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Ningen on Leonardo DiCaprio to return as Rick Dalton in the Cliff Booth-centric ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ sequel?They can always do the other Bruces.
Paul Bramhall on Leonardo DiCaprio to return as Rick Dalton in the Cliff Booth-centric ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ sequel?There’s a third option - the ‘No Retreat, No Surrender’ approach!
Mstradford on Leonardo DiCaprio to return as Rick Dalton in the Cliff Booth-centric ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ sequel?Looking forward to this, but if it’s set in 1977 no chance of a Bruce Lee cam…
Killer Meteor on Do you believe in miracles? 88 Films’ 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray release for Jackie Chan’s 1989 masterpiece is now shippingHe can't tell Kam Kong from Lee Man-tai, and thinks LO REI directed Fist of F…
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chrichtonsworld on Leonardo DiCaprio to return as Rick Dalton in the Cliff Booth-centric ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ sequel?I don't get it. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is Tarantino's worst, especiall…
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Paul Taggart on Under the Gun (1995) ReviewThis filmis great, good shout
Andrew Hernandez on Who will replace JCVD? A24 is in negotiations for the remake rights to the Jean-Claude Van Damme’s ‘Bloodsport’Normally I would ignore this, but an A24 take on Bloodsport could be cool. I…
Andrew Hernandez on Lady Whirlwind, move over! Watch the New Trailer for John Maclean’s samurai-Western actioner ‘Tornado’Thank you. I suppose Slow West was meant to be one of those movies that rubs…
Paul Bramhall on Snake Prince, The (1976) ReviewThe dilemma of every Shaw Brothers fan in the 2020’s summarised in 34 words.
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Tory on Lady Whirlwind, move over! Watch the New Trailer for John Maclean’s samurai-Western actioner ‘Tornado’That’s a fantastic description! Totally accurate. And I can see why obvious s…
Phil Chan on Hong Kong’s Heaven’s Gate? Juno Mak’s anticipated thriller ‘Sons of the Neon Night’ to finally shine this yearOfficially selected for this year's Midnight Screenings at Cannes: https://ww…
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Ska Martes on Leonardo DiCaprio to return as Rick Dalton in the Cliff Booth-centric ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ sequel?You could argue a 2 week token theatrical window doesn't really count as a th…
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Robert Jeffrey Allee on The origins of Sammo Hung, Jackie Chan and Yuen Biao revealed? Shout! to release Blu-ray for 1988’s ‘Painted Faces’I always wanted to see this and never had any luck finding it. I hope it's go…
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Category Archives: Asian Titles
Sword Masters: Death Duel | DVD (Well Go USA)
RELEASE DATE: January 28, 2014 Well Go USA presents the DVD for Chor Yuen’s Death Duel. In this 1977 Shaw Brothers flick, Derek Yee is a renowned swordsman whose position in the martial world is lofty. The constant challenges and myriad enemies he faces compels him to fake his death and pursue a quiet life with the beautiful Candice Yu. However, his peace can only last so long. Also starring … Continue reading
The Cat | Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)
RELEASE DATE: January 28, 2014 Well Go USA presents the Blu-ray & DVD for The Cat, directed by Byun Seung-wook (Solace). The film is about So-yeon (Park Min-young), who works at a small pet-grooming shop called Kitty N Puppy. So-yeon suffers from claustrophobia and starts having apparitions of a ghostly young girl with cat-like eyes (Kim Ye-ron). Watch the trailer.
Shaolin Warrior | DVD (Lionsgate)
RELEASE DATE: December 31, 2013 Lionsgate presents the DVD for Dou Xiao’s Shaolin Warrior. Trying to escape a criminal past, one man attempts to join the ranks of the Shaolin Warriors, but he’s denied. However, having impressed the king with his dedication, he is hired as a temple groundskeeper. But when the king’s enemy declares war, the man gets to prove himself in combat! Starring Ye Jianwei, Chen Ke, Liu Ruicheng, … Continue reading
Iron Girl | DVD (Switchblade Pictures)
RELEASE DATE: January 21, 2014 Switchblade Pictures presents the DVD for Iron Girl, directed by Masatoshi Yagamine. Iron Girl is a new age super heroine with might, beauty and allure. With her superhuman power, she puts up a solid fight. Featuring fight choreography provided by stunt world legend Takanori Shibahara (Dynaman, Flower & Snake). Starring AV model, actress and ultimate hardbody Kirara Asuka. Watch the trailer.
