|
Read More
|
I own all four Shout Factory’s excellent Shaw Brothers Classics boxsets, volume one to four. The company have aggressively released each boxset, starting in June, then August, then October, and finally in December. I believe the fourth boxset is the last of this Classics boxset.
Each set contains about 12 films, so you’re getting a little under 50 titles … so many films, so little time! In total, at about $150 per boxset, you’re spending about $600 to complete this collection.
I have been meaning to talk about each set… so get ready for my breakdown of the third boxset.
Up until now, this is my favorite so far. My favorite Shaw Brothers era is the 80s, because by this time, the Shaw Brothers directors and actors have learned what works and what doesn’t work and refined their kung-fu movies to the best they can produce. So many good movies from this time period (much of it will be seen in the fourth boxset).
Most of the third boxset are Shaw Brothers from the late 70s. The only 1980 film on here is Clan of the White Lotus, by far, my favorite thanks to Gordan Liu.
There are some good ones in this collection, I have always loved Killer Clans, which is one of the early re-mastered releases from Celestial.
I am also a fan of Shaolin Avengers, only because it’s another Chang Cheh joint.
With all Shaw Brothers films, they’re shot on “Shawscope”, which is 2.35:1. What that means is if you are viewing the film on an Ultrawide monitor, like my Alienware monitor… it fits perfectly. Most modern Widescreen will have black bars on the side of the monitor when displayed on Ultrawide. So if you have an extra wide monitor, Shaw Scope was made for you!
These Shaw Brothers Classics are essential to get if you’re a kung fu fan. Many of these films have never been available on Bluray in America (some of these I already own via UK’s 88 Films), and if you want to support this kind of films, and if you can afford it, buy it and vote with your wallet.
Anyway, just a quickie, we’ll talk more Chang Cheh and Venoms in the four boxset (which is the best one to get).
Each set contains about 12 films, so you’re getting a little under 50 titles … so many films, so little time! In total, at about $150 per boxset, you’re spending about $600 to complete this collection.
I have been meaning to talk about each set… so get ready for my breakdown of the third boxset.
Up until now, this is my favorite so far. My favorite Shaw Brothers era is the 80s, because by this time, the Shaw Brothers directors and actors have learned what works and what doesn’t work and refined their kung-fu movies to the best they can produce. So many good movies from this time period (much of it will be seen in the fourth boxset).
Most of the third boxset are Shaw Brothers from the late 70s. The only 1980 film on here is Clan of the White Lotus, by far, my favorite thanks to Gordan Liu.
There are some good ones in this collection, I have always loved Killer Clans, which is one of the early re-mastered releases from Celestial.
I am also a fan of Shaolin Avengers, only because it’s another Chang Cheh joint.
With all Shaw Brothers films, they’re shot on “Shawscope”, which is 2.35:1. What that means is if you are viewing the film on an Ultrawide monitor, like my Alienware monitor… it fits perfectly. Most modern Widescreen will have black bars on the side of the monitor when displayed on Ultrawide. So if you have an extra wide monitor, Shaw Scope was made for you!
These Shaw Brothers Classics are essential to get if you’re a kung fu fan. Many of these films have never been available on Bluray in America (some of these I already own via UK’s 88 Films), and if you want to support this kind of films, and if you can afford it, buy it and vote with your wallet.
Anyway, just a quickie, we’ll talk more Chang Cheh and Venoms in the four boxset (which is the best one to get).
Shawscope: Shaolin Avengers |
| vu ([email protected]) ♥ weheartmusic.com ♥ twitter.com |
Comments