Disc Dish

Tag: Comedy

  • Blu-ray Release: Picture of a Nymph

    Blu-ray Release Date: March 10, 2026
    Price: Blu-ray $34.97
    Studio: 88 Films/MVD

    In the 1987 fantastical comedy-romance adventure Picture of a Nymph, Shih Erh (Yuen Biao, The Champsons), a Taoist monk disciple, takes in a scholar named Tsui Hung-Chuen (Lawrence Ng, To Be Number One) after he inadvertently burned down his house after battling a demon.

    Shih Erh and his master Wu Men-Chu (Ma Wu, Kickboxer) house and attempt to protect Tsui from the demons and spirits that lurk nearby; however, Tsui encounters a benevolent female ghost named Mo Chiu (Joey Wang, A Chinese Ghost Story), who is confined to the hands of the wicked King Ghost (Elizabeth Lee, Widow Warriors). As Tsui falls in love with Mo Chiu, he paints a portrait of her, which the spirit uses to conceal herself from the King Ghost’s clutches.

    Directed by Wu Ma, the new Blu-ray incarnation of the Hong Kong production from 88 Films contains the following features:

    • LIMITED EDITION RIGID SLIP CASE WITH NEW ARTWORK BY SEAN LONGMORE
    • LIMITED EDITION 40 PAGE PERFECT BOUND BOOK
    • LIMITED EDITION PREMIUM ARTCARD
    • BRAND NEW 2K RESTORATION FROM THE ORIGINAL NEGATIVE
    • REMASTERED ORIGINAL CANTONESE MONOAURAL SOUNDTRACK
    • NEWLY TRANSLATED ENGLISH SUBTITLES
    • AUDIO COMMENTARY BY FRANK DJENG (NY ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL)
    • AUDIO COMMENTARY BY DAVID WEST
    • IMAGE GALLERY
    • ORIGINAL TRAILER

     

    Buy or Rent Picture of a Nymph

  • DVD Release: London Calling

    DVD Release Date: available now
    Price: DVD $14.96
    Studio: Quiver Distribution

    Directed by Alan Ungar, the action-comedy-thriller London Calling, stars Josh Duhamel (Life As We Know It) and Aidan Gillen (HBO’s Game of Thrones).

    After botching a hit, Tommy Ward (Duhamel) flees to L.A. and strikes a deal: mentor his boss’s awkward son in exchange for a way home. But a routine job turns into a night of gunfights, killers, and chaos as the odd duo battles to survive—and earn redemption.

    Buy or Rent London Calling
    on DVD

  • 4K UHD, Blu-ray, DVD, Digital Release: Roofman

    4K UHD, Blu-ray, DVD, DigitalRelease Date: Jan. 20, 2026
    Price: 4K UHD/Blu-ray/Digital $25.19, DVD $20.29
    Studio: Paramount

    Based on a true story, the crime-filled drama/comedy Roofman follows Jeffrey Manchester (Channing Tatum, Foxcatcher), an Army veteran and struggling father who turns to robbing McDonald’s restaurants by cutting holes in their roofs, earning him the nickname: Roofman. After escaping prison, he secretly lives inside a Toys “R” Us for six months, surviving undetected while planning his next move. But when he falls for Leigh (Kirsten Dunst, Power of the Dog), a divorced mom drawn to his undeniable charm, his double life begins to unravel, setting off a compelling and suspenseful game of cat and mouse as his past closes in.

    Also starring Ben Mendelsohn (Black Sea), LaKeith Stanfield (Uncut Gems), Juno Temple (Killer Joe), Peter Dinklage (Cyrano), and Uzo Aduba (National Champions), the film was directed by Derek Cianfrance (Blue Valentine).

