Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Quickie Review: TAI CHI HERO (2012)

Warning: Mild spoilers ahead.

Having just seen and reviewed TAI CHI ZERO, I was psyched and ready to pop my theatrical screener of TAI CHI HERO (obtained from the generous folks at Well Go USA) into my Blu-ray player. When we left our main characters, Lu Chan was lying helpless in a semi-coma after aiding in the defeat of the misguided Fang Zi Jing.

Unable to defend himself in any sense, its up to Master Chen and his daughter Yu Niang to plead on Lu Chan's behalf, as he stands accused of stealing Chen-style kung-fu. Nothing seems to change the mind of the village council who prepare to make it impossible for Yang to practice kung-fu ever again.... by severing his tendons with a fig bucking sword!

Luckily Yu Niang steps in and declares that she will marry the lovably moronic Lu Chan; by making him family, he will have technically broken no sacred laws! The two are quickly wed, only to have their wedding crashed by Zai Yang, Yi Niang's older brother, and his mute Japanese wife. Zai Yang's arrival kicks off yet another plot to  peacefully clear out Chen Village by acting on the superstitious beliefs of the villagers. Naturally the plan doesn't quite work out, leading to another invasion by the misguided Fang Zi Jing, who shows up with an army and a half dozen cannons.

Will the fully trained Lu Chan (now seemingly healed of his "Three Blossoms of the Crown" and no longer an idiot), his wife Yu Niang, and his father-in-law, Grand Master Chen, be able to foil another violent attack on the peace-loving village? Will Western military technology and training trump ancient martial arts wisdom? Will aid come from an unexpected source? Or will Fang finally triumph and have his revenge against the people he blames for the death of his lover? Well.... all I can tell you is that this movie is set up for  yet another sequel, and I greatly welcome it!

TAI CHI HERO is a much tonally different movie from the first one; it's definitely a more serious film. In the first movie, Lu Chan was none too bright and constantly getting his butt kicked. You really wanted him to succeed, but at the same time you couldn't help but enjoy his failures. In this film, he's attained his quest for the most part, healed himself, and is now really.... dull. He's totally calm, cool, collected, serene, and not in danger of randomly going into "demon mode" or dying from his affliction. Now he's just a two-dimensional good guy that makes me want to yawn.

Luckily the wayward villains of this film keep things going. Stephen Fung (Fang Zi Yang) yet again turns in a good performance as Fang Zi Jing. With his career decimated, his honor in question, and the women he loved now dead, Fang is in a pretty dark place in his life and it shows. Using the knowledge that Lu Chan was once a part of the Divine Truth Cult (a rebel sect that fought against the imperial troops of China), Fang manages to gather himself an army and some big guns. He then marches on Chen Village in force to "arrest" Lu Chan and those that aided and abetted him in the destruction of TROY NO.1, which caused the accidental death of his lover.

Then there's Zai Yang, who is only trying to scare off the locals with an ancient prophecy, partially because he has a chip on his shoulder (daddy issues), but mainly because he wants to find a peaceable solution to getting a railroad through the village. He provides us with a character we can relate to, as he left Chen Village in his youth to make his way in the world. Rather than stay home and learn martial arts (which he was never very good at), he leaves to be his own man and become an inventor. This didn't sit well with his father, Grand Master Chen, and it provides for a bit of tension whenever the two of them share the screen.

All in all, I enjoyed TAI CHI HERO, but didn't like it as much as the previous film. It's got a few cool twists, great action sequences, and has a very talented cast. Though the hero has sadly become rather boring, its the other characters in the film that keep things interesting and moving forward. And once the smoke clears during the climactic struggle at the gates of Chen Village during the final act, the film teases us with a really cool setup for the intended third part of this Tai Chi trilogy! (Spoiler: As the film fades to black, we get a very brief look at a STEAMPUNK-THEMED SKULL FORTRESS!)

Though it lacks the fun and energy of the first film, TAI CHI HERO is still a really solid martial arts flick that delivers the goods, and promises us some big things in the next installment. It's definitely worth a look and worthy of:

THREE AND-A-HALF 'RADS'
TAI CHI HERO had a brief theatrical engagement this past weekend in select cities (anyone out there lucky enough to see it?), and is heading to DVD and Blu-ray on July 2nd!

