on July 13, 2011 by JJ Bona

STREET DATE: November 1, 2011 Very underrated movie! One of the best of the 90s! The sheriff of a suburban New Jersey community populated by New York City policeman slowly discovers the town is a front for mob connections and corruption. Directed by James Mangold (“3:10 to Yuma”) and starring Sylvester Stallone, Robert De Niro, Harvey Keitel, Ray Liotta, Michael Rapaport and Robert Patrick. Check out the trailer. Specs: No. … Continue reading →

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Tragic Hero | aka Rich and Famous II (1987) Review

Posted on July 12, 2011 by JJ Bona

Director: Taylor Wong, David Lai Cast: Chow Yun Fat, Andy Lau, Alex Man Chi Leung, Carina Lau, Shing Fui On, Pauline Wong Siu Fung, Lam Chung, Peter Yang, Elvis Tsui Kam Kong, O Chun Hung, Danny Lee, Ng Hoi Tin, Ng Hong Ning, Wong Chi Keung Running Time: 97 min. By Joseph Kuby Succeedingly Surprising! This is the sequel to Rich and Famous, even though it apparently was filmed simultaneously; … Continue reading →

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Rich and Famous | aka Black Vengeance (1987) Review

Posted on July 12, 2011 by JJ Bona
"Rich and Famous" Chinese Theatrical Poster

Director: Taylor Wong Tai Loy Cast: Chow Yun Fat, Andy Lau Tak Wah, Alex Man Chi Leung, O Chun Hung, Alan Tam Wing Lun, Lam Chung, Shing Fui On, Carina Lau Kar Ling, Wong Chi Keung, Pauline Wong Siu Fung, Fan Mei Sheng, Danny Lee Sau Yin Running Time: 104 min. By Joseph Kuby Hollywood inspired crime thriller! Rich and Famous, according to author Stephen Teo (of Hong Kong Cinema: … Continue reading →

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Cinema Paradiso Blu-ray (Lionsgate)

Posted on July 12, 2011 by JJ Bona

RELEASE DATE: October 14, 2011 First time on Blu-ray in North America! A famous Italian filmmaker, haunted by the memories of his first love, returns to his hometown after an absence of 30 years. Upon his return, he reconnects with the community and remembers the highlights and tragedies that shaped his life and inspired him to follow his dream of becoming a filmmaker. For those who have never seen it … Continue reading →

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Metrodome’s Blood Fighter DVD

Posted on July 12, 2011 by JJ Bona

The Metrodome Group (UK) is releasing Blood Fighter on August 15th, 2011. The violent adventures of a deadly fighter who rises to face his most ferocious battle yet, Blood Fighter features brutal, jaw-dropping martial arts moves and raw combat action. Following the senseless killing of his father by a brutal gang, a young boy is taken in by a Muay Thai boxing master who trains him in the ancient, deadly … Continue reading →

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Magic aka Yosul DVD (Pathfinder)

Posted on July 11, 2011 by JJ Bona

RELEASE DATE: August 30, 2011 “Magic” covers the love and friendship between young musicians at a musical school. Main character Ji-eun (Hyeon-jin Seo) is a piano prodigy. “A blend of music with an art house cinema feel.” -The Korea Times Check out the trailer here.

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I’m a Cyborg, but That’s OK DVD (Pathfinder)

Posted on July 11, 2011 by JJ Bona

RELEASE DATE: October 4, 2011 From Park Chan-wook, director of “Old Boy” and “Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance”.A girl who thinks she is a combat cyborg checks into a mental hospital, where she encounters other psychotics. Eventually, she falls for a man who thinks he can steal people’s souls. Starring Su-jeong Lim (“Sad Movie”), Rain (“Ninja Assassin”) and Hie-jin Choi. Check out the trailer here.

