Actors & Directors
- Carman Lee
- Cheung Lak
- Siu-Ming Lau
- Marcus Fox
- Kenichi Ishida
Run time: 91 min.
List Price: $9.95
Price: $7.95
Review Killer's Romance / Tai Seng:A crisply executed B gangster film from Hong Kong, circa 1990. Stylistically it's a clone of the John Woo-Chow Yun-fat gangster films, but it also owes a lot to the popular Japanese comic book Crying Freeman, the story of a soulful hit man. Handsomely filmed on location in London, the film has a clear but enjoyably complex plot that implicates both the Japanese and the Chinese mobs in a plot to rub out an old guard crime boss, a traditionalist who opposes the lucrative drug trade. Sullen, sensual Simon Yam (Bullet in the Head), who looks half-dressed until he grows some photogenic chin stubble, is an orphan who was raised and trained to kill as the adopted son of the Old Boss. He plots revenge against his father's enemies, and becomes enmeshed in a series of double-crosses. Joey Wong (the sexy spook from A Chinese Ghost Story) is a photographer who accidentally records one of Yam's kills. The final battle sequences have a much smaller body count than their Woo counterparts, but they do add some hand-to-hand kung fu, and a little old-school swordplay, to the martial mix. This is a minor movie, but a pleasing one, with a dark romantic score and a savory sense of gangland ritual and melodrama. -David Chute.
Actors & Directors
- Xueqi Wang (II)
- Qian Sun
- Qun He
- Baotian Li
- Xue Ju
- Zongdi Xiu
Run time: 90 min.
List Price: $29.95
Price: $15.75
Review Country Teachers / Facets:A dedicated young teacher in a small Chinese village works against all odds for the future of her students in this inspirational story of truth and dedication. In her selfless pursuit, she learns about love, the kindness of country folk and the power of education. Winner of two Chinese Academy Awards. Stars Ju Xue, Li Baotian, Xiu Zongdi and Wang Xueqi.
Actors & Directors
- Yun-Fat Chow
- Victor Hon
- Sung Young Chen
- Chi Hung Ng
- Yeung Ming Wan
- Ringo Lam
Run time: 109 min.
List Price: $19.98
Price: $9.95
Review Prison on Fire 2 / Tai Seng:
Actors & Directors
- Saif Ali Khan
- A good family entertainer that can be watched with kids.
- Kunal Kohli
Price: $16.99
Review Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic - DVD / Yashraj Films:Ranbeer Talwar (Saif Ali Khan), one of the country's top industrialists, is a loner, not by choice, but because he lost everyone he ever loved. He is now faced with a very peculiar and uncomfortable situation. In a rare and landmark court verdict, he is to look after 4 orphan children. The orphans hate him and want revenge from him. The children do not want to live with a man they hate; he too cannot face them or look them in the eye for certain reasons. Their life together is very unhappy, one day they pray to God for help and he does help them. He sends his most mischievous, childlike, lovable angel to the rescue, with a mission to bring Ranbeer and the kids together. Geeta (Rani Mukerji) comes bicycling down a rainbow. [+]and bursts into Ranbeer's house as the self-proclaimed new nanny. And then starts the roller coaster ride of fun, emotions, magic and love. An angel who doesn't know what love is. A man who always lost love. Four orphans who need love. All come together to bring you a film with fun, excitement, masti, tears, magic and love Truly. Thoda Pyaar, Thoda Magic!.
Actors & Directors
- Known as "Triad Election" pt. 2
- Special Collector's Edition (Black & Gold Fonts slipcover)
- Rated for Strong violence
- 2 disc package (ALL region NTSC)
Price: $22.45
Review Election 2: Harmony is a Virtue (Special Collector's Edition) 2 DVD Set / Panorama Entertainment (HK):Known as "TRIAD ELECTION 2". A drama-thriller centered on a democratic election within an organized crime society. In post-1997 Hong Kong, even the long-established "Wo Shing" Triad Society has to succumb to the power of China. The entrepreneurial sect leader Jimmy (Louis Koo) seems to be the perfect candidate to lead the Society into the new Millennium. Only problem is, Jimmy wants out. When Jimmy's business venture in China stalls, the Mainland government approaches him with an offer: Become Wo Shing's next Chairman and lead the Society according to Mainland government's wishes. In return Jimmy will enjoy full government backing of his business empire. As other candidates engage in bitter struggle for the Chairman position, Jimmy begins to understand the real price he has to pay for the deal.
Release date: 2002-08-27
Run time: 90 min.
List Price: $29.95
Price: $19.31
Review All Night Long / Tokyo Shock:
Actors & Directors
- Atsushi Murakami
- Ryu Kaneda
- Patrick Harlan
- Ryôko Kobayashi
- Ryunosuke Kamiki
- Masaki Adachi
- Junpei Mizusaki
- Hiroshi Ando
- Komiya Masatetsu
- Yui Ichikawa
Run time: 119 min.
