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(Spaghetti Western, Poliziotteschi, Zombie, Cannibal, Giallo, Spy, Sword and Sandal) – 57:32 Update – 57:56 Derek’s YouTube Channel – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYX2LEg91cBhyH5lJckoSuA Derek’s Podcast – https://www.horrorphilia.com/about/cinema-attack/ Video Reviews"Caliber 9" Blu-Ray Review (Raro Video) Just out of prison, ex-con Ugo Piazza meets his former employer, a psychopathic gangster Rocco who enjoys sick violence and torture. Both the gangsters and the police believe Ugo has hidden $300,000 that should have gone to an American drug syndicate boss. Fernando Di Leo was prolific filmmaker who explored the political extremism and mafia corruption in Italy during the 1970’s. Master of garish, intricately plotted, ultra-violent stories about pimps and petty gangsters, Di Leo's films demonstrate the degradation of the working classes and how the mafia corrupted them. His works have been revived and shown at the Tate Modern in London and The Venice Film festival where Quentin Tarantino admitted that Di Leo truly inspired him to make gangster films. Contained in this box set is the Milieu Trilogy: Milano Calibro 9 (1972), The Italian Connection (La Mala Ordina, 1972), and The Boss (Il Boss, 1973).Contained exclusively in this box set is Rulers of the City (I Padroni della città, 1976). SPECIAL BOX SET FEATURES A Candid Interview with Fernando di Leo on the Making of his Films By Luca Rea 2001 / A 20 page fully illustrated booklet. Exclusive:Digitally restored Rulers of The City Blu-Ray disc Documentary Calibro 9. Documentary on Fernando di Leo: La Morale del Genere. Documentary Scerbanenco Noir. Photo Gallery with audio commentary by G. Moschin. Director biography and filmography . Digitally Restored and Remastered. New and Improved English subtitle translation. Production: Italy – 1972 Running time: 410 minutes, color Language: Italian and English dubbed version Subtitles: Optional English Audio: Dolby digital 2.0 Mono Aspect ratio: 1.33:1 Raro Video – https://www.rarovideousa.com/films The Italian Crime Collection Vol. 1 Blu-ray - https://www.rarovideousa.com/films/the-fernando-di-leo-volume-1-box-set "The Italian Connection" Blu-Ray Review (Raro Video) When a shipment of heroin disappears between Italy and New York, a small-time pimp in Milan is framed for the theft. Two professional hitmen are dispatched from New York to find him, but the real thieves want to get rid of him before the New York killers get to him to eliminate any chance of them finding out he's the wrong man. Raro Video – https://www.rarovideousa.com/films The Italian Crime Collection Vol. 1 Blu-ray - https://www.rarovideousa.com/films/the-fernando-di-leo-volume-1-box-set "The Boss" Blu-Ray Review (Raro Video) A bomb attack in a cinema in Palermo kills all the fellows of Attardi's clan a part from Cocchi. He immediately understands that the author of the bomb attack is Daniello from Don Corrasco's clan. Cocchi is determined to revenge. His actions, including the Corrasco's daughter kidnap, in a Palermo in which also the police is corrupted, will soon destroy the old equilibrium giving the way to an escalation of violence that won't save anyone. If Cocchi will survive to the mafia war he will be the new boss for sure. Raro Video – https://www.rarovideousa.com/films The Italian Crime Collection Vol. 1 Blu-ray - https://www.rarovideousa.com/films/the-fernando-di-leo-volume-1-box-set "Revolver" DVD Review (Blue Underground) Whoever Pulls The Trigger Holds The Truth Kidnappers have snatched the wife of a violent prison warden (Oliver Reed) and demand the release of an inmate (Fabio Testi) as ransom. But when the warden allows his prisoner to escape, the two become trapped in a deadly conspiracy that reaches from the halls of government to the bullet-riddled city streets. Can an obsessed lawman and an