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Arrow Video Reveals October, 2021 Release Slate

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A new month means new releases from Arrow Video. Yes, Arrow is back with a trio of new home video releases for October, 2021. Just in time for Halloween! As usual, they’ve got a little something for everyone. With special features galore! I can almost guarantee you’ll want to add …

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Shinya Tsukamoto’s GEMINI (1999) Heading to Blu-ray and Digital

Shinya Tsukamoto’s GEMINI is heading to Blu-ray and digital platforms this fall courtesy of Third Window Films. This is a first time Blu-ray release for Europe and the first release in any format in the UK. The release features a new HD transfer and is full of special features. Watch …

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Arrow Video Announces September 2020 Release Slate

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Summer is winding down, but Arrow Video is still heating up! A new month means new releases from Arrow. The folks at Arrow send word that they’ve got a trio of trippy new genre releases headed your way in September, 2020. Read on for all the details! From The Arrow …

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Blu-ray Review: Takashi Miike’s ‘First Love’ (2019) is a Kinetic, But Sweet Ride

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I’ve loved Takashi Miike films for years, ever since my brother first introduced me to the wonder and the horror that is Audition. So I was so excited to get to review his new film, First Love. The film stars Masataka Kubota, Sakurako Konishi, Takahiro Miura, Jun Murakami, Shota Sometani, …

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Arrow Video Announces February, 2020 Release Slate

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No rest for the wicked. The folks at Arrow Video send word they’ve got a trio of brand new releases coming in February, 2020. They’re all coming to Blu-ray, and they’re all getting the special edition treatment. What are they? How can you get them? Read on for all the …

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Takashi Miike’s ‘First Love’ is Hitting Blu-ray and Digital this February!

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Prolific auteur Takashi Miike (Ichi the Killer, Blade of the Immortal, 13 Assassins) is at his most fun and anarchic with the noir-tinged violent yakuza film First Love, debuting on Digital, Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD February 11 from Well Go USA Entertainment. First Love stars Masataka Kubota (13 Assassins), Sakurako Konishi (Fancy), and …

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Fantastic Fest 2019 – Day 1 Photo Recap of All Festivities

FANTASTIC FEST 2019 OPENING NIGHT PARTY

Fantastic Fest 2019 is officially in full swing! The first night of films and events kicked off with the U.S. Premiere of the highly anticipated JOJO RABBIT followed by an Opening Night Party with some kick-ass luchadores. We’re excited to keep the party going with you and see what the …

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Takashi Miike’s ‘First Love’ (2019) Hits Select Theaters Soon

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Well Go USA Entertainment recently unveiled the teaser trailer for Takashi Miike’s high-energy, crowd pleasing action crime drama First Love (aka Hatsukoi). The trailer dropped at San Diego Comic-Con as part of the Superhero Kung Fu Extravaganza. The filmmakers describe it as “a fun and anarchic noir-tinged yakuza film that …

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Well Go USA Acquires Takashi Miike’s ‘First Love’

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Well Go USA Entertainment has acquired the North American rights to acclaimed cult director Takashi Miike’s First Love following the world premiere in Director’s Fortnight at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival. The deal was negotiated by Doris Pfardrescher on behalf of Well Go USA and HanWay Films with ICM Partners …

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Netflix’s ‘The Perfection’ (2019) Movie Review

When I was a kid, I went to an exhibit at an art museum that celebrated Rube Goldberg machines. While my family wandered the museum and looked at everything else, I stayed in the basement to watch marbles knock over dominoes, light candles, and pour water for what felt like …

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