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Sunday, April 28, 2013

Blu-ray Review: TAI CHI ZERO (2012)

MOVIE REVIEW: With TAI CHI HERO getting a limited theatrical release this weekend, I wanted to make sure I saw it's predecessor first. Luckily TAI CHI ZERO is relatively cheap on Blu-ray (around ten to twelve bucks), so I bought myself a copy and sat down to watch myself a good ole fashioned kung-fu flick. What I got instead was a crazy martial arts movie chock full of steampunk technology and video game references. It's like a Chinese Scott Pilgrim vs. the World!

The film centers on Yang Lu Chan, a young man who was born with a strange deformity. He has a small horn growing out of his forehead, and whenever it is struck, he goes into "demon mode" and demolishes anyone that stands in his way. Unfortunately for Yang, every time this is done, it gives him a brain aneurism and his little "horn" changes color. If it is struck enough times, his "forehead-pinky" will turn black and he will die.

To cure himself, Yang is told that Chen-style kung-fu will do the trick, so he heads out to the distant and isolated Chen Village to find a teacher. However, Chen-style is not taught to outsiders (for reasons discovered in the next film), but Yang remains determined to learn the forbidden fighting style. Though no one directly teaches him, Yang has the ability to memorize and mimic the movements made by each person he fights. (Kind of like Marvel's "Taskmaster," or the autistic girl from "Chocolate.") With every loss to the common villagers (including women and children), Yang is inadvertently gaining the knowledge he has come for.

Yang's martial arts "training" is soon interrupted when a former resident of Chen village named Fang Zi Jing, arrives to clear a path for an oncoming railroad. Fang attempts to do so peacefully at first, but when he fails, he returns to the gates of Chen Village in a giant steam-powered death machine! Will Fang destroy the village before Yang Lu Chan fully learns the secrets of Chen-style kung-fu? Will someone rise to the occasion and fight off the steampunk invaders? Looks like you'll have to rent or buy it to find out!

TAI CHI ZERO is a surprisingly fun action film that has interesting characters, cool kung-fu battles, full-size steampunk-inspired machines (they actually built "TROY NO. 1" to scale!), romance (got to have something for the ladies), and a great (and rather eclectic) soundtrack. It's a movie that tries to put a fresh spin on all the classic tai chi films that have come before it, and it totally succeeds. It's also funny as hell at times (I particularly like the sequence where Yang tries to repeatedly sneak back into Chen Village after getting booted out) because our hero isn't all that bright, plus his frequent "what the hell?" reactions to the implausible events he witnesses totally mirrors the audience's.

And Yang is a great character because he's one you can root for. He's an idiot to be sure, but he's tenacious and has an unbreakable spirit. He can die at any moment because of his "horn" (referred to as "Three Blossoms on the Crown"), and his mother's dying wish was that he become the best at martial arts, therefore failure is not an option for this guy. And when he finally manages to best one of the villagers using the skills he learned from getting trounced time after time, you feel as vindicated as he does.

Conversely there's Fang, who is only slightly less of a black sheep in the villagers' eyes than Yang is. He grew up in the village, but he never learned Chen-style and has a love for technology and Western culture (and women). Fang's considered a wimp and gets no respect from his peers, which is why he resorts to threats of violence and destruction. But he doesn't truly become a bad guy until his machinations get someone he loves killed. That event flips a switch and makes him the tragic villain of this tale.

I could go on and on about TAI CHI ZERO, but I'll cut myself off here and assure you once again that it's a great movie! I had a blast watching it, and highly recommend it to all you action/kung-fu movie fans out there. TAI CHI ZERO hit all the right notes with me, and though I've already seen it twice, I'm ready and willing to give it another viewing already. I really enjoyed this movie and I'm more than happy to give it:

FOUR 'RADS'

BLU-RAY REVIEW

The Packaging: TAI CHI ZERO comes in a standard Blu-ray case with cardboard slipcover. The cover art (seen above) is OK; definitely more exciting that the majority of the Chinese and international posters that were released for the film.