escaped convict survive the forces of corruption as well as each other, or does the ultimate law of society belong to the REVOLVER? Released in America as BLOOD IN THE STREETS (with the immortal tagline "makes DEATH WISH look like wishful thinking!"), this suspenseful crime thriller was co-written and directed by the legendary Sergio Sollima (VIOLENT CITY, RUN MAN RUN) and features a pounding score by maestro Ennio Morricone. Revolver: Calling the Shots - Interviews with Director Sergio Sollima and Star Fabio Testi International Theatrical Trailer U.S. Theatrical Trailer Radio Spots Poster & Still Gallery Talent Bios Blue Underground – http://www.blue-underground.com/ “Revolver” DVD – https://mvdshop.com/products/revolver-dvd "The Violent Professionals" Blu-Ray Review (Code Red DVD) A Code Red Release - Tough cop Giorgio (Luc Merenda, Kidnap Syndicate, Torso) doesn’t like to play by the rules, going as far as gunning down a ruthless criminal in broad daylight. After he’s suspended from the force and his boss is murdered, he goes on a brutal undercover dive into the criminal underworld to expose a criminal organization with no respect for authority. Starring Richard Conte (The Godfather, Cry of the City) with a powerhouse score by the great composers Guido and Maurizio De Angelis (Street Law, The Big Racket), this blistering Italian crime classic blazes onto Blu-ray with every car chase and gunshot more mind-blowing than ever. Directed by cult filmmaker Sergio Martino (Hands of Steel, The Great Alligator, Screamers). SPECIAL FEATURES: -Original Theatrical Trailer Code Red – http://codereddvd.com/ “The Violent Professionals” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Violent-Professionals-AKA-Milano-Trema/dp/B07BF9XQVC/ "The Mad Dog Killer" Blu-Ray Review (88 Films) Nanni Vitali (Helmut Berger, Salon Kitty) and his band of lunatics escape from prison and embark on a violent crime-spree across Italy. Caught in this madman’s web of destruction is the beautiful Giuliana (Marisa Mell, Gang War in Milan) who is under the protection of Police Chief Santini (Richard Harrison, Ninja the Protector) having survived a run-in with Vitali and his crew. Santini must do all he can to prevent his key eyewitness from becoming another victim, but Vitali has plans of his own for taking care of Santini. Inspired by the crimes of infamous mobster, Renato Vallanzasca, Mad Dog Killer is a deliriously violent poliziotteschi that pushes the limits of onscreen brutality and is a must-have for any self respecting fan of Italian Cult cinema. 88 Films are proud to unveil this iconic classic uncut, and re-mastered in glorious 4k, for the first time ever! SPECIAL FEATURES New 4K Transfer from the Original Technicsope Negative Restored English Soundtrack Restored Italian soundtrack with newly translated English subtitles Restoration Featurette 88 Films – https://88-films.myshopify.com/ “The Mad Dog Killer” Blu-Ray – https://88-films.myshopify.com/collections/the-italian-collection/products/the-mad-dog-killer-blu-ray-the-italian-collection-16 The VHS Voyage "High Crime" VHS Review (Nostalgia Merchant) An Italian police inspector matches wits with a powerful European drug ring. As he comes closer to the top of the underworld organization, his odds of survival decrease. “High Crime” VHS – https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/6301026217/ Patreon Pick "Nymphomaniac: Vol. I" and "Nymphomaniac: Vol. II" Blu-Ray Review (Magnolia Pictures) Forget about love Extended Director's Cut: Volume 1 is the story of Joe (Charlotte Gainsbourg), a self-diagnosed nymphomaniac who is discovered badly beaten in an alley by an older bachelor, Seligman (Stellan Skarsgard), who takes her into his home. As he tends to her wounds, she recounts the erotic story of her adolescence and young-adulthood (portrayed in flashback by newcomer Stacy Martin). Volume I also stars Shia