    Here’s a breakdown of the discs’ 45 minutes of bonus content:

    • Featurettes:
      • Based On Actual Events And Terrible Decisions – Go behind the scenes

    with the cast and crew as they uncover the unbelievable story of Jeffrey Manchester.

    o    Chasing The Ghosts: The Director’s Method – Join director Derek Cianfrance for an in-depth exploration of his documentarian approach to crafting Roofman, offering a rare glimpse into his filmmaking process.

    o    A Good Place To Hide – Discover the playmakers who recreated an actual Toys “R” Us and brought the set to life.

    o    Driving Lesson – See Kirsten Dunst give her on-screen teenage daughter, Lily Collias, an actual driving lesson.

    o    Choir Practice – Watch Uzo Aduba lead a lively church choir rehearsal.

    • Deleted and Alternate Scenes
    Buy or Rent Roofman

  • Blu-ray, DVD Relese: Fackham Hall

    Blu-ray & DVD Release Date: Jan. 20, 2026
    Price: DVD $18.39, Blu-ray $23.99
    Studio: Decal Releasing

    A spoof that crosses Downton Abbey with Monty Python and Airplane!, the comedy Fackham Hall follows lovable pick-pocket Eric Noone as he lands a job at a unique English manor house. He quickly rises through the ranks and a forbidden romance with the lady of the house Rose Davenport blossoms. But when an unexpected murder occurs, Eric gets framed, leaving Rose and her family’s future perilously uncertain.

    This one was directed by Jim O’Hanlon and stars Thomasin McKenzie (Last Night in Soho), Ben Radcliffe (Red Sonja), Damian Lewis (TV’s Billions) and Katherine Waterston (Inherent Vice).

    A handful of deleted scenes are included as a bonus feature.

    Buy or Rent Fackham Hall

  • Blu-ray Release: King of Beggars

    Blu-ray & DVD Release Date: Jan. 27, 2026
    Price: Blu-ray $27.99
    Studio: Eureka/MVD

    Stephen Chow  (Kung Fu Hustle, The Mermaid) rose to fame as the star of both the Fight Back to School and Royal Tramp series and 1992’s King of Beggars, a comedic take on the story of famed martial artist and folk hero So Chan, which helped pave the way for Shaolin Soccer and Kung Fu Hustle.

    So Chan (Chow) is a naturally gifted martial artist, but lazy, unmotivated and spoiled by his wealthy parents. He is forced to make something of himself when he falls in love with Yu Shang (Sharla Cheung), a prostitute who agrees to marry him on one condition: that he enters and wins the upcoming imperial martial arts tournament. So Chan only hopes to win Yu Shang’s hand in marriage, but entering the competition soon leads him to become embroiled in a bitter feud between the famed Beggar Clan and a corrupt government official, Chiu Mo-kei (Norman Chiu).

    A beloved character previously played by the likes of Yuen Siu-tien, Philip Kwok, Chow Yun-fat and Gordon Liu, So Chan – popularly known as Beggar So – was a legendary master of drunken boxing who lived during the late Qing dynasty, vividly brought to life in King of Beggars by a star on the rise in Stephen Chow.

    Eureka Classics’ new edition marks the film’s debut on Blu-ray for the first time outside of Asia.

    Here’s a bonus features breakdown:

    • Limited edition of 2,000 copies
    • Limited edition O-card slipcase featuring new artwork by Sam Gilbey
    • Limited edition booklet featuring new writing on King of Beggars and director Gordon Chan by Andy Willis
    • 1080p HD presentation on Blu-ray from a new 2K restoration
    • Cantonese audio (original stereo presentation)
    • Optional English dub
    • Optional English subtitles, newly translated for this release
    • New audio commentary with East Asian cinema expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival)
    • Beggars and Tramps – new interview with director Gordon Chan
    • So Chan and Stephen Chow – new video essay by East Asian cinema scholar Gary Bettinson, co-editor of The Cinema of Stephen Chow
    • Original theatrical trailer
    • * All extras subject to change
    Buy or Rent King of Beggars

  • 4K UHD Release: Catch Me If You Can

    4K UHD Release Date: available now
    Price: 4K UHD $24.96
    Studio: Paramount

    Steven Spielberg’s (War Horse) 2002 comedy-drama adventure Catch Me If You Can starring Leonardo DiCaprio (Titanic) makes its 4K UHD debut!

