Bloodmoon by Eric Cotenas (19th March 2024)
The girls of the Brisbane Catholic private school St. Elizabeth's think they can get away with a lot, what with sexpot administrator Virginia Sheffield (Snapshot's Christine Amor) busy seducing the student body of the neighboring Winchester boys' private school – the latest being blonde bully ringleader Scott (Tunnel Vision's Christophe Broadway) – and her headmaster husband Myles (The Unbearable Lightness of Being's Leon Lissek) seemingly oblivious. Sister Mary-Ellen (Hazel Howson), who remained after the convent was disbanded, sees all and knows all. She may be elderly, but she is "strong as an ox" and is increasingly having trouble restraining herself from getting Old Testament with the girls who sneak out to meet the... |
The Madame Blanc Mysteries: Series 3 by Eric Cotenas (19th March 2024)
When her husband Rory was killed in a strange crash during one of his buying trips to French antiques haven Sainte-Victoire, London antiques dealer Jean White (Scott & Bailey's Sally Lindsay) discovered that all of their business assets are owed to creditors and the only things left of value are a cottage they bought years ago in the village and a Burmese Blood Ruby ring that was not found among his personal effects. Traveling to Saint-Victoire, Jean learned that her husband's death was no accident when it turns out that another rarely-seen woman mistaken by the locals for Rory's wife has trafficked forgeries. Settling into village life, Jean found her expertise of value to the local head of police Andre Caron (Hampstead's Alex Gaumond) in various murder cases involving art and antiques and forming a fast friendship/possible romance with part-time general handyman/part-time rideshare driver Dominic Hayes (... |
Dark Water AKA Honogurai Mizu no soko kara (Blu-ray 4K) by Paul Lewis (18th March 2024)
Dark Water (Nakata Hideo, 2002) With their new 4k UHD release of Nakata Hideo’s Dark Water, Arrow Video have revisited a key ‘J-horror’ film that, almost ten years ago, they previously released on Blu-ray. Made during the boom period in production of ‘J-horror’ (Japanese horror) films that took place in the wake of breakout pictures like Miike Takashi’s Audition (1999) and Nakata Hideo’s The Ring (1999) – films which had a cross-cultural appeal – Nakata Hideo’s Dark Water (2002) was based on a short story by Suzuki Koji, the same author of the novel from which The Ring had been adapted. Kim Newman has referred to Dark Water as ‘among the best of the trend’ (ie, ‘J-horror’ films) (Newman, 2011: 424). Like The Ring before it, Dark Water was also the subject of a lackluster Hollywood remake – one of a number of such remakes ... |
Beautiful Thing by James-Masaki Ryan (18th March 2024)
"Beautiful Thing" (1996) Jamie (played by Glen Berry) is a 16 year old who doesn’t quite fit in at school. His single mother Sandra (played by Linda Henry) is concerned about his well-being and not getting into trouble while she tries to balance her busy work and domestic concerns. Jamie’s neighbor and classmate Ste (played by Scott Neal) may not stand up for Jamie in front of other bullies at school, though he feels for Jamie’s alienation, as Ste’s home life is in much worse shape. Ste’s single father (played by Garry Cooper) is an alcoholic and physically abusive while his older brother Trevor (played by Daniel Bowers) is a drug dealer without much concern for his younger sibling. While they have differing issues to overcome, they start becoming closer emotionally toward a sexual relationship. It was not easy for the LQBTQ community in the United Kingdom in the 1990s when “Beautiful Thing” was made. Prime Mi... |
Inside the Mind of Coffin Joe: Limited Edition by Eric Cotenas (10th March 2024)
"Cultural icon, anti-establishment statement, sadistic lord of carnival horror! With his iconic long fingernails, top hat and cape, Zé do Caixão (Coffin Joe) was the creation of Brazilian filmmaker José Mojica Marins, who wrote, directed and starred in a series of outrageous movies from 1964 to 2008." In At Midnight I'll Take Your Soul, dapper Zé do Caixão is his village's man about town as well as its resident gravedigger. Mentally superior to his superstitious neighbors, Zé fears neither God nor Satan (mocking the village's faith by demanding meat on Good Friday). He believes only in the "continuity of blood" but is thwarted in his goals by barren but loving wife Lenita (Valéria Vasquez). Lighting upon Terezinha (Magda Mei), the innocent fiancée of his best friend Antônio (Nivaldo Lima), Zé believes he has found the perfect mate. Zé decides to murder his wife by setting a spi... |