List Price: $19.95
Price: $11.93
Review Zoo / Tokyo Shock:This collection of shocking unpredictable stories feature the first screen adaptation of the number one young author of his generation Otsuichi. Working with five different directors ZOO features five stories (four live-action one animated) of fear sadness and pain. "Kazari and Yoko" The mother of twin sisters Kazari and Yoko loves only one of her daughters and abuses the other. When the abused tries to break free things take shocking turns. "Seven Rooms" One day a young boy and his older sister find themselves trapped in a small concrete room. There are seven rooms in all each containing a different prisoner. On the sixth day everyone will be massacred. Can they survive?"When the Sun Shines" CG animation about a unique man learning about life and death in a world where most of humanity has already died out. "So Far" A young boy's father is convinced that his mother is dead. The mother is convinced the father is dead. [+]The boy is the only person that both father and mother can see. "Zoo" A man kills a woman at an abandoned zoo and takes pictures of her dead body everyday. Then suddenly the zoo is gone and the line between reality and fantasy becomes blurred. System Requirements:Run Time: 119 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: HORROR Rating: NR UPC: 631595071689 Manufacturer No: TSDVD0716.
Release date: 2003-12-06
Run time: 63 min.
List Price: $9.99
Price: $14.90
Review Best Motoring: Impreza vs. Lancer - The Final Round / Image Entertainment:On this commemorative DVD version of Best Motoring International series Volume 05, the regular reviewers of BMI, Keiichi "Drift King" Tsuchiya and Akihiko Nakaya compare the eternal rivals, the Subaru Impreza and the Lancer Evolution. Tsuchiya and Nakaya take the viewers along on an extensive comparison test between the Impreza and the Lancer. These two cars have been rivaling each other ever since both cars debuted more than 10 years ago. BMI gathers the major models of both vehicles from the past to present, and looks at how these cars evolved. Finally, the question of "Who is faster; the Impreza or the EVO?" is answered!? The chapter ends with a battle between the past and the latest models of the Impreza and the EVO. Next, a whole display of cars with tuned inline-6 engines are featured. See the turbo and non-turbo inline-6s turn into neck-braking fast machines! Plus to honor and to bid farewell to the Supra and the RX-7 which are ending production this year, BMI assembled a number of monster machines to run in the Sayonara Battle. See the BMI reviewers driving their vehicles to the limit with hair on fire and on the edge!.
Release date: 2003-01-28
Run time: 60 min.
List Price: $17.95
Price: $4.99
Review Dark Cat / Anime Works:
Actors & Directors
- Deepak Shivdasani
- Suniel Shetty
Run time: 136 min.
List Price: $20.99
Price: $9.49
Review Mr. White Mr. Black DVD (With English Subtitles) / Eros:
Actors & Directors
- Minori Terada
- Kihachi Okamoto
- Shima Iwashita
- Toshirô Mifune
- Nobuko Otowa
- Etsushi Takahashi
Run time: 117 min.
List Price: $29.98
Price: $14.85
Review Red Lion / Animeigo:Mifune Toshiro (Shogun, Seven Samurai, Yojimbo) and Iwashita Shima (Harakiri, An Autumn Afternoon) star in this hilarious epic of a man, a plan, and a large red wig!Directed by Okamoto Kihachi (Samurai Assassin, Sword of Doom)When winds of change sweep Japan, overthrowing three centuries of Shogunate Rule, Gonzo, a peasant, enlists in the Imperial Restoration Force, which promises to abolish the oppressive practices of the past. When the advance guard approaches his old hometown, he convinces his commander to let him ride ahead and prepare the locals for the advent of the New World Order. When he triumphantly rides into town wearing the Red Lion Mane of Office he borrowed from his commander, he expects a warm welcome, but gets far more than he bargained for. His friends think he's going to save them, the incompetent local officials think he's after their heads, a secret band of Shogunate fanatics want him dead, and he can't even read his own proclamations!DVD Features: Aspect Ratio: 2. 35:1 Presented in Anamorphic Widescreen Japanese with English Subtitles Bonus Material Includes: Original Theatrical Trailer Image GalleryCharacter Biographies Interactive Program Notes.
Actors & Directors
- Eol Lee
- Jin-hyeok Kim (II)
- Ho Choi
- Ja-Hyeon Chu
- Ju-wan On
- Jeong-min Hwang
Run time: 116 min.
List Price: $19.95
Price: $12.54
Review Bloody Ties / Tartan Video:A renegade cop and a crystal meth dealer join forces to hunt down a powerful drug lord in this gritty hard-hitting action film. BLOODY TIE combines elements of classic Hong Kong thrillers with intense realism and evocative film noir resulting in a gripping ride and a standout Korean film. System Requirements:Run Time: 116 minsFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: HORROR UPC: 842498030493 Manufacturer No: TVD3049.
Actors & Directors
- Ted Cole
- Paul Dobson
- Andrew Francis
- Scott McNeil
- Sam Vincent
Run time: 90 min.
