Author: Tom Stockman

Dominic Pace – Gekko From “Star Wars: The Mandalorian” Will be Signing Autographs July 7th at the ‘I Had That’ Collectibles Shop in Belleville, IL

Dominic Pace, who played the bounty hunter Gekko in “Star Wars: The Mandalorian”, will be at the ‘I Had That’ Collectibles Shop in Belleville, IL That’s located at 120 East Main Street in Belleville, IL. The ‘I Had That’ Facebook page with updates and more info can be found HERE. He is appearing at the shop on Wednesday, July 7th from 12-6pm.Dominic will be signing photos and copies of a Fan Fiction Comic all about his character for $30/autograph There are 4 awesome comic covers to choose from! Come say hello and meet this talented guy!

Pace began his studying with members of the Actors Studio Mimi Turque and Susan Batson in 1995. He then moved on to William Esper’s two-year program where he studied under Terry Knickerbocker. He has been awarded “Best Actor” at the 2004 Palm Beach International Film Festival for his performance in the independent feature, Little Kings. He was a member of The MET Theater Company and the Tim Robbins Company, The Actors’ Gang in Los Angeles.

WAMG Giveaway – Win The New Shudder Shocker A NIGHTMARE WAKES on DVD

“a compelling new look at Frankenstein’s creation” – Bloody Disgusting

A NIGHTMARE WAKES will be Available on VOD, Digital HD & DVD on July 6, 2021. Check out this scary trailer:

LJE Films, a business unit of AMC Networks, has picked up select rights to the horror film, A NIGHTMARE WAKES,fromShudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thriller and the supernatural. RLJE Films will release A NIGHTMARE WAKES on VOD, Digital HD and DVD on July 6, 2021.

Now you can win the Win the DVD of A NIGHTMARE WAKES. We Are Movie Geeks has three to give away. Just leave a comment below telling us what your favorite Frankenstein movie is (I’s say THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN. It’s so easy!

The feature screen writing and directorial debut of Nora Unkel, A NIGHTMARE WAKES stars Alix Wilton Regan (The Wife), Giullian Gioiello (“Scream: The TV Series”), Claire Glassford (Collateral Beauty), Philippe Bowgen (“The Mick”,“Supernatural”) and Lee Garrett (“The Undoing”). RLJE Films will release A NIGHTMARE WAKES on DVD for an SRP of $27.97.

A NIGHTMARE WAKES is based on the timeless novel and the birth of one of cinema’s most iconic monsters. While composing her famous novel “Frankenstein,” Mary Shelley descends into an opium-fueled fever dream and carries on a torrid love affair at a remote lake house. As she writes, the characters of her novel come to life and begin to plague her relationship, forcing everyone—including herself—to question her sanity.

Bonus features on the DVD include:

·       Cast Audition Tapes

·       Max Fedore Concept Art

·       Ginna Wall Concept Character Sketches

·       Jenn Stroud Costume Design Sketches

·       Deidra Catero Sketch Art

·       Alex Schaefer Concept Poster

·       A First Look at A Nightmare Wakes

·       A Nightmare Wakes Proof of Concept

WAMG Giveaway – Win the Kung-Fu Comedy PAPER TIGERS on Blu-ray – Available June 22nd

The Martial Arts Action-Comedy PAPER TIGERS Lands Its Punches on Blu-ray & DVD June 22. Bonus Content Includes Behind-the-Scenes Material, Deleted Scenes & Bloopers

Now you can win the Win the Blu-ray of PAPER TIGERS  We Are Movie Geeks has three to give away. Just leave a comment below telling us what your favorite Kung-fu movie is (I’s say ENTER THE DRAGON. It’s so easy!

1. YOU MUST BE A US RESIDENT. PRIZE WILL ONLY BE SHIPPED TO US ADDRESSES.  NO P.O. BOXES.  NO DUPLICATE ADDRESSES.

2. WINNER WILL BE CHOSEN FROM ALL QUALIFYING ENTRIES

Certified “Fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes and critically-acclaimed around the world, THE PAPER TIGERS, a homage to feel-good martial arts films like The Karate Kid, debuts on Blu-ray™ and DVD June 22 from Well Go USA Entertainment. The audience-pleasing film shows how three dedicated kung fu disciples grew into washed-up, middle-aged men—now one kick away from pulling their hamstrings. But when their master is murdered, they must juggle their dead-end jobs, dad duties, and old grudges to avenge his death. The award-winning feature film debut of Director Tran Quoc Bao,
THE PAPER TIGERS stars Alain Uy (“Helstrom,” “True Detective”), Ron Yuan (Mulan, “Marco Polo”), and Mykel Shannon Jenkins (The Gods, Undisputed III: Redemption). The film is currently available to watch in theaters and on digital.