Inside the Mind of Coffin Joe: Limited Edition by Eric Cotenas (10th March 2024)
"Cultural icon, anti-establishment statement, sadistic lord of carnival horror! With his iconic long fingernails, top hat and cape, Zé do Caixão (Coffin Joe) was the creation of Brazilian filmmaker José Mojica Marins, who wrote, directed and starred in a series of outrageous movies from 1964 to 2008." In At Midnight I'll Take Your Soul, dapper Zé do Caixão is his village's man about town as well as its resident gravedigger. Mentally superior to his superstitious neighbors, Zé fears neither God nor Satan (mocking the village's faith by demanding meat on Good Friday). He believes only in the "continuity of blood" but is thwarted in his goals by barren but loving wife Lenita (Valéria Vasquez). Lighting upon Terezinha (Magda Mei), the innocent fiancée of his best friend Antônio (Nivaldo Lima), Zé believes he has found the perfect mate. Zé decides to murder his wife by setting a spi... |
Inside the Mind of Coffin Joe: Limited Edition by Eric Cotenas (10th March 2024)
"Cultural icon, anti-establishment statement, sadistic lord of carnival horror! With his iconic long fingernails, top hat and cape, Zé do Caixão (Coffin Joe) was the creation of Brazilian filmmaker José Mojica Marins, who wrote, directed and starred in a series of outrageous movies from 1964 to 2008." In At Midnight I'll Take Your Soul, dapper Zé do Caixão is his village's man about town as well as its resident gravedigger. Mentally superior to his superstitious neighbors, Zé fears neither God nor Satan (mocking the village's faith by demanding meat on Good Friday). He believes only in the "continuity of blood" but is thwarted in his goals by barren but loving wife Lenita (Valéria Vasquez). Lighting upon Terezinha (Magda Mei), the innocent fiancée of his best friend Antônio (Nivaldo Lima), Zé believes he has found the perfect mate. Zé decides to murder his wife by setting a spi... |
Inside the Mind of Coffin Joe: Limited Edition by Eric Cotenas (10th March 2024)
"Cultural icon, anti-establishment statement, sadistic lord of carnival horror! With his iconic long fingernails, top hat and cape, Zé do Caixão (Coffin Joe) was the creation of Brazilian filmmaker José Mojica Marins, who wrote, directed and starred in a series of outrageous movies from 1964 to 2008." In At Midnight I'll Take Your Soul, dapper Zé do Caixão is his village's man about town as well as its resident gravedigger. Mentally superior to his superstitious neighbors, Zé fears neither God nor Satan (mocking the village's faith by demanding meat on Good Friday). He believes only in the "continuity of blood" but is thwarted in his goals by barren but loving wife Lenita (Valéria Vasquez). Lighting upon Terezinha (Magda Mei), the innocent fiancée of his best friend Antônio (Nivaldo Lima), Zé believes he has found the perfect mate. Zé decides to murder his wife by setting a spi... |
Inside the Mind of Coffin Joe: Limited Edition by Eric Cotenas (10th March 2024)
"Cultural icon, anti-establishment statement, sadistic lord of carnival horror! With his iconic long fingernails, top hat and cape, Zé do Caixão (Coffin Joe) was the creation of Brazilian filmmaker José Mojica Marins, who wrote, directed and starred in a series of outrageous movies from 1964 to 2008." In At Midnight I'll Take Your Soul, dapper Zé do Caixão is his village's man about town as well as its resident gravedigger. Mentally superior to his superstitious neighbors, Zé fears neither God nor Satan (mocking the village's faith by demanding meat on Good Friday). He believes only in the "continuity of blood" but is thwarted in his goals by barren but loving wife Lenita (Valéria Vasquez). Lighting upon Terezinha (Magda Mei), the innocent fiancée of his best friend Antônio (Nivaldo Lima), Zé believes he has found the perfect mate. Zé decides to murder his wife by setting a spi... |
Inside the Mind of Coffin Joe: Limited Edition by Eric Cotenas (10th March 2024)
