Criterion gives this late masterpiece a superb edition with over four hours of special features including a behind the scenes film by Nobuhiko Obayashi.
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Introducing Oribu Anime: Two Films by Yeon Sang-ho
Olive Films adds another sub-label to its belt: Oribu Anime, dedicated to releasing boundary pushing animated works from around the world.
Read MoreBlu-Review: A Scene at the Sea (Takeshi Kitano, 1991) - Third Window Films
The fourth Kitano release from Third Window Films this year is his moving tale of self-fulfillment which still remains unique in Kitano's career now over twenty years old.
Read MoreBlu-Review: Dark Water (Hideo Nakata, 2002) - Arrow Video
Just in time for October, Arrow Video gives this understated J-horror film the care it deserves.
Read MoreEssential Assemblage: The Taste of Tea Guttokuro Box Limited Edition
In this new feature we take a look at special edition releases of films and highlight the love and care put into the packaging and presentation.
Read MoreBlu-Review: The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum (Kenji Mizoguchi, 1939) - Criterion Collection
Criterion bring the new restoration of Mizoguchi's masterpiece to the US in the form of this barely non-bare-bones presentation.
Read MoreBlu-Review: Woman in the Dunes (Hiroshi Teshigahara, 1964) - Criterion Collection
Criterion brings this Sisyphean classic to high definition along with accompanying short films and essays.
Read MoreBlu-Review: Female Prisoner Scorpion: The Complete Collection (Arrow Video)
Arrow Video give Meiko Kaji's greatest and most iconic of her outlaw film endeavors a grand treatment, making it one of the must have releases of the year.
Read MoreDVD-Review: Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise (Robert Mugge, 1980) - Mug-Shot Productions
Mugge's definitive documentary portrait of jazz visionary Sun Ra has been brought back into print.
Read MoreBlu-Review: Der Fan (Eckhart Schmidt, 1982) - Mondo Macabro
The Fan is a twisted coming of age story that slowly burns to a fetishistic denouement.
Read MoreBlu-Review: Burroughs: The Movie (Howard Brookner, 1983) - Criterion Collection
The best documentary on William S. Burroughs arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of Criterion.
Read MoreBlu-Review: Jellyfish Eyes (Takashi Murakami, 2013) - Criterion Collection
Instead of bringing more Naruse to the West, Criterion gives us what we really need despite not wanting ever.
Read MoreBlu-Review: Ikiru (Akira Kurosawa) - Criterion Collection
Another welcome high-definition upgrade to an essential Kurosawa film.
Read MoreDVD-Review: Makeup Room (Kei Morikawa) - Third Window Films
In the vein of Koki Mitani's films, Makeup Room is a film adaptation of a play with a lot of heart and an unexpected sweetness.
Read MoreBlu-Review: Kwaidan (Masaki Kobayashi, 1964) - Criterion Collection
Produced by the Ninjin Club, a production group established by the three actresses Keiko Kishi (who appears in the film as the Yuki-onna), Yoshiko Kuga, and Ineko Arima, Masaki Kobayashi’s Kwaidan was a major undertaking. At three hours in length, Kobayashi presents four kaidan, strange period tales involving ghosts.
Read MoreBlu-Review: The Brood (David Cronenberg, 1979) - Criterion Collection
Criterion tackles Cronenberg's pre-Scanners film and have us hungering for more Oliver Reed.
Read MoreBlu-Review: Nail Gun Massacre (Terry Lofton/Billie Leslie, 1985) – 88 Films
Cheaper than a chainsaw in more ways than one.
Read MoreBlu-Review: Requiescant (Carlo Lizzani, 1967) – Arrow Video
A western with Pier Paolo Pasolini is all you need to know.
Read MoreDVD-Review: Fuku-chan of Fukufuku Flats (Yosuke Fujita, 2014) – Third Window Films
Fujita's follow up to Fine, Totally Fine is worthy of its spiritual predecessor with wonderfully human characters who try to strive past their quirks rather than relishing in them in a self-aware way. A truly feel-good story from Third Window Films.
Read MoreBlu-Review: Eaten Alive (Tobe Hooper, 1977) – Arrow Video
Fresh off The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Tobe Hooper made this “feel-bad” fun movie about the psychotic owner of a bayou motel and his pet alligator.
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