New Blu-ray Reviews

Warning Shot Blu-ray Movie    

Imprint #177

Imprint | 1967 | 100 min | Rated ACB: M | Oct 26, 2022 | Dr. Svet Atanasov

LAPD Sgt Tom Valens kills a man who pulls a gun on him during a stakeout. But when the dead man turns out to be a respected doctor with no criminal record and no gun is found, Valens is charged with manslaughter. Valens fights to clear his name, find the gun, and learn why the doctor was there.

Crime / Drama / Mystery

A Knife in the Head Blu-ray Movie  

Messer im Kopf

Cohen Media Group | 1978 | 108 min | Not rated | Nov 29, 2022 | Jeffrey Kauffman

One night when seeking his estranged wife, Hoffmann goes to the youth center where she works. The police are there rounding up radicals who frequent the center - Hoffmann runs into the building and ends up being shot in the head. He awakens with brain trauma, partially paralyzed and unable to speak. The police accuse him of stabbing an officer; the radicals herald him as an innocent victim of police brutality. During his slow recovery at the hospital, Hoffmann must piece together his life and struggle to remember the events of that night.

Drama / Foreign

North Dallas Forty Blu-ray Movie    

Imprint #173

Imprint | 1979 | 119 min | Rated ACB: M | Oct 26, 2022 | Dr. Svet Atanasov

A semi-fictional account of life as a professional football player in the NFL. Loosely based on the Dallas Cowboys team of the early 1970's.

Comedy / Drama / Sport

The Strange Love of Martha Ivers Blu-ray Movie    

Imprint | 1946 | 116 min | Not rated | No Release Date | Dr. Svet Atanasov

In 1928, young heiress Martha Ivers fails to run off with friend Sam Masterson, and is involved in fatal events. Years later, Sam returns to find Martha the power behind Iverstown and married to "good boy" Walter O'Neil, now district attorney. At first, Sam is more interested in displaced blonde Toni Marachek than in his boyhood friends; but they draw him into a convoluted web of plotting and cross-purposes.

Drama / Film-Noir

Emergency Declaration Blu-ray Movie  

비상선언 / Bisang Seoneon

Well Go USA | 2021 | 141 min | Rated PG-13 | Nov 29, 2022 | Jeffrey Kauffman

After a terror incident occurs mid-flight, a passenger jet declares an emergency.

Action / Drama / Thriller / Foreign

The Sporting Club Blu-ray Movie  

Scorpion Releasing | 1971 | 104 min | Rated R | Oct 25, 2022 | Brian Orndorf

When the current members of the club meet for a 100-year anniversary celebration, one of the younger men decides it’s time to “purify” the membership. His plan takes shape as the opening of a time capsule sets off a wild party and men suddenly revert to a savage animal level.

Comedy / Drama / Sport

Cutter's Way Blu-ray Movie  

Fun City Editions | 1981 | 109 min | Rated R | Nov 29, 2022 | Brian Orndorf

Alex Cutter is a boozy, belligerent and deeply cynical Vietnam veteran whose encounter with a landmine during the war has left him minus an eye, a leg and an arm. When his drifter playboy friend Richard Bone is falsely accused of murder, Cutter sets out for revenge in his own inimitable style.

Crime / Drama / Film-Noir / Mystery

Lost Illusions Blu-ray Movie  

Illusions perdues

Music Box Films | 2021 | 141 min | Not rated | Nov 08, 2022 | Jeffrey Kauffman

An adaptation of Honoré de Balzac's novel "Les illusions perdues".

Drama / History / Foreign

Rage of Bahamut Genesis: The Complete Series Blu-ray Movie  

Essentials / Blu-ray + Digital Copy

FUNimation Entertainment | 2014 | 300 min | Rated TV-14 | May 28, 2019 | Neil Lumbard

Two thousand years ago, the black-and-silver-winged dragon, Bahamut, terrorized the magical land of Mistarcia. The humans, god, and demons that inhabited the land united forces against the fiend and sealed its power into a key which was split in two, one half protected by gods and the other protected by demons. Now, Mistarcia is a peaceful realm – until a human woman steals the god’s half of the key. Based on the immensely popular digital card game, Rage of Bahamut: Genesis is an exciting blend of action and fantasy.

Action / Adventure / Anime / Fantasy / Supernatural / Foreign

Re:stage! Dream Days: Complete Collection Blu-ray Movie  

Sentai Filmworks | 2019 | 300 min | Rated TV-14 | Jun 23, 2020 | Neil Lumbard

No synopsis for this title.

Anime / Foreign

Pet: Complete Collection Blu-ray Movie  

Sentai Filmworks | 2020 | 325 min | Rated TV-MA | Mar 09, 2021 | Neil Lumbard

Despite endless research, the human mind remains a mystery to this day. Unknown to the public, there exist special individuals who are able to dive deep into the minds of people and even manipulate their memories. Gifted with this ability, Hiroki, Tsukasa, and Satoru are among those who use their power to commit crime under the orders of their leader, Katsuragi. The three step into the dangerous territory of the human mind in order to destroy their assigned targets while striving to keep their own minds and memories safe.