"Cultural icon, anti-establishment statement, sadistic lord of carnival horror! With his iconic long fingernails, top hat and cape, Zé do Caixão (Coffin Joe) was the creation of Brazilian filmmaker José Mojica Marins, who wrote, directed and starred in a series of outrageous movies from 1964 to 2008." In At Midnight I'll Take Your Soul, dapper Zé do Caixão is his village's man about town as well as its resident gravedigger. Mentally superior to his superstitious neighbors, Zé fears neither God nor Satan (mocking the village's faith by demanding meat on Good Friday). He believes only in the "continuity of blood" but is thwarted in his goals by barren but loving wife Lenita (Valéria Vasquez). Lighting upon Terezinha (Magda Mei), the innocent fiancée of his best friend Antônio (Nivaldo Lima), Zé believes he has found the perfect mate. Zé decides to murder his wife by setting a spi... |
Inside the Mind of Coffin Joe: Limited Edition by Eric Cotenas (10th March 2024)
"Cultural icon, anti-establishment statement, sadistic lord of carnival horror! With his iconic long fingernails, top hat and cape, Zé do Caixão (Coffin Joe) was the creation of Brazilian filmmaker José Mojica Marins, who wrote, directed and starred in a series of outrageous movies from 1964 to 2008." In At Midnight I'll Take Your Soul, dapper Zé do Caixão is his village's man about town as well as its resident gravedigger. Mentally superior to his superstitious neighbors, Zé fears neither God nor Satan (mocking the village's faith by demanding meat on Good Friday). He believes only in the "continuity of blood" but is thwarted in his goals by barren but loving wife Lenita (Valéria Vasquez). Lighting upon Terezinha (Magda Mei), the innocent fiancée of his best friend Antônio (Nivaldo Lima), Zé believes he has found the perfect mate. Zé decides to murder his wife by setting a spi... |
Inside the Mind of Coffin Joe: Limited Edition by Eric Cotenas (10th March 2024)
"Cultural icon, anti-establishment statement, sadistic lord of carnival horror! With his iconic long fingernails, top hat and cape, Zé do Caixão (Coffin Joe) was the creation of Brazilian filmmaker José Mojica Marins, who wrote, directed and starred in a series of outrageous movies from 1964 to 2008." In At Midnight I'll Take Your Soul, dapper Zé do Caixão is his village's man about town as well as its resident gravedigger. Mentally superior to his superstitious neighbors, Zé fears neither God nor Satan (mocking the village's faith by demanding meat on Good Friday). He believes only in the "continuity of blood" but is thwarted in his goals by barren but loving wife Lenita (Valéria Vasquez). Lighting upon Terezinha (Magda Mei), the innocent fiancée of his best friend Antônio (Nivaldo Lima), Zé believes he has found the perfect mate. Zé decides to murder his wife by setting a spi... |
Inside the Mind of Coffin Joe: Limited Edition by Eric Cotenas (10th March 2024)
"Cultural icon, anti-establishment statement, sadistic lord of carnival horror! With his iconic long fingernails, top hat and cape, Zé do Caixão (Coffin Joe) was the creation of Brazilian filmmaker José Mojica Marins, who wrote, directed and starred in a series of outrageous movies from 1964 to 2008." In At Midnight I'll Take Your Soul, dapper Zé do Caixão is his village's man about town as well as its resident gravedigger. Mentally superior to his superstitious neighbors, Zé fears neither God nor Satan (mocking the village's faith by demanding meat on Good Friday). He believes only in the "continuity of blood" but is thwarted in his goals by barren but loving wife Lenita (Valéria Vasquez). Lighting upon Terezinha (Magda Mei), the innocent fiancée of his best friend Antônio (Nivaldo Lima), Zé believes he has found the perfect mate. Zé decides to murder his wife by setting a spi... |
Inside the Mind of Coffin Joe: Limited Edition by Eric Cotenas (10th March 2024)
"Cultural icon, anti-establishment statement, sadistic lord of carnival horror! With his iconic long fingernails, top hat and cape, Zé do Caixão (Coffin Joe) was the creation of Brazilian filmmaker José Mojica Marins, who wrote, directed and starred in a series of outrageous movies from 1964 to 2008." In At Midnight I'll Take Your Soul, dapper Zé do Caixão is his village's man about town as well as its resident gravedigger. Mentally superior to his superstitious neighbors, Zé fears neither God nor Satan (mocking the village's faith by demanding meat on Good Friday). He believes only in the "continuity of blood" but is thwarted in his goals by barren but loving wife Lenita (Valéria Vasquez). Lighting upon Terezinha (Magda Mei), the innocent fiancée of his best friend Antônio (Nivaldo Lima), Zé believes he has found the perfect mate. Zé decides to murder his wife by setting a spi... |
