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Yeoh, Rothrock Beat the EVIL to a Pulp! "Yes, Madam!" reviewed! (88 Films / Blu-ray)

“Yes, Madam!” on Blu-ray from 88 Films! Hong Kong’s Inspector Ng and Scotland Yard’s Inspector Carrie Morris reluctantly join forces to solve the murder of an undercover British national on the verge of exposing a fraudulent real estate contract helmed by crooked businessman Mr. Tin.  When a small piece of key case evidence, a microfilm, winds up in the bumbling hands of three low-level thieves…

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On November 7th, the @criterioncollection is releasing a collection of early Jackie Chan movies on blu-ray:

Emergence of a Superstar

SPECIAL FEATURES

2K digital restorations of Spiritual Kung Fu, The Fearless Hyena, Fearless Hyena II, The Young Master, and My Lucky Stars and high-definition digital restoration of Half a Loaf of Kung Fu, with uncompressed monaural soundtracks

Alternate stereo and 5.1 surround Cantonese soundtracks

Classic English-dubbed tracks for Half a Loaf of Kung Fu, Spiritual Kung Fu, The Fearless Hyena, and Fearless Hyena II, plus an English-dubbed alternate track for Fearless Hyena II, and contemporary English-dubbed tracks for The Young Master and My Lucky Stars

New audio commentaries for The Fearless Hyena and The Young Master featuring Hong Kong cinema expert and producer Frank Djeng (Enter the Clones of Bruce)

Interview with author Grady Hendrix (These Fists Break Bricks) about actor-director Jackie Chan

Archival interviews with Chan, actor-director Sammo Hung, actors Michiko Nishiwaki and Hwang In-shik, and more

The Young Master promo reel from the 1980 Cannes Film Festival and deleted scenes from the film

Interview from 2005 with Hong Kong cinema critic Paul Fonoroff about producer-director Lo Wei

NG shots from The Young Master and My Lucky Stars

Trailers

New English subtitle translations

PLUS: An essay by critic Alex Pappademas

New cover by Kyle Baker

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88 Films detail 3/22 release of Monkey Kung Fu (1979) and Shaolin Mantis (1979) on Blu-ray!

MONKEY KUNG FU (1979)

SHAOLIN MANTIS (1978)

88 Films USA continues on it’s Classic Kung Fu odyssey in March!

Coming from 88 Films USA Label in partnership with MVD on March 22nd is another cult classic from the Shaw Brothers Studio. From director Mar Lo (Shaolin Thief), and starring Siu-Tung Ching (The Shaolin Boxer) Monkey Kung Fu is another Wuxia classic from the legendary Shaw Brothers studio.

When prisoner Ching is given half of a wooden keepsake by a one eyed-master about to be executed, he breaks out of prison to go in search of the other half to discover its purpose. However, on his quest he is pursued by a gang leader who will also stop at nothing find out its secrets. Embroiling mystical promise, an adventurous journey and a search for the truth into its winding storyline, Money Kung Fu AKA Stroke of Death is a uniquely satisfying late seventies delve into the magical world of martial arts Hong Kong cinema.

Included in the package are a LIMITED EDITION Slipcase with brand-new artwork from R.P. “Kung Fu Bob” O’Brien, Double-Sided A3 Foldout Poster, Extensive Booklet notes, Audio commentary by Kenneth Brorsson and Phil Gillon of the Podcast On Fire Network, Stunting Around - An Interview with Choreographer Tony Leung Siu-hung and rounded out with the original trailer.

 Also out of the same date, March 22nd is the technical tour-de-force of Shaolin Mantis. Direct from the golden age of Hong Kong martial arts cinema comes Shaolin Mantis another fast paced fight fest, from the mighty Shaw Brothers studio. When scholar Wei Fung (David Chiang) is hired by the Emperor to infiltrate a clan of rebellious Ming loyalists, his mission goes adrift when he falls in love the clan leader’s granddaughter and his plans are discovered.

From legendary director and star Lau Kar Leung (The Spiritual Boxer, The 36th Chamber of Shaolin) Shaolin Mantis is another superlative entry from the never ending showcase of 70s martial arts productions. An absolute must for collectors of classic Shaw Brothers movies.

Included in this stacked package are a LIMITED EDITION Slipcase with brand-new artwork from R.P. “Kung Fu Bob” O’Brien, Double-Sided A3 Foldout Poster, 4 Collectible art-cards, Audio Commentary with Asian cinema experts Mike Leeder and Arne Venema, Audio commentary with Asian cinema expert Frank Djeng, Complicated Families – David West on Shaolin Mantis Eighteen Weapons - David West on Legendary Weapons of China, Uncle Tien Chung – an Interview with John Cheung, Deadly Mantis Trailer and an Original Hong Kong Trailer.

MONKEY KUNG FU (1979)

Another cult classic from the Shaw Brothers Studio, The Flag of Iron is a quintessential Hong Kong tale of rivals, betrayal and family feuds.

