Kino Lorber resurrects THE REINCARNATION OF PETER PROUD (review)

A Harvard professor starts having nightmares that are clues to a past life of a murdered man in THE REINCARNATION OF PETER PROUD.  Michael Sarrazin, Jennifer O'Neill, and Margot Kidder star in a J. Lee Thompson film.

REVIEW LINK: Kino Lorber (US) Region A Blu-ray (DVD Drive-in)

THE REINCARNATION OF PETER PROUD Blu-ray specs:

• 1080p24 MPEG-4 AVC 1.85:1 widescreen
• English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 mono
• Optional English SDH subtitles
• Audio Commentary by film historian Lee Gambin
• Spanish Super 8mm Bathtub Sequence
• US and Spanish Super 8mm Bathtub Sequence side-by-side comparison
• Image Galleries
• Theatrical Trailer
• German Trailer
• TV Spots
• Radio Spots
• Reversible Cover

Kino Lorber challenges MASTERMIND (review)

When parties unknown try to steal an advance toy robot named Schatzi, delusional Inspector Ichihara (Zero Mostel) is on the case with his long suffering assistant and all clues pointing to the love of his life in this send-up of Hollywood's wise oriental detectives.

REVIEW LINK: Kino Lorber (US) Region A Blu-ray (DVDCompare)

MASTERMIND Blu-ray specs:

• 1080p24 MPEG-4 AVC 1.85:1 widescreen
• English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 mono
• Previews

Breaking Glass takes a suicidal VOYAGE (review)

Controversial filmmaker explores love, loss, and suicide in this loose anthology filmed in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Germany, Australia, and other countries.

REVIEW LINK: Breaking Glass Pictures (US) Region 1 NTSC DVD (DVDCompare)

VOYAGE DVD specs:

• 16:9 anamorphic 2.35:1 widescreen
• English/Chinese/German Dolby Digital 5.1 and 2.0 Stereo
• Optional English subtitles
• Making-of
• Showreel for Chicago International Film Festival
• Trailer
• Original Trailer
• Previews

Wolfe Video courts SEBASTIAN (review)

When his boyfriend must go on a business trip, graphic artist/barista Alex is relieved to get some space; that is, until his boyfriend's charming Argentinian cousin Sebastian needs an escort around town.  Things heat up quickly, but Alex has more to worry about than his boyfriend's jealousy as the past trauma that has made him skittish about commitment comes back in an unexpected manner.  Katya Zamolodchikova of RU PAUL'S DRAG RACE guest stars.

REVIEW LINK: Wolfe Video (US) Region 1 NTSC DVD (DVDCompare)

SEBASTIAN DVD specs:

• 16:9 anamorphic 1.78:1 widescreen
• English/Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1 and 2.0 Stereo
• Optional English SDH subtitles
• Outtake Reel
• Trailer
• Previews 

Breaking Glass Pictures attends THE REVIVAL (Review)

The repressed pastor of a conservative town church has his world opened up when he shows kindness to a drifter and meth addict, but his betrayal of his wife and his flock spells tragedy for all concerned.

REVIEW LINK: Breaking Glass Pictures (US) Region 1 NTSC DVD (DVDBeaver)

THE REVIVAL DVD specs:

• 16:9 anamorphic 2.35:1 widescreen
• English Dolby Digital 5.1
• Audio Commentary by director Jennifer Gerber, writer Samuel Brett Williams, and producer Sophie Finkelstein
• Deleted Scenes
• Alternate Ending
• Trailer
• Previews

88 Films arms THE ONE-ARMED SWORDSMAN (review)

The son of a servant raised by his Master Swordsman mentor, Fang Kang hides his abilities from the wealthy students who disdain him, including the master's smitten daughter.  When he bests one of them yet loses his arm in a show of bad sportsmanship, Fang thinks he is useless until a fisherwoman nurses him back to health and gives him a book of left-handed sword-fighting techniques, which is convenient since his master's mortal enemy has perfected a weapon capable of disabling right-handed swordsmen with a plan to massacre him and his students in a final confrontation.

REVIEW LINK: 88 Films (UK) Region B Blu-ray (DVD Drive-in)

THE ONE-ARMED SWORDSMAN Blu-ray specs:

• 1080p24 MPEG-4 AVC 2.35:1 widescreen
• Mandarin LPCM 2.0 Mono and English LPCM 2.0 Mono
• Optional English subtitles
• Audio Commentary by Hong Kong film expert Bey Logan
• Interview with Asian film expert David West
• Booklet by Calum Waddel

A limited run of copies ordered directly from 88 Films comes with an exclusive slipcover.

88 Films is GIFTED (Review)

An office worker laid off after eight years finds it difficult to get a new job.  When his fiancee takes out a loan in his name, he is desperate to find work wherever possible and discovers that he is GIFTED when it comes to the art of murder in this slow-burn South Korean thriller.

REVIEW LINK: 88 Films (UK) Region B Blu-ray (DVD Drive-in)

GIFTED Blu-ray specs:

• 1080p24 MPEG-4 AVC 1.85:1 widescreen
• Korean DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 Stereo
• Optional English subtitles
• Theatrical Trailer
• Reversible Cover