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on Kara Hui kicks ass like a boss! 88 Films prepping a Blu-ray for Lau Kar-leung’s 1983 Shaw film ‘The Lady is the Boss’Terrible cover art....sorry
on Alright, STOP…. collaborate and listen! Ice is back with martial arts legend Chuck Norris in the action comedy ‘Zombie Plane’oh, Penny Ramses!
on The legend returns! Watch the New U.S. Trailer for Jackie Chan’s ‘A Legend’ arriving in January from Well Go USASure he regrets it...I mean, only he knows that for sure. But even if he had…
on The legend returns! Watch the New U.S. Trailer for Jackie Chan’s ‘A Legend’ arriving in January from Well Go USARegardless, it’s a successful film that’s fondly remembered. Jackie Chan woul…
on Legend has it that Eureka is releasing a Blu-ray for Kinji Fukasaku’s all-star fantasy actioner ‘Legend of the 8 Samurai’There's a new film based on the same source material out in Japan this year:…
on Bill… it’s your baby! Artwork for 4K UHD Editions for Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Kill Bill Vol 1-2’ and ‘Jackie Brown’ revealedOne Upon a Time is his best film, clown.
on Sun Dragon | aka A Hard Way to Die (1979) ReviewExcellent review, and you touch on a lot of points that I came up with when I…
on The legend returns! Watch the New U.S. Trailer for Jackie Chan’s ‘A Legend’ arriving in January from Well Go USAMore Jackie is never a bad thing. But First Strike dragged in both versions,…
on Bill… it’s your baby! Artwork for 4K UHD Editions for Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Kill Bill Vol 1-2’ and ‘Jackie Brown’ revealedI bet a UK company will be releasing TWBA.
on Bill… it’s your baby! Artwork for 4K UHD Editions for Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Kill Bill Vol 1-2’ and ‘Jackie Brown’ revealedThis is the most exciting news since the election results. Kill Bill has been…
on Bill… it’s your baby! Artwork for 4K UHD Editions for Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Kill Bill Vol 1-2’ and ‘Jackie Brown’ revealedFor me, there is no WHOLE BLOODY AFFAIR without the extended animated bit whe…
on Too fast, too furious! Visual Vengeance reveals Blu-ray for Simon and Phillip Rhee’s 1984 cult gem ‘Furious’Ninja Turf, please! Phillip Rhee, Jun Chong, James Lew all in their youthful…
on ‘Out for Justice 2’? Not quite… but legendary action star Steven Seagal is back with ‘In the Name of Justice’In other words Steven Seagal is grasping at straws to stay relevant, and give…
on ‘Out for Justice 2’? Not quite… but legendary action star Steven Seagal is back with ‘In the Name of Justice’(Look up Mr. Seagal’s song “Strut” if you’re confused.)
on The legend returns! Watch the New U.S. Trailer for Jackie Chan’s ‘A Legend’ arriving in January from Well Go USALike Stanley Tong's recent films like Vanguard, Jackie Chan is almost a walk-…
on ‘Out for Justice 2’? Not quite… but legendary action star Steven Seagal is back with ‘In the Name of Justice’This man is a dishonor to both cinema and to the western world. I don’t feel…
on The legend returns! Watch the New U.S. Trailer for Jackie Chan’s ‘A Legend’ arriving in January from Well Go USAThis one is bad and that why it was a massive flop in china. Barely made a fe…
Category Archives: DVD/Blu-ray New Releases
The Sylvian Experiments DVD (Lionsgate)
RELEASE DATE: October 11, 2011 From the creators of RINGU and THE GRUDGE comes a horrific story of medical experiments gone wrong. A neuron scientist and her husband discover a black-and-white 16mm film in the basement of a dilapidated hospital… Starring Mina Fujii, Yuri Nakamura, Nagisa Katahira and directed by Hiroshi Takahashi. Sorry, no trailer (we didn’t post a link because cityonfire will not be held responsible if something crazy … Continue reading
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The Child’s Eye DVD (Lionsgate)
RELEASE DATE: October 11, 2011 From award-winning directors The Pang Brothers (Oxide Pang Chun and Danny Pang), who brought you BANGKOK DANGEROUS, THE MESSENGERS and the original THE EYE, comes the fourth installment of the EYE franchise! Starring Shawn Yue, Ka Tung Lam, Lawrence Chou. Check out the trailer here.