List Price: $24.98
Price: $98.95
Review Monkey Magic: The Celestial Heavens / Bandai:Kongo organizes a special team of monkey commandos to intercept the Celestial Heavens' warships. Capturing one of the ships, Kongo begins his attack upon the fleet. In the Celestial Heavens, the Prime Minister proposes an idea: "Appease Kongo be giving him a job in the Celestial Heavens!" While Kongo accepts this honor, he later finds out that his job is the lowest ranking one in all of Celestial Heavens. Furious, Kongo demands the Prime Minister's job! Facing one of the strongest warriors in all of the Celestial Heavens, Kong must defeat him in order to realize his wish. Will Kongo overcome this newest opponent?! Episodes 6-9.
Actors & Directors
- Philip Chan
- Ching Tien
- Ricky Lau
- Shui-Fan Fung
- Wing-Cho Yip
- Jing Chen
- John Sham
Run time: 92 min.
List Price: $9.95
Price: $5.43
Review Where's Officer Tuba / Tai Seng:
Actors & Directors
- Simon Yam
- David Wu
- Ringo Lam
- Lam Suet
- Shu Qi
- Ruby Wong
List Price: $22.98
Price: $5.95
Review Looking for Mister Perfect / Mei Ah:
Actors & Directors
- Hiroko Yakushimaru
- Yuki Meguro
- Kinji Fukasaku
- Sonny Chiba
- Etsuko Shihomi
- Hiroyuki Sanada
Run time: 130 min.
List Price: $9.99
Price: $6.52
Review Legend of the Eight Samurai / Vci Video:A martial arts feature inspired by the 1814 epic Japanese novel, Nanso Satomi Hakkenden. The LEGEND OF EIGHT SAMURAI depicts the story of young princess Shizuhime (Yakushimaru) living in feudal Japan, facing the threats of the sinister forces of the Hikita Clan. The Hikita leader, Lady Tamazusa, wants the princess for a blood sacrifice that will sustain the evil witch's youthful appearance. When Shizuhime is kidnapped by the clan, only the Hakkenshi, eight samurai warriors endowed with the virtues of Confucianism, can save her from certain death. Bonus Features: Sonny Chiba Bio| Scene Selection. Specs: DVD5; Dolby Digital Mono; 130 minutes; Color; 1. 33:1 Aspect Ratio; MPAA - NR; Year - 1983; SRP - $9. 99.
Actors & Directors
- Uncut HK Released Version, longer than their previous DVD release.
- Photo Gallery with Posters, Lobby Cards, Press Materials.
- Improved English subtitles.
- Not Suitable for Children under 18.
- Jamie Luk
- 1 disc package (region 0 NTSC).
Creator: David Wu
Price: $16.95
Review Robotrix (Remastered & Uncut Edition) DVD / Fortune Star / Joy Sales:Robocop meets Red Shoe Diaries in this cheerfully cheesy sci-fi-exploitation flick directed by Jamie Luk. Set in the near future when robot technology has created some strikingly human-like products, the film opens with loonball Japanese scientist pervert Ryuichi Sakamoto (Lam Chung), transferring his consciousness into one of his cyborg creations, which immediately becomes a killing and raping machine. One of its victims is police officer Selena Lam (Chikako Aoyama), whose body and mind get resurrected and transformed into the ass-kicking android Eve-27 by Dr. Sara (Hiu-Dan Hui). The scientist also downloads her own personality into Ann (Amy Yip), her well-endowed robot assistant, who longs to experience sexual congress. Together the three follow the trail of dead prostitutes back to Sakamoto and his fiendish creation.
Actors & Directors
- Ann Hui
- Wei Zhao
- Yunlong Liu
- Zhilan Gao
- Nicholas Tse
- Jianbin Chen
Run time: 110 min.
List Price: $9.95
Price: $9.95
Review Goddess of Mercy / Tai Seng:This latest film from acclaimed director Ann Hui (July Rhapsody, Visible Secret) was selected as the opening film of the 2004 HK International Film Festival. Adapted from a bestselling pulp-romance from China, Goddess Of Mercy is the story of policewoman Anxin (Vicki Zhao from The Duel and Shaolin Soccer) and her intricate love lives with three men - her devoted fiancé, a drug trafficker, and the young and mesmerizing Mao Jie (Nicholas Tse from A Man Called Hero and My Schoolmate The Barbarian).
Actors & Directors
- Oh Dal-su
- Cha Ye-Ryun
- Han Seok-gyu
- Won Shin-Yun
- Lee Mun-shik
Run time: 115 min.
Creator: Aura
List Price: $19.95
Price: $12.60
Review A Bloody Aria / Imaginasian:On a day trip through the countryside an aspiring opera singer flees to the woods to escape the advances of her lecherous professor and mentor. When a seemingly harmless local man offers her a ride to the bus station she thinks she s been saved until he insists that they stop to meet his friends a disturbed group of country-bred thugs. She soon finds herself reunited with her teacher and it slowly becomes clear that the pair is being held captive to participate in the gang s sadistic mind games. System Requirements:Run Time: 115 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: HORROR/PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER UPC: 796019809641 Manufacturer No: 80964.
Actors & Directors
- Yuen Man Leung
- Shun Chuen Law
- Hau Ching Chan
- Oi Ling Chow
- Siu Wan Hung
- Ridley Tsui
Run time: 91 min.
List Price: $24.95
Price: $8.73
Review Girls in the Hood / Tai Seng Video Marketing:
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