I’ve never heard of the Wandering Ginza Butterfly movies, but seeing that they star Meiko Kaji, I’m immediately on board. Kaji starred in a ton of movies and TV series, but she is primarily known as Scorpion in the Prisoner Scorpion 701 movies (which I reviewed) and as Lady Snowblood in two films. Those films are all (mostly) terrific, and Meiko Kaji is awesome.
Buy Wandering Ginza Butterfly CollectionIn the Wandering Ginza Butterfly films, she stars as a former high-ranking Yakuza member who, after a stint in jail, leaves the organization and becomes a hostess at a Ginza club. Naturally, problems arise, and she’ll find herself ensnared in violence and revenge. That sounds amazing, and with Kaji starring, I’m excited to check these out and happy to make them this week’s pick.
Also coming out this week that looks interesting:
Gilda 4K UHD: Criterion is bringing this wonderful Rita Hayworth drama about a gambler (Glenn Ford) assigned to watch his new boss’s wife (Hayworth), with whom he previously had an affair.
The Deer Hunter 4K UHD: Shout Factory presents this Oscar-winning drama about four friends who fight in the Vietnam War and come out changed in UHD with lots of new extras.
The Thief of Bagdad: Kino Lorber brings us this Raoul Walsh-directed classic about a thief sent on a journey to obtain a rare treasure in order to marry the Caliph of Bagdad’s daughter.
Carlito’s Way 4K UHD: Al Pacino, Sean Penn, and Penelope Ann Miller star in this Brian De Palma film about a criminal who gets out of prison on a technicality, vows to go straight, but gets pulled back in. Universal Pictures presents it in a new Steelbook with some ported over extras.
Over the Garden Wall: Delightful animated series about two young boys who get lost in a magical forest and try to find their way home.
