Category Archives: Asian Titles

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Twisted Desires: Three Pink Masterpieces DVD Set (Zeitgeist Films)

April 7, 2011 JJ Bona

RELEASE DATE: May 17, 2011 Named ‘the King of Nikkatsu Roman Porno,’ and ‘the most important Japanese director to emerge during the 1970s,’ filmmaker Tatsumi Kumashiro (1927 – 1995) achieved unprecedented box office as well as critical success with his cinematically lavish and narratively extravagant tales of the Tokyo underworld. This three-disc box set includes remastered editions of Kumashiro’s 1970s Nikkatsu classics SAYURI ICHIJO: FOLLOWING DESIRE (1972), YAKUZA JUSTICE: EROTIC … Continue reading →

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Tetsuo: The Bullet Man DVD (IFC)

April 5, 2011 JJ Bona

RELEASE DATE: June 28, 2011 Tetsuo the Bullet Man is a 2009 Japanese movie directed by Shinya Tsukamoto (Bullet Ballet). It is the third Tetsuo film Tsukamoto has done, but the first to star an American-born actor, Eric Bossick (Silent Hill 4: The Room). Read the cityonfire.com review. Check out the trailer here.

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Kingdom of War Part I & II aka King Naresuan (Magnolia)

March 31, 2011 JJ Bona

RELEASE DATE: June 14, 2011 Kingdom of War (aka The Legend of King Naresuan) is a two-part 2007 Thai biographical historical drama film about King Naresuan the Great, who ruled Siam from 1590 until his death in 1605. The Nation calls Part I “a beautiful movie, planned to meticulous detail with the exotic designs and colors of the royal dresses, golden palaces and exotic temples.” Part II was the #1 … Continue reading →

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Jackie Chan Film 4-Film Series (Miramax Echo Bridge)

March 30, 2011 JJ Bona

RELEASE DATE: May 2, 2011 Contains: Operation Condor, Operation Condor 2 (Armour of God), Dragon Lord and Twin Dragons. They can also be purchased individually at later dates (click for date details): Operation Condor, Operation Condor 2, Dragon Lord and Twin Dragons.

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Project A Parts 1 & 2 DVDs (Miramax Echo Bridge)

March 30, 2011 JJ Bona

RELEASE DATE: May 5, 2011 Project A is a 1983 Hong Kong martial arts action comedy film written and directed by Jackie Chan. Film stars Chan, Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao. Project A Part II in the 1987 sequel also directed by and starring Jackie Chan. Both will be re-issued (separately) on 5/10/11. Note: In regards to the audio tracks, please read this article. Read cityonfire.com’s reviews for Project A … Continue reading →

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Operation Condor DVD (Miramax Echo Bridge)

March 30, 2011 JJ Bona

RELEASE DATE: May 24, 2011 Armour of God II: Operation Condor is a 1991 Hong Kong martial arts-action film, directed by and starring Jackie Chan. It is the sequel to his hit “Armour of God”, which was retitled to “Operation Condor 2” in America. Note: In regards to the audio tracks, please read this article.

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Operation Condor 2 aka Armour of God DVD (Miramax Echo Bridge)

March 30, 2011 JJ Bona

RELEASE DATE: May 24, 2011 Armour of God is a 1987 Hong Kong martial arts action film co-directed by, and starring Jackie Chan. It was released in America as “Operation Condor 2,” when in fact, “Operation Condor” is the film’s sequel. Talk about confusion… Note: In regards to the audio tracks, please read this article.

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Dragon Lord DVD (Miramax Echo Bridge)

March 30, 2011 JJ Bona

RELEASE DATE: May 10, 2011 Dragon Lord is a 1982 Hong Kong martial arts film directed by and starring Jackie Chan. It was originally supposed to be a sequel to The Young Master and even had the name Young Master in Love until it was changed to Dragon Lord. It will be re-issued on DVD 5/10/11 Note: In regards to the audio tracks, please read this article.

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Supercop/Twin Dragons Double Feature Blu-ray (Miramax Echo Bridge)

March 30, 2011 JJ Bona

RELEASE DATE: May 15, 2011 Supercop (starring Jackie Chan, Michelle Yeoh and Maggie Cheung) and Twin Dragons (starring Jackie Chan x2, directed by Ringo Lam and Tsui Hark) will both be available for the first time on Blu-ray, and Twin Dragons will be re-issued on DVD (5/24/11). You can also get the Supercop Blu-ray or DVD on its own. Note: In regards to the audio tracks, please read this article.

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Supercop aka Police Story 3 Blu-ray/DVD (Miramax Echo Bridge)

March 30, 2011 JJ Bona

RELEASE DATE: 5/10/11 Supercop (aka Police Story 3), is a 1992 Hong Kong martial arts action crime comedy film starring Jackie Chan, Michelle Yeoh and Maggie Cheung. Available for the first time on Blu-ray, and re-issued on DVD (5/3/11). You can also get the Supercop/Twin Dragons Blu-ray at a special price. Note: In regards to the audio tracks, please read this article.

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Enforcer aka Father is a Hero Blu-ray (Dragon Dynasty)

March 29, 2011 JJ Bona

RELEASE DATE: Pending Enforcer (aka Father Is A Hero) is a 1995 Hong Kong action film directed by Corey Yuen (Righting Wrongs) and starring Jet Li, Anita Mui, Blackie Ko, Yu Rongguang and Damian Lau.

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Drop Blu-ray/DVD Combo (Funimation)

March 27, 2011 JJ Bona

RELEASE DATE: June 21, 2011 Drop is a Japanese movie based on an autobiographical novel by comedian Hiroshi Shinagawa, who also wrote the screenplay and directed. Funimation will be releasing this Blu-ray on 6/21/11. Apparently, there is no DVD version listing. I assume the Blu-ray might include a DVD copy.

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The Best of Global Lens: China DVD Set (First Run)

March 21, 2011 JJ Bona

RELEASE DATE: May 17, 2011 Dam Street — by Li Yu During a time of rigid moral code in China, a sixteen year old girl living in a small riverside town discovers she is pregnant. The community is stunned, her family loses face and she and her boyfriend are expelled from their school; in the aftermath, her boyfriend leaves her, and she is forced to put her child up for … Continue reading →

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Princess Blade 2-Disc DVD (Eastern Star)

March 20, 2011 JJ Bona

RELEASE DATE: April 19, 2011 Princess Blade 2-Disc DVD (Eastern Star) is a re-release. Raised by assassins, Yuki is the last of the Takemikazuchi royal bloodline. A deadly weapon in her own right, she learns the gruesome truth about the death of her beloved mother. Turning her back on the assassins that betrayed her, she joins forces with a mysterious rebel leader and discovers compassion; still, she is driven only … Continue reading →

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My Girlfriend is a Gumiho DVD (Ya Entertainment)

March 20, 2011 JJ Bona

RELEASE DATE: April 26, 2011 YA Entertainment presents My Girlfriend is a Gumiho! Wannabe movie star Dae-woong (Lee Seung-Gi, Brilliant Legacy) learns that a gumiho isn t so evil after all when he accidentally frees 500-year-old Mi-ho (Shin Min-Ah) into the human world. Naïve, inquisitive, and beautiful, Mi-ho just wants to hang out with Dae-woong and eat beef every day, bringing barrels of unexpected troubles into his life. Mi-ho learns … Continue reading →

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