Posted in Asian Titles, DVD/Blu-ray New Releases
Dazed and Confused Blu-ray/DVD (Criterion)
RELEASE DATE: October 25, 2011 America, 1976. The last day of school. Bongs blaze, bell-bottoms ring, and rock and roll rocks. Among the best teen films ever made, Richard Linklater’s Dazed and Confused eavesdrops on a group of seniors-to-be and incoming freshmen. A launching pad for a number of future stars, Linklater’s first studio effort also features endlessly quotable dialogue and a blasting, stadium-ready soundtrack. Sidestepping nostalgia, Dazed and Confused … Continue reading
Kuroneko Blu-ray/DVD (Criterion)
RELEASE DATE: October 18, 2011 In this poetic and atmospheric horror fable, set in a village in war-torn medieval Japan, a malevolent spirit has been ripping out the throats of itinerant samurai. When a military hero is sent to dispatch the unseen force, he finds that he must struggle with his own personal demons as well. From Kaneto Shindo, director of the terror classic Onibaba, Kuroneko (Black Cat) is a … Continue reading
Harakiri Blu-ray (Criterion)
RELEASE DATE: October 4, 2011 Following the collapse of his clan, an unemployed samurai (Tatsuya Nakadai) arrives at the manor of Lord Iyi, begging to be allowed to commit ritual suicide on the property. Iyi’s clansmen, believing the desperate ronin is merely angling for a new position, try to force his hand and get him to eviscerate himself—but they have underestimated his beliefs and his personal brand of honor. Winner … Continue reading
Aftershock DVD (New Video Group)
RELEASE DATE: October 18, 2011 Also known as “Tangshan Great Earthquake” is a 2010 Chinese drama film depicting the aftermath of the 1976 Tangshan earthquake directed by Feng Xiaogang. The film stars Xu Fan and Zhang Jingchu, with a supporting cast including Li Chen. It was released in China on July 22, 2010, and is the first “big commercial film” IMAX film created outside the US. Check out the trailer … Continue reading
Dead Alive aka Braindead Blu-ray (Lionsgate)
RELEASE DATE: October 4, 2011 Throw out all your preconceptions about the limits of horror! A new standard has been set with DEAD ALIVE- The Mother of All Horror Films. A young man’s mother is bitten by a Sumatran rat-monkey. She gets sick and dies, at which time she comes back to life, killing and eating dogs, nurses, friends, and neighbors. Dead Alive is dripping with state-of-the-art special effects that … Continue reading
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind Blu-ray (Lionsgate)
RELEASE DATE: November 1, 2011 Another underrated gem! George Clooney (Ocean’s Eleven), Drew Barrymore (Charlie’s Angels:Full Throttle) and Sam Rockwell (The Green Mile) star in the comedy thriller that poses and irresistable question: what would happen if a wildly successful TV Producer was also a top secret CIA assassin? Starring Sam Rockewell, Drew Barrymore, George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Rutger Hauer and directed by George Clooney. Check out the trailer here. … Continue reading
Cop Land aka Copland Blu-ray (Lionsgate)
STREET DATE: November 1, 2011 Very underrated movie! One of the best of the 90s! The sheriff of a suburban New Jersey community populated by New York City policeman slowly discovers the town is a front for mob connections and corruption. Directed by James Mangold (“3:10 to Yuma”) and starring Sylvester Stallone, Robert De Niro, Harvey Keitel, Ray Liotta, Michael Rapaport and Robert Patrick. Check out the trailer. Specs: No. … Continue reading
Cinema Paradiso Blu-ray (Lionsgate)
RELEASE DATE: October 14, 2011 First time on Blu-ray in North America! A famous Italian filmmaker, haunted by the memories of his first love, returns to his hometown after an absence of 30 years. Upon his return, he reconnects with the community and remembers the highlights and tragedies that shaped his life and inspired him to follow his dream of becoming a filmmaker. For those who have never seen it … Continue reading
Magic aka Yosul DVD (Pathfinder)
RELEASE DATE: August 30, 2011 “Magic” covers the love and friendship between young musicians at a musical school. Main character Ji-eun (Hyeon-jin Seo) is a piano prodigy. “A blend of music with an art house cinema feel.” -The Korea Times Check out the trailer here.
I’m a Cyborg, but That’s OK DVD (Pathfinder)
RELEASE DATE: October 4, 2011 From Park Chan-wook, director of “Old Boy” and “Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance”.A girl who thinks she is a combat cyborg checks into a mental hospital, where she encounters other psychotics. Eventually, she falls for a man who thinks he can steal people’s souls. Starring Su-jeong Lim (“Sad Movie”), Rain (“Ninja Assassin”) and Hie-jin Choi. Check out the trailer here.
Mimic: Director’s Cut 2-Disc Blu-ray (Lionsgate)
RELEASE DATE: September 27, 2011 From acclaimed director Guillermo Del Toro (PANS LABRYNTH, HELLBOY) comes “a terrifying film of great elegance” (San Francisco Chronicle). Starring Academy Award© winner Mira Sorvino (MIGHTY APHRODITE) and screen favorite Charles S. Dutton (A TIME TO KILL) and Josh Brolin (TRUE GRIT) this electrifying thriller brings the epic battle between man and nature to life when a team of scientists discover a glitch in their … Continue reading
The Servant aka Bang-ja Chronicles DVD (Pathfinder)
RELEASE DATE: September 6, 2011 A famous tale of Chun-hyang, which is a story of young lovers in the Joseon era, and stars Kim Joo-hyuk and Ryu Seung-beom. Directed by Kim Dae-woo Check out the trailer here.
Red State Blu-ray/DVD (Lionsgate)
RELEASE DATE: October 18, 2011 Director Kevin Smith (“Clerks”) reinvents himself with Red State. Set in Middle America, a group of teens receive an online invitation for sex, though they soon encounter fundamentalists with a much more sinister agenda. Directed by Kevin Smith (“Clerks”) and starring Michael Parks, John Goodman, Melissa Leo, Kyle Gallner, Michael Angarano and Michael Pollak. Check out the trailer here. Special Features: • “The Making of … Continue reading
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