Anime / Crime / Mystery / Comic book / Foreign

Running Out of Time Blu-ray Movie    

暗戰 / Am zin / Masters of Cinema

Eureka Entertainment | 1999 | 93 min | No Release Date | Dr. Svet Atanasov

Police inspector and excellent hostage negotiator Ho Sheung-Sang finds himself in over his head when he is pulled into a 72 hour game by a cancer suffering criminal out for vengeance on Hong Kong's organised crime Syndicates

Action / Crime / Drama / Foreign

Running Out of Time 2 Blu-ray Movie    

暗戰2 / Am zin 2 / Masters of Cinema

Eureka Entertainment | 2001 | 96 min | No Release Date | Dr. Svet Atanasov

Johnny To and Law Wing-Cheung's sequel to To's popular action film Running out of Time plunges the hostage negotiator hero of that film, Sang (Lau Ching-Wan), into a whole new adventure. In Running out of Time 2 Sang has been promoted to a dull desk job, but when Ken (Ekin Cheng), a suave art thief with talent for magic tricks and an array of heist plots up his sleeve, draws Sang into a hostage situation, the chase is on all over again. The bulk of the film is a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game, with Ken keeping one step ahead of Sang; his bumbling sidekick, Assistant Commissioner Wong Kai Fa (Hui Shiu-hung); and Teresa (Kelly Lin), a beautiful insurance executive with a lot to lose if Ken's most dastardly plan succeeds.

Action / Crime / Mystery / Foreign

Assassination Blu-ray Movie  

Kino Lorber | 1967 | 101 min | Not rated | Nov 15, 2022 | Dr. Svet Atanasov

J. Chandler is sentenced to death only to re-emerge as his own brother, courtesy of the CIA who have arranged the subterfuge so they can use him as a double agent.

Action / Thriller / Foreign

KanColle: The Complete Series Blu-ray Movie  

Essentials / 艦隊これくしょん -艦これ- / Blu-ray + Digital Copy

FUNimation Entertainment | 2015 | 300 min | Rated TV-14 | Jan 08, 2019 | Neil Lumbard

Fubuki is a Special Type Destroyer who has just been assigned to the Naval District. With a grand total of zero battles under her belt, she's sure to sink fast under the pressure of expectation. Luckily, she's grouped with Torpedo Squadron Three, and they're ready to support their new comrade. Together, they'll prove they have what it takes to defend the ocean and win it all for humanity!

Action / Anime / Comedy / Sci-Fi / Foreign

All Out!! The Complete Series Blu-ray Movie  

Blu-ray + Digital Copy

FUNimation Entertainment | 2016-2017 | 625 min | Rated TV-14 | Aug 13, 2019 | Neil Lumbard

Fast, hard-hitting, and intense, rugby is the sport where anyone can shine! First-year Kenji Gion has never played, but after a run-in with Sumiaki Iwashimizu, a tall and hesitant first-year, Gion’s ready to prove he has what it takes—despite his lack of height. Can this mismatched duo fit in on an already struggling team? They’ll have to get it together and go all out!

Anime / Sport / Foreign

The Strange Love of Martha Ivers Blu-ray Movie  

4K Restoration

Kino Lorber | 1946 | 116 min | Not rated | Sep 20, 2022 | Dr. Svet Atanasov

In 1928, young heiress Martha Ivers fails to run off with friend Sam Masterson, and is involved in fatal events. Years later, Sam returns to find Martha the power behind Iverstown and married to "good boy" Walter O'Neil, now district attorney. At first, Sam is more interested in displaced blonde Toni Marachek than in his boyhood friends; but they draw him into a convoluted web of plotting and cross-purposes.

Drama / Film-Noir

Shawscope Volume Two Blu-ray Movie  

The 36th Chamber of Shaolin / Return to the 36th Chamber / Disciples of the 36th Chamber / Mad Monkey Kung Fu / Five Superfighters / Invincible Shaolin / The Kid with the Golden Arm / Magnificent Ruffians / Ten Tigers of Kwangtung / My Young Auntie / Mercenaries from Hong Kong / The Boxer's Omen / Martial Arts of Shaolin / The Bare-Footed Kid / Blu-ray + CD

Arrow | 1978-1993 | 14 Movies | 1415 min | Not rated | Dec 06, 2022 | Jeffrey Kauffman

No synopsis for this title.

Action / Adventure / Comedy / Drama / Horror / Martial arts / Foreign / Period

The 36th Chamber of Shaolin Blu-ray Movie  

Master Killer / Shao Lin san shi liu fang / 少林三十六房

Arrow | 1978 | 116 min | Not rated | No Release Date | Jeffrey Kauffman

A school student who conspires with his teacher and others to overthrow the Qing Dynasty sees his family slaughtered at the hands of his enemies. He joins the Shaolin Temple and rigorously studies martial arts to avenge his beloved ones.

Action / Adventure / Drama / Martial arts / Foreign / Period

Return to the 36th Chamber Blu-ray Movie  

少林搭棚大師 / Shao Lin da peng da shi

Arrow | 1980 | 101 min | No Release Date | Jeffrey Kauffman

The workers of a dye factory have their pay cut by 20% when the factory owner brings in some Manchu thugs to try and increase production. Desperate to reclaim their full wages, the workers hire an actor to impersonate a priest and kung-fu expert from the temple of Shaolin. The factory owner proves the actor a fraud, and punishes all those involved. The young actor feels he has let the workers down, and promises to atone. He sets out for Shaolin, determined to be accepted as a kung-fu pupil at the elite temple.

Action / Comedy / Martial arts / Foreign / Period