It’s the holiday season. This week of releases was custom-designed for fans of all things cult and obscure. So let’s get cracking. If you’re interested in any of these titles, you can support the site by ordering through our affiliate. We appreciate it! Here are your Blu-ray and DVD releases for the week of 12/11/12: ASIAN CINEMA Doomsday Book (Blu-ray/DVD) – this 2012 mind-bending sci-fi triptych arrives out of South Korea from the directors … Continue reading →

While American audiences continue to go wild for Twilight, movie-goers in South Korea have embraced their own ‘supernatural’ love story. A Werewolf Boy is a fantasy/romance film currently breaking box office records in that region, with over 6.5 million admissions. The story follows a young woman whose family adopts a ‘feral boy’ into their home. The boy displays an uncommon devotion to his new kin but soon draws the fear … Continue reading →

Distributor 5 Points Pictures continues to prep the 2010 Korean drama Bleak Night for a January 22nd, 2013 release on DVD. Although the film has been available for a little while via Netflix’s streaming service, 5 Points’ release will feature an all-new English translation. In addition, you can look forward to on-disc extras including a statement from director Yoon Sung-hyun and the original Korean trailer. Online today is a new … Continue reading →

Celebrate 25 years of Bruce Willis playing John McClane with this 5-Disc Blu-ray Collection featuring the first four Die Hard films and an all-new bonus disc, “Decoding Die Hard.” It’s the ultimate tribute to the tough-as-nails cop with a wry sense of humor and a knack for explosive action. Wrong place. Wrong time. Right man. Yippee ki yay! Special Features: Modern-Day Hero — Casting, evolution and legacy of John McClane; Along … Continue reading →

In this newly remastered Blu-ray (click here to order), Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as the most fierce and relentless killing machine ever to threaten the survival of mankind! An indestructible cyborg — a Terminator (Schwarzenegger) — is sent back in time to kill Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton), the woman whose unborn son will become humanity’s only hope in a future war against machines. This legendary sci-fi thriller from pioneering writer/director James … Continue reading →

Wenzhuo Zhao, Yang Mi and Fan Siu-Wong Star in director Patrick Leung’s action-packed martial arts adventure tale, debuting on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital December 4th. Wenzhuo Zhao (Sacrifice, True Legend), Mi Yang (Painted Skin: The Resurrection) and Siu-Wong Fan (Flying Swords of Dragon Gate) star in Director Patrick Leung’s (Blade of Kings) thrilling action-adventure film Wu Dang, debuting on Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital December 4th from Well Go USA Entertainment. With … Continue reading →

Welcome to December! Soon enough winter will be upon us. But right now there are plenty of releases to spotlight this week, so let’s get started. If you’re interested in any of these titles, you can support the site by ordering through our affiliate. We appreciate it! Here are your Blu-ray and DVD releases for the week of 12/4/12: ASIAN CINEMA Wu Dang (Blu-ray/DVD) – Well Go USA presents this 2012 Chinese … Continue reading →

A few days ago, we reported that The Weinstein Company were slating Peter Chan’s 2011 martial arts drama Dragon (AKA Wu Xia) for a Blu-ray and DVD release in February-March of next year. The film was universally loved by the staff here at the site for its smart blend of tense drama and expertly-choreographed fight scenes. Dragon features a stellar line-up of Chinese acting talent as well, including Donnie Yen, Takeshi … Continue reading →

Even as Spike Lee continues shooting on his Oldboy remake, another Korean film from director Chan-wook Park is receiving the English-language treatment. The production company behind this year’s critically acclaimed movies The Master and Killing Them Softly has announced a remake of Sympathy for Lady Vengeance A.K.A. Lady Vengeance. The original was the final installment in Chan-wook’s Vengeance trilogy, which included Sympathy For Mr. Vengeance (2002) and Oldboy (2003). The Americanized Lady … Continue reading →

Internationally-renowned Directors Kim Ji-woon (I Saw the Devil, The Good, The Bad, the Weird) and Yim Pil-sung (Hansel & Gretel) present three interpretations on an apocalyptic theme in the anthology film Doomsday Book, debuting on Blu-ray & DVD December 11th from Well Go USA Entertainment. In the first film, director Yim Pil-Sung opens with Brave New World, starring Ryoo Seung-bum (The Servant) as a young man trying to survive in a world … Continue reading →

In the aftermath of Black Friday…it seems distributors are not looking to release much, as the only Asian-related products this week are anime. “Men in Black III” and “Lawless” are likely to move a few units, though. If you’re interested in any of these titles, you can support the site by ordering through our affiliate. We appreciate it! ASIAN CINEMA Berserk: The Golden Age Arc I – The Egg of the … Continue reading →

This Thanksgiving week, the turkeys may be stuffed but the Blu-ray and DVD releases are slim pickings. Still, there should be plenty for film buffs to enjoy, from “The Expendables 2” to the Korean mystery “Helpless.” If you’re interested in any of these titles, you can support the site by ordering through our affiliate. We appreciate it! Here are your Blu-ray and DVD releases for the week of 11/20/12: ASIAN CINEMA … Continue reading →

Fresh off a turn in the dark cult drama I’m Flash, popular actor Fujiwara Tatsuya continues to tackle challenging roles. Although he’s most well known for his part in Battle Royale and Death Note, it appears that Tatsuya is looking to carve a name for himself as a serious thespian. His latest is titled Shield of Straw and arrives from none other than acclaimed director Takashi Miike. The grim drama … Continue reading →