    Frank Abegnale (DiCaprio) didn’t go to flight school… Frank didn’t go to medical school… Frank didn’t go to law school… because Frank’s still in high school! Yet, he successfully passes himself off as a pilot, a lawyer and a doctor all before his 21st birthday…with an FBI agent hot on his trail!

    Inspired by the true story of a brilliant young master of deception, the film also stars Tom Hanks (The Post), along with Christopher Walken (Kill the Irishman), Martin Sheen (Seeking a Friend For the End of the World), Amy Adams (The Fighter), James Brolin (Burlesque) and Jennifer Garner (The Odd Life of Timothy Green).

    And the accompanying Blu-ray disc contains an array of archival bonus features!

    Buy or Rent Catch Me If You Can

  • Blu-ray Release: Hazbin Hotel: Season One

    Blu-ray Release Date: available now
    Price: Blu-ray $24.99
    Studio: A24

    This 2024 adult animated musical series Hazbin Hotel follows Charlie, the princess of Hell, as she pursues her seemingly impossible goal of rehabilitating demons to peacefully reduce overpopulation in her kingdom. After a yearly extermination that was imposed by Heaven, she opens a hotel in the hopes that patrons will be “checking out” after proving their souls are redeemable.

    The voice cast includes Stephanie Beatriz (TV’s Brooklyn Nine-Nine), Keith David (The Thing), and Alex Brightman.

    Special features include cast commentary on all eight episodes and each package comes with a limited-edition trading card.

    Buy or Rent Hazbin Hotel: Season One

  • Blu-ray Release: Saga of the Phoenix

    Blu-ray Release Date: Dec. 16, 2025
    Price:  Blu-ray $34.97
    Studio: 88 Films/MVD

    In a world where the boundaries between mysticism and mortality blur, 1989’s Saga of the Phoenix tells the story of a young novice nun, Peacock (Gloria Yip, The Cat), whose journey of spiritual devotion is suddenly disrupted when dark forces rise to threaten the land. After accidentally unleashing a malevolent demon during a ritual gone wrong, Peacock finds herself swept into an adventure far beyond the monastery walls. She joins forces with Master Peacock (Yuen Biao, The Bodyguard), a monk of great skill and wisdom, as well as a ragtag group of eccentric allies, including the quirky Taoist priest Ji Gong (Hiroshi Mikami), whose unorthodox methods often provide comic relief amid the chaos. Together, they must battle supernatural creatures, fend off bizarre assassins, and decipher the prophecy that foretells the world’s salvation or destruction.

    As the journey unfolds, the group traverses landscapes filled with enchantment and terror–confronting living statues, sinister apparitions, and sorcery that tests the limits of their courage and faith. At its heart, the film blends slapstick humor with high-flying martial arts choreography, dazzling practical effects, and a touch of spiritual allegory. Balancing action, comedy, and supernatural spectacle, Saga of the Phoenix delivers a fantastical tale where the fight against evil becomes a test of loyalty, resilience, and inner strength.

    A spirited mix of horror, fantasy, and martial arts cinema, it continues the legacy of Hong Kong’s imaginative genre filmmaking, standing as both a quirky comedy and a dazzling action adventure.

    Bonus Features:

    • LIMITED EDITION RIGID SLIP CASE WITH NEW ARTWORK BY R.P ‘Kung Fu Bob’ OBRIEN
    • LIMITED EDITION 40 PAGE PERFECT BOUND BOOK
    • LIMITED EDITION PREMIUM ARTCARD
    • BRAND NEW 2K RESTORATION FROM THE ORIGINAL NEGATIVE
    • REMASTERED ORIGINAL CANTONESE MONOAURAL SOUNDTRACK
    • NEWLY TRANSLATED ENGLISH SUBTITLES
    • AUDIO COMMENTARY BY FRANK DJENG (NY ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL) AND F.J. DESANTO
    • ALTERNATE JAPANESE FOOTAGE
    • IMAGE GALLERY
    • ORIGINAL TRAILER
    Buy or Rent Saga of the Phoenix