Following its world premiere at the Fantasia Film Festival, THE PAPER TIGERS played numerous festivals around the world, winning the Audience Award for Best Narrative Film at the Boston Asian American Film Festival and the Grand Jury Prize for Best Feature Film at the Seattle Asian American Film Festival. 

As teenagers, kung fu disciples Danny (Alain Uy), Hing (Ron Yuan) and Jim (Mykel Shannon Jenkins) were inseparable. Fast forward 25 years, and each has grown into a washed-up middle-aged man seemingly one kick away from pulling a hamstring—and not at all preoccupied with thoughts of martial arts or childhood best friends. But when their old master is murdered, the trio reunites, soon learning that avenging their sifu will require conquering old grudges (and a dangerous hitman still armed with ample knee cartilage) if they are to honorably defend his legacy.

THE PAPER TIGERS has a runtime of approximately 111 minutes and is rated PG-13 for some strong language, offensive slurs, and violence.

BOONDOCK SAINTS, THE DISASTER ARTIST, and THE ROOM All Playing at The Skyview Drive-in in Belleville June 24th

We already covered the 11pm screening of THE ROOM Thursday June 24th at The Skyview Drive-in in Belleville (5700 N Belt W, Belleville, IL 62226), HERE. Now the Skyview folks have added two more films to that night’s program to make it an evening of (relatively recent) Cult Classics! The Facebook invite for this memorable night can be found HERE. The Skyview site can be found HERE

THE DISASTER ARTIST on screen 1 starts at 9pm (read my review of THE DISASTER ARTIST HERE)

BOONDOCK SAINTS on screen 2 starts at 9pm

Box office opens at 8pm

TOY SOLDIERS – Part of a Wil Wheaton Blu-ray Double Feature With DECEMBER From Mill Creek Entertainment

TOY SOLDIERS (1991) is part of a Wil Wheaton Blu-ray Double Feature with DECEMBER available from Mill Creek Entertainment. It can be ordered HERE

Toy Soldiers – A group of troublemaking boys decide to take a stand when terrorists seize control of their boarding school.

December – Set in a New England prep school on the day after Pearl Harbor, five close friends must choose whether to stay in school or go to war. Their decisions shock themselves and each other as they must grow up faster than they ever imagined.

Critic Reviews:

“this energetic actioner was intended totally for the Tiger Beat crowd.” – Doug Brod, Entertainment Weekly

Starring:

Wil Wheaton, Sean Astin, Balthazar Getty, Brian Krause, Jason London

STARSTRUCK: My Unlikely Road to Hollywood – The New Memoir From Legendary Film Critic Leonard Maltin Available October 12th

STARSTRUCK: My Unlikely Road to Hollywood – The New Memoir From Legendary Film Critic Leonard Maltin will be available October 12th from GoodKnight Books (https://www.goodknightbooks.com/) – the award-winning boutique publisher of books about Hollywood’s Golden Era 

A warm and intimate portrait of contemporary Hollywood history and a fascinating read for any pop culture addict, Starstruck is a love letter to the magic of film and television and a testament to the singular contributions Maltin – who recently celebrated his 70th birthday – has made to American entertainment.

The book includes dozens of fabulously entertaining and illuminating stories featuring no shortage of bold-faced names (George Clooney to George Lucas, Ava DuVernay to Elizabeth Taylor, Hugh Hefner to Charles M. Schultz, and many more) and also provides a notable first-hand account of the evolution of the entertainment industry, from the birth of megaplex blockbusters like Star Wars and Titanic to the emergence of Netflix and the streaming generation.

THE ANCIENT GOD DAIMAJIN ARISES! The Daimajin Trilogy Available on Blu-ray July 27th From Arrow Video

The Daimajin Trilogy will be available on Blu-ray July 27th from Arrow Video

The Daimajin Trilogy saw Daieis Kyoto studios bringing its own iconic movie monster to life in a unique but short-lived series that transplants the Golem legend to Japans Warring States period of the late-16th century.

In Daimajin, directed by Kimiyoshi Yasuda (Yokai Monsters, Zatoichi on the Road), the young son and daughter of the benevolent feudal lord Hanabusa flee to the mountains when their parents are slain by the treacherous usurper Odate. Ten years later, when the elderly priestess who has harbored them is also murdered, the rage of the slumbering ancient god that lies beneath the crumbling giant stone idol hidden deep in the forests in the mountains is invoked. In Return of Daimajin, Kenji Misumi (Tale of Zatoichi, Lone Wolf and Cub) brings his usual stylistic flourish, as the wrathful deity is roused from his new home on an island in the middle of a lake by the violent incursions of a vicious warlord. In the final film, Wrath of Daimajin, by veteran jidaigeki director Kazuo Mori, four young boys make a perilous trip to elicit the help of the ancient mountain god in freeing their family members who have been enslaved by a tyrannical lord.

