Arthouse, Surreal, Mexico, Dark, Disturbing, Award Winning, Perverse, Import; DVD - Ex Used condition
An urban family, having moved to the countryside of Mexico, experiences raw drama and ambiguous fantasy in this cinematically fresh and rewarding film by Reygadas. The cinematography is ethereal and at times haunting when combined with such unsettling imagery. That's not to say the films imagery is horrifying in itself. The imagery of Post Tenebras Lux is unsettling in that it's picturesque and lush while also being new and confounding. This is partially due to it's hypnotic, almost tunnel vision take on the 4:3 ratio. This way of presenting the story only adds to it's mysterious nature. The narrative in itself is overtly expressionist as it's partial auto-biographical and moves with fluidity removed from reasoning. It's a film that's entrancing and bewildering at the same time - an atmosphere that just seems to work. It certainly worked to make one of the most original films of the year.
Bizzarre, Strange, Cult, Underground, Arthouse, Absurdist, Fantasy, Rare; DVD - Ex Used condition
An all-time classic of the underground cinema, featuring original music by Oscar-nominated composer Danny Elfman (PEE-WEE'S BIG ADVENTURE, BATMAN), FORBIDDEN ZONE must be seen to be believed. There is a mysterious but forbidden door in the basement of the Hercules family's new house in Venice, California; it doesn't take long for daughter Frenchy, returning home from her bizarro school that features a machine gun-toting teacher and a chicken boy, to succumb to temptation and open it. Becoming trapped in the Sixth Dimension, which is ruled by randy midget King Fausto who, as luck would have it, is looking for a new concubine, Frenchy catches the king's eye. Unfortunately she also incurs the jealous Queen Doris's wrath, and is imprisoned along with the ex-queen, who plots Doris's demise. While Frenchy's brother Flash and her Gramps endeavor to save her, a dancing frog, robot boxers, Oingo-Boingo, and Danny Elfman as Satan, all make their appearances in the Forbidden Zone.
Poland, Punk, Oi, Skinhead, Arthouse, Foreign; DVD - Ex Used condition
Cracow, a small group of punks make leather shoes in order to survive, but also to trample the surface of the streets in any way they deem fit. This film swifly plunges us in black and white into this little microcosm that makes its own rules while still remaining part of the system it rejects. Without any commentary, the film-maker Lech Kowalski follows the little artisanal company in its daily routine, given rhythm by the blows of hammers and the singing of anarchistic songs. Connections are spun, between workshop machines and electric guitars, between sewing needles and syringes. Little by little, manufacture improves, lives become organized, and the film recovers colour in a second part where various changes make themselves felt.
The camera moves around, discreet but always totally immersed in the events. It moves into extreme close-up, without hesitating to show the roughness of the leather and the scars in the skins. The pictures are tactile, tangible, touchable. The Boot Factory confronts us directly with reality, in a relationship of proximity sometimes pushed to the extreme. The film translates the brutality of the situations by unexpected movements of the camera and sudden changes in shooting angles. The sounds are incisive, the music intrusive, the scenes gather and tumble together. Everything about this film makes it a raw product. Nevertheless, the apparent spontaneity of the pictures conceals a real mastery of cinematographic techniques. In a very intimate manner, Lech Kowalski observes what is done and undone before his eyes, while retaining the necessary distance. He skilfully films the steps of the protagonists, not forgetting that it is also important to film the tracks they leave behind them.
Jandek, Outsider, Acoustic, Live, Concert, Experimental; DVD - New
Quite spirited bass and drum accompaniments, but a fairly "by-the-numbers" performance as far as the Corwood rep is concerned. Bonus points for "Whose Mister Is This", which might be one of the creepiest-sounding things Jandek has ever released, and that's saying a lot.