Audio & Video: TAI CHI ZERO is featured in 1080p HD in its original 2.35:1 aspect ratio, and the movie looks fantastic, which is not a total surprise since it was released last year. The disc offers up Mandarin Chinese and English dubbed audio tracks both available in 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio or Dolby Digital 2.0. I watched the film in its original language with English subs, and I have no complaints. I have yet to try out the English dubbed version, which I avoided since I despise most dubbed foreign films. All in all though, the audio and video presentation here is damned near perfect.

The Extras: There's not much to get excited about here. The disc has a handful of cool trailers for the film (rather effective ones too if I may say so; they make me want to watch TAI CHI ZERO again), a music video for a Chinese rap/rock song called "The Stand" (watch it HERE), and a short six-minute behind the scenes featurette.

Final Ruling:  The audio and video presentation of the film is pristine, but the disc is lacking in the extras department. Maybe I'm just super spoiled by companies like Shout!/Scream Factory, but I expected a bit more effort from Well Go USA. A few more in-depth cast & crew interviews, or a few featurettes about the making of the film and the fight choreography would have been very much appreciated. Still, this is a rather inexpensive Blu-ray, and the movie is certainly worth a look, so I suppose I shouldn't judge this disc too harshly, especially since the movie looks and sounds so good. You're getting off easy this time Well Go USA, because I'm giving your TAI CHI HERO Blu-ray:

THREE 'RADS'
TAI CHI ZERO is available on DVD & Blu-ray wherever discs are sold. It's sequel, TAI CHI HERO will be available on DVD & Blu-ray on July 23rd, and is currently playing in select theaters across the country!

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Wednesday, April 24, 2013

THE FOG and THE INCREDIBLE MELTING MAN coming to Blu-ray this July!

Here's a huge helping dose of awesome news for all you classic horror fans out there! Shout!/Scream Factory has announced that they are releasing THE FOG and THE INCREDIBLE MELTING MAN onto Blu-ray in July! Both discs will be loaded with cool extras, gorgeous high-def transfers, and rockin' cover art! Here's the lowdown via the press release I received the other day. Get excited and put aside some cash for these discs!

THE FOG ROLLS IN ON COLLECTOR'S EDITION DVD & BLU-RAY, FROM SCREAM FACTORY!

A weather beaten old fisherman tells an ancient tale of betrayal and death to fascinated children as they huddle together by their campfire. As a piece of driftwood in a child’s hands glows with spectral light an eerie fog envelops the bay and from it’s midst emerge dripping demonic victims of a century old shipwreck… seeking revenge.

 THE FOG Collector’s Edition bonus features NEW SCREAM FACTORY EXTRAS: 
· New HD transfer of the film supervised by Director of Photography Dean Cundey

· Exclusive interview with Actress Jamie Lee Curtis discussing The Fog and covering her legendary early 80s “Scream Queen” career.

· Audio commentary featuring Actress Adrienne Barbeau, Actor Tom Atkins and Production Designer Tommy Lee Wallace.

· Retrospective interview with Director of Photography Dean Cundey about his many legendary collaborations with John Carpenter.

· Horror’s Hallowed Grounds – A Look At The Film’s Locations with host Sean Clark

Extras from the MGM prior release include:
· Tales From The Mist: Inside The Fog Featurette

· Fear On Film: Inside The Fog Featurette

· The Fog: Storyboard To Film Featurette

· Outtakes

 · Theatrical Trailers & TV Spots

· Photo Gallery and Storyboards

· Audio Commentary With Writer/Director John Carpenter And Writer/Producer Debra Hill.

Also, as always, the DVD & Blu-ray will have awesome custom artwork, BUT, it is dual-sided so you can flip the cover over and sport the original poster art! (Yet another reason to love Shout!/Scream Factory!)

I absolutely love THE FOG (read my old review for it HERE) and can't wait to get my paws on this Blu-ray!

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Also coming out on July 31st is the Blu-ray for THE INCREDIBLE MELTING MAN. This is the first time this title has been on Blu-ray and now you can enjoy one of the more notorious creature features of the late 70's in glorious high definition!

SYNOPSIS:
He was once the hero… now he’s the hunted!

