ANOTHER EXCITING WEEK!
I have so much awesomeness for you this week it’s beyond, well, awesome. I have news of an amazing competition in which you, yes you, get to be a hobo (it gets better, I promise), and all kinds of titles winging their way to you from the Labs. There’s a lot to get through so I’m going to get started!
First up is Obsession (Arrow Video, Blu-ray) which is in stores right now. This Brian De Palma classic is an absolutely gorgeous release from Arrow and deserves to be part of your collection so take my advice and get hold of a copy ASAP! It’s worth the price of a Blu-ray player alone… Trust me!
Sarah @ Cult Labs.
ALSO OUT NOW
Ever wanted to appear in a movie poster? Well now you can – simply head over here and click on the red ‘Win!’ tab. You can win the amazing prize of getting drawn into the stunning Hobo With a Shotgun poster – replacing the legendary Rutger Hauer! Not only will you be drawn in by the original artist – The Dude Designs – but you will get a full-size one-off print of the poster to display to your seethingly jealous friends. It’s quick, easy and fun to enter so please pass the link around! Hobo opens in UK cinemas today! Also if you run a website or work for a media outlet and you’d like to register to run a competition to win truly amazing limited edition Hobo t-shirts to promote the DVD and BD release then please drop almar@cult-labs.com a line.
Also out now:
- Slaughter High (Arrow Video: DVD) – check out the official mini-forum!
OUT NEXT WEEK
Out Monday we have the brilliant Almost Human (Shameless Screen Entertainment: DVD) – an absolutely brilliant crime film from Umberto Lenzi. With special features including special lenticular packaging (first 1,000 units only), a Tomas Milian interview and a fact track and article by Paul Alaoui, who can resist? Especially not with a choice of up to three artwork panels! For more, head on over to the official mini-forum!
Also out next week:
- The Funhouse (Arrow Video, Blu-ray) – discuss on the official mini-forum!
COMING SOON FROM CULT LABS
Out on 1 August 2011 we have The Twilight Zone Season 3 (Shock Entertainment & FremantleMedia Enterprises: DVD & Blu-ray). TZ kinda speaks for itself in terms of being great entertainment and the Blu-rays are just stunning to look at. Remember to keep an eye on the official UK forum for more news on this beautiful release!
On 8 August 2011 is the Donnie Yen starring The Lost Bladesman (Icon Home Entertainment: DVD & Blu-ray). This is a stunningly gorgeous, beautifully choreographed action film that’s a must for all Yen fans. For all your Lost Bladesman info you need to check out the official UK hubsite which is your constantly updated source for blogs, images, reviews and anything else you can think of!
THERE’S SOMETHING GOING ON AT THE LABORATORY
I’m having fun writing this. Just finished watching Series 5 of Doctor Who (birthday present from the other half) and am now watching Star Trek, trying to decide if I fancy Zachary Quinto more than Leonard Nimoy (when he was young Spock, not old Spock). While I’m pondering this, how’s about I catch you up on events at the Labs?
OK, I am by no means the biggest Trekkie on the planet. I only really like the original series and some of the films but the other half is slowly but surely coercing me into watching everything ST so I thought I’d highlight the fact that we do, in fact, have a Star Trek thread. And this is it.
This thread needs no real explanation but if you’re not creatively minded yourself, I suggest you head on over to have a look at the offerings of your fellow Cult Labbers. Pretty much all are brilliant!
Design your own Arrow Video covers
Erm… See above, I guess?
Prisoner Cell Block H: The Official UK DVD Forum
Fan of Prisoner? Get yourself over here then for a mine of Prisoner Cell Block H goodies and discussion. You’ll also find all the latest info about the UK DVD releases!
If you’re heading over to the forums, be sure to check out the forum rules and pop into the new members thread to say hello if you haven’t already. If you ever feel intimidated by the behaviour of any Cult Labs members, tell one of the mods in strictest confidence: that’s me, Reaps, Stephen, Nos and bizarre_eye.
KYLE’S COMP CORNER
I told you this week was exciting. Why? Well, Kyle‘s prize for you this week is a threeway! Er, wait, no, that can’t be right. What? It is. OK… Oh! An Arrow threeway! Well, that makes more sense. To be in with a chance of winning The Kentucky Fried Movie, Slaughter High and Obsession, you need to head over to the Comp Corner now! Good luck…
THE BEST OF THE GRINDHOUSE PROJECT
If you haven’t see it on Cult Labs The GrindHouse Project is the place to find out about cult film screenings, festivals and societies in your local area. Below are BioZombie‘s favourite picks for the next week:
15 July 2011 SANTA SANGRE Cube Cinema – Bristol
The big screen is the perfect place to enjoy Alejandro Jodorowsky’s brand of genius arty weirdness.
18 July 2011 ALIENS Scala Cinema – Prestatyn
Forget Pandora, when it comes to James Cameron planet Ripley is where it’s at.
21 JULY 2011 DIRTY HARRY Electric Cinema – Brimingham
Any punk would be extremely lucky to see this as intended (see what I did there).
Cult film demands to seen on the big screen with an appreciative audience, so head over to The GrindHouse Project and give in to that demand (or else).
GET INVOLVED WITH CULT LABS!
There are so many ways you can get involved with all the cult film fun at Cult Labs:
- Join in the debate on the forums.
- Sign up to the newsletter (if you haven’t already!).
- Read the blog.
- Join us on Facebook.
- Follow us on Twitter.
- Check us out on MySpace.
Righty, I’m off to geek out a bit more now.
Until next week,
Sarah@Cult Labs.
