WONDERS WILL NEVER CEASE
It’s sunny. And it’s warm. What the hell is going on? Who are you and what have you done with the United Kingdom?!
Being British, I’m fully prepared for this glorious weather to come crashing down around us and so I have a backup plan for my weekend. This plan involves curling up on the sofa and watching New York Ripper (Shameless Screen Entertainment: Blu-ray & DVD) which is out now! Of course, this is such a great release that I may just have to make it my Plan A regardless of the weather. For more info on this brilliant Shameless release, you should check out the blog or join in the debate on the official mini-forum!
Sarah@Cult Labs.
ALSO OUT NOW
Also in stores now is Dario Argento’s classic giallo, Tenebrae (Arrow Video: Blu-ray & DVD). This is my joint favourite Argento along with Deep Red If you’ve seen it already then you know what I’m talking about and if you haven’t seen it already you need to. Or I will never speak to you again. So there.
You can find out more about Arrow’s release on the blog or on the official mini-forum.
Also out now:
- Prisoner Cell Block H: Vol. 8 (Shock Entertainment & FremantleMedia Enterprises: DVD) – join in on the official UK forum or for a chance to win Vols. 1-7 check out the blog!
OUT NEXT WEEK
Out next week is the hilarious Kentucky Fried Movie (Arrow Video: DVD), the Citizen Kane of bad taste, gross out, screwball movies. This is the film that birthed a thousand low rent comedies, a million playground quotes and brought the ancient mysteries of Kung Fu to the West in the awe inspiring mini-movie, A Fistful of Yen.
For more details you can check out the offical mini-forum
COMING SOON FROM CULT LABS
We have a few exciting goodies baking away in the labs that should be ready for you soon. First up for you this week is Almost Human (Shameless Screen Entertainment: DVD, 18 July 2011), a fast-paced Lenzi crime thriller that features music from Ennio Morricone and a level of sleaziness that’s atypical for the genre. If you like your cops badass and your villains badder, this is a high octane, edge-of-the-seat experience you will not want to miss! You can read more on the blog or join in the chatter on the official mini-forum!
Also coming soon, this time to UK cinemas, is the amazing Hobo With a Shotgun (Momentum Pictures: 15 July 2011). Sam has been busy updating the official UK hubsite with brilliant gems for you to fill all your Hobo needs until the release date. I highly recommend checking out the original fake trailer that launched Hobo-mania around the world!
You might also want to take a peek at the Arrow Video Forum where there will be 4 official title announcements waiting for you!
CULT CAREERS
Last week I told you about Brunel’s Cult Careers Scheme as part of their MA in Cult Film & TV. This week I have for you the inside info from Shellie McMurdo – an MA student taking part in the Cult Careers Scheme. Shellie tells us:
I jumped at the chance to be involved in Cine-Excess and in the internship at The Associates. Both of these opportunities have given me experience that I do not believe I would have otherwise been able to obtain.
Read more over at the blog or head on over to the Cult 101 thread to discuss the course and scheme!
THERE’S SOMETHING GOING ON AT THE LABORATORY
It’s that time again. The time of day where I grab a cup of coffee, a mint choc chip cupcake (that I made myself!) and settle in to tell you what’s been going on at the Labs this week. So here goes nothing…
Gave this a wee push last week but it’s still a fledgling baby so I thought it deserved another plug! Whether you have studied film, are studying film or just have an interest in this area, head on over for what will hopefully be an interesting discussion!
The Twilight Zone: Official UK Forum
So Season 2 is now out on UK Blu-ray so why not head on over to the official UK forum for The Twilight Zone to share your thoughts. Any favourite episodes or actors? Anything TZ is welcome here.
Excited for the UK release of Super 8? Couldn’t care less? Or have you seen it already and want to share your thoughts? Whichever it is, pop on over to this thread to let us know.
There’s no GrindHouse Project section this week (it’s back next week, don’t worry!) so here’s the link to the upcoming screenings section so you can check for youself what’s happening!
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
Well, Kyle has got a belter for you this week. You have the chance to win the world’s first ever Yello-ray! Yep, that’s right, you could win a copy of New York Ripper! To enter, head on over to the Comp Corner! Good luck…
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.
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So, until next week, m’dears…
Sarah@Cult Labs.