Colonel Steve West has just returned from an incredible history-making flight to Saturn when he is hospitalized with an ailment that baffles the entire medical community. His flesh is melting and to stay alive he must consume human flesh and blood. The infected Colonel West escapes from the doctors’ supervision and hides in the surrounding community where he begins to hunt for human flesh. Who can stop the Incredible Melting Man?

This movie features the early makeup f/x work by the great Rick Baker, and has the (some would say dubious) honor of being riffed on Mystery Science Theater 3000! (Of course... you do know that this means we could very well see said episode of MST3K in the near future! YAY!)

Info on extras has yet to be announced, so keep your eyes peeled for more updates on this upcoming Shout! Factory release!

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New DVDs and Blu-rays for 04/23/2013!

Sorry I'm a bit late with this post, but truthfully, it's no big deal because you're not missing much. It's a small list of genre releases this week that includes a bunch of indie direct-to-DVD titles, with a few cool Blu-rays tossed into the mix. I suggest that you hang on to your cold hard cash unless you have an intense desire to spend it! Here's what's new:



NEW TO DVD & BLU-RAY
The Grapes of Death (Redemption Films)
A Haunted House
Night of the Hunted (Redemption Films)
Thale


NEW TO BLU-RAY
Castle Freak (There is an issue with this title; release date may be subject to change.)
Dementia 13 & The Terror
Jurassic Park 3D
The Pit and the Pendulum (There is an issue with this title; release date may be subject to change.)
Poor Pretty Eddie & Carnival Magic


NEW TO DVD
All American Zombie Drugs
Bloodsucking Vampire Freaks
Cloned: The Recreator Chronicles
Cold Prey II
Dark Passions of a Sexual Serial Killer
Deep Dark Canyon
Flash Point
Gothkill: The Soul Collector
It's in the Blood
Judgement
Last Caress
Pegasus vs. Chimera
Re-Generator
Robot vs. the Aztec Mummy
Sloppy the Psychotic
Treasure Chest of Horrors 2
Ultimate Zombie Feast 2

Monday, April 22, 2013

Latest Indian Makeup Tips for Bridal

When chirpy audience Annie had written to me asking for some guidance on her cosmetics for her future marriage, I was beyond excited to discuss what I realized with her. Now, I am not wedded yet, but many of my buddies have been and I have discovered a lot from their marriage cosmetics problems. This is what I had written to Annie…I wish it allows other marriage women.

When you study it you will see that I discuss moisture a lot, that because I have tried to aim this for marriage brides engaged and planning a marriage in summer season / stormy year in Indian. Again, all this is just my viewpoint, something that I think I would do if I were to get wedded. Please you can discuss your guidelines and techniques to help other marriage brides look their best on one of the most important times of their lifestyles.
Before you start applying makeup run an ice cube all over your exfoliated face and neck. It helps with the pores, makes you feel fresh.Invest in a great concealer and an under eye brightener. I personally think a great concealer is much more important than foundation.
Use MAC Strobe Cream / Clinique Uplighting Liquid Illuminator under your foundation. Alternatively you could also mix it with your foundation and apply all your face and neck. An alternate to it would be the
Glow is the key word here – not shimmery, not shiny and definitely not plain matte. So, get a highlighter to highlight your cheeks, bridge of your nose, forehead and chin. This should give you the glow you yearn for  They fill in the lines on your lips giving a more full appearance. Apart from this your lips will look great in pictures because any shimmery/shiny gloss reflects better on a smooth surface.

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Saturday, April 20, 2013

Coming to DVD & Blu-ray in May: Mama and ABCs of Death!

Next month, you can snap up either of these two major horror releases wherever movies are sold: The Guillermo del Toro produced MAMA comes to DVD and Blu-ray courtesy of Universal Home Video. I haven't seen it myself but it seems that most people liked it... until they saw the disappointing ending. Here's more info on the film and the specs on the DVD and Blu-ray:

From Academy Award® nominated actress Jessica Chastain (Zero Dark Thirty, The Help) comes the pulse-pounding tale of one mother’s twisted love in MAMA. Brought to life by Academy Award® nominee Guillermo del Toro (Pan’s Labyrinth) and also starring Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (“Game of Thrones”), MAMA will be available on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD and On Demand on May 7, 2013 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Also available on Digital Download on April 23, 2013.

