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Ska Martes on Cliff Booth vs Bruce Lee again? Doubt it, but David Fincher is directing a ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ sequel2025 David Fincher isn't 1995 David Fincher. Man hasn't made a top tier movie…
JJ Bona on Cliff Booth vs Bruce Lee again? Doubt it, but David Fincher is directing a ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ sequelTotally agree with you there. People can't take anything these days.
Nikolai Hel on Richard Norton, ‘Gymkata’ and ‘City Hunter’ actor, martial artist, trainer and stunt performer, dies at 75"Painful?" Definitely, yes. :(
Andrew Hernandez on Cliff Booth vs Bruce Lee again? Doubt it, but David Fincher is directing a ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ sequelIt’s funny and sad how people are bitching about this. Very few people have a…
Andrew Hernandez on 2 for the road! ‘Snatch’ filmmaker Guy Ritchie to direct ‘Road House’ sequel with Jake Gyllenhaal returningIf they’re gonna do this, ditch the “multi-pass” bullshit! Go back to traditi…
Typo on Prosecutor, The (2024) ReviewI like that movie a lot. But I have to admit that the only parts that I find…
JJ Bona on STOP… Hammer time! 4K Ultra HD Limited Edition for the Hammer Film/Shaw Brothers classic ‘Shatter’ arriving in MayI'm sure most fans and collectors will pick it up for its historical value.
JJ Bona on STOP… Hammer time! 4K Ultra HD Limited Edition for the Hammer Film/Shaw Brothers classic ‘Shatter’ arriving in MayThat's tragic, considering the the quality of their product so far.
JJ Bona on Hong Kong’s Heaven’s Gate? Juno Mak’s anticipated thriller ‘Sons of the Neon Night’ to finally shine this yearVery cool, thanks. Sounds like a Trailer should be dropping soon!
JJ Bona on STOP… Hammer time! 4K Ultra HD Limited Edition for the Hammer Film/Shaw Brothers classic ‘Shatter’ arriving in MayYou know, with the right music, I do agree that some of these movies (volume…
Phil Chan on Hong Kong’s Heaven’s Gate? Juno Mak’s anticipated thriller ‘Sons of the Neon Night’ to finally shine this yearThey’ve opened an Instagram for the movie. Looks like they’re getting ready f…
RJ Amadeus on STOP… Hammer time! 4K Ultra HD Limited Edition for the Hammer Film/Shaw Brothers classic ‘Shatter’ arriving in MayI will Support Hammer with this one hoping better is on it's way, also Becaus…
Typo on Karate and Kung Fu collide in the New Trailer for Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio’s upcoming ‘Karate Kid’ movieShitty music trailer, by the way...
Typo on Looking for some spear-slicing action? Donnie Yen’s ‘The Lost Bladesman’ arrives on Blu-ray from ImprintThe lost bladesman is OK, but not "very underrated". "...weapons-based fight…
Typo on You know, like Caine in ‘Kung Fu’? Martial arts star Donnie Yen to star and direct untitled ‘John Wick’ spin-off"immensely high standard for action filmmaking" Best joke of the year so far.
Phil Chan on You know, like Caine in ‘Kung Fu’? Martial arts star Donnie Yen to star and direct untitled ‘John Wick’ spin-offAccording to local HK media reports, Donnie plans to shoot this in Hong Kong…
Andrew Hernandez on We have physical evidence that Donnie Yen’s ‘The Prosecutor’ hits Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD in May from Well Go USAOnce again, it’s that white background of doom that should have been eradicat…
Kiril Valkov on You know, like Caine in ‘Kung Fu’? Martial arts star Donnie Yen to star and direct untitled ‘John Wick’ spin-offPersonally I find Donnie's directing uneven - Legend of the wolf was a mess,…
Killer Meteor on STOP… Hammer time! 4K Ultra HD Limited Edition for the Hammer Film/Shaw Brothers classic ‘Shatter’ arriving in MayHammer doesn't own that many of their own films - most are owned by whichever…
Nick on Feeling triggered? Future pressings of the ‘Bruceploitation Collection Vol. 1’ have you covered!This is the one that gets me today, this?! 😭
Bruce Jensen on STOP… Hammer time! 4K Ultra HD Limited Edition for the Hammer Film/Shaw Brothers classic ‘Shatter’ arriving in MayWhy? Giving Shatter this kind of 4K special treatment makes about as much sen…
Bruce Jensen on Feeling triggered? Future pressings of the ‘Bruceploitation Collection Vol. 1’ have you covered!April Fool! You guys had me going there for a second! Sadly, in the world we'…
Ningen on Karate and Kung Fu collide in the New Trailer for Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio’s upcoming ‘Karate Kid’ movieAm I the only one who thinks it's more of the same that you saw in the first…
Laurine White on ‘Passenger 57’, move over! Andy Lau’s hijack thriller ‘High Forces’ is getting a U.S. release from China LionHigh Forces has been released on Blu-ray in the US - 25 March 2025 - by Bayvi…
Bruce Jensen on Richard Norton, ‘Gymkata’ and ‘City Hunter’ actor, martial artist, trainer and stunt performer, dies at 75Such a shocking loss to the martial arts & film worlds, Mr. Norton may ne…
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God’s Bloody Acre/Tomcats DVD (Navarre)
RELEASE DATE: July 12, 2011 When a group of developers threaten the land of three rural brothers, the boys resort to murder to defend their property. However, when the trio starts preying on innocent tourists, things quickly get out of hand. A 70’s Hicksploitation classic! Also includes Tomcats!
