Hong Kong Cinema - May 4, 2023

5 of the Best 80’s Hong Kong Golden Age Films You Need to Own

People love action movies — it's just wired into our consciousness. But many people don't know that some of the best action movies out there weren't made in America. One of the greatest cultural hubs of action cinema of all time is Hong Kong — particularly in the 70's and 80's. Understanding the best Hong Kong action movies is key to understanding where action films are today. Many directors cite this period as being extremely influential to them. Hong Kong cinema from this period is legendary. The indie, low-budget, any-means-necessary spirit, combined with the legendarily well-trained Hong Kong actors makes these classic wuxia movies extremely distinctive. ...

Katsuhito Ishii is coming to UK! In-person Q&A and double-bill screening.

Japanese director, Katsuhito Ishii, we be showcasing a double Bill of SHARK SKIN MAN & PEACH HIP GIRL + PARTY 7 with a live Q&A in-between features at London's Prince Charles Theatre, 5th June.

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blu ray release - April 14, 2023

Katsuhito Ishii: The Visionary Filmmaker You Should Know

Known for his eccentric Japanese comedy movies, Katsuhito Ishii films are an introduction to the mind of the acclaimed filmmaker. Read on to learn about his works.

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blu ray release, Eureka - March 31, 2023

Eureka June 2023 announcements

New titles out from Eureka Entertainment this June: LADY REPORTER (1989) starring Cynthia Rothrock (aka The Blonde Fury, aka The Female Reporter). Rothrock plays an undercover FBI agent posing as a journalist to infiltrate a newspaper organisation which is suspected of being a front for a major drug trafficking operation. The only Hong Kong film to date which stars a Western actress in the lead role. SAMURAI REINCARNATION (1981) - directed by Kinji Fukusaku (Battle Royale) is a spectacular chanbara fantasy epic, with a stellar cast of Japanese actors (Sonny Chiba, Hiroyuki Sanada, Ken Ogata, Kenji Sawada and Akiko Kana). ...

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blu ray release - March 24, 2023

God of Gamblers release date change

God of Gamblers (88films) blu ray release date has changed from 10th April 2023 to 1st May 2023. We apologise to anyone waiting for this title on pre-order for this change in date.

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5 of the Best 80’s Hong Kong Golden Age Films You Need to Own

Katsuhito Ishii is coming to UK! In-person Q&A and double-bill screening.

Katsuhito Ishii: The Visionary Filmmaker You Should Know

Eureka June 2023 announcements

God of Gamblers release date change

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