Member Yihetuan Posted January 20, 2023 Member Share Posted January 20, 2023 Sogo Ishii's Punk Samurai Slash Down coming to blu ray in March from TWF. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Yihetuan Posted March 22, 2023 Author Member Share Posted March 22, 2023 Third Window Film's blu ray of Isao Yukisada's GO will be up for pre-order tomorrow. 1000 limited edition release. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Yihetuan Posted April 15, 2023 Author Member Share Posted April 15, 2023 TWF is releasing a Katsuhito Ishii 3-disc digipak with 6 of his films. A limited edition 3 disc digipack bluray set of 6 films from Japanese director Katsuhito Ishii covering his work from his debut Promise of August in 1995 to his latest Norioka Workshop in 2022. Featuring new, director approved masters (sourced from their original negatives) of Shark Skin Man, Party 7 and Promise of August. Limited to just 2000 copies. Disc 1: Shark Skin Man & Peach Hip Girl 鮫肌男と桃尻女 (1998) *world bluray debut Promise of August 8月の約束 (1995) *world physical release debut Special Features: New interview with Katsuhito Ishii, Shark Skin Man director audio commentary, Video Essay by Robert Edwards Disc 2: PARTY 7 (2000) *world bluray debut Special Features: Audio Commentary by Arne Venema and Mike Leeder, Storyboard version of the film, Making Of, Alternate Ending, Archival interview with Katsuhito Ishii, Original Trailer, Original Teaser Disc 3: Sorasoi そらそい (2008) *world physical release debut Hello Junichi ハロー!純一 (2014) *world bluray debut Norioka Workshop ノリオカワークショップ (2022) *world physical release debut Region B Out on July 17! 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member sifu iron perm Posted May 5, 2023 Member Share Posted May 5, 2023 On 4/15/2023 at 2:10 AM, Yihetuan said: TWF is releasing a Katsuhito Ishii 3-disc digipak with 6 of his films. A limited edition 3 disc digipack bluray set of 6 films from Japanese director Katsuhito Ishii covering his work from his debut Promise of August in 1995 to his latest Norioka Workshop in 2022. Featuring new, director approved masters (sourced from their original negatives) of Shark Skin Man, Party 7 and Promise of August. Limited to just 2000 copies. Disc 1: Shark Skin Man & Peach Hip Girl 鮫肌男と桃尻女 (1998) *world bluray debut Promise of August 8月の約束 (1995) *world physical release debut Special Features: New interview with Katsuhito Ishii, Shark Skin Man director audio commentary, Video Essay by Robert Edwards Disc 2: PARTY 7 (2000) *world bluray debut Special Features: Audio Commentary by Arne Venema and Mike Leeder, Storyboard version of the film, Making Of, Alternate Ending, Archival interview with Katsuhito Ishii, Original Trailer, Original Teaser Disc 3: Sorasoi そらそい (2008) *world physical release debut Hello Junichi ハロー!純一 (2014) *world bluray debut Norioka Workshop ノリオカワークショップ (2022) *world physical release debut Region B Out on July 17! I booked my ticket to see him at the Q&A 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Yihetuan Posted May 6, 2023 Author Member Share Posted May 6, 2023 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator One Armed Boxer Posted July 19, 2023 Moderator Share Posted July 19, 2023 On 4/15/2023 at 11:10 AM, Yihetuan said: Disc 2: PARTY 7 (2000) *world bluray debut Special Features: Audio Commentary by Arne Venema and Mike Leeder, Storyboard version of the film, Making Of, Alternate Ending, Archival interview with Katsuhito Ishii, Original Trailer, Original Teaser Interesting choice for the audio commentary on this one. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Yihetuan Posted August 4, 2023 Author Member Share Posted August 4, 2023 3 new titles from a sub-label (Director's Choice) from Third Window Films. Up for pre-order now. Shinji Somai's Typhoon Club from a new 4K remaster https://thirdwindowfilms.com/films/typhoon-club-directors-company/ Kiyoshi Kurosawa's Guard from the Underground https://thirdwindowfilms.com/films/the-guard-from-underground-directors-company/ Banmei Takahashi's giallo Door https://thirdwindowfilms.com/films/door-directors-company/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Yihetuan Posted August 9, 2023 Author Member Share Posted August 9, 2023 (edited) Anyone thinking of picking up the Shinji Somai Blu ray might want to hold off until you compare it with Cinema Guild's Blu ray. I heard that PP Rider is also in the works. https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=32999 Edited August 9, 2023 by Yihetuan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Yihetuan Posted September 28, 2023 Author Member Share Posted September 28, 2023 Third Window Films will be releasing the Japanese action comedy Mad Cats on blu ray later this year. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member PandaPawPaw Posted September 28, 2023 Member Share Posted September 28, 2023 'Fear the Purr' Really!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Yihetuan Posted September 28, 2023 Author Member Share Posted September 28, 2023 1 hour ago, PandaPawPaw said: 'Fear the Purr' Really!? I was thinking more along the lines of "fear the pussy!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member PandaPawPaw Posted September 28, 2023 Member Share Posted September 28, 2023 1 minute ago, Yihetuan said: I was thinking more along the lines of "fear the pussy!" Wait we are still talking about cats right.............................................................................. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Yihetuan Posted November 11, 2023 Author Member Share Posted November 11, 2023 (edited) Third Windows is releasing The River on blu ray. Scheduled for a Feb 12 release date. Up for pre-order now. Quote The latest 2 minute time adventure from the entire team behind BEYOND THE INFINITE TWO MINUTES The one-hundred-year-old Fujiya inn stands in the quiet region of Kyoto. Mikoto is standing in front of the Kibune river at the back of the building when she is called back to work. But two minutes later, she finds herself back at the river again. The whole inn seems to be stuck in a time loop! FEATURES: Interview with director Junta Yamaguchi 1 hour long Making Of Trailer Region Free Edited November 11, 2023 by Yihetuan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Yihetuan Posted January 5 Author Member Share Posted January 5 Up for pre-order now with a March release date is Yudai Yamaguchi's action thriller, 1%er aka One-Percenter starring Tak Sakaguchi. Action film actor Takuma Toshiro is a man with only one goal: the perfection of action film acting. But when his samurai-approach to the profession clashes with an industry addicted to wires, CGI and quick edits, Toshiro and his trusty apprentice Akira decide to make their dream film themselves. When actual violence finds its way onto their film set in the form of yakuza mobsters looking for a hidden cache of drugs, Toshiro and Akira are suddenly thrust into action. Is this the ideal opportunity to take his “Real Action” to the next level? As lives are lost and chaos ensues, Toshiro finds that the gap between action “fantasy” and “reality” isn’t quite what he thought! Bonus Features Audio Commentary by Arne Venema and Mike Leeder Making Of Trailers Reversible Sleeves Director: Yudai Yamaguchi Cast: Tak Sakaguchi, Sho Aoyagi, Togo Ishii Language: Japanese with English subtitles Genre: Action, Martial Arts Year: 2023 Certification: 15 Runtime: 85 minutes Region: B 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Super Ninja Posted January 5 Member Share Posted January 5 38 minutes ago, Yihetuan said: Up for pre-order now with a March release date is Yudai Yamaguchi's action thriller, 1%er aka One-Percenter starring Tak Sakaguchi. Action film actor Takuma Toshiro is a man with only one goal: the perfection of action film acting. But when his samurai-approach to the profession clashes with an industry addicted to wires, CGI and quick edits, Toshiro and his trusty apprentice Akira decide to make their dream film themselves. When actual violence finds its way onto their film set in the form of yakuza mobsters looking for a hidden cache of drugs, Toshiro and Akira are suddenly thrust into action. Is this the ideal opportunity to take his “Real Action” to the next level? As lives are lost and chaos ensues, Toshiro finds that the gap between action “fantasy” and “reality” isn’t quite what he thought! Bonus Features Audio Commentary by Arne Venema and Mike Leeder Making Of Trailers Reversible Sleeves Director: Yudai Yamaguchi Cast: Tak Sakaguchi, Sho Aoyagi, Togo Ishii Language: Japanese with English subtitles Genre: Action, Martial Arts Year: 2023 Certification: 15 Runtime: 85 minutes Region: B I'm gonna be getting this. Just found out about this movie recently, it'll be interesting to see how the gorefest master handles MA action. When Yamaguchi and Sakaguchi team up, it's usually something to be looking forward to. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member ironfistedmonk Posted January 6 Member Share Posted January 6 One Percenter looks cool and I like the premise, are there any other decent Third Window action films? Mad Cats looks a little bit kooky for my taste! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Yihetuan Posted January 6 Author Member Share Posted January 6 Some more upcoming Director's Choice films from TWF. Looking forward to Crazy Family & Love Hotel the most! TWF also releasing Shinya Tsukamoto's latest as well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Yihetuan Posted January 9 Author Member Share Posted January 9 On 1/5/2024 at 11:25 AM, Super Ninja said: I'm gonna be getting this. Just found out about this movie recently, it'll be interesting to see how the gorefest master handles MA action. When Yamaguchi and Sakaguchi team up, it's usually something to be looking forward to. This will be released by Well Go for those that prefer Region A and will be cheaper to boot. But it will be probably be more bare bones than the Region B TWF blu ray. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Super Ninja Posted January 9 Member Share Posted January 9 5 hours ago, Yihetuan said: This will be released by Well Go for those that prefer Region A and will be cheaper to boot. But it will be probably be more bare bones than the Region B TWF blu ray. Thanks for the heads up but I'll most likely grab the TWF release. Extras plus it might end up being cheaper as there aren't any customs fees. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Yihetuan Posted April 2 Author Member Share Posted April 2 The next set of three Director's Company releases are up for pre-order. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member BigDruDogg Posted April 2 Member Share Posted April 2 Being a big Japanese wrestling fan, I found it was Hilarious when I learned Keiji Muto was staring in Luminous Woman .. Now it's coming to Blu-Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member PandaPawPaw Posted April 2 Member Share Posted April 2 (edited) 11 minutes ago, BigDruDogg said: Being a big Japanese wrestling fan, I found it was Hilarious when I learned Keiji Muto was staring in Luminous Woman .. Now it's coming to Blu-Ray It's an awful film and I only watched it due to Muto being in it. My review was: "Luminous Woman - An awful 157m (extended cut) of crap. I watched it due to Keiji Muto being in it as I'm a big fan of his but the movie sucks! The extended cut has huge amounts of scenes with no audio making it pointless being in the film. BORING! Muto was actually annoying in this." Edited April 2 by PandaPawPaw 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Yihetuan Posted April 2 Author Member Share Posted April 2 (edited) 45 minutes ago, BigDruDogg said: Being a big Japanese wrestling fan, I found it was Hilarious when I learned Keiji Muto was staring in Luminous Woman .. Now it's coming to Blu-Ray It's definitely a weird film & not for all tastes but I'm looking forward to seeing it again in HD subtitled. I'm still pissed the way The Great Muta was treated here. He should've been a star & not just a heel. Was there a more athletic wrestler of that time period? His was the original "people's elbow" & he did way better than the Rock. Edited April 2 by Yihetuan 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Yihetuan Posted June 8 Author Member Share Posted June 8 The next title up for pre-order is Lim Kah-wai's YOUR LOVELY SMILE. A bittersweet, hilarious, enlightening and inspirational road trip through Japanese arthouse cinemas with independent filmmaker Hirobumi Watanabe, who also struggles to release his own movies in real life. This delightful minimalist micro-budget dramedy ironically and truthfully depicts a sorrowful post-Covid situation in Japanese cinemas, the rapidly changing film culture and the newly (re)discovered habits of spectators as an unyielding optimist Hirobumi painstakingly and stubbornly strives to invent clever distribution methods while keeping on striving to make movies. Special Features and Technical Specs: Interview with director Lim Kah Wai (29 minutes) Interview with film festival programmer Yoshi Yatabe (20 minutes) Deleted and Extended Scenes (24 minutes) Trailer In Japanese, with English subtitles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Yihetuan Posted June 14 Author Member Share Posted June 14 Looks like TWF has Tsukamoto's VITAL on deck. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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