ICEMAN: Book One is a film noir mystery thriller featuring a sophisticated hitman who reluctantly returns to his career for one last job. When Ice's childhood friend Mikey asks for help, Ice gets pulled into a dangerous world of gangsters, murderers, politicians, and a billionaire. He must find the 'Lobbyist' to save Mikey and himself.
In other news, Arrow Video has released a Blu-ray edition of the film Carlito's Way. Directed by Brian De Palma and starring Al Pacino, the film follows Carlito Brigante as he tries to leave his criminal past behind but becomes a target for gangsters and the police. The Blu-ray release features a 4K Digital Intermediate, HDR grading, and multiple audio options. It also includes lobby card reproductions, a double-sided insert, a poster, and a 60-page booklet. Special features such as audio commentaries, a documentary, and deleted scenes are also included.
A new high definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation of John Wayne's final film, 'The Shootist,' was released on March 12, 2024. The film is a 2K remaster by Arrow Films taken from the original 35mm camera negative. The story is based on Glendon Swarthout's 1975 novel and follows the character of John Bernard Books, an aging gunfighter dying of cancer. The Blu-ray provides excellent picture quality and original lossless mono audio. The cast includes John Wayne, Lauren Bacall, Ron Howard, Scotsman Crothers, and John Carradine. The limited edition Blu-ray is loaded with bonus features, including audio commentary, interviews, featurettes, and more. For more information, visit the Arrow Video website.
Alain Delon fans in the UK can rejoice as the crime thriller film 'Tony Arzenta' is now available for the first time on Blu-ray. Directed by Duccio Tessari, the film stars Alain Delon as the titular character, a hit-man seeking revenge on his own organization after they kill his wife and child. 'Tony Arzenta,' also known as 'No Way Out' or 'Big Guns,' is part of the Poliziotteschi genre and is known for its elaborate stunt deaths and exciting car chases. However, the film has received criticism for its treatment of women and its misogynistic edge. The limited edition Blu-ray release includes a new restoration, special features, interviews, commentary, and a booklet. The film is subtitled and is a must-watch for fans of Alain Delon and crime thrillers. The Blu-ray was released in the UK on March 24, 2024.
Warner Archive Collection has released the classic film 'The Mask of Fu Manchu' on Blu-ray. Starring Boris Karloff in the title role, the 1932 film is an exotic adventure filled with torture, racist dialogue, sexual lust, and sadism. The story follows Dr. Fu Manchu, an evil master criminal who wants to rule the world and wipe out the white race. He seeks the supernatural powers of the golden sword and mask of Genghis Khan, buried in the Gobi desert. The head of the British Secret Service, Nayland Smith, enlists the help of museum director Sir Lionel Barton and a group of archaeologists to find the tomb before Fu Manchu's spies. Sir Lionel is kidnapped and tortured by Fu Manchu, while his daughter Sheila and her fiancé Terry Granville join the archaeologists to rescue him. The Blu-ray release presents the film in its original unadulterated version, sourced from the original camera negative. The video quality is excellent, with clear details and atmospheric shadows. The audio is presented in English 2.0 DTS-HD Master Audio, with clear dialogue and immersive sound effects. Bonus materials on the Blu-ray include an audio commentary by Greg Mank and two Merrie Melodies cartoons. 'The Mask of Fu Manchu' is a faithful adaptation of its pulp fiction origins and provides an hour's worth of thrills and memorable performances by Boris Karloff and Myrna Loy.
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