RZA Stars in ‘The Man with the Iron Fists 2’ Hitting Blu-ray/DVD April 14
I guess I should not be too surprised that we are getting a sequel to a kung-fu movie that practically lends itself to having further installments. I mean, if we got a Smokin Aces 2 then why not, right? So here we are with another dip into the world of martial arts, filtered through the mind of star/co-writer/composer/executive producer RZA. He is back as the titular man with the iron fists in an all new adventure that is coming to Blu-ray on April 14th. The Man with the Iron Fists 2 is another kung-fu adventure film that will be available in an unrated Blu-ray/DVD combo pack. Continue on to learn more about this film and to check out the trailer.
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Foxcatcher is yet another film I so missed out on as it sadly didn’t come to a theater near me last year. However, that’s all about to change very soon! The Winner of 2014’s Cannes Film Festival for Best Director & Special Distinction Award at 2015’s Film Independent Spirit Awards will be coming home to the Blu-ray format on March 3rd courtesy of Sony Home Pictures Entertainment. So what are you waiting for? 
Cartoon Network’s Emmy Award-winning comedy series Regular Show is bringing the laughs with an all-new DVD: Regular Show: Mordecai Pack! Chock-full of 16 Mordecai-centric episodes from the latest seasons! The Mordecai Pack follows Mordecai and the rest of the gang on their extreme and surreal misadventures. This 1-Disc DVD set will be available on January 27th from Warner Brothers Home Video Entertainment and the wonderful folks over at Cartoon Network. Regular Show airs ALLLLLL THE TIME over on Cartoon Network. So if you have the channel, chances are you can land on it and check it out in the next couple hours. This is a show I’m particular fond of but don’t watch near enough. It features call backs and humor that I scratch my head whether kids of the “target audience” are going to understand. But, that’s sort of the beauty of it that I can watch it with my kids to equal enjoyment. 
If there’s one thing I know for certain in my life, it’s that I have to check out Whiplash next February 24th when Sony Pictures Home Entertainment brings it home on the Blu-ray format. I feel like I am the only person in the movie reviewing biz that hasn’t seen this one and all my peers have done nothing but rave about it. The 2014 Sundance Film Festival Audience and Grand Jury Prize Winner starring Miles Teller and Golden Globe Winner and Oscar Nominee J.K. Simmons comes to Blu-ray with an audio commentary and other exclusive features. Read on to find out more! 
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Pom Poko is the seventh film from the animation house Studio Ghibli. It is also their first film in the canon to use computer animation in the film. I couldn’t tell you where exactly or how it was used, as its not very evident upon watching the movie as it all looks two dimensionally hand drawn. Its the third film from director Isao Takahata (Also written by him), where back in these days it seemed to just alternate between he and Hayao Miyazaki. Pom Poko was once again a major success for the studio, as it topped the Japanese box office and was the highest grossing film of 1994 in Japan. From 1989 to 1994, every year Studio Ghibli released a film, it wound up being the highest earning film of the year in Japan. That’s a pretty nice feat to accomplish. They were pretty much accomplishing here with their animation what Disney was doing in America at the same time with the likes of films like The Little Mermaid, Aladdin and the like. 
Tales From Earthsea was the fourth biggest grosser in Japan in 2006. The film is an adaptation from the Ursula K Le Guin’s popular Earthsea series of novels. This film was apparently the product of taking the first four books and smudging them all together in one film. The author has argued that the plot of this movie wound up being completely different from that of her books. She also wasn’t a fan of the finished product. I’ve not read her books, so I can’t be one to compare, contrast or give insight about. I’m also a novice to the film as well, this being what it is to me. The film also marks the directorial debut of the son of Hayao Miyazaki, Goro Miyazaki. And I’ve done my research, and he does not reside in the dungeon of Shang Tsung. He also only has two arms. 
I could start and stop my film review section with Why So Blu reviewer Aaron Neuwirth’s comments on my theatrical review of John Wick where he left the following remarks. “A dude with long hair, a dog, and Mustang beats up Theon Greyjoy. Of course you loved this movie.” He also went on to add that “and he listens to Marilyn Manson! You must have been in heaven.” Let the record show, the boy knows me well. I was truly in a nirvana-like state throughout the movie’s entire runtime, and I have been salivating ever since for this eventual Blu-ray release. This is why I’m a reviewer! I have John Wick on Blu-ray in my grubby hands two weeks before anyone else and I want to shout to the top of the tallest mountain, I LOVE IT SO! 
Porco Rosso was a bit of step in a different direction for Hayao Miyazaki. This film would take a more adult tone and presence than his previous ventures. Its still very accessible for children and in the “all ages” arena for viewing, but if its going to skew to one side of the fence, the tilt is in the older direction. Its mainly in its classical war setting that will resonate with the parents. The film totally worked, becoming the number one film of 1992 in the Japanese market. In addition, it received awards and has had plenty of accolades over the years. That includes making some “best of all time” for animated films lists. Its report this production made 2.8 billion yen with all of its distribution taken into account, which would be $23.8 million in US dollars on a nine million dollar budget. Disney is bringing this Miyazaki classic to Blu-ray for the first time in the US. 
Strap on your rocket booster packs ladies and gentlemen. Director Christopher Nolan’s awe-inspiring film, Interstellar, is blasting off on Blu-ray Combo Pack on March 31st. I couldn’t be more thrilled with this news. It comes a mere week before my vacation in April and that means I get to bring it with me digitally. Hell to the yeah peeps! Not only does this Blu-ray Combo Pack house this awesome flick, and what we would assume to be “stellar” demo worthy audio and video presentations, but also it comes with a slew of very mouthwatering and enticing extras to sink your teeth into. Read on below to find out more! 
There’s something awful hiding in the woods and it’s coming after the unsuspecting in the gripping and acclaimed LATE PHASES: NIGHT OF THE WOLF. From the director ofPenumbra, Cold Sweat and Here Comes The Devil, the horror film will be available for Digital Download and on Blu-ray and DVD from Dark Sky Films on March 10, 2015.
Jacob Cheung’s (Twin Dragons) elaborate wuxia-fantasy WHITE HAIRED WITCH debuts on Blu-ray™, DVD and digital March 10 from Well Go USA Entertainment. The martial arts extravaganza is loosely adapted from Liang Yusheng’s novel 
I already know what you are thinking. It’s the month of January. This is the month where movies that studios have no faith in go to die. You don’t need to tell me that. I know that all too well. However, there are four main reasons that actually managed to convince me to check to see this one. First up, I wanted to check in on my home girl from the block, J-Lo (Jennifer Lopez). I never hated her or anything so I just wanted to see how she was doing post Marc Anthony. Second, this one is directed by Rob Cohen and he has “some” clout, don’t you think? Third, it’s Rated-R! Hell yeah! And last but not least, there’s a certain list titled “The 20 Greatest Things About This Amazing ‘The Boy Next Door’ Trailer” over 