MAMA is the haunting tale of two little girls who vanish without a trace from their suburban neighborhood the day that their parents were killed. But when the young sisters are found alive years later in a decrepit cabin, their uncle (Coster-Waldau) and his girlfriend, Annabel (Chastain), take them in. As they try to introduce the children to a normal life, Annabel begins to wonder if the traumatized girls are the only guests they have welcomed into their home or if someone or something still wants to come tuck them in at night.

The Blu-ray™ Combo Pack allows fans to watch MAMA anytime, anywhere on the device of their choice. It includes a Blu-ray™ disc, a DVD, a Digital Copy and UltraViolet™ for the ultimate, complete viewing experience.

· Blu-ray™ disc unleashes the power of your HDTV and is the best way to watch movies at home, featuring perfect hi-def picture and perfect hi-def sound.

· Digital Copy provides fans with a choice of digital options to watch on devices such as iPhone®, iPad®, Android™, computers and more.

· DVD offers the flexibility and convenience of playing the movie in more places, both at home and while away.

· UltraViolet™ is a revolutionary new way for fans to collect their moves and TV shows in the cloud. UltraViolet™ lets consumers instantly stream and download to tablets, smartphones, computers and TVs. Now available in both the United States and Canada.

BONUS FEATURES (BLU-RAY™ and DVD):
* MATRIARCAL SECRETS BD EXCLUSIVE: An in-depth exploration of the digital and practical effects employed to shape the film’s phantom presence.

* DELETED SCENES with Commentary by Director/Co-Writer Andy Muschietti and Producer/Co-Writer Barbara Muschietti.

* ORIGINAL SHORT WITH INTRODUCTION BY GUILLERMO DEL TORO with Commentary by Director/Co-Writer Andy Muschietti and Producer/Co-Writer Barbara Muschietti.

* THE BIRTH OF MAMA: MAMA began as a chilling short that announced a new voice in the horror genre. Exclusive interviews with Executive Producer Guillermo del Toro and the filmmakers track the bloodline of the feature and explore changes needed to make the transition to a film.

* FEATURE COMMENTARY with Director/Co-Writer Andy Muschietti and Producer/Co-Writer Barbara Muschietti.
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What?! They removed the baby from the cover art?!
Also coming out in May is "The ABCs of Death" (read my review HERE) which has built itself a sturdy cult May 21st, and features 26 short films from 26 different directors from around the world.
following. This (in my opinion) failed cinematic experiment is coming to DVD and Blu-ray through Magnet Releasing on

Here are the special features that both the DVD and Blu-ray releases will contain:

* 11(DVD)/14 (BR) Behind the Scenes, Making-ofs and Deleted Scenes.

* Filmmaker Commentary (Over 30 Filmmakers).

* BD-Live Feature Exclusive to Blu-ray – Additional Short Film Contest Submissions.

I'd probably pick it up for the making-ofs and commentaries alone, just to get some insight into why all of these filmmakers chose the topics and made the artistic decisions that were displayed in their final products. While I admittedly only enjoyed a handful of the short films (about six out of the twenty-six), I'd love to have some of my curiosity sated.

Also, not to be a stickler, but why was the baby photoshopped out of the cover art? That sort of propelled me to actively seek the movie out and watch it... now the artwork just looks... generic.

Once again, THE ABCS OF DEATH hits DVD and Blu-ray on May 21st. You can pre-order yourself a copy by clicking on the links below.

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Time for pure luxury – if you can afford it!! If you’re one of those women who are just crazy about watches, and you can appreciate a valuable watch whenever you spot it, then this new collection of Versace watches for women can’t just pass by without checking it out! In this post, we’re showing you these amazing Versace watches for 2013 that are no ordinary watches, in everything. The colors, the tones, the totally unique dials, and the amazing logo make these watches your way to a fancy look and style. These watches have steep prices, but that’s because of the high-end materials they are made of, and of course because they’re Versace!! Looking at the designs makes you want to have them all; each one is just suitable for a certain occasions, and each color holds a different beauty other than the rest.