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Mimic: Director’s Cut 2-Disc Blu-ray (Lionsgate)

Posted on July 11, 2011 by JJ Bona

RELEASE DATE: September 27, 2011 From acclaimed director Guillermo Del Toro (PANS LABRYNTH, HELLBOY) comes “a terrifying film of great elegance” (San Francisco Chronicle). Starring Academy Award© winner Mira Sorvino (MIGHTY APHRODITE) and screen favorite Charles S. Dutton (A TIME TO KILL) and Josh Brolin (TRUE GRIT) this electrifying thriller brings the epic battle between man and nature to life when a team of scientists discover a glitch in their … Continue reading →

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The Servant aka Bang-ja Chronicles DVD (Pathfinder)

Posted on July 11, 2011 by JJ Bona

RELEASE DATE: September 6, 2011 A famous tale of Chun-hyang, which is a story of young lovers in the Joseon era, and stars Kim Joo-hyuk and Ryu Seung-beom. Directed by Kim Dae-woo Check out the trailer here.

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Metrodome’s The Founding of a Republic DVD: Jackie Chan, Donnie Yen and Jet Li

Posted on July 10, 2011 by JJ Bona

The Metrodome Group (UK) is releasing “The Founding of a Republic” on DVD August 29th, 2011. The film features an all-star cast of Chinese film heavies including Jackie Chan, Donnie Yen, Jet Li, Zhao Wei, Zhang Ziyi, Leon Lai, Andy Lau, John Woo and many more. The Second World War is over but the fight for China has just begun. In 1945, Mao, a renegade activist and his band of … Continue reading →

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Bruce Lee Fanzine BLR Issue #2: Featuring an interview with Aarif Lee

Posted on July 10, 2011 by JJ Bona

Very limited copies are still available of BLR: Issue #2, a small-press, non-profit Bruce Lee fanzine. This issue features an exclusive interview with Aarif Lee, star of “Young Bruce Lee” aka “Bruce Lee, My Brother”; The missing “Big Boss”, Jason Hart’s search and explanations regarding missing footage in Bruce’s first film; Bruce Lee in four colors (The Dragon in comic books!), The Way of the Drive-in, a retro look into … Continue reading →

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Red State Blu-ray/DVD (Lionsgate)

Posted on July 9, 2011 by JJ Bona

RELEASE DATE: October 18, 2011 Director Kevin Smith (“Clerks”) reinvents himself with Red State. Set in Middle America, a group of teens receive an online invitation for sex, though they soon encounter fundamentalists with a much more sinister agenda. Directed by Kevin Smith (“Clerks”) and starring Michael Parks, John Goodman, Melissa Leo, Kyle Gallner, Michael Angarano and Michael Pollak. Check out the trailer here. Special Features: • “The Making of … Continue reading →

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Jean-Claude Van Damme Triple Feature: Death Warrant/Double Impact/Cyborg DVD (Image)

Posted on July 9, 2011 by JJ Bona

RELEASE DATE: October 11, 2011 Action-packed triple-feature starring martial arts fighting superstar Jean-Claude Van Damme! Films include: Death Warrant, Double Impact and Cyborg. I don’t know about you guys, but I LOVE Van Damme, goddammit! Trailers: Death Warrant | Double Impact | Cyborg

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John Carpenter’s The Ward Blu-ray/DVD (Arc)

Posted on July 8, 2011 by JJ Bona

RELEASE DATE: August 16, 2011 Acclaimed director John Carpenter makes his long awaited return to the screen with a thriller about a young woman (the yummy Amber Heard) in a 1960s mental institution who becomes terrorized by malevolent unseen forces. Check out the trailer here.

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Paper Dragons/Nevada Heat/Las Vegas Warrior/3-Way Split DVD (Seedsman Group)

Posted on July 7, 2011 by JJ Bona

RELEASE DATE: September 6, 2011 Some of the most low budget stuff you’ll ever see! But these films feature Jeremy Renner (“The Hurt Locker”), Victor Wong (“Big Trouble in Little China”), Ernie Reyes Jr. (“The Last Dragon”) and Telly Savalas (“Kojak”). Trailers: Paper Dragons | Las Vegas Warrior | Nevada Heat

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