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Gate of Hell [Criterion Collection] Blu-ray Review

Posted March 21st, 2013 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Gate of Hell [Criterion Collection] Blu-ray Review

Criterion brings Kinugasa Teinosuke’s richly saturated samurai classic, Gate of Hell to Blu-ray in a beautifully restored, high definition edition.

Rurouni Kenshin New Kyoto Arc Blu-ray Review

Posted February 25th, 2013 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Rurouni Kenshin New Kyoto Arc Blu-ray Review

Sentai’s release of this new story arc of the classic anime series Rorouni Kenshin in this solid 1080p release has a lot to offer to fans despite being a barebones package.

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Saban’s Power Rangers Super Samurai: The Complete Season

Posted December 15th, 2012 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Saban’s Power Rangers Super Samurai: The Complete Season

A new generation of these primary-colored superheroes has arrived to thrill preteen boys, but don’t expect too much in the way of stories (or from this Blu-ray release). It should make for a fine stocking stuffer.

Gate of Hell [Masters of Cinema] [UK] Blu-ray Review

Posted December 15th, 2012 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Gate of Hell [Masters of Cinema] [UK] Blu-ray Review

Kinugasa Teinosuke’s richly saturated samurai classic, Gate of Hell, arrives in a beautifully restored high definition dual-format release in a Masters of Series series package from Eureka Entertainment.

Ninja Scroll: The Motion Picture Blu-ray Review

Posted December 4th, 2012 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Ninja Scroll: The Motion Picture Blu-ray Review

Classic 1993 anime motion picture Ninja Scroll gets a strong high definition release from Sentai Filmworks.

Intrigue in the Bakumatsu: Irohanihoheto — Collection 2 Blu-ray Review

Posted November 30th, 2012 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Intrigue in the Bakumatsu: Irohanihoheto — Collection 2 Blu-ray Review

The second collection of this brooding chambara anime series from Sentai Filmworks offers a satisfying conclusion with a strong high definition transfer.

Sengoku Basara: The Last Party Blu-ray Review

Posted November 19th, 2012 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Sengoku Basara: The Last Party Blu-ray Review

The action-filled anime based on the video game franchise returns for a grand finale with this epic, feature-length film that fans will love, but newcomers may find themselves lost while watching.

Rashomon [Criterion Collection] Blu-ray Review

Posted October 20th, 2012 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Rashomon [Criterion Collection] Blu-ray Review

Criterion Collection releases a gorgeous high definition transfer of the innovative Akira Kurosawa 1950 classic packed with informative bonus features.

Intrigue in the Bakumatsu: Irohanihoheto — Collection 1 Blu-ray Review

Posted August 18th, 2012 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Intrigue in the Bakumatsu: Irohanihoheto — Collection 1 Blu-ray Review

This anime series mixes chambara and fantasy with political intrigue in a tightly woven story set at the end of Japan’s shogunate era — and it works.

The Samurai Trilogy [Criterion Collection] Blu-ray Review

Posted July 3rd, 2012 by Brandon A. DuHamel

The Samurai Trilogy [Criterion Collection] Blu-ray Review

Inagaki Hiroshi’s classic three-part chambara saga in vivid color about Japan’s legendary folk hero Musashi comes to life in this stunning Criterion Collection edition on Blu-ray.

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