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.
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 Invincible Kung Fu Guy" International Theatrical Poster
Director: Will Martin
Writer: Will Martin
Cast: Elise Beller, Dee Chilcote, Randy Foster, Rohana Kenin, Ralf Langenheim, Will Martin, Dave Matucha, Rip Reed, Nick Ridge, Ethan Schutz, David Swagerty, Julie Yoon
Running Time: 23 min.
By JJ Hatfield
Everyone who has seen old school martial art movies must see this film! In fact the more old movies you have watched you will find this very funny or fall down laughing. It’s damn near perfect – now how can you go wrong with that?
Do not expect any grand performers or great acting but it is good enough. One aspect that really adds to the movie is the attention to detail. These people show a great knowledge of these movie classics and sincere fondness for the genre. This is not a work of art but they know the routine! There are so many gag jokes I lost count!
The plot is timeless. A good young man trying to perform a heroic duty is stopped by a villain trying to obtain medicine for the dreaded Tiger Fever for his own evil purposes. The young man is told if he will give over the Tiger Fever cure he will be allowed to live. He won’t be killed. The Hero fights bravely but is beaten by the villain who steals the Tiger Fever cure and there is only one batch left!
Meanwhile the older brother is also ambushed by those who think he has the Tiger Fever cure. He fights fiercely and beats them all. Suddenly younger brother appears dragging his wounded body to reach his brother and tell him the truth about the Tiger Fever and who killed their… aaggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Well maybe not.
The new Hero swears intensely he will get the Tiger Fever cure to the village where millions of lives are at stake!
The movie is played as a complete spoof of the basic old school plots. I In fact I have seen films that were meant to be straight forward that are worse than this deliberate spoof! People die, someone swears revenge, trains, does a huge community service, fights villains with plenty of twists and betrayals.
It even has out takes!
Think of it as the movie you never made but were going to once and had all the plans ready but lack of numbers of even semi skilled fighters much less actors and you could only come up with $800.00.
And speaking of fighters this group did a damn good job. It was intended to be old school moves but these are not stunt people. It’s one thing to know martial arts and another not to accidentally make contact or full contact. All things considered the fighting came across just as it should in this kind of movie.
This is a truly hilarious film!!!
The movie itself runs about 28 minutes but the group manages to turn in great typical kung fu type action using sincere total amateurs. Everyone will recognize the humor easily and enjoyably. If you don’t like this film you have no sense of humor.
But wait there is more! A Trailer for Invincible Kung Fu Guy and notes on the productions, sets, costumes and music.
And if that is not enough there is also another spoof included – Estatuary Hounds! I can’t say it is as laugh out loud funny as Invincible Kung Fu Guy, but it is an amusing watch if you are familiar with… nope you will have to figure it out for yourselves.
Buy this one because you will want to see it again and it makes a great movie for opening on movie night!
JJ Hatfield’s Rating: 8.5/10
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).
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" American Theatrical Poster
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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