If you want some informal items for those morning trips, you will find completely simple items that have clay or set wristbands. While if you want something appropriate for a celebration or a evening event, then you should definitely select the ones with strasses or guys all around the switch, or those ones that are all in silver. Some of these watches have the Medusa go on their calls, some have the Versace company brand, and some have none. Now for some completely exclusive items, examine out the item that has a Hibiscus plant and results in on its switch, or the one that has aqua blue and yellow-colored tulip glasses on the switch with a white-colored wristbands for that amazing pop of shades. There is no way you are not going to really like these careful timepieces!!









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Thursday, April 18, 2013

2013 SALT CITY HORROR FEST - Changes to lineup and full event schedule!

SATURDAY. MAY 4TH. 2013. SYRACUSE, NY. 2013 SALT CITY HORROR FEST! BE THERE!
Hey all! April is passing us by rapidly which is awesome because that just means those of us are lucky to have May 4th off (which also happens to be FREE COMIC BOOK DAY and INTERNATIONAL STAR WARS DAY) will be able to attend the latest SALT CITY HORROR FEST! Sadly, director Jeff Burr, who was slated to appear for a Q&A, will not be able to attend due to a scheduling conflict, which also means that 35mm screenings of THE OFFSPRING and LEATHERFACE: TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE III are not happening.

However all is not lost as the folks running the film festival have filled the two missing gaps with James VanBebber's THE MANSON FAMILY (which also comes with his short film, GATOR GREEN), and the ever elusive HOUSE ON THE EDGE OF THE PARK, directed by Ruggero Deodato and starring the late David Hess! I haven't seen either of these movies so I'm stoked!

Here's the full lineup and schedule of the event, which kicks off at 11 AM at The Palace Theater:

11:00am - Doors and Vendor Lobby open.

11:45 am - Horror Fest organizers introduction and trivia block #1.

Noon - Abbott and Costello meet Frankenstein - (1948, 83 min) all ages.

1:30pm - Trivia block #2.

1:40pm - "May the 4th be with you," Star Wars tribute.

1:45pm - It Came From Outer Space - Jack Arnold, (1953, 81 min) Anaglyph 3D

3:10pm - Trivia Block #3 and World War Z (WWZ) preview from Paramount films.

3:15pm - NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD - George Romero, (1968, 96 min) Parental Guidance Suggested.

5:00pm - FRIGHT NIGHT - Tom Holland, (1985, 105 min) Rated R

6:45pm - Dinner Break.

7:45pm - Trivia Block #4

8:00pm - "Steel Warriors 2" - Trailer (Digital, 5 min)

8:05pm - Gator Green - Jim VanBebber, short (digital)

8:20pm - Manson Family - Jim VanBebber, (2003, 95 min) uncut, 17 and over

9:50pm - ROBOCOP - Paul Verhoeven, (1987, 103 min) Theatrical Cut, Rated R

11:45pm - Art Ettinger, ULTRA VIOLENT Magazine, HOTEOTP intro and trivia block #5.

Midnight - HOUSE ON THE EDGE OF THE PARK - Ruggero Deodato, (1980, 91 min) 17 and over

1:30am - NEKROMANTIK - Jorg Buttgereit, (1987, 75 min) German w/ English Subtitles, 17 and over

Crazy lineup no?

Get there early so you can guarantee yourself some 3D glasses, and bring extra money because there will be all sorts o' junk food, beer, and vendors! Hopefully I'll see some of you there!

THE TAINT available on Blu-ray + SCIENCE TEAM now in production!

This is old news (since the Blu-ray came out on March 12th of this year) but Drew Bolduc's THE TAINT has been picked up by Troma and given a nice 2-disc Blu-ray release. I reviewed the film a while back (read it HERE) and reveled in its ridiculous plot, over the top violence, and parodical view of misogyny. (The film has been attacked for its questionable content, but trust me folks, its only a boundary-pushing spoof, not a representation of the filmmakers' views on women.)

THE TAINT Blu-ray comes with a DVD of the film and is packed with some cool extras, including:

* Director's Commentary
* Cast Commentary
* Behind The Scenes Slideshow
* Deleted Scenes
* Introduction By Lloyd Kaufman
* Tromatic Extras

You can grab yourself a copy over at Amazon.com by clicking HERE.