LaBeouf, Christian Slater, Uma Thurman, Sophie Kennedy Clark, Connie Nielsen and Udo Kier. Extended Director's Cut: Volume 2 continues with the story of the self-diagnosed nymphomaniac Joe (Charlotte Gainsbourg) and her adulthood, during which her journey of self-discovery leads complications. The film stars Jamie Bell, Willem Dafoe, Mia Goth and Jean-Marc Barr in addition to Stellan Skarsgard, Stacy Martin and Shia LaBeouf. Features Volume 1 "The Characters" AXS TV: "A Look at Nymphomaniac" "Nymphomaniac Volume I" Trailer Teaser Volume 2 "The Director" "The Sex" "Nymphomaniac Volume II" Trailer Magnolia Pictures - http://www.magnoliapictures.com/ “Nymphomaniac Volume 1” and “Nymphomaniac Volume 2” Extended Director’s Cuts – https://www.amazon.com/Nymphomaniac-Extended-Directors-Vol-Blu-ray/dp/B00MVIYMG2/ The Pick a Movie "Blood Bath" DVD Review (Subversive Cinema) The actors for a horror movie go out to dinner one evening with their director and tell horror stories to each other. Special features Commentary by director Joel M. Reed Interview with cast and crew Talent bios Trailers “Blood Bath” DVD – https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B000FI8MOI/ Ask a Question/Answer a QuestionPlease leave a question below to have it answered on the next show! What is your favorite subgenre of Italian Films? (Spaghetti Westerns, Cannibal, Zombie, Giallo, Sword and Sandal, Ect...) Podcast Version https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podbean-70/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-brandon-podcast/id988229934?mt=2https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podbean-70/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/e/mrparka%E2%80%99s-weekly-reviews-episode-94-audio-version/ UpdateBlu-Rays 1. Battle for the Lost Planet/ Mutant War 2. Party Line 3. Wacko 4. Tinsel Town 5. The Intruder 6. The Dance of Reality 7. Nomads 8. Vampire’s Kiss/ High Spirits 9. Willow 10. Dracula’s Fiancée/ Lose in New York 11. Dune DVDs 12. The Face of Fu Manchu 13. The Vengeance of Fu Manchu 14. Tick…Tick…Tick Film NotesCaliber 9 – 1972 – Fernando Di Leo
The Italian Connection – 1972 – Fernando Di Leo The Boss – 1973 – Fernando Di Leo Revolver – 1973 – Sergio Sollima The Violent Professionals – 1973 – Sergio Martino The Mad Dog Killer – 1977 – Sergio Grieco High Crime – 1973 – Enzo G. Castellari Nymphomaniac: Vol. I – 2013 – Lars von Trier Nymphomaniac: Vol. II – 2013 – Lars von Trier Blood Bath – 1976 – Joel M. Reed
5 Comments
3/1/2019 07:53:50 am
Favorite sub-genre of Italian Films: I'd say a tie between Zombies and supernatural/mythical horror. Zombies (encompassing even contamination/plague) Zombie, City of the Living Dead, Burial Ground. As for supernatural, stuff like Inferno, The Beyond, Demons, and The Church. I think Fulci is a great way to go into these because he covers many genres, even really liked The Devil's Honey. I lastly want to give an honorable mention to Italian post apocalypse action films, like Escape from the Bronx and 2019 After the Fall of New York. Even if several of them are rip offs of Mad Max, they are still really fun, gorier, and don't get enough love. 3/1/2019 08:22:16 am
If Escape from the Bronx isn't apocalyptic enough then The New Barbarians or Endgame, that sort of thing.
Nick Mua
3/1/2019 06:47:28 pm
I do enjoy the occasional Spaghetti western especially when wrath & vengeance are included in the plot. Django is a classic. These films were a big influence on Quentin Tarantino's work as we all know.
James Grimmer
3/2/2019 01:14:19 pm
I would have to say that I thoroughly enjoy gialli as well as spaghetti western. Both subgenres are engaging for me to watch and I can't say I've ever watched a bad gialllo or spaghetti western. You can't go wrong with spending a lazy afternoon with either one.
Peter Engelen
3/2/2019 02:40:00 pm
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