A one-armed swordsman saves the life of a young boy sentenced to death for stopping an official procession. The local peasants however suffer in the aftermath as all are massacred and Zatoichi is caught up in the maelstrom...
Primarily aimed at fanatic completists, The Prisoner 35th Anniversary Companion gives us an alternative version of the opening episode "Arrival" recently rediscovered from Canadian archival material, along with the broadcast version for comparison. The collection also has text files on associative material like the score for the music, the novelisations and the Dinky model of the mini-moke, clips of the interval bumpers, alternative clips of the opening credits and a sequence in which the opening credits shot of a filing cabinet labelled "Resignations" is reshot in a variety of languages for foreign markets. The episode included reminds us, in both its versions, what an innovative and sinister show The Prisoner was--George Baker in particular is an impressive foil to Patrick McGoohan. There are also text files on the careers of McGoohan and his collaborator George Markstein, as well as an extended interview with Bernard Williams in which he talks frankly about the difficulties of producing a show whose scripts were being written by the star as it was being shot, and tells us of the last-minute improvisation of the sinister balloon, Rover. There is also a short documentary about the show, its fans and the memorabilia shop at Portmeirion, plus a Prisoner parody Renault ad. On the DVD: The Prisoner 35th Anniversary Companion is presented in standard 4:3 television visual ratio; the mono sound has not worn well, especially in the alternative version of "Arrival" where it is at times painfully scratchy. The interface is user-confusing; if you don't already know the shape of The Village it is not immediately obvious that the menu continues on two screens. The packaging includes a lavish booklet that includes a facsimile of the production notes for the show. --Roz Kaveney
Tai chi is a relaxed fluid non impact exercise form that promotes inner tranquility. Also known as tai chi ch'uan this Chinese martial art is a simple yet profound daily routine for people of all ages. Recognized for centuries in China as an ideal activity for lifelong well-being tai chi builds strength and endurance enhances flexibility improves coordination and helps reduse stress. Tricia Yu combines the philosophy of tai chi with instruction in the Yang Style short form. Usi
As an heir to family fortune, Jin-hyuk has money, the looks, the charm, everything except finding the love of his life. So he sets up a cake shop where women are sure to come. He hires Sun-woo, a talented patissier who had a crush on Jin-hyuk back in high school. Along with and ex-boxing champion Gi-beom and a clueless bodyguard Su-young, the four unique and handsome young men stir up the quiet neighbourhood at their cake shop, Antique. Although seemingly careless and happy, each of the four men have unforgettable past that they are afraid to face. But their secrets slowly begin to unravel.
Episodes 9 - 16! A new Kira arrives! Genius detective L goes undercover as a university student in order to get closer to the enigmatic Light Yagami. The murders continue but with a difference - there appears to be a second Kira at work! Light agrees to help L in luring out the copycat and by doing so hoping to divert suspicion from himself. But Light is surprised to discover that this new Kira has an ability even he lacks...
Whilst on a holiday to Thailand a group of friends tell each other ghost stories inspired by an accident they witness on a spot of sightseeing. Chongkwai the host of the party and local boy reveals a mystical book offering instructions on 10 different ways to view the physical form of spirits. Naturally they can't resist. However when one of them disappears under a cloud of mysterious circumstances the group soon realise that the spirits are after them!
Jackie Chan stars as Little Mute who is the favourite of the Shaolin Masters as he struggles to learn the skills in the Shaolin Temple. Little Mute despairs on ever leaving the Shaolin Temple to seek the revenge of the man who killed his father as his only way out is to survive the ordeal of the Shaolin Chamber of Death. Many brave disciples have tried and failed. Can Little Mute succeed and avenge his father's death? Shaolin Chamber of Death also known as Shaolin Wooden Men was to be one of Jackie Chan's dream projects. Allowing the young ultra-talented Jackie to emblazon all his usual trademarks of acrobatics weaponry and a variety of animal styles plus the creativity of his use of incorporating the excellent but unusual battle against the 108 awesome automated wooden robots that stand between him and his freedom from the Shaolin temple. Another timeless classic.
