Asian Cinema Thread
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Type_VII
Completely Average High School Student
Much appreciated updates, as always. That Angel Guts boxset sounds great and as someone who loved the novel, I'll definitely be getting The Box Man on BD.
Great to hear that the two Zebraman films are coming earlier too - makes Switch 2 month a bit cheaper.
AgeOfBoredom
Great Teacher
I’ve been absent for a few months, just wondering if anyone picked up Godzilla vs Biollante 4k and if it came with a slipcase like the OG Godzilla 4k does. The copy I saw in store in HMV didn’t have one and I wanted to check it wasn’t a mistake. Ideally I’d like them to match on the shelf but if they don’t, well they don’t. Thought I’d check first though.
Dai
Dragon Knight
There's no slipcase on mine.
AgeOfBoredom
Great Teacher
Coming Soon from 88 Films! The Japanese title has been revealed already thanks to the BBFC but the Chinese title is a surprise!
These are The Cat (衛斯理之老貓), 1992 film by Lam Ngai Kai (Erotic Ghost Story, Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky) as part of the 88 Asia range (not a Category III film considering the director's previous works).
And Detonation! Violent Riders (爆発! 暴走族), 1975 film by Teruo Ishii (Abashiri Prison, Horrors of Malformed Men) as part of the Japanarchy range.
These are The Cat (衛斯理之老貓), 1992 film by Lam Ngai Kai (Erotic Ghost Story, Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky) as part of the 88 Asia range (not a Category III film considering the director's previous works).
And Detonation! Violent Riders (爆発! 暴走族), 1975 film by Teruo Ishii (Abashiri Prison, Horrors of Malformed Men) as part of the Japanarchy range.
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88 Films have added more titles to their online storefront but pre-orders aren't open just yet.
Sex Rider: Wet Highway (セックス・ライダー 濡れたハイウェイ)
1971 – Koretsugu Kurahara – Japanese
[Nikkatsu Roman Porno collection]
Release Date: 7th July
Tokyo Emmanuelle (東京エマニエル夫人)
1975 - Akira Kato - Japanese & English
[Nikkatsu Roman Porno collection]
Release Date: 7th July
Detonation: Violent Riders (爆発!暴走族)
1975 – Teruo Ishii – Japanese
[Japanarchy collection]
Release Date: 21st July
Her Vengeance (血玫瑰)
1988 – Lam Nai-Choi – Cantonese
[Category III collection]
Release Date: 28th July (was 23rd June)
Sex Rider: Wet Highway (セックス・ライダー 濡れたハイウェイ)
1971 – Koretsugu Kurahara – Japanese
[Nikkatsu Roman Porno collection]
Release Date: 7th July
Specs:
- High-Definition Blu-Ray Presentation in 2.35:1 Aspect Ratio
- Original Japanese Mono 2.0 Audio With New English Subtitles
- Audio Commentary By Earl Jackson And Jasper Sharp
- Brand New Filmed Introduction By Ken Terawaki
- Stills Gallery
- Trailer
- Newly Commissioned Artwork By Silver Ferox
- Booklet with 'Sex at Speed' Essay written by Caitlin Casiello
Tokyo Emmanuelle (東京エマニエル夫人)
1975 - Akira Kato - Japanese & English
[Nikkatsu Roman Porno collection]
Release Date: 7th July
Specs:
- High-Definition Blu-Ray Presentation in 2.35:1 Aspect Ratio
- Original Japanese Mono 2.0 Audio With New English Subtitles
- Optional Original English Audio Track (originated from the Emmanuelle in Tokyo UK re-edited version)
- Audio Commentary By David Flint And Jasper Sharp
- Brand New Filmed Introduction To Roman Porno By Kei Chiba
- Brand New Filmed Introduction To Tokyo Emmanuelle By Mio Hatokai
- Stills Gallery
- Trailer
- Booklet with 'Exotic Flesh' Essay written by Dakota Noot & 'From Paris to Tokyo to Soho Square' Essay written by Jasper Sharp
Detonation: Violent Riders (爆発!暴走族)
1975 – Teruo Ishii – Japanese
[Japanarchy collection]
Release Date: 21st July
Specs:
- High-Definition Blu-Ray Presentation in 2.35:1 Aspect Ratio
- Original Japanese Mono 2.0 Audio With New English Subtitles
- Audio Commentary By Ashley Darrow And Jonathan Greenaway of the Horror Vanguard Podcast
- Brand New Video Essay by Nathan Stuart
- Stills Gallery
- Trailer
- Newly Commissioned Artwork By Ilan Sheady
- Booklet Notes by Michelle Kisner
Her Vengeance (血玫瑰)
1988 – Lam Nai-Choi – Cantonese
[Category III collection]
Release Date: 28th July (was 23rd June)
Specs:
- Brand-new 2K Restorations of both the complete UNCUT ‘Category III’ featuring all of its shocking sex and violence, as well as the more commonly seen CAT IIb version
- High-Definition Blu-Ray Presentation in 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio
- Original Cantonese Mono with remastered English subtitles
- Audio Commentary by East Asian film expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival)
- Stills Gallery
- Trailer
- Reversible sleeve featuring original Hong Kong poster artwork
Jon O Fun
Za Warudo
Sneaking under the radar from Signature Entertainment.
Out now
June 23rd
Out now
June 23rd
Worth noting that Well Go USA are releasing The Prosecutor on 4K Ultra HD (with Cantonese Dolby Atmos & Dolby Vision HDR) for those interested. I should look into how many Well Go have released on 4K at this point since they tend to put more of the modern Chinese films on the format than anyone else.
Jon O Fun
Za Warudo
For anyone interested in the US one, on Amazon.com it's currently $15 to preorder.
Shipped to the UK with delivery and taxes comes out at about £20.50.
zappi
School Idol
Arrow have licensed the Golden Princess library from Shout for UK release!
www.screendaily.com
Arrow Films acquires Hong Kong classics for UK re-release
EXCLUSIVE: The Golden Princess library includes John Woo titles 'Hard Boiled' and 'A Better Tomorrow'.
www.screendaily.com
Dai
Dragon Knight
Great news. I can't wait to have a good quality copy of Hard Boiled.Arrow have licensed the Golden Princess library from Shout for UK release!
Arrow Films acquires Hong Kong classics for UK re-release
EXCLUSIVE: The Golden Princess library includes John Woo titles 'Hard Boiled' and 'A Better Tomorrow'.
Jon O Fun
Za Warudo
It's been pretty much a given it was Arrow who had them for a few weeks now but really glad they've actually announced it before Shout start putting out their releases!Arrow have licensed the Golden Princess library from Shout for UK release!
Arrow Films acquires Hong Kong classics for UK re-release
EXCLUSIVE: The Golden Princess library includes John Woo titles 'Hard Boiled' and 'A Better Tomorrow'.
People don't mind waiting as long as you actually tell them there's a release coming in their country
and I'll go as far as saying I'd expect Arrow's release to be a superior product than Shout's....
There's a lot of films in that catalog and Arrow are known for their box sets so I'm hoping that will be the model for a majority of the titles to make it easier for cost and shelf space. As much as I like 88 and Eureka, those two would have doubled or tripled the space needed to get them all.
cfx
Brigade Leader
Disclaimer: I have zero insider knowledge or any such thing, so this is just my speculation.
My expectation is that Arrow will release the highest profile films like Hard Boiled and The Killer individually, and initially in hardbox LEs, as with their current releases of the Sergio Leone westerns, to be followed by later standard editions as usual for them. For films that have actual related sequels, like A Better Tomorrow, box sets of the complete series seem likely, with possibly also separate versions like they did with Conan. Finally, in that library of 157 titles, there surely are ones that aren't going to sell well on their own--whatever quality of the films may be, there are certain genres that don't have wide appeal outside of Asia, so I would envision those getting releases in larger boxes, similar to the Shawscope sets.
Personally I hope for something like that, and for any boxes to not contain an overly large number of films. I dislike having to buy things I'm not particularly interested or something I specifically do not want, in to get something I do want. I never even considered buying the Shawscope sets for that reason.
My expectation is that Arrow will release the highest profile films like Hard Boiled and The Killer individually, and initially in hardbox LEs, as with their current releases of the Sergio Leone westerns, to be followed by later standard editions as usual for them. For films that have actual related sequels, like A Better Tomorrow, box sets of the complete series seem likely, with possibly also separate versions like they did with Conan. Finally, in that library of 157 titles, there surely are ones that aren't going to sell well on their own--whatever quality of the films may be, there are certain genres that don't have wide appeal outside of Asia, so I would envision those getting releases in larger boxes, similar to the Shawscope sets.
Personally I hope for something like that, and for any boxes to not contain an overly large number of films. I dislike having to buy things I'm not particularly interested or something I specifically do not want, in to get something I do want. I never even considered buying the Shawscope sets for that reason.
Otomo
Stand User
I got a warning today to remember to do due diligence when buying a film.
I just watched The Adventurers starring Andy Lau.
I enjoyed it but it won't be high on my favourite HK action films.
Turns out it's my first Ringo Lam movie. Full of action and betrayal but I've seen it done better.
I did wonder for a while when Jean Reno was going to appear.
I thought I was getting The Adventurers starring Andy Lau.
I suppose I can't complain as I did.
I just watched The Adventurers starring Andy Lau.
I enjoyed it but it won't be high on my favourite HK action films.
Turns out it's my first Ringo Lam movie. Full of action and betrayal but I've seen it done better.
I did wonder for a while when Jean Reno was going to appear.
I thought I was getting The Adventurers starring Andy Lau.
I suppose I can't complain as I did.
Jon O Fun
Za Warudo
You thought you were getting The Adventurers starring Andy Lau but instead recieved The Adventurers starring Andy Lau!!I got a warning today to remember to do due diligence when buying a film.
I just watched The Adventurers starring Andy Lau.
I enjoyed it but it won't be high on my favourite HK action films.
Turns out it's my first Ringo Lam movie. Full of action and betrayal but I've seen it done better.
I did wonder for a while when Jean Reno was going to appear.
I thought I was getting The Adventurers starring Andy Lau.
I suppose I can't complain as I did.
I also fell into this trap of thinking it was the 2017 The Adventurers when it's actually the 1995 version.
Otomo
Stand User
Although, to take the positive approach, I've watched a film. Enjoyed it and now (when I find it) I've got another film to look forward to.You thought you were getting The Adventurers starring Andy Lau but instead recieved The Adventurers starring Andy Lau!!
I also fell into this trap of thinking it was the 2017 The Adventurers when it's actually the 1995 version.
And I have just realised that I'd like to rewatch A Better Tomorrow 2.
Jon O Fun
Za Warudo
ABT 2 will 90% likely come in a trilogy box set from Arrow going by what Frank Djeng has said.Although, to take the positive approach, I've watched a film. Enjoyed it and now (when I find it) I've got another film to look forward to.
And I have just realised that I'd like to rewatch A Better Tomorrow 2.