From director Mar Lo (Shaolin Thief), and starring Siu-Tung Ching (The Shaolin Boxer) comes this fast-moving Wuxia classic from the legendary Shaw Brothers studio. When prisoner Ching is given half of a wooden keepsake by a one eyed-master about to be executed, he breaks out of prison to go in search of the other half to discover its purpose. However, on his quest he is pursued by a gang leader who will also stop at nothing find out its secrets. Embroiling mystical promise, an adventurous journey and a search for the truth into its winding storyline, Money Kung Fu AKA Stroke of Death is a uniquely satisfying late seventies delve into the magical world of martial arts Hong Kong cinema.

Special Features: 

- High Definition (1080p) Presentation in 2.35:1 Aspect Ratio

- 2.0 DTS-HD MA English Soundtrack

- 2.0 DTS-HD MA Cantonese Soundtrack with newly translated English Subtitles

- Audio commentary by Kenneth Brorsson and Phil Gillon of the Podcast On Fire Network

- Stunting Around - An Interview with Choreographer Tony Leung Siu-hung

- Original Trailer

SHAOLIN MANTIS (1978)

Wei Fung is hired to infiltrate a clan of rebellious Ming loyalists, but he falls in love the clan leaders granddaughter and his plans are discovered.

Direct from the golden age of Hong Kong martial arts cinema comes Shaolin Mantis another fast paced fight fest, from the mighty Shaw Brothers studio. When scholar Wei Fung (David Chiang) is hired by the Emperor to infiltrate a clan of rebellious Ming loyalists, his mission goes adrift when he falls in love the clan leader's granddaughter and his plans are discovered. From legendary director and star Lau Kar Leung (The Spiritual Boxer, The 36th Chamber of Shaolin) Shaolin Mantis is another superlative entry from the never ending showcase of 70s martial arts productions. An absolute must for collectors of classic Shaw Brothers movies.

Special features:

- High Definition (1080p) Presentation in 2.35:1 Aspect Ratio

- 2.0 DTS-HD MA English Soundtrack

- 2.0 DTS-HD MA Mandarin Soundtrack with newly translated English Subtitles

- Audio commentary with Asian cinema experts Mike Leeder and Arne Venema

- Audio commentary with Asian cinema experts Frank Djeng

- Complicated Families - David West on Shaolin Mantis

- Interview with Actor John Cheung

- US Trailer (The Deadly Mantis)

- Hong Kong Trailer

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Reposted from @eurekaentertainment New Announcement | DREADNAUGHT, the iconic and influential martial arts flick starring Yuen Biao and Bryan Leung, will be released on Blu-ray for the first time in the UK from a brand-new 2K restoration as a part of the Eureka Classics range. Available from 25 April 2022, the first print-run of 2000 copies will feature a Limited-Edition O-card Slipcase & Collector’s Booklet. Directed by legendary action choreographer Yuen Woo-ping (THE MATRIX; CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON), Dreadnaught expertly blends majestic action sequences with superb physical comedy, courtesy of stars Yuen Biao, Bryan Leung Kar-yan, and Yuen Shun-yee. A violent criminal known only as ‘White Tiger’ (Yuen Shun-yee; IRON MONKEY) is hiding amongst a theatre troupe, murdering anyone who discovers his identity (as well as anyone who happens to annoy him). Mousy, a timid laundry man (Yuen Biao; PROJECT A), crosses paths with White Tiger several times but always manages to escape. When the killer instead targets his friend (Bryan “Beardy” Leung; WARRIORS TWO), Mousy must overcome his cowardly nature and acquire the skills necessary to defeat the White Tiger. Notable for being the final film in which Kwan Tak-hing portrayed folk hero Wong Fei-hung (and, oddly enough, for its famous laundry scene being directly referenced in BATMAN FOREVER), DREADNAUGHT is a cult favourite amongst martial arts fans, and Eureka Classics is proud to present the film in its UK debut on Blu-ray from a brand new 2K restoration! SPECIAL EDITION BLU-RAY FEATURES: Limited Edition O-Card slipcase | Reversible sleeve design featuring original poster artwork | Original Cantonese mono audio | Optional English dubbed audio | Optional English Subtitles, newly translated for this release | Brand new feature length audio commentary by Asian film expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) | Brand new feature length audio commentary by action cinema experts Mike Leeder & Arne Venema | Archival interview with actress Lily Li (21 mins) | Trailers | PLUS: A Limited-Edition collector’s booklet | *All extras subject to change PRE-ORDER now from the Eureka Store. https://www.instagram.com/p/CZSVW3ssXnO/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Hail Down EVIL for a Ride! "Taxi Hunter" reviewed! (88 Films / Blu-ray)

“Taxi Hunter” Now Available on Blu-ray! A moderately successful and mild-mannered insurance salesman is soon to be a new father.  As he and his wife baby prep with shopping around town for supplies, a few run ins with crabbily rude and scamming cab drivers make it known that the cab drivers flood the market with lawlessness.  When his wife unexpectedly goes into labor and his personal car out of…

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EVIL Has the Right to Remain Dead! "Magic Cop" reviewed! (88 Films / Blu-ray)

No Two-Bit Magician In ‘Magic Cop” on Blu-ray!   Hong Kong cops are confounded by a chaotic drug bust when learning that their female suspect, who had managed to overpower an entire unit of male officers and even take a bullet ambling deadpan into the streets, had died 7 days prior.  An outlying officer, and practicing Taoist, Uncle Feng is called to Hong Kong to not only quickly solve the…