Paradise Lost, True Crime, Metallica, Documentary; 2xDVD set with Booklet - Ex Used condition
This two disc set is a documentary which covers the murder of three 8 year old boys in the Memphis area. It covers the discovery of the bodies and the subsequent arrest, charge and conviction of three teenagers. The case became notorious as one in which the convictions were unsound and the way this film is presented allows the viewer to understand how and where opportunities were lost or missed by the police and raises serious concerns about the judicial system. It's shocking and emotional. Compelling viewing.
NYC Punk, 70's, Patti Smith, Johnny Thunders, Richard Hell, Iggy Pop, Rare; DVD (2001) - Ex Used Condition
A double-feature DVD containing “Blank Generation,” a 1976 film from Amos Poe and Ivan Kral, shot at CBGB’s, which defines the birth of NYC Punk & New Wave and includes live pre-record performances from Blondie, The Patti Smith Group, Talking Heads, Wayne County, Johnny Thunders & the Heartbreakers with Richard Hell, & Television (post-Hell). Dancing Barefoot is a look at the NY Punk scene through the eyes of Ivan Kral, who is best known as guitarist and songwriter in the Patti Smith Group. Features an in-depth look at the Patti Smith Group including live footage & interviews. Also includes footage & interviews from & Iggy Pop!
Chinese, Surreal, Stunning, Arthouse, Foreign, Acclaimed; DVD - Ex Used condition
Zhang Ke Jia is a masterful director. His use of colour and character direction is unreal. One of the things he uses to great effect are arches and hallways. Characters appear in them, or look out of them in what is some of the most visual photography I have ever witnessed. But it doesn't end there. The film is beyond surreal, its real setting makes it all more spectacular and that more effective. Att times it feels like watching a documentary and finds the viewer hoping for characters to do well and be happy and find themselves thinking that these were real people in harsh sometimes difficult situations. "The World" has this effect on you, you can't begin to believe the beauty and harshness it shows, and it tricks you in the most crafty way. The World is a truly fantastic small place in more ways than one...
Horror, Gore, German, Bloody, Bloodthirsty, Nasty; DVD - New
The background story is set in medieval times and consumes the opening title sequence at a brisk and gory pace but then rapidly transfers to the present day. Just when the viewer is getting accustomed to a placid transition set within pleasant scenery, the body count accelerates rapidly as the agent of death and destruction gets familiarised with the modern day environment. It is a period of calm before the unrelenting storm of death which follows right to the end.
Skate, Skateboard, Enjoi, Classic; DVD (2014) - New Sealed
Oververt is Enjoi's classic 2014 skate video featuring tons of cool music, stupidity and some bloody rad skating. Ben Raemers section is just fucking bullshit........
Skate, Skateboard, Special Edition, Bonus, Poster; DVD (2005) - Ex Used condition
Zero Skateboards New Blood Special Edition DVD. Released 2005. With all the special edits.. and of course a poster of Tommy Sandoval! Don't sleep on owning DVDs that you need to have in your collection!
Comedy, Satanic, Experimental, Mixtape, Counter Culture, Everything Is Terrible; DVD - New
The beauty in this insane bowl of VHS mashed potatoes is how, after 72 minutes, everything feels like it is exactly in the right place, and what a terrible terrible place that turns out to be. What makes EIT's TGS great is that it clearly relishes in the nihilist fringe of the culture-jammers. Nihilism, in these troubled, modern times, can be a wonderful thing and that's what we have here. That it makes a fool out of the leaders and followers behind "Satanic Panic" type movements/media is just gravy. Let The Great Satan wash over you.......
Horror, Slasher, Porn, Gore, Cult, Exploitation, Bloody, Torture; DVD - New Sealed
The first film to be called a gore-nography! Amputee With An Axe was one of the leading films which helped kick start the slasher genre. Mathew, a deranged young man with a hook for a hand, uses all kinds of weapons to murder and torture women. He becomes obsessed with a prostitute that will be his bride whether she likes it or not. Color, 1975, 90 minutes. AKA: Scream Bloody Murder, Claw of Terror, Mathew, Captive Female.