Remarkably overlooked in the West, these three thrilling tales of feudal oppression and divine retribution meted out by the iconic stone warrior of the title combine lavish period detail with jaw-dropping special effects.

LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS

  • High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation of the three Daimajin films
  • Lossless original Japanese and dubbed English mono audio for all films
  • Optional English subtitles
  • Illustrated collectors 100 page book featuring new essays by Jonathan Clements, Keith Aiken, Ed Godziszewski, Raffael Coronelli, Erik Homenick, Robin Gatto and Kevin Derendorf
  • Postcards featuring the original Japanese artwork for all three films
  • Reversible sleeves featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Matt Frank

DISC ONE DAIMAJIN

  • Brand new audio commentary by Japanese film expert Stuart Galbraith IV
  • Newly filmed introduction by critic Kim Newman
  • Bringing the Avenging God to Life, a brand new exclusive video essay about the special effects of the Daimajin films by Japanese film historian Ed Godziszewski
  • Alternate opening credits for the US release as Majin – The Monster of Terror
  • Trailers for the original Japanese and US releases
  • Image gallery

DISC TWO RETURN OF DAIMAJIN

  • Brand new audio commentary by Japanese film experts Tom Mes and Jasper Sharp
  • My Summer Holidays with Daimajin, a newly filmed interview with Professor Yoneo Ota, director of the Toy Film Museum, Kyoto Film Art Culture Research Institute, about the production of the Daimajin films at Daiei Kyoto
  • From Storyboard to Screen: Bringing Return of Daimajin to Life, a comparison of several key scenes in Return of Daimajin with the original storyboards
  • Alternate opening credits for the US release as Return of the Giant Majin
  • Trailers for the original Japanese and US releases
  • Image gallery

DISC THREE WRATH OF DAIMAJIN

  • Brand new audio commentary by Asian historian Jonathan Clements
  • Interview with cinematographer Fujio Morita discussing his career at Daiei and his work on the Daimajin Trilogy
  • Trailers for the original Japanese release
  • Image Gallery

WARRIOR: Audrey Hepburn – New Book by Robert Matzen Focuses on the Iconic Actress’ Final Chapter – Available September 28th

WARRIOR: Audrey Hepburn, to be published September 28, 2021, is the follow up to biographer Robert Matzen‘s 2019 international bestseller Dutch Girl: Audrey Hepburn and World War II and the first book to focus on the iconic actress’ final chapter, which surpassed the plot twist of any movie.

Warrior: Audrey Hepburn completes the story arc of Robert Matzen’s Dutch Girl: Audrey Hepburn and World War II. Hepburn’s experiences in wartime, including the murder of family members, her survival through combat and starvation conditions, and work on behalf of the Dutch Resistance, gave her the determination to become a humanitarian for UNICEF and the fearlessness to charge into war-torn countries in the Third World on behalf of children and their mothers in desperate need. She set the standard for celebrity humanitarians and–according to her son Luca Dotti–ultimately gave her life for the causes she espoused.

Decades before it became cool to care, Audrey Hepburn walked away from Hollywood and used her fame to capture the media attention as she charged into the most dangerous places on earth, facing bullets, bombs, criticism and cynicism as she drove herself mercilessly on a quest that would ultimately kill her.

Hepburn’s son Luca Dotti – who has written the foreword to Warrior – says “UNICEF expected that Audrey Hepburn would be a pretty princess for them at galas. What they really got was a badass solider.”

A must-read at a time when income inequality, racial justice, climate change, women’s rights and the global refugee crisis have never been more newsworthy, Warrior is an original and gripping work of celebrity biography that will turn the world’s perception of this film and fashion icon on its head, and inspire a new generation of fans.

Robert Matzen is the internationally bestselling author of Dutch Girl: Audrey Hepburn and World War II, Mission: Jimmy Stewart and the Fight for Europe, and six other books. He has appeared on broadcast programs around the world and his byline has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, among other publications. Luca Dotti is the son of Audrey Hepburn and Italian psychiatrist Professor Andrea Dotti. Luca is co-author (with Luigi Spinola) of the New York Times bestseller Audrey at Home: Memories of My Mother’s Kitchen and two other books. He has long been involved with the Audrey Hepburn’s Children’s Fund, which helps children in need around the world.

