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on This you can trust: Cameras set to roll in 2027 for ‘King Conan’ starring Arnold SchwarzeneggerAgree. And use Basil Poledourisâ original score as well.
on This you can trust: Cameras set to roll in 2027 for ‘King Conan’ starring Arnold SchwarzeneggerâMcQuarrie to writeâ. Please can I make this clear to yâall. JUST USE THE FRI…
on âRush Hour 4â is moving ahead as director Brett Ratner hitches a ride with President Trump to scout filming locations in Chinathis is just the first step. After Rush Hour 4, Ellison and Trump are going t…
on âRush Hour 4â is moving ahead as director Brett Ratner hitches a ride with President Trump to scout filming locations in ChinaThat was thenâŠthis is now
on Tiger on the Beat 2 (1990) ReviewNot as good as the first film, but it's gained an unfairly bad rep for some r…
on The Ip Man saga continues WITHOUT Donnie Yen? Dennis To in ‘Ip Man: Kung Fu Legend’ coming soon from Well Go USAI love The Legend is Born. I watch it just as much as the Donnie Yen films. I…
on Tiger on the Beat 2 (1990) Reviewif ever I get my hands on either the Shout or eventual Arrow versions I need…
on Return to the living dead! New Poster for Well Go USA’s ‘Colony’ from ‘Train to Busan’ director Yeon Sang HoColony is making its debut in New York. https://deadline.com/2026/05/gianna-j…
on The Ip Man saga continues WITHOUT Donnie Yen? Dennis To in ‘Ip Man: Kung Fu Legend’ coming soon from Well Go USADennis To is the epitome of wasted potential. I really enjoyed his outing in…
on Donald Gibb, the larger than life actor known for ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ and ‘Bloodsport’, dies at 71Rest in peace Donald Gibb You were awesome as Jackson in Bloodsport
on Demon Dancer: Sua/Nara (2026) ReviewThank you! We are very excited to release the finished version!
on Demon Dancer: Sua/Nara (2026) ReviewAny idea when/how this will be released in the US?
on Demon Dancer: Sua/Nara (2026) ReviewGreat and detailed review! Just a single note â we developed the script for D…
on Ready for ultimate kung fu bliss? George Lazenby and Angela Mao’s ‘Stoner’ arriving on Blu-ray from 88 FilmsI remember all these Mao Ying films only available on VCD, still have a bunch…
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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.
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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 âThe Raid: Redemptionâ
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.
âNameless Gangsterâ 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
The Assault DVD (Screen Media Films)
RELEASE DATE: June 12, 2012 Screen Media Films presents The Assault on DVD. Judging from the trailer, this tense French hostage drama looks pretty bad-ass! The film is based on true events: on Christmas Eve, 1994, armed terrorists hijacked a passenger plane and threatened all of Paris. The Assault follows Franceâs elite counter-terrorism unit as they plan and execute their daring rescue mission. Check out the trailer.
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