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- Want some tasty post-apocalyptic, Filipino-made action?
- ‘The Crow’ reboot gets a new title and a fresh set of wings
- Stryker | Blu-ray & DVD (Kino Lorber)
- LKFF2016: London Korean Film Festival: Glasgow Leg
| Want some tasty post-apocalyptic, Filipino-made action? Posted: 18 Nov 2016 12:03 AM PST  Equalizer 2000 | DVD (Scorpion Releasing) On January 3rd, Scorpion Releasing is unleashing a wave of Cirio H. Santiago (Future Hunters) classics on DVD, as part as their “Roger Corman’s Post Nuke Collection” line up. If you’re fan of this cult Filipino filmmaker, you’ve came to the right place. So grab your pork adobo and enjoy the jeepney ride! Equalizer 2000 (1987) First up, Equalizer 2000 (aka Apocalypse Warriors). You won’t find Edward Woodward or Denzel Washington in this flick. Those guys were too expensive. This Equalizer stars Richard Norton (Millionaire's Express), Corinne Wahl (Screwball Hotel), Robert Patrick (T2, Future Hunters) and Don Gordon Bell (Raw Force).  Dune Warriors | DVD (Scorpion Releasing) Dune Warriors (1991) Think of this one as Mad Max meets Kung Fu meets the partial title of Frank Herbert’s sci-fi novel. After the end of the world, Earth is a thirsty planet ruled by vicious warlords. One woman is brave enough to fight back; she bands together five warriors to save her town and their precious water… Dune Warriors stars David Carradine (Kill Bill Vol.1, Vol.2, Circle of Iron), Rick Hill (Deathstalker), Luke Askew (No Retreat, No Surrender 3: Blood Brothers), Jillian McWhirter (Bloodfist VII: Manhunt) and Blake Boyd (Raiders of the Sun).  Wheels of Fire | DVD (Scorpion Releasing) Wheels of Fire (1985) Sorry folks, no Richard Norton, David Carradine or Robert Patrick in this one. The only selling point this flick has is the fact that it’s another Road Warrior rip-off. The Future is now. There are no rules and no place to hide from the deadly Highway Warriors who ravage the roads in machines of destruction. Wheels of Fire stars Gary Watkins (Johnny Dangerously), Laura Banks (Demon of Paradise), Lynda Wiesmeier (Avenging Angel) and Linda Grovenor (B.J. and the Bear…I remember this… sh*t, I’m old!).  The Sisterhood | DVD (Scorpion Releasing) The Sisterhood (1988) What do the leading ladies of Knight Rider, For Your Eyes Only and Robert Patrick have in common? They make up the cast of The Sisterhood (aka Caged Woman), a female Mad Max if you you will. The year is 2021 AD. Women have been enslaved by a brutal army of men who survived the nuclear holocaust. Their only hope for freedom is in the hands of a nomadic band of fierce she-warriors: The Sisterhood. The Sisterhood stars Rebecca Holden (Knight Rider), Lynn-Holly Johnson (For Your Eyes Only), Barbara Patrick (yes, it’s his wife) and Chuck Wagner (America 3000). If you’re interested in these titles, they’re all available for pre-order at Amazon.com. And don’t forget about Stryker, another Cirio H. Santiago flick that’s also being released on January 3rd. Despite not being part of the “Roger Corman’s Post Nuke Collection,” it very well should be! Read about the release here... maraming salamat po! |
| ‘The Crow’ reboot gets a new title and a fresh set of wings Posted: 17 Nov 2016 03:00 AM PST  “The Crow” Japanese Theatrical Poster A month ago, it was reported that Jason Momoa (Conan, Aquaman) was officially signed on to play Eric Draven in Relativity Media’s The Crow reboot, and filming was set to begin in January with Corin Hardy at helm (The Hallow) – but not so fast… Relativity Media is out of the picture. Literally. According to THR, Samuel Hadida (Brotherhood of the Wolf) has teamed up with the Highland Film Group and Electric Shadow for the rights to finance, produce and distribute the reboot of the cult classic franchise, now titled, The Crow Reborn. With new backers and politics (with the exception of Edward R. Pressman, who also produced the original), it’s uncertain whether or not Momoa and Hardy remain attached (Update: According to sources, Hardy is still attached; and an update regarding Momoa’s involvement is pending). Regardless, filming is still set to begin sometime in 2017. A remake of Alex Proyas’ 1994 cult classic The Crow has been in ‘development hell’ for over 3 years now. The project has burned through numerous directors, including Juan Carlos Fresnadillo (28 Weeks Later) and F. Javier Gutierrez (Before the Fall); with Hardy being the latest filmmaker connected to the remake. James O'Barr, the creator of the The Crow graphic novel, has been vocal about the project throughout its pre-production process: "We're not remaking the movie, we're readapting the book. My metaphor is that there is a Bela Lugosi Dracula and there's a Francis Ford Coppola Dracula; they use the same material, but you still got two entirely different films. This one's going to be closer to Taxi Driver or a John Woo film, and I think there's room for both of them – part of the appeal of the Crow comics after all is that they can tell very different stories after all," O’Barr added. Mind you, this was a couple of directors ago. Over the years, many actors – including Bradley Cooper, Mark Wahlberg, James McAvoy, Tom Hiddleston, Normal Reedus, Luke Evans and Jack Huston – were once attached to the project, but for one reason or another, dropped out or moved forward with other projects. We’ll keep you updated on The Crow Reborn as we hear more. |
| Stryker | Blu-ray & DVD (Kino Lorber) Posted: 17 Nov 2016 02:59 AM PST  Stryker | Blu-ray (Kino Lorber) RELEASE DATE: January 3, 2016 Mad Max Fury Road, eat your heart out! Kino Lorber presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1983’s Stryker, a Philippine-made, Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior rip-off directed by Cirio H. Santiago (Future Hunters), one of Paul Bramhall’s favorite filmmakers. Stryker is a cult classic that stars Steve Sandor (Bonnie’s Kids), William Ostrander (Christine), Monique St. Pierre (Motel Hell), Mike Lane (Grotesque) and Ken Metcalfe (Stranglehold). After the last breakdown of technology, this is the post-apocalyptic future. The world is nothing but dirt, gangs and lone “road warriors,” but the most devastating consequence is that water is nowhere to be found. Special Features:
Pre-order Stryker from Amazon.com today! |
| LKFF2016: London Korean Film Festival: Glasgow Leg Posted: 17 Nov 2016 02:50 AM PST  “Inside Men: The Original” Theatrical Poster The London Korean Film Festival, now in its tenth year, has been gathering steam. This year sees offerings from the likes of Kim Sung Soo (Asura: The City of Madness), Woo Min Ho (Inside Men) and Hur Jin Ho (The Last Princess). Alongside these high profile movies, there are also some smaller scale arthouse offerings, which the Glasgow leg will feature. First there is Dong Ju: The Portrait of a Poet, a biopic of the well-regarded poet; Factory Complex, an essay film which won the Silver Lion at the 56th Venice Biennale; and Shifted Horizon, a collection of director Seoungho Cho's video works. Look out for City on Fire reviews for these films soon. Until, then, you can read our review for Inside Men: The Original. |
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