Alter Ego | DVD (Eagle One Media)
RELEASE DATE: February 4, 2014 Eagle One Media presents the DVD for Alter Ego, a film never before seen outside the shores of Japan by director Takashi Shimizu (The Grudge). Set in an urban Japanese city, three young models are on their very first fashion shoot at an abandoned school. Without warning, strange events begin occurring around the set that causes the models and photo crew to question their sanity … Continue reading
Hellhole: Inmate 611 | DVD (Switchblade Pictures)
RELEASE DATE: November 19, 2013 Switchblade Pictures presents the DVD for Toshikazu Katsu’s Hellhole: Inmate 611 (aka Joshu 611: Onna-Tachi No Yakata), a female prison film starring a list of AV actresses, including Kiuchi Akira, Nemoto Harumi, Kamon Youko, Asada Yoshimi and Mizutani Kei. Expect the typical stuff from this sort of film: nudity, bondage, rape and corrupt prison guards. And don’t forget about Hellcage Inmate 611: Part II.
Rooftop | Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)
RELEASE DATE: December 10, 2013 Well Go USA presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Rooftop, directed by and starring Jay Chou (The Viral Factor). Chou creates a fantasy playground of music, moves, and magic as a backdrop to this action-comedy, which pays homage to the wondrous musicals of the past, while exploding to life with today’s sound and spirit. Also starring Eric Tsang, Wang Xue Qi, Fan Xu and Alan … Continue reading
Key of Life | DVD (Film Movement)
RELEASE DATE: January 7, 2014 Film Movement presents the DVD for Kenji Uchida’s Key of Life. This critically acclaimed action-comedy is about a failed actor who switches identities with a stranger at a bath house — only to find himself filling the shoes of an elite assassin. Intelligent, amusing, and casually touching – says Kong Rithdee from Cinema Scope. Starring Masato Sakai, Teruyuki Kagawa and Ryoko Hirosue. Watch the trailer.
Horror Stories | DVD (Artsploitation Films)
RELEASE DATE: October 8, 2013 Artsploitation Films presents the DVD for 2012’s Horror Stories. A teenage girl is kidnapped by a psychopath with a speech impediment and tied up; she begins tell four different horror stories to her abductor. Each story is directed by a different director: Jung Bum-shik (Epitaph), Lim Dae-woong (To Sir, With Love), Hong Ji-young (The Naked Kitchen) and Kim Gok and Kim Sun (White). Watch the … Continue reading
Gatchaman: 22-Disc Complete Collection | DVD (Section 23)
RELEASE DATE: October 29, 2013 Section 23 presents the Gatchaman: 22-Disc Complete Collection on DVD. Using amazing weapons powered by super-science, the international terrorist organization known as Galactor is out to steal all of Earth’s resources. Mankind’s only hope? The International Science Organization and their elite strike force, the Science Ninja Team! It’s time for the bad guys to get old-schooled science-ninja style as Japan’s original super team defeat evil, one … Continue reading
Danguard Ace: The Movie Collection | DVD (Shout! Factory)
RELEASE DATE: November 19, 2013 Shout! Factory presents the DVD for The Danguard Ace: The Movie Collection (aka Wakusei Robo Danguard Ace). The inhabitants of Earth face a grim fate after all of the planet’s natural resources have been depleted by the evil Mr. Doppler. Danguard Ace, a super robot created by citizens of Earth, is their only chance to defeat the evil Mr. Doppler and save the human race! Watch the … Continue reading
Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman | Blu-ray & DVD (Criterion Collection)
RELEASE DATE: November 26, 2013 Criterion Collection presents the Blu-ray & DVD (dual format) set for the Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman film collection. This deluxe set features the string of 25 Zatoichi films made between 1962 and 1973, in one package. The colossally popular Zatoichi films make up the longest-running action series in Japanese history and created one of the screen’s great heroes: an itinerant blind masseur who also happens to … Continue reading
Cold War | DVD (Lionsgate)
RELEASE DATE: October 1, 2013 Lionsgate presents the DVD for Lok Man Leung and Sunny Luk’s Cold War. The police department has long been untouchable until tonight when hijackers kidnap 5 highly trained officers. Cryptic messages from the hijackers expose a mole within the task force. Cold War stars Aaron Kwok, Grace Huang, Tony Leung Ka Fai, Charlie Yeung, Andy On, Terence Yin, Andy Lau, Byron Mann and Aarif Lee. … Continue reading
Oldboy: 10th Anniversary | Blu-ray (Palisades Tartan)
RELEASE DATE: October 8, 2013 Palisades Tartan presents the Blu-ray for Park Chan-wook ‘s Old Boy: 10th Anniversary edition. After being kidnapped and imprisoned for 15 years, Oh Dae-Su (Choi Min-Sik) is released, only to find that he must find his captor in 5 days. Just in time for the release of Spike Lee’s remake, this new edition of the 2003 original film comes with a mess of supplemental features.
Sanguivorous | DVD (Tidepoint Pictures)
RELEASE DATE: November 19, 2013 Tidepoint Pictures presents the DVD for Naoki Yoshimoto’s Sanguivorous (aka Kyuketsu). In Sanguivorous, a young woman suffering from mysterious physical ailments is horrified to discover that she’s descended from generations of vampires. When with her boyfriend, she struggles to control her peculiar appetite. Starring Masaya Adachi, Ayumi Kakizawa and Ko Murobushi. Watch the trailer.
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