Exact Revenge

Eureka Entertainment is proud to announce the release of EXACT REVENGE (The Eunuch & The Deadly Knives), two of Shaw Brothers Studio’s most compelling and underrated revenge tales, presented on Blu-ray for the first time anywhere in the world. Available as part of the Eureka Classics range on June 17, 2025 in North America. Presented in a Limited edition of 2000 copies exclusively featuring an O-card slipcase and collector’s booklet. 

Revenge is and has always been one of the most popular and prolific themes in Hong Kong cinema, from classic wuxia epics to kung fu movies and heroic bloodshed films. During the 1970s, Shaw Brothers Studio was the largest production company operating in Hong Kong and the king of the vengeance tale. Presented here are two of the studio’s most interesting and underrated takes on the revenge story: The Eunuch and The Deadly Knives (or Fists of Vengeance). 

A wuxia pian written by the legendary Lo Wei (Fist of Fury) and directed by Teddy Yip (The Black Tavern), The Eunuch begins as the eponymous eunuch Gui De-hai (Pai Ying, The Valiant Ones) survives an attempt on his life ordered by the Emperor (Lo Wei himself). After killing the Emperor and his family in cold blood, Gui notices that the Prince is missing – and sets out to complete his revenge mission. Then, Ching Li (Four Riders) and Ling Yun (Killer Clans) star in the kung fu film The Deadly Knives as young lovers Guan Yue-hua and Yan Zi-fei, whose relationship is tested when Yan’s family comes under threat by Japanese thugs led by Ogawa (Ching Miao, The Shadow Boxer). He becomes determined to avenge their honor – even if that means taking on Guan’s corrupt father. 

The Eunuch and The Deadly Knives were made just as the wuxia film was giving way to the kung fu movie in the wake of Bruce Lee’s international success and provide a fascinating insight into how the theme of revenge was retooled as one genre superseded another. Eureka Classics presents both films on Blu-ray for the first time anywhere in the world. 

Special Features:

• Limited edition of 2000 copies 

• Limited edition O-card slipcase featuring new artwork by Grégory Sacré (Gokaiju) 

• Limited edition collector’s booklet featuring new writing on both films in this set by
writer and film critic James Oliver and Jonathan Clements

• 1080p HD presentations of both films 

• Original Mandarin audio tracks 

• Optional English dub for The Deadly Knives 

• Optional English subtitles, newly revised for this release 

• New audio commentary on The Eunuch by action cinema experts Mike Leeder and Arne
Venema 

• New audio commentary on The Deadly Knives by Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) 

* All extras subject to change  

Assets:

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AWulxNtD6A

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The Death Of Irony

Today let us officially mourn the death of one of my favorite things, irony...

RIP you will be missed.

Irony on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irony

Current Mood

Kristen Stewart

Hey Minions, it's Saturday April 12th and guess what? "Eat Me!" 

"Yes" that is my Current Mood! Musk "Eat Me," Weather "Eat Me," Pizza "Eat Me" everything and everyone can just "Eat Me!"

Apparently Kristen Stewart is on board with this, hence her T-Shirt. FYI Kristen just turned 35 on April 9th. Birthday's "Eat Me!"

You get the vibe now get out there and make "Eat Me" a whole mood...

Mood "Eat Me!" yeah, that's the ticket...

K Stew on Wikipedia -

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Arf!

Jennifer Aniston
&
Lord Chesterfield

"National Pet Day on April 11th dedicates the day to those pets who may not always get the companionship and attention pets deserve. While loving our pets is something we do every day, the observance encourages helping out orphaned pet companions. It will improve their health and enhance their opportunities for adoption."

"Yes" Minions it tis indeed National Pet Day! If I could have a dog in the building I live in I would. But alas I can not. But to those of you out there who are able to care for a pet, well, what's stopping you??? 

Here to represent is Jennifer Anniston and her best friend Lord Chesterfield. She adopted him from Los Angeles based Wagmor Pets.

To find a pet you fancy might I suggest a shelter? There are many animals in need of a home at them and the gratitude and companionship you will get in return will be a once in a lifetime bond.

Happy National Pet Day!!! 

National Pet Day on the WWW -

https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-pet-day-april-11

Michael's Musings

Stupidity Should Be Painful
Michael Shinafelt

"Yes" I went there, like the caption above states: Stupidity Should Be Painful. So what's in your wallet? Thank You...

FYI If you're not scared by how big your manifestations are, you're still playing it too small

I jerked my brother off at The White Lotus, the more you know

Come dance naked in the windmills of my mind, discuss

Did you know women like their government like they like their coffee? Not in their vagina, there's that

Byline from the Toronto Star: "Trump Launches Golden Age Of Stupid" - no lies detected

How's everyone doing out there? Are you all OK???

Did you hear? Billboard named Cardi B the best female rapper of all time, that's all

RIP Clem Burke who was the drummer for Blondie 

Woman Crush of the Week - Meghann Fahy loved her in The Bold Type, loved her even more in The White Lotus! Can't wait to see Drop this weekend!

Dear Canada: We hate him too

I miss Halloween

Congratulations to Director John Carpenter who recently received his star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame. The original Halloween is my favorite horror movie, so there!

After a two week hiatus a new episode of Law & Order: SVU airs tonight! YES!!!

I need to make another glass of lemon water

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Hump Day & Chill

"Gimme what you got, ready or not

Our love is totally hot" - Totally Hot, Olivia Newton-John

Let's fall on the altar of Nikki Glaser and this gem of a quote and to all the people it applies to. 

"Yes" I went there Minions let's raise a glass and Hump Day & Chill to all the Hot People of the world!

Nikki knows of what she speaks, because, she is one of said hot people. She also happens to be funny with an edge. This makes me think there should be a law against her hotness!

Is this a sad fact of life? It is, but that's the way it goes...

Get down with your own hot self today and join Nikki and Myself as we Hump Day & Chill and revel in our collective hotness. Time to set the world on fire!!! 

One one us!

Darlin' Nikki on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/nikkiglaser/?hl=en     

So Fetch!

So Fetch! Obviously "Fetch" is never going to happen, but if it were I bet the idea of Parker Posey hosting Saturday Night Live would elicit this reaction from everyone here, there and everywhere.

I mean when has she never not been one the funniest and best parts of anything she has ever been in? I ask you???

Running hot after Season Three of The White Lotus where she slayed as Victoria Ratliff, now would be the perfect time for her to bring her unique sensibility and style to the show.

I say we start a viral campaign to get her the hosting gig. Remember it worked for Betty White.

"Yes" it's Parker Posey's time to sparkle Parker, sparkle!!!

Parker on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/itsparkerposey/?hl=en