One of the most visually spectacular films ever produced by a Hong Kong studio this is a traditional epic style movie boasting fight choreography by Yuen Woo Ping action director of ""The Matrix"" ""Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon"" and ""Kill Bill vol 1"" and soon-to-be Hollywood star Donnie Yen. This film is credited by fans and critics as containing some of the most intricte and technically difficult fight action ever shot for the screen. Set in the late Ching Dynasty 'the film de
After fifty days of confinement the killings continue and Light and Misa are released only to face the ride of their lives with a seemingly crazed Soichiro. Then Light rejoins L in the investigation and notices a strange connection between the recent Kira murders and a business outfit called the Yotsuba Group. Misa agrees to pose as the Yotsuba Group's spokesperson with the eager Matsuda playing her manager. But Matsuda may be getting himself in too deep when he decides to do a little snooping at the Yotsuba Group's Tokyo headquarters!
To Kill with Intrigue' is one of Jackie Chan's darker films as he takes revenge after the slaughter of his family. Here in a more serious role we get to enjoy Jackie's acting skills as well as some wickedly fast set pieces of action. Highly underrated but very much appreciated by today's audience.
A new horror envelops Tokyo in a web of fear as a mysterious entity runs amok pulling it's victims into the sewers and devouring them! Can even the combined forces of the Knight Sabers Genom and the A.D. Police stop the monster before it chooses its next victim? Then with Linna missing and Sylia and Nene out of action Priss finds herself facing her most deadly adversary yet a gargantuan military boomer that she cannot possibly stop alone. Contains the episodes: My Nation Underg
Kim Ki Duk Double Pack (2 Discs)
Walk in the footsteps of History's greatest warriors. Warriors delves deep into the warrior mindset - the rites of passage the initiations the rituals - to reveal what makes them rise above the rest of humankind to lead to fight and in some cases to die. Each episode centers around the actions of our host Terry Schappert a dynamic adventurer embarking on a journey to discover what it takes to be a warrior. From the Maori to Medieval Knights from William Wallace to Genghis Khan from weapons to pre-battle rituals to initiations the Warriors host will immerse himself in the cultures of the most famous warriors in world history. Episodes Comprise: 1. Maya Armageddon 2. Viking Terror 3. Barbarian Massacre 4. Knight Fight 5. Samurai Showdown 6. The Last Crusaders 7. Spartan Vengeance 8. Zulu Siege 9. Islands of Blood 10. Special Forces
Meet the grim reaper of kung fu... Previously unreleased kung fu classic.
This box set features a collection of titles from the master of modern-day action choreography Yuen Woo-Ping. Iron Monkey - Platinum Edition: One of the most visually spectacular films ever produced by a Hong Kong studio this is a traditional epic style movie boasting fight choreography by Yuen Woo Ping action director of ""The Matrix"" ""Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon"" and ""Kill Bill vol 1"" and soon-to-be Hollywood star Donnie Yen. This film is credited by fans and critics a
In the aftermath of the great earthquake one ruthless corporation stands ready to take over the devastated city of Tokyo with an army of synthetic monsters. Only one small band of female mercenaries is ready to stand against the monolithic power of Genom but in this case four women is all it takes! Armed with the most incredible combat suits ever designed the Knight Sabers wage a desperate war in the shadows combating the monstrous by-products of technology run amuck with courage
Stylish Korean horror starring Ji-Won Ha as an investigative reporter who having recently published a controversial article about sex scandals has begun receiving a series of menacing phone calls. In an effort to escape the calls she changes her number and moves house. But the calls keep coming - and when her friend's young daughter innocently answers the ringing phone she starts to scream in terror and goes on to exhibit increasingly crazed behaviour. As she tries to unravel the mystery behind the phone calls Ji-Won uncovers the terrible secrets that lie behind her new phone.
Tokyo becomes a killing field as a living wave of bio-organic metal sweeps through the city like the hands of a mad god! As Galatea's power continues to grow the Knight Sabers must join with the remnants of the A.D. Police in a desperate battle to stop the boomer onslaught. But will even their combined forces be enough when the boomers outnumber the humans by a million to one? An all-new series of HARDsuits with spectacular advanced capabilities may be mankind's only hope but th
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