Cut-Throats Nine/Joshua aka Joshua the Black Rider DVD (Navarre)
RELEASE DATE: August 16, 2011 Cut-Throats Nine: A film acclaimed by critics is the most violent motion picture ever portrayed on the screen. Watch the trailer, if you dare. Also contains Joshua, the story of a black soldier (Fred Williamson) who returns from fighting for the Union in the Civil War only to find out that his mother has been murdered by a gang of white thugs.
Julie Darling DVD (Navarre)
RELEASE DATE: August 2, 2011 If you don’t want to see this movie based on the advertisment alone, then maybe you should check out these two clips: clip 1 | clip 2… come on, you know you’re intrigued!
Nightmare: 30th Anniversary Edition aka Nightmares in a Damaged Brain DVD (Navarre)
RELEASE DATE: July 26, 2011 Directed by Italian filmmaker Romano Scavolini, Nightmare (1981) is a gruesome horror film that was banned in the UK. The trailer was too gruesome to post! (actually, the truth is, I couldn’t find it).
Stoney/Killer Likes Candy DVD (Navarre)
RELEASE DATE: August 16, 2011 No trailers for these two exploitation flicks, but check out this Killer Likes Candy clip (reminds me of a scene from “The Big Boss”); also check out this Barbara Bouchet Tribute (star of “Stoney”).
Poetry Blu-ray/DVD (Kino)
RELEASE DATE: August 23, 2011 From Lee Chang-dong (Oasis, Green Fish) comes Poetry. Michael Philips, Chicago Tribune, calls it “One of the heartening glories of the film going year.” It has also won Best Screenplay at the Cannes International Film Festival. Check out the trailer here.
Breath DVD (Palisades Tartan)
RELEASE DATE: August 16, 2011 Kim Ki-Duk’s (Address Unknown) 10th film, starring Chang Chen, Zia and Ha Jung-woo is a love story involving a convicted prisoner who “slowly falls for a woman who decorates his prison cell”. Check out the trailer here.
Brute Corps DVD (Navarre)
RELEASE DATE: 5/31/11 A beautiful hitchhiker and a draft dodger travel to Mexico and encounter a pack of mercenaries awaiting their next mission in Central America. A terribly psychotic merc takes a liking to the girl which sets the couple on a brutal and violent course of torture and rape. Not for the faint of heart. Exploitation at its best. Check out the trailer.
The Anger aka La Rabbia DVD (Raro)
RELEASE DATE: June 28, 2011 “La Rabbia” employs documentary footage (from the 1950’s) and accompanying commentary to attempt to answer the existential question: Why are our lives characterized by discontent, anguish, and fear?
Italian Connection DVD (Raro)
RELEASE DATE: June 28, 2011 The second film in Fernando Di Leo’s Milieu Trilogy focuses on Luca Carnali, a small-time mobster and pimp who has been set up by his gangland boss. Referenced (or stolen) by Quentin Tarantino in Pulp Fiction (1994). Check out the trailer (fan made).
Live Like a Cop Die Like a Man DVD (Raro)
RELEASE DATE: June 28, 2011 Fred and Tony are members of an elite ‘special squad’ of police in Rome, Italy whom are licensed-to-kill, undercover cops whom thrive on living dangerously. Check out the trailer. Read cityonfire.com’s review here.
Caliber 9 DVD (Raro)
RELEASE DATE: June 28, 2011 Caliber 9’s stylized violence, fast-paced action sequences, tight editing and plot twists prefigure the work of Quentin Tarantino and John Woo. The film also features a notable score by Luis Bacalov and the stunning Barbara Bouchet as Ugo’s go-go dancing girlfriend. Check out the trailer.
The Boss aka Wipeout!, Murder Inferno DVD (Raro)
RELEASE DATE: June 28, 2011 Based largely on real people and actual events, Fernando Di Leo’s action-packed film – the final part of his Milieu Trilogy – is his boldest commentary on corruption and the criminal underworld. Starring Henry Sylva, Richard Conte, Gianni Garko, and Antonia Santilli. Check out the trailer.
Super Blu-ray/DVD (IFC)
RELEASE DATE: August 9, 2011 After his wife falls under the influence of a drug dealer, an everyday guy transforms himself into Crimson Bolt (Rainn Wilson), a superhero with the best intentions, though he lacks for heroic skills. Directed by James Gunn (Slither). Also starring Ellen Page, Liv Tyler, Kevin Bacon and Michael Rooker. Read review. Check out the trailer.
United 93 Blu-ray (Universal)
RELEASE DATE: September 6, 2011 A real time account of the events on United Flight 93, one of the planes hijacked on 9/11 that crashed near Shanksville, Pennsylvania when passengers foiled the terrorist plot. No punches are pulled, no Nicolas Cage. Highly recommended! Check out the trailer.
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