  • Blu-ray, DVD Release: Tom & Jerry: The Golden Era Anthology (1940-1958)

    Blu-ray & DVD Release Date: available now
    Price: DVD $49.99, Blu-ray $63.46
    Studio: Warner

    The complete collection of Hanna Barbera’s Oscar-winning masterpieces at last! ​ Every lit stick of dynamite. Every fur-flying chase. Every back-firing mouse trap. Restored. Complete. Uncut.

    The ultimate compilation of animation’s favorite feuding duo – Tom & Jerry. All 114 theatrical cartoon shorts, the entire series, as originally released to theaters by MGM during the Golden Age of Hollywood. For the first time ever, all in one set – they are now all yours. ​ Every friend, foe and foil, from Little Quacker, to Spike and Tyke – and not forgetting the lady of the house, Dinah – in the stories, the situations, the hardships and courtships; from Times Square to the Hollywood Bowl; as guardsmen in the French Revolution to tall-tales out west. It’s ALL here in the Tom & Jerry: The Golden Era Anthology (1940-1958).​

    The package includes all 114 Tom and Jerry shorts, primarily produced by Hanna-Barbera for MGM between 1940 and 1958, a time known as the “Golden Era”

    Bonus features include commentaries from historian Jerry Beck, author Michael Mallory, animator Mark Kausler and more.​

    Buy or Rent Tom & Jerry: The Golden Era Anthology (1940-1958)

  • 4K UHD, DVD, Blu-ray, Digital Release: Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale

    4K UHD, Blu-ray, Digital & DVD Release Date: available now
    Price: 4K UHD + Blu-ray $27.95, Blu-ray $22.95, DVD $17.95
    Studio: Universal

    Based on Carnival Films’ Emmy award-winning television series, Downton Abbey: The Grand FInale brings 15 unforgettable years of heartfelt drama to a close and has been billed by Universal as the must-have story of the season.

    The cinematic return of the global phenomenon follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s. When Mary finds herself at the center of a public scandal and the family faces financial trouble, the entire household grapples with the threat of social disgrace. The Crawleys must embrace change as the staff prepares for a new chapter with the next generation leading Downton Abbey into the future.

    The movie features the familiar faces of returning cast members Hugh Bonneville (Agatha Christie’s Poirot: Murder on the Orient Express), Jim Carter (Shakespeare in Love), Michelle Dockery (Non-Stop), Elizabeth McGovern (Ragtime), and Penelope Wilton (Summerland). They’re all wrangled via a screenplay by Julian Fellowes (Gosford Park) and direction by Simon Curtis (My Week with Marilyn).

    And get a load of the bonus features:

    • Changing Times – Cast and filmmakers discuss how the changing times of the era helped lay the groundwork for the characters’ happy endings while providing audiences with the optimism that they will continue on successfully into the modern world.
    • Society Season – DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE takes audiences along as the Crawleys participate in the London season, a traditional period of prestigious events in British high society. Here, the cast and filmmakers explore the details of how these events come together throughout the film.
      • Lady Petersfield’s Ball
      • Ascot Race
      • The County Show
    • Authentic to the Core – The cast, filmmakers, and historical advisor Alastair Bruce reveal the work and details that went into bringing historical authenticity to the film.
    • A Farewell to Fans – The cast and filmmakers share heartfelt messages expressing their immense gratitude for the fans’ unwavering support and love for the franchise.
    • DOWNTON ABBEY Celebrates THE GRAND FINALE – Hugh Bonneville invites the entire cast of DOWNTON ABBEY to a high-tea celebration of their global hit franchise. The beloved stars share stories, confessions, and music as they bring their DOWNTON journey to a close with a toast to the third and final film, including a world-exclusive scene.
    • Feature Commentary with Director Simon Curtis and Actress Elizabeth McGovern
    Buy or Rent Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale