Alamo Drafthouse Films brings MIAMI CONNECTION (1987) to Blu! '80s AWESOMENESS!

bruce h · 09-06-2012, 09:13 PM

Drafthouse Films and Image Entertainment team up to bring you Y.K. Kim's MIAMI CONNECTION (1987), the most ridiculously insane movie you're likely to see this year. Dragon Sound, the hot new band on Florida's club scene, have to utilize their martial arts skills to take down a cocaine czar and his team of motorcycle-riding ninja henchmen, other random street gangs, and even another rock outfit... This is the kind of movie you can't make up. Watch the clips compilation below if you don't believe me. Essential stuff.

Pre-order:
DVD: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ag=cinema09-20
Blu: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ag=cinema09-20

Awesome tribute trailer:
http://youtu.be/8DPAiUiKuRM

SickNick89 · 09-07-2012, 03:59 PM

I am really looking foward to this release. Exhumed just ran a 35mm print last month.

bruce h · 09-07-2012, 06:22 PM

You and me both, Nick! Drafhouse Films have a really eclectic line-up so far -- I like that their roster runs the gamut from '80s trash like MIAMI CONNECTION to the Oscar-nominated BULLHEAD.

I'm especially excited about their upcoming release of the Australian classic WAKE IN FRIGHT. I'm glad I held off from picking up the import blu!

Katatonia · 09-07-2012, 07:02 PM

This one certainly looks interesting, but not $20+ interesting enough for a total blind buy.

MorallySound · 09-07-2012, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Katatonia

This one certainly looks interesting, but not $20+ interesting enough for a total blind buy.

I've seen Miami Connection. It's well worth $20 if you're a connoisseur of "so bad it's good".

Hilariously bad. Grab some pals, a couple pizzas, and throw Miami Connection on. Guaranteed good times.

The Miami Connection Blu-ray is a day 1 purchase for me!

Dobby · 09-07-2012, 11:51 PM

Alamo Drafthouse Films well that is new to me errr! What else are they planning on releasing anyone know?

MisterTwister · 09-08-2012, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MorallySound

I've seen Miami Connection. It's well worth $20 if you're a connoisseur of "so bad it's good".

Hilariously bad. Grab some pals, a couple pizzas, and throw Miami Connection on. Guaranteed good times.

The Miami Connection Blu-ray is a day 1 purchase for me!

I trust you. I'll probably wait until the price lowers a bit, though.

bruce h · 09-09-2012, 03:27 PM

Most of Drafthouse Films' releases are newer titles like KLOWN and BULLHEAD, but they'll be throwing the occasional retro-restoration in there, too, a la MIAMI CONNECTION and WAKE IN FRIGHT. (I believe they also had something to do with the 3-D revival screenings of COMIN' AT YOU!)

They're also co-producing Mark Hartley's ELECTRIC BOOGALOO: THE WILD, UNTOLD STORY OF CANNON FILMS, his follow-up to NOT QUITE HOLLYWOOD and MACHETE MAIDENS UNLEASHED.

Their website is here:
http://drafthousefilms.com

bruce h · 09-09-2012, 03:30 PM

Another awesome MIAMI CONNECTION tribute trailer:

http://youtu.be/m2ZwIkYJ7QY

spawningblue · 09-11-2012, 11:06 PM

Awesome!

Suicide · 09-11-2012, 11:58 PM

I'll buy this, hope it drops a bit, but even if not, this one is pretty hilarious. I was crying towards the end with the three Dragon Sound guys fighting the ninja bikers. I also liked the main beardy bad guy, he was like a combination of George Eastman and Chuck Norris.

I even like the music. Sure it's possibly the cheesiest music you could ever imagine - songs about Tae Kwon Do and Friendship but I like it. I don't think there's a soundtrack, but Drafthouse site linked to a couple posts up has a 2 song sample pack, so that's something.

Suicide · 11-03-2012, 01:34 AM

So far my plan has backfired as the blu-ray has been sitting at $27 on Amazon for a month now. They've actually added a lot of package deals on the site plus you can get a sleeveless Dragon Sound shirt. I'd totally get the shirt if it was a t-shirt, I look like an asshole in a sleeveless shirt.

I kinda want the "Oh My God" package:

MIAMI CONNECTION on Blu-ray or Standard DVD with over 2 hours of bonus material
High Quality 720p HD Digital Download of the Film
27" x 40" Poster Autographed by each Dragon Sound band member!
Dragon Sound 7" Vinyl featuring "Friends" and "Against The Ninja" - Limited edition of 800.
Instant Download of the MIAMI CONNECTION Soundtrack in MP3 format

Pre-Order $39.99

+T-Shirt for $15

This movie is pretty amazing, but not $55+shipping amazing. I might just get the blu-ray + mp3 download for $20 unless Amazon comes down.

Shannafey · 11-03-2012, 04:19 AM

Article about the film in last week's Entertainment Weekly.

hellraiser40 · 11-04-2012, 04:56 PM

just 1 question : will the BluRay will be region free?

can't find this info anywhere

bruce h · 11-10-2012, 04:31 PM

Theatrical dates for MIAMI CONNECTION:

http://drafthousefilms.com/now-playing

09-06-2012, 09:13 PM	#1
bruce h Editor - CINEMA ARCANA Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: MD Posts: 1,444	Alamo Drafthouse Films brings MIAMI CONNECTION (1987) to Blu! '80s AWESOMENESS! Drafthouse Films and Image Entertainment team up to bring you Y.K. Kim's MIAMI CONNECTION (1987), the most ridiculously insane movie you're likely to see this year. Dragon Sound, the hot new band on Florida's club scene, have to utilize their martial arts skills to take down a cocaine czar and his team of motorcycle-riding ninja henchmen, other random street gangs, and even another rock outfit... This is the kind of movie you can't make up. Watch the clips compilation below if you don't believe me. Essential stuff. Pre-order: DVD: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ag=cinema09-20 Blu: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ag=cinema09-20 Awesome tribute trailer: http://youtu.be/8DPAiUiKuRM __________________ Bruce Holecheck Cinema Arcana: Knee-Deep in Cinemuck! The 'Net's Best Upcoming DVD & Blu-Ray List

09-07-2012, 03:59 PM	#2
SickNick89 Stalker Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: West Chester, PA Posts: 414	I am really looking foward to this release. Exhumed just ran a 35mm print last month. __________________ Follow me on Letterboxd: http://letterboxd.com/sicknick/ My DVD Collection: http://sicknick.dvdaf.com/

09-07-2012, 06:22 PM	#3
bruce h Editor - CINEMA ARCANA Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: MD Posts: 1,444	You and me both, Nick! Drafhouse Films have a really eclectic line-up so far -- I like that their roster runs the gamut from '80s trash like MIAMI CONNECTION to the Oscar-nominated BULLHEAD. I'm especially excited about their upcoming release of the Australian classic WAKE IN FRIGHT. I'm glad I held off from picking up the import blu! __________________ Bruce Holecheck Cinema Arcana: Knee-Deep in Cinemuck! The 'Net's Best Upcoming DVD & Blu-Ray List

09-07-2012, 07:02 PM	#4
Katatonia Hellbound Heart Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Missouri Posts: 15,904	This one certainly looks interesting, but not $20+ interesting enough for a total blind buy. __________________ "The machines are faster and the bombs are worse, as we're all sucked into this unholy curse." - Saint Vitus - War Is Our Destiny DVD Profiler Collection

09-09-2012, 03:27 PM	#8
bruce h Editor - CINEMA ARCANA Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: MD Posts: 1,444	Most of Drafthouse Films' releases are newer titles like KLOWN and BULLHEAD, but they'll be throwing the occasional retro-restoration in there, too, a la MIAMI CONNECTION and WAKE IN FRIGHT. (I believe they also had something to do with the 3-D revival screenings of COMIN' AT YOU!) They're also co-producing Mark Hartley's ELECTRIC BOOGALOO: THE WILD, UNTOLD STORY OF CANNON FILMS, his follow-up to NOT QUITE HOLLYWOOD and MACHETE MAIDENS UNLEASHED. Their website is here: http://drafthousefilms.com __________________ Bruce Holecheck Cinema Arcana: Knee-Deep in Cinemuck! The 'Net's Best Upcoming DVD & Blu-Ray List

09-07-2012, 11:51 PM	#6
Dobby i get alot of headaches Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hogwarts School of Witchcraft Posts: 1,899	Alamo Drafthouse Films well that is new to me errr! What else are they planning on releasing anyone know?