In other Drew Bolduc news, the star/director of THE TAINT is working on a new film called SCIENCE TEAM. The production is set to begin in June in Richmond, Virginia with the aid of pledges obtained from their IndieGoGo campaign, (CLICK HERE to help fund it!) and it looks like they are really going to try and push the envelope this time around.

ABOUT SCIENCE TEAM:
We are Science Team. We need your help. We have lasers.

Science Team is a national organization whose main purpose is to maintain interstellar peace and protect America from the many alien threats that seek to destroy us.

We need your help to recruit more members to fight alongside us. We must build a super scientific alliance and raise funds to combat a giant sessile alien menace with telepathic powers capable of doing this:


Science Team must eliminate this evil extraterrestrial threat at all costs. We must proceed with extreme caution. People will die horrible and disgusting deaths. Inner and extraterrestrial demons will be engaged. Cool-looking technology will be used. People's minds will be blown out of their heads. 

Remember to bring your mind protectors.

Check out the SCIENCE TEAM promo below and, once again, please consider lending these guys some financial aid to get this insane film made!



Science Team Promo from Drew Bolduc on Vimeo.


Wednesday, April 17, 2013

New DVDs and Blu-rays for 03/16/2013!

Sorry that this is a little late folks; been feeling out of sorts lately, which led to some laziness on my part. But the weekend is almost here for yours truly and I'm feeling better, and hell, I may even toss away some cash and see Rob Zombie's latest white trash horror fest, or Tom Cruise's new (highly predictable) sci-fi blockbuster. But that's stuff better mentioned in the next NOW PLAYING post, let's look at this (thankfully) small list of genre releases on DVD & Blu-ray:



NEW TO DVD & BLU-RAY
Django Unchained
Dragon
Escapee
Girl$: The Live Action Movie (DVD/Blu-ray combo)
A Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia
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Attack of the Herbals
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The Legend of Bruce Lee Part 1
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Message From Space
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Latest Stylish Diesel Baby Girl Jeans

Dress your child ladies in the classiest amazing designs that look dinky on them. Infants should be wearing comfortable smooth outfits that keep them warm and provide them with a smooth touch on their fresh skin. Baby ladies are known for their sweet taste so mothers must emphasize this sweet taste by choosing the best outfits ever. Diesel fuel provides unique denims for child ladies that follow the latest fashion. These denims are either made of jeans pure cotton or gabardine in flirty colors such as red with a washed out effect and light red colors. Some of Diesel fuel denims are regular denims while others are thin ones. Diesel fuel denims are presented with elasticized waists for perfect size suitable, front and rear pouches and padded cuts. These denims are light and portable ones that fit summer or springtime time. Engage your child ladies with this lovely selection of Diesel fuel denims that really look nice on them.




Latest Vera Wang Fall 2013 Bridal

Vera Wang is the queen bee of wedding dresses and she is not about to give that status up! She comes with a beautiful fall 2012 collection in nude and black colors. Unusual? Yes, but oh so romantic! Vera Wang’s tailoring is impeccable and her dresses will feel like a second skin. She is a master with intricate folding, layering and draping.
Wang’s drop selection has both mermaid outfits and A-line outfits. When you are extremely pleased of your shapes, a mermaid outfit is an ideal option. Its fixed strapless top provides you with a wonderful stomach while the hip-hugging aspect will display off your posterior. All of this is healthy out by the mermaid end which flames out. The outfit as a whole attracts the eye to its complex form with a design of out-in-out-in-out, following your every bend. All Wang’s mermaid outfits have a little practice of about 50 percent a gauge.

Wang’s A-line outfits are every bit as complex as the mermaid outfits with probably even more creases and hanging. The A-line outfits often merge both naked and dark chiffon, fabric and ribbons in a wonderful mixture of both secret and romantic endeavors. When you want conventional, Wang’s selection is not for you. But if you want to be kept in mind for your strong option and unusual dress, then you should definitely go for one of these outfits. With halter cleavage lines, bustier bustiers and frequent ties there is something in there for every system shape.