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Conquering My Collection 066 - PERFECT DAYS (2023) Serenity in 4K

Luke Ryan @razorwireryan.bsky.social · Aug 22

This shot from the new AI version of Free as a Bird from Peter Jackson's new slate of Beatles reinterpretations (they're not restorations) perfectly sums up how I feel about all of this slop & post-GET BACK, this shit is being used EVERYWHERE. At least the text is legibile....

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Luke Ryan @razorwireryan.bsky.social · Aug 20

The journey toward Conquering My Collection rolls on, as I check in with my thoughts on Wim Wenders recent film PERFECT DAYS, from the gorgeous 4K edition by MUBI.

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2025 Eureka! Blu-ray Update #2 - Hong Kong Classics! Chang Cheh, Ringo Lam, Lo Wei & More!

Luke Ryan @razorwireryan.bsky.social · Aug 13

Another little blu-ray update of some recent titles from Eureka Entertainment, specifically seven new limited edition sets featuring my favourite: Hong Kong cinema! From Ringo Lam to Chang Cheh, Lo Wei to Andy Lau and beyond...

#PhysicalMedia

youtu.be/RwernGQSZiQ

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Luke Ryan @razorwireryan.bsky.social · Aug 5

Had an absolutely barn storming evening with a couple of friends and the new NAKED GUN. Sometimes the phrase "keep it simple, stupid" really does apply to comedy and I mostly had a great time with it. The "cold case" gag was brilliant but the snowman bit was just... what??? 😂

Luke Ryan @razorwireryan.bsky.social · Jul 20

My last wrestling match. Ten years ago now. Days gone by...

Luke Ryan @razorwireryan.bsky.social · Jul 18

Dance off, Hasselhoff, Bag of dicks, I could go on. The "yeah the crazy thing is I just invented the Infinity Stones on the back of a napkin in 20 seconds, I wasn't even trying isn't that crazy?" thing is just so fucking obnoxious haha

Luke Ryan @razorwireryan.bsky.social · Jul 17

Seeing James Gunn doing press and going "lol the Infinity Stones were just this random thing I wrote in two minutes, I don't even know what a 'Marvel Phase' is because I'm too cool lolololol" reminds me why I don't like him and why his films almost always have a huge misstep.

The Douglas Fir Assocation #14 - DUNE (1984)

Luke Ryan @razorwireryan.bsky.social · Jul 16

After almost a year's hiatus (what???) The Douglas Fir Association returns! Myself and Matt have now completed our journey through the entire filmography of David Lynch and here is the next discussion, centered on his 1984 version of DUNE.

youtu.be/AAHFVjy-X7U

Luke Ryan @razorwireryan.bsky.social · Jul 15

Middle class people of a certain rac--*Batman slap*

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~daniel_barker~ @daniel-barker.bsky.social · Jul 13

"Have Tim Henman killed"

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Luke Ryan @razorwireryan.bsky.social · Jul 11

Chow Yun-fat is brilliant, a maddeningly charismatic presence, Alex Man unchained and raw, with Cecilia bringing an unstudied and captivating expressionism to her role. This has shot right up to my top favourites of Hong Kong cinema, great film.

Luke Ryan @razorwireryan.bsky.social · Jul 11

The chemistry between the three leads is great and it's less a historical drama that focuses on the ins and outs of what happened at the time, instead using the backdrop of the occupation as a horrifying and dangerous setting for young love to blossom in complicated ways.

Luke Ryan @razorwireryan.bsky.social · Jul 11

Set during 1941 (obviously..) the story follows the intertwining lives of three young people living in Hong Kong right before and during the Japanese occupation during WWII, played by Chow Yun-fat, Cecilia Yip and Alex Man.

Luke Ryan @razorwireryan.bsky.social · Jul 11

Loved grabbing some stills for the first video in my #LukeVsHongKongCinema series, as the transfer on Eureka Entertainment's new blu-ray of HONG KONG 1941 is superb. Though I'd share some here in a little mini thread:

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Luke Ryan @razorwireryan.bsky.social · Jul 9

The first ever installment of LUKE VS. HONG KONG CINEMA is here! I review the new Eureka! release of HONG KONG 1941, made in 1984 and starring the one and only Chow Yun-fat in an early breakout role. I absolutely loved this film and the new blu-ray looks incredible Video here: youtu.be/zPcbOYLxhak

“Fallen Angel” (1945) NOIR CENTRAL STATION # 7

Luke Ryan @razorwireryan.bsky.social · Jul 8

Formally diagnosed sexual harassers of a certain age

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Luke Ryan @razorwireryan.bsky.social · Jul 7

One of the coolest villain introductions ever...

The one and only Wu Ma in HONG KONG 1941 (1984) from Eureka Entertainment's great new blu-ray release. The cinematography in this film is gorgeous and the new 4K restoration looks so good.

Luke Ryan @razorwireryan.bsky.social · Jul 6

More noir chat from Ryan!

Ryan Chattaway @ryanchattaway.bsky.social · Jul 6

youtu.be/5AIJTXNyIdc?...

YouTube video by Ryan Chattaway (Film Chat & Vlogs)

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Luke Ryan @razorwireryan.bsky.social · Jul 4

Gonna celebrate another year closer to death (or "birthday" as some people call it) by filming the first couple of videos in a series I've been dying to kick off for years now... LUKE VS. HONG KONG CINEMA... Watch this space...