09-09-2012, 03:30 PM	#9
bruce h Editor - CINEMA ARCANA Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: MD Posts: 1,444	Another awesome MIAMI CONNECTION tribute trailer: http://youtu.be/m2ZwIkYJ7QY __________________ Bruce Holecheck Cinema Arcana: Knee-Deep in Cinemuck! The 'Net's Best Upcoming DVD & Blu-Ray List

09-11-2012, 11:06 PM	#10
spawningblue Deadite Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 4,380	Awesome! __________________ "First you wanna kill me, now you wanna kiss me. Blow." My Movie Collection

09-11-2012, 11:58 PM	#11
Suicide Space Bastard! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Holly Springs, NC Posts: 2,534	I'll buy this, hope it drops a bit, but even if not, this one is pretty hilarious. I was crying towards the end with the three Dragon Sound guys fighting the ninja bikers. I also liked the main beardy bad guy, he was like a combination of George Eastman and Chuck Norris. I even like the music. Sure it's possibly the cheesiest music you could ever imagine - songs about Tae Kwon Do and Friendship but I like it. I don't think there's a soundtrack, but Drafthouse site linked to a couple posts up has a 2 song sample pack, so that's something. __________________ My DVDAficionado THE MANCHESTER MORGUE - Horror & Exploitation News & Reviews Space Bastard! - From the creators of The Manchester Morgue! Sites I have no affiliation with, but highly recommend: Hysteria Lives! . Bleeding Skull .

11-03-2012, 01:34 AM	#12
Suicide Space Bastard! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Holly Springs, NC Posts: 2,534	So far my plan has backfired as the blu-ray has been sitting at $27 on Amazon for a month now. They've actually added a lot of package deals on the site plus you can get a sleeveless Dragon Sound shirt. I'd totally get the shirt if it was a t-shirt, I look like an asshole in a sleeveless shirt. I kinda want the "Oh My God" package: MIAMI CONNECTION on Blu-ray or Standard DVD with over 2 hours of bonus material High Quality 720p HD Digital Download of the Film 27" x 40" Poster Autographed by each Dragon Sound band member! Dragon Sound 7" Vinyl featuring "Friends" and "Against The Ninja" - Limited edition of 800. Instant Download of the MIAMI CONNECTION Soundtrack in MP3 format Pre-Order $39.99 +T-Shirt for $15 This movie is pretty amazing, but not $55+shipping amazing. I might just get the blu-ray + mp3 download for $20 unless Amazon comes down. __________________ My DVDAficionado THE MANCHESTER MORGUE - Horror & Exploitation News & Reviews Space Bastard! - From the creators of The Manchester Morgue! Sites I have no affiliation with, but highly recommend: Hysteria Lives! . Bleeding Skull .

11-03-2012, 04:19 AM	#13
Shannafey Don't Monkey With Me! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: South Florida, But Far from the Hell that is Miami Posts: 6,370	Article about the film in last week's Entertainment Weekly.

11-04-2012, 04:56 PM	#14
hellraiser40 Maniac Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 704	just 1 question : will the BluRay will be region free? can't find this info anywhere

11-10-2012, 04:31 PM	#15
bruce h Editor - CINEMA ARCANA Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: MD Posts: 1,444	Theatrical dates for MIAMI CONNECTION: http://drafthousefilms.com/now-playing __________________ Bruce Holecheck Cinema Arcana: Knee-Deep in Cinemuck! The 'Net's Best Upcoming DVD & Blu-Ray List

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