Red Corner by James-Masaki Ryan (9th March 2024)
"Red Corner" (1997) Jack Moore (played by Richard Gere) is on a business trip in Beijing to sell his American company’s television programming for Chinese market executives. One evening, he takes a beautiful model to his hotel room for the night, but things turn for the worst when he is awakened to find the police arresting him for the murder of the woman, who happens to be the daughter of military general Liu (played by Jia Yao Li). Moore is quickly accused of the murder and immediately forced to go to trial without proper council from a lawyer as the American Embassy cannot offer one. Instead he is appointed by Shen Yuelin (played by Bai Ling), a young female lawyer to take his defense, even if she doesn’t believe his innocence. While it seems impossible for Jack to return to freedom, he and his lawyer must try to uncover the truth, going against all odds. Richard Gere for many years has been an advocate for Tibetan freedom and calling out the Chinese government on their policies. Befriending the Dalai Lama in the 1... |
Cutting Class by Eric Cotenas (8th March 2024)
Late in her senior year, Paula Carson (The Stepfather's Jill Schoelen) promises her district attorney William Carson III (Clue's Martin Mull) that she will focus entirely on her studies while he is off on his hunting trip; however, her school life is quite busy raising funds for the spirit squad, fending off the inappropriate attentions of school principal Mr. Dante (Fright Night's Roddy McDowall) and art teacher Mr. Conklin (Robert Machray), pressure from her jock boyfriend Dwight (Legends of the Fall's Brad Pitt) to go all the way, as well as becoming the object of obsess... |
Darby and Joan: Series 1 by Eric Cotenas (5th March 2024)
Six months after her husband Ian (End Play's John Waters) who was supposed to be on business in Spain was found dead in the Queensland outback, retired British nurse Joan Kirkhope (The Coca Cola Kid's Greta Scacchi) decides to drive a caravan across the country trying to retrace his steps with the barest of leads against the advice of her daughter Rebecca (100 Bloody Acres' Anna McGahan). Satellite navigation takes her off-course and right in the path of a truck driven by retired Detective Sergeant Jack Darby (F/X's Bryan Brown) and his dog Diesel. Joan gives the pair a lift to find a garage but takes a detour to the idyllic Rawson Rid... |
Cutting Class by Eric Cotenas (5th March 2024)
Late in her senior year, Paula Carson (The Stepfather's Jill Schoelen) promises her district attorney William Carson III (Clue's Martin Mull) that she will focus entirely on her studies while he is off on his hunting trip; however, her school life is quite busy raising funds for the spirit squad, fending off the inappropriate attentions of school principal Mr. Dante (Fright Night's Roddy McDowall) and art teacher Mr. Conklin (Robert Machray), pressure from her jock boyfriend Dwight (Legends of the Fall's Brad Pitt) to go all the way, as well as becoming the object of obsess... |
Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande by James-Masaki Ryan (3rd March 2024)
"Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande" (2022) The band Cymande formed in South London in 1971. The members of were all of Caribbean descent and incorporated elements of jazz, funk, soul, calypso, prog rock, reggae, and African rhythms for a truly unique form of music that was unlike many other groups at the time. Bassist Steve Scipio, guitarist Patrick Patterson, singer/percussionist Ray King, saxophonist Derek Gibbs, conga player Pablo Gonsales, singer/percussionist Joey Dee, saxophonist Peter Serreo, drummer Sam Kelly, and flautist/percussionist Mike Rose comprised the original lineup, and though most in the British music industry were unwilling to give them a chance, music producer John Schroeder heard magic in his ears, and gladly produced their self-titled first album, which led to a tour supporting the legendary Al Green and having their album and song "The Message" make a minor impact on the American charts. But on their return to England, the reception to their music was basica... |
Blood Feast by Eric Cotenas (3rd March 2024)
