Member Master with OK Fingers Posted June 11 Member Share Posted June 11 If anyone's interested, Arrow have 50% off Shawscope Vol2 at the moment. https://www.arrowfilms.com/shawscope-vol-2-limited-edition-blu-ray/13941079.html?affil=thggpsad&switchcurrency=GBP&shippingcountry=GB&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw65-zBhBkEiwAjrqRMJcTZkUda870hQKbCFlbrByAZBI5XmdEFC0SEiSST327Q7HdEYLikhoC888QAvD_BwE There is also a discount code for an extra 10% off "influencer" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Drunken Monk Posted June 11 Author Member Share Posted June 11 55 minutes ago, Master with OK Fingers said: If anyone's interested, Arrow have 50% off Shawscope Vol2 at the moment. https://www.arrowfilms.com/shawscope-vol-2-limited-edition-blu-ray/13941079.html?affil=thggpsad&switchcurrency=GBP&shippingcountry=GB&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw65-zBhBkEiwAjrqRMJcTZkUda870hQKbCFlbrByAZBI5XmdEFC0SEiSST327Q7HdEYLikhoC888QAvD_BwE There is also a discount code for an extra 10% off "influencer" This goes to show that if you wait long enough, you can easily get Volume 3 for $60. I think a lot of us physical media nerds suffer from serious FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out). We can't stand seeing other people getting their hands on new releases while we remain empty handed. Even if we've already seen all the films in the box-set. And I'm not being judgmental. I'm the king of FOMO. I have to pre-order things right away and assure they'll get delivered to me nice and early, like a psycho. I actually envy those people who can wait and wait and then get these releases at a decent price. 4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member saltysam Posted June 11 Member Share Posted June 11 While i love saving money, i'm happy to pay the £95.99 for this on release day. less than £8 a movie, and i'll recoup some of that cost by selling those ones in the set i already have. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member ChillyChong Posted June 11 Member Share Posted June 11 Would not even imagine waiting year(s) to save little bit in k f.for american movies wait but that is different game. Don't need/want them asap and prices go down some months after release Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member venom10463 Posted June 11 Member Share Posted June 11 (edited) 1 hour ago, Drunken Monk said: This goes to show that if you wait long enough, you can easily get Volume 3 for $60. I think a lot of us physical media nerds suffer from serious FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out). We can't stand seeing other people getting their hands on new releases while we remain empty handed. Even if we've already seen all the films in the box-set. And I'm not being judgmental. I'm the king of FOMO. I have to pre-order things right away and assure they'll get delivered to me nice and early, like a psycho. I actually envy those people who can wait and wait and then get these releases at a decent price. I must immediately purchase the limited quantity items. Although I can afford to buy every new release, I prefer to wait for a price drop or sale. Additionally, I have seen some of these movies multiple times, so I am comfortable waiting...... sometimes 😁 I recently purchased the Ti Lung/David Chiang collection from eBay for $139, while Shout is still selling it for $169. Edited June 11 by venom10463 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Yihetuan Posted June 11 Member Share Posted June 11 (edited) 3 minutes ago, venom10463 said: I must immediately purchase the limited quantity items. Although I can afford to buy every new release, I prefer to wait for a price drop or sale. Additionally, I have seen some of these movies multiple times, so I am comfortable waiting. I recently purchased the Ti Lung/David Chiang collection from eBay for $139, while Shout is still selling it for $169. People who got it from Shout at $169 also received for free the Happy Death Day 1 & 2 4K UHD collection pin set, posters etc which they flipped on eBay, Mercari, etc for $65 to $100. So they essentially got the Ti Lung set for $70 to $100. Edited June 11 by Yihetuan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Red Lion Posted June 11 Member Share Posted June 11 I waited until the price of vol 2 came down to 60 in cex and just watched the films on the arrow player. That one was different though because i already had half of the films (mostly from the german 10 disc shaw set that had no subs and other releases) so i felt like i wasn't in any hurry. This one however i feel like i want to preorder because i only have the one armed swordsman trilogy and dont have any of the others. Part of me wants to wait but the other part of me is scared this will be one of the ones that shoots up in price and i end up regretting it. Aaaahhh first world problems. Lol. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Yihetuan Posted June 11 Member Share Posted June 11 1 hour ago, Red Lion said: I waited until the price of vol 2 came down to 60 in cex and just watched the films on the arrow player. That one was different though because i already had half of the films (mostly from the german 10 disc shaw set that had no subs and other releases) so i felt like i wasn't in any hurry. This one however i feel like i want to preorder because i only have the one armed swordsman trilogy and dont have any of the others. Part of me wants to wait but the other part of me is scared this will be one of the ones that shoots up in price and i end up regretting it. Aaaahhh first world problems. Lol. Shoots up in price? Judging by the previous boxsets I think you can be rest assured that will not happen. I think us Kung Fu fans sometimes don't realize that we are a niche market & if these boutique labels sell 2000 copies worldwide that it's considered a success. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Shaolin Patriot Posted June 12 Member Share Posted June 12 (edited) Love the "jade green" box color! Unfortunately, my "long green" will be tapped out for some time! Edited June 12 by Shaolin Patriot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Master with OK Fingers Posted June 12 Member Share Posted June 12 19 hours ago, Drunken Monk said: This goes to show that if you wait long enough, you can easily get Volume 3 for $60. I think a lot of us physical media nerds suffer from serious FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out). We can't stand seeing other people getting their hands on new releases while we remain empty handed. Even if we've already seen all the films in the box-set. And I'm not being judgmental. I'm the king of FOMO. I have to pre-order things right away and assure they'll get delivered to me nice and early, like a psycho. I actually envy those people who can wait and wait and then get these releases at a decent price. Absolutely agree. Most things I have to order minute 1. Depending on how you look at it, I'm lucky in the respect that while I have enjoyed Shawbros, they're not my go to. So I have felt comfortable waiting on these. I got Vol 1 for £50 as well last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Red Lion Posted June 12 Member Share Posted June 12 15 hours ago, Yihetuan said: Shoots up in price? Judging by the previous boxsets I think you can be rest assured that will not happen. I think us Kung Fu fans sometimes don't realize that we are a niche market & if these boutique labels sell 2000 copies worldwide that it's considered a success. Silence!!!!! I'm trying to talk myself into a preorder here. Lol. But yeah you're quite right and im pretty confident it will be like the others. Still want it day 1 though. Lol. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member PandaPawPaw Posted June 12 Member Share Posted June 12 3 minutes ago, Red Lion said: Silence!!!!! I'm trying to talk myself into a preorder here. Lol. But yeah you're quite right and im pretty confident it will be like the others. Still want it day 1 though. Lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member ironfistedmonk Posted June 12 Member Share Posted June 12 I suffer from day 1 purchase syndrome as well, even though I already own all of the films on these sets in one format or another I just can't help myself as it's all shiny and new 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Drunken Monk Posted June 12 Author Member Share Posted June 12 We all need therapy, haha! And not retail therapy. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Duel to the Death Posted June 24 Member Share Posted June 24 Darn i missed the sale. I hope they do another sale like that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Yihetuan Posted June 28 Member Share Posted June 28 Today's release announcement was Kinji Fukasaku's The Threat. LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation Original uncompressed mono audio Optional newly translated English subtitles Brand new audio commentary by Japanese film expert Tom Mes Warning Warning Danger Danger, a brand new 20-minute video appreciation by critic and Japanese film specialist Mark Schilling Original theatrical trailer Image gallery Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Tony Stella Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring writing on the film by Hayley Scanlon Double-sided foldout poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Tony Stella 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Drunken Monk Posted June 28 Author Member Share Posted June 28 It's not an Asian cinema release but Torso isn 4K is a must-buy! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Super Ninja Posted June 28 Member Share Posted June 28 3 hours ago, Drunken Monk said: It's not an Asian cinema release but Torso isn 4K is a must-buy! Agreed! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member saltysam Posted June 28 Member Share Posted June 28 I've ordered their arte originale for Torso 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Takuma Posted June 29 Member Share Posted June 29 13 hours ago, Yihetuan said: Today's release announcement was Kinji Fukasaku's The Threat. LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation Original uncompressed mono audio Optional newly translated English subtitles Brand new audio commentary by Japanese film expert Tom Mes Warning Warning Danger Danger, a brand new 20-minute video appreciation by critic and Japanese film specialist Mark Schilling Original theatrical trailer Image gallery Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Tony Stella Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring writing on the film by Hayley Scanlon Double-sided foldout poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Tony Stella Fukasaku's best film of the 60s! This one is really, really good! On 4/29/2020 at 4:18 PM, Takuma said: The Threat (脅迫) (Japan, 1966) [VoD] - 4/5 Brutal, extremely intense Kinji Fukasaku thriller about a family man (Rentaro Mikuni) forced to help two criminals (Ko Nishimura and Hideo Murota) in a kidnapping/blackmail plot after they invade his house and take his family as hostage. Fukasaku once said he's proud of his filmography from the early 70s on, but closer inspection shows he already directed various small, but highly effective pictures in the 60s. This one is almost as hard hitting as his 70s classics, sharing their editing rhythms and documentary style street cinematography. The cast is terrific, Nishimura (the old priest from Lady Snowblood) in particular as the main bad guy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member ChillyChong Posted June 29 Member Share Posted June 29 Torso is indeed must have. It also has extremely rare scene in giallo killer attacks when several people are around. Sequence survivor avoids murderer is very good. Some other sergio martino movies may be more popular but torso is his finest 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Yihetuan Posted June 29 Member Share Posted June 29 3 hours ago, Takuma said: Fukasaku's best film of the 60s! This one is really, really good! I actually saw this a few months ago, thought it was just going to be a potboiler but was a pretty taut crime thriller with some great camerawork & shades of Sam Fuller. Rentaro Mikuni was excellent as was the supporting cast, I especially enjoyed Hideo Murota as the unhinged brutish muscle with Ko Nishimura as the brains of the operation. Usually see Murota playing a Yakuza lackey or underling and not get as much screen time as this movie. Favorite scene was... Spoiler Mikuni after the botched money hand off and after a narrow escape from the undercover police, he just drifts aimlessly in the streets plotting what to do next with all the implications it will have for his family. Great soundtrack and use of filters. Also enjoyed the Straw Dogs type ending of Mikuni's character who finally had enough and decides to take matters in his own hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Rando1975 Posted June 29 Member Share Posted June 29 21 hours ago, Drunken Monk said: It's not an Asian cinema release but Torso isn 4K is a must-buy! Hell yeah! It's a fantastic giallo. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member lilmanjs Posted July 20 Member Share Posted July 20 I wish I could attend this. Just look at what some folks will get to see early! https://www.instagram.com/p/C9fKH_AsKHe/?igsh=MWIyc2ttZXcza256aQ== 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Yihetuan Posted July 26 Member Share Posted July 26 Coming to Blu-ray in October from Arrow Video J-Horror Rising Limited Edition Blu-Ray 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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