Shawscope: Volume Four - BLU-RAY

Ten-disc set includes The One-Armed Swordsman (1967)Accepted into the kung fu school that his father died defending from rivals, young Fang Kang (Jimmy Wang Yu) faces scorn from his fellow students and loses an arm in an ambush. Running away and learning to overcome his handicap, the unidextrous warrior must return to save the day when the rival school attacks again. Chiao Chiao and Yin Tze Pan also star in this seminal martial arts actioner. 117 min. In Mandarin with English subtitles. C/Rtg NR Return Of The One-Armed Swordsman (1969)Trying to put his violent past behind him, one-fisted fighter Fang Kang (Jimmy Wang Yu) marries and settles down as a farmer. But when the sons of local martial arts clan leaders need his help to take on the Eight Demon Swordsmen, Fang will show everyone that his skills are the equal of any two-armed foe. Chiao Chiao, Lei Cheng also star. 105 min. In Mandarin with English subtitles. C/Rtg NR The New One-Armed Swordsman (1971)Young martial artist Lei LI (David Chiang) finds himself framed for robbery by duplicitous swordsman Lung Er Zi (Ku Feng), and the subsequent duel for honor costs him his right arm. The trauma only causes him to train past the handicap... to seek redemption and vengeance. Chang Cheh's actioner co-stars Lee Ching, Ti Lung, Chen Sing. AKA InchTriple Irons. Inch 98 min. In Mandarin with English subtitles. C/Rtg R The Lady Hermit (1971)A gifted swordswoman (Chang Pei-Pei) simply sought to exchange a life of violence for one of quietude. When a determined young woman (Shih Szu) sought an apprenticeship, however, both will have to confront the bandit clan that was her sworn nemesis. Ho Meng-Hua's thrilling opus co-stars Lo Lieh, Fang Mian, Wang Hsieh. 105 min. In Mandarin with English subtitles. C/Rtg NR Intimate Confessions Of A Chinese Courtesan (1972)Wildly entertaining actioner from the Shaw Brothers Studio follo

Eight-disc set includes Spider-Man (2002)A bite from a genetically altered arachnid turns timid high schooler Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) into a web-spinning wallcrawler who learns through tragedy to become a hero, in the hit screen rendition of Marvel Comics' flagship character. Kirsten Dunst is Parker's love interest Mary Jane Watson, and Willem Dafoe is scheming scientist Norman Osborne, who uses his technology to become the armored, bat-glider-riding Green Goblin. With Rosemary Harris, James Franco, J.K. Simmons; Sam Raimi directs. 121 min. C/Rtg PG-13 Spider-Man 2 (2004)Two years after receiving his spider-powers, life hasn't gotten any easier for college student/crimefighter Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire). With his grades slipping and his personal life at an all-time low, Parker hangs up his red and blue costume. But when New York is threatened by a new menace-tentacled terror Doctor Octopus (Alfred Molina)-will Spidey return to save the day? Director Sam Raimi's smash hit sequel also stars Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Rosemary Harris, J.K. Simmons. 128 min. C/Rtg PG-13 Spider-Man 3 (2007)As Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) has his hands full dealing with life in the public eye and the effects of an alien symbiote that has attached itself to him in the form of a sleek new costume, he must also contend with a former friend (James Franco) who's adopted the mantle of the New Goblin, the granular goon the Sandman (Thomas Haden Church), and rival photographer Eddie Brock (Topher Grace), who joins with the alien to create the villainous Venom. Also stars Kirsten Dunst, J.K. Simmons, and Bryce Dallas Howard. 139 min. C/Rtg PG-13 The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)Well-received reboot for the Marvel Comics screen franchise casts Andrew Garfield as gifted but troubled teenager Peter Parker, imbued with a spider's abilities in the wake of a laboratory accident. Using his newfoun

Ten-disc set includes Toy Story (1995)The first feature-length computer-animated film, this Oscar-winning treat for all ages takes place in a child's room where, when no one is around, the toys come to life, and where a pull-string cowboy named Woody (voiced by Tom Hanks) fears losing his Inchfavorite playthingInch status to new arrival Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen), a high-tech spaceman figure who thinks he's real. Other voices include Jim Varney, Annie Potts, and Don Rickles; songs by Randy