Having suffered business and health difficulties in the states, American-born Fuad Ramses (Vamp's Robert Rusler) moves his wife Louise (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2's Caroline Williams) and college coed daughter Penny (The Hills Run Red's Sophie Monk) to France where Louise was born, Penny can get a good education, and Fuad can cash in on the novelty of an American diner in Paris. Unfortunately, the diner gets little traffic in the affordable out-of-the-way suburb apart from Penny's Eurotrash friends and a starving homeless drifter (Gioele Viola) Louise insists on feeding; so Fuad has had to take a second job as night watchman at the Musée de l'Homme after his day-long shift with Louise overwhelmed and Penny trying to ... |
Lie with Me by Eric Cotenas (1st March 2024)
FilmOut Festival Award (Best Narrative Feature): Olivier Peyon (winner) - FilmOut San Diego, 2023 Jury Award (Best Narrative Feature): Olivier Peyon (winner) and Best Screenplay: Olivier Peyon (winner) - KASHISH Pride Film Festival, 2023 Prix du Public (Best Film): Olivier Peyon (nominee) - Rencontres d'automne au Cinéma Gardanne, 2022 After thirty-five years, noted gay author Stéphane Belcourt (The Double Life of Veronique's Guillaume de Tonquédec) returns to the wine-making village of his birth in the Cognac region of France to do readings and press for a commissioned piece he wrote for the local winery's bicentennial celebration. The return brings back a rush of memories of his school days and his first love in popular, charismatic boy Thomas Andrieu (... |
Lenny: Imprint Collection #286 by Noor Razzak (1st March 2024)
"Lenny," directed by Bob Fosse, is a compelling cinematic exploration of the tumultuous life and career of the iconic stand-up comedian Lenny Bruce. Released in 1974, the film delves into the controversial and groundbreaking nature of Bruce's comedy, as well as the societal and legal challenges he faced during his career. One of the standout elements of "Lenny" is its fearless approach to portraying the complexity of Bruce's character. Dustin Hoffman delivers a remarkable performance, capturing Bruce's wit, charisma, and the underlying vulnerability that defined his persona. The film skillfully navigates the fine line between celebrating Bruce's genius and exposing the darker aspects of his life, including his struggles with drug addiction and clashes with censorship. Fosse's direction is masterful, employing innovative techniques that mirror the edginess of Bruce's comedy. The use of non-linear storytelling, quick cuts, and interwoven interviews adds a dynamic layer to the narrative, providing the audience with a multifaceted view of Bruce's life. Fosse successfully recreates the... |
Kindergarten Cop by Noor Razzak (1st March 2024)
"Kindergarten Cop," directed by Ivan Reitman and released in 1990, presents a unique concoction of comedy, action, and family drama, featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger in a surprising role as a tough police detective who finds himself teaching kindergarten. The film's attempt to merge these disparate genres results in an entertaining and often heartwarming experience, albeit with some notable flaws. One of the film's strengths lies in its ability to play on Schwarzenegger's tough-guy image, turning it on its head in a comedic and endearing fashion. The fish-out-of-water premise, where a no-nonsense cop must navigate the challenges of a kindergarten classroom, provides ample opportunities for humor and allows Schwarzenegger to showcase his versatility as an actor. His interactions with the young students are charming, and the contrast between his stoic demeanor and the children's innocence generates several laugh-out-loud moments. The film also benefits from its well-crafted supporting cast, particularly Penelope Ann Miller as Joyce, the kindergarten teacher, and ... |
Burial Ground by Eric Cotenas (27th February 2024)
A trio of jet setting couples – doctor George (Brothers Till We Die's Roberto Caporali), his wife Evelyn (The Sect's Mariangela Giordano), and sullen stepson Michael (Peter Bark), photographer Mark (Terror Express' Gianluigi Chirizzi) and model Janet (Convent of Sinners' Karin Well), along with James (The Other Hell's Simone Mattioli) and Leslie (... |
Dracula Prisoner of Frankenstein by Eric Cotenas (27th February 2024)
Vampire attacks are on the rise in Transylvania, and local psychiatrist Dr. Seward (A Quiet Place to Kill's Alberto Dalbés) gets constant calls to prevent the victims from rising again by piercing the corpses' eyes with a silver spike – a method first shown onscreen in Mario Bava's Black Sunday – and he is able to make use of psychic medium patient María (The Cannibal Man's Paca Gabaldón) to steer him in the obvious direction: Castle Dracula looming above the village in the foggy mountains. There, Seward drives a stake into the heart of sleeping Count Dracula (The Perverse Countess' Howard Vernon) whose remains turn into the carcass of ... |
Werner Herzog: Radical Dreamer by James-Masaki Ryan (27th February 2024)
"Werner Herzog: Radical Dreamer" (2022) With a career in filmmaking lasting over a half a century and still continuing strong to this day, Werner Herzog has become an iconic figure by influencing generations of filmmakers and audiences. Stepping his toes in fiction features, documentaries, television programs, directing theater and opera productions and writing books, Herzog has left an unmistakable mark in popular culture over the years by being himself. An uncompromising auteur that goes to fearless lengths in capturing something that would dazzle and amaze audiences while sometimes even putting his own life at risk. At the same time, he is a well recognized figure by his unmistakable voice and cadence in speaking, leading to memorable cameos in film and television programs including voice work in animation. Each of his works has a stamp of his style, yet none of his films seem to be anything remotely like his other works. He has somehow escaped being pigeonholed in a singular genre and continues to defy convention in his filmmaking process. It’s impossible to sum up his life and career in a short timeframe of an hou... |
Elegant Beast by Eric Cotenas (27th February 2024)
Kinema Junpo Award (Best Screenplay): Kaneto Shindô (winner) - Kinema Junpo Awards, 1963 Living in a cramped two-room apartment in a rundown The Maeda family are a very traditional-looking Japanese family; but appearances are only skin deep, and employ (and deploy) various unorthodox means to maintain that image. Father Tokizo (Ikiru's Yûnosuke Itô), an ex-soldier works rarely as a day laborer, far more interested in gambling ostensibly to make money to invest in a business scheme with some of his more well-heeled comrades. Mother Yoshino (Samurai Rebellion's Hisano Yamaoka) keeps the house stocked with modern conveniences to compliment the Renoir on the wall. Daughter Tomoko (The Snake Girl and the Silver-Haired Witch's ... |
Burial Ground by Eric Cotenas (26th February 2024)
A trio of jet setting couples – doctor George (Brothers Till We Die's Roberto Caporali), his wife Evelyn (The Sect's Mariangela Giordano), and sullen stepson Michael (Peter Bark), photographer Mark (Terror Express' Gianluigi Chirizzi) and model Janet (Convent of Sinners' Karin Well), along with James (The Other Hell's Simone Mattioli) and Leslie (... |
Elegant Beast by Eric Cotenas (26th February 2024)
Kinema Junpo Award (Best Screenplay): Kaneto Shindô (winner) - Kinema Junpo Awards, 1963 Living in a cramped two-room apartment in a rundown The Maeda family are a very traditional-looking Japanese family; but appearances are only skin deep, and employ (and deploy) various unorthodox means to maintain that image. Father Tokizo (Ikiru's Yûnosuke Itô), an ex-soldier works rarely as a day laborer, far more interested in gambling ostensibly to make money to invest in a business scheme with some of his more well-heeled comrades. Mother Yoshino (Samurai Rebellion's Hisano Yamaoka) keeps the house stocked with modern conveniences to compliment the Renoir on the wall. Daughter Tomoko (The Snake Girl and the Silver-Haired Witch's ... |
Voodoo Passion by Eric Cotenas (23rd February 2024)
Susan (The Horrible Sexy Vampire's Ada Tauler) arrives in Haiti to join her new husband Jack House (Eugenie, the Story of Her Journey into Perversion's Jack Taylor) who works for the British Embassy. She receives a frosty welcome from half-British/half-Haitian housekeeper Ines (Vicky Adams) and her husband's secretary Aida (Swedish Nympho Slaves' Aida Gouveia), but is far more disturbed by Jack's nymphomaniac sister Olga (Caged Women's Karine Gambier) who lounges around the marital bed (and bath) naked and cooing about how close she and her brother have always been. Fasc... |