November 2009 – Page 2

Funuke: Show Some Love, You Losers!

23 November 2009 Stoo 0 Comments

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Plot: After loosing their parents in a horrific accident three siblings reunite to become one hell of a dysfunctional family. We have the actress wannabe Sumiko (Eriko Sato) returning to the countryside from Tokyo, the uncomfortably quiet teenager Kyomi (Aimi Satsukawa) and the step son Shinji (Masatoshi Nagase) who lives at the family home with his with Mitchiko. As you can expect each and every sibling has a secret, a grudge and a hidden lust. Did I mention this was suppose to be a comedy? Read More

God Man Dog (2007)

22 November 2009 Stoo 1 Comment

Plot: Taiwanese director Singing Chen delivers God Man Dog and this movie tells the tale of several very different individuals. We have a one legged van driver who collects and repairs various religious statues, a runaway teenager who knows no hunger, the wealthy couple who have their relationship tested after their suddenly baby dies, an Aboriginal couple turn to god to overcome addiction and also the duo of a teen model and a female kick boxer pose as a S&M duo who KO their punters! All this and a million dollar dog! Read More

Podcast on Fire 61: Exclusive Interview with Ivy Ho

18 November 2009 Stoo 1 Comment

Finishing our Visible Secrets coverage, Paul Loudon represented Podcast On Fire and interviewed Claustrophobia director Ivy Ho. Before the interview we have the Magnificent Trio discuss last Ivy Ho movies watched and we also cover her biography. Enjoy!

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“Jiang Hu” & “Thirst” DVD/BR Info!

17 November 2009 Stoo 2 Comments

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Asian Cinema fans unite! We’re being treated to a couple of quality DVD/Blu-Ray Releases over the next few months. First of all we have the Hong Kong triad flick with a juggernaut cast – Jiang Hu. The 2004 Jiang Hu stars Andy Lau, Jacky Cheung, Shawn Yue and Celebrity Muff photographer Edison Chen. The DVD hits the shelves on November 30th at the respectable price of £15.99 (or £10.99). Special Features include: “Making of” featurette; music video; trailer; 2.0 and 5.1 Dolby Digital and 5.1 DTS Surround audio options; optional English subtitles.

Korean Cinema steps in on our Vampire trend with Park Chan-Wooks Vampire thriller – Thirst. Thirst hits the shelves on both DVD (RRP £19.99 OR £12.99)and Blu-Ray (RPP £24.99 OR £17.99) on January 25th.Thirst stars some of Koreas biggest stars, including; Song Kang-Ho, Shin Ha-kyun and Kim Ok-vin. The bountiful special features include – Audio commentary by director Park Chan-wook; Dolby 2.0 and 5.1 and half-rate DTS 5.1 audio options; trailer; UK exclusive interview with Park Chan-wook.

No DVD/BR Artwork for Thirst is around yet, but we’ll keep posted.

The Fox Family (2006)

16 November 2009 Stoo 0 Comments

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Plot: A traveling family circus troupe set up shop and prepare for business in town. What could be anymore innocent? This family of a father, son and his two daughters are actually a group of “kumiho” (basically a group shape-shifting nine tail foxes!!), in order to retain their human appearance for eternity they need to feed on human liver during a full moon.

Now they need to convince some gullible victims to join their troupe. They enlist Gi-Dong a horny old bastard who they take in to feed on, but when he discovers their true form he begs for mercy and insists on helping them attract victims to their circus.

Although now a after brutal murder had taken place just as they arrived, they now have a snoopy cop following their every move.

Let the singing and dancing begin. Read More

Japan On Fire 5 – Kaiju (part 2)

11 November 2009 Stoo 1 Comment

One wide awake Swede, one hungover Scotsman and a sick Brit plus special American guests takes a detailed look at the popular Daei production DAIMAJIN.

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Win this awesome “Godzilla” Tee!

10 November 2009 Stoo 0 Comments

Japan On Fire: Kaiju the Series have teamed up with Kappow! T-Shirts to give one lucky listener one of these awesome Godzilla T-Shirts. What we want you to come up with is your idea for a Household Kaiju! “What?” you say, I want you to think of the ultimate Kaiju monster made from Household items! Mike Banners idea is the perfect example; George Forman Grill Kaiju!

So just post your ideas on our Forum, our FaceBook, Twitter @PodcastOnFire w/ your answer or E-Mail it to us at podcastonfire [at] googlemail.com

We will announce the winner on the website on Monday 30th November!

Hmmmm Shekzilla? Cheng Kong? Wait was the heavy bloke from Snake in the Eagles Shadow? Oh Yeah UK Only thanks!

Month: November 2009