Sean Connery in FINDING FORRESTER Now Available on Blu-ray From Mill Creek Entertainment

“No thinking – that comes later. You must write your first draft with your heart. You rewrite with your head. The first key to writing is… to write, not to think!”

Sean Connery in FINDING FORRESTER (2000) Now Available on Blu-ray From Mill Creek Entertainment

Jamal Wallace (Rob Brown) is a talented 16-year-old basketball player in New York City whose secret passion is writing. William Forrester (Sean Connery) is a reclusive Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist who never gave the world a second novel. After an accidental meeting, Forrester becomes Jamal’s unlikely mentor, providing guidance to help develop the young man’s exceptional skills. Soon, Forrester’s harsh view of the world begins to change as both men learn lessons from each other about life – and the importance of friendship.

“An intelligent, subtle, in short remarkable take on growing up, being true to yourself and fighting the odds.” – Michael Thomson, BBC.com

DEAD & BURIED Exclusive Limited 4K UHD Collector’s Edition with Three Different 3D Lenticular Slipcovers Available July 20th

The DEAD & BURIED Exclusive Limited Collector’s Edition includes 4K UHD Blu-ray, Remastered Blu-ray, Soundtrack CD, Collectible Booklet, Reversible Sleeve and three different 3D Lenticular Slipcovers from Blue Underground will be available on July 20th. Pre-order it HERE. Check out the Restored 1080p HD Movie Trailer:

Something very strange is happening in the quiet coastal village of Potters Bluff, where tourists and transients are warmly welcomed… then brutally murdered. But even more shocking is when these slain strangers suddenly reappear as normal, friendly citizens around town. Now the local sheriff (James Farentino of THE FINAL COUNTDOWN) and an eccentric mortician (Academy Award® winner Jack Albertson of WILLY WONKA & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY) must uncover the horrific secret of a community where some terrifying traditions are alive and well… and no one is ever really DEAD & BURIED.


Melody Anderson (FLASH GORDON), Lisa Blount (PRINCE OF DARKNESS), and Robert Englund (A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET) co-star in this genuinely chilling horror hit written by Ronald Shusett and Dan O’Bannon (ALIEN), directed by Gary A. Sherman (POLTERGEIST III), and featuring ultra-grisly gore effects by Oscar® winner Stan Winston (JURASSIC PARK). In honor of its 40th Anniversary, Blue Underground is proud to present DEAD & BURIED in an eye-popping new restoration approved by Director of Photography Steven Poster, ASC (DONNIE DARKO), scanned in 4K 16-bit from its 35mm IP, with Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos audio, and packed with exclusive new and archival Extras!

Bonus Features:

  • Audio Commentary #1 with Director Gary Sherman
  • Audio Commentary #2 with Co-Writer/Co-Producer Ronald Shusett and Actress Linda Turley
  • Audio Commentary #3 with Director of Photography Steven Poster, ASC
  • NEW! Audio Commentary #4 with Film Historians Troy Howarth and Nathaniel Thompson
  • NEW! Behind the Scenes of Dead & Buried
  • NEW! Dead & Buried Locations: Now & Then
  • NEW! Murders, Mystery, and Music – Interviews with Director Gary Sherman and Composer Joe Renzetti
  • NEW! The Pages of Potters Bluff – Interview with Novelization Author Chelsea Quinn Yarbro
  • Stan Winston’s Dead & Buried EFX
  • Robert Englund: An Early Work of Horror
  • Dan O’Bannon: Crafting Fear
  • Theatrical Trailers
  • NEW! Poster & Still Galleries
  • Steven Poster’s Location Stills
  • BONUS! DEAD & BURIED Original Motion Picture Soundtrack CD by Joe Renzetti
  • BONUS! Collectible Booklet with new essay by Michael Gingold

Reviews:

  • “Bone chilling… A singular blend of creepy atmosphere and gruesome shocks!” – All Movie Guide
  • “An impressive fright flick… Exudes terror from start to finish!” – Monsters At Play
  • “Stylish, imaginative, gruesome, atmospheric, chilling and terrifying… This one gets my highest recommendation!” – DVD Review
  • “Chills to the bone… A film that effortlessly captures the essence of the horror genre!” – Blu-ray.com
  • “Director Gary Sherman injects the film with an unsettling, atmospheric, twisted style that you just don’t see anymore!” – DVD Drive-In
  • “A nice twist on the usual small-town-hides-sinister-secret setup… offers some genuine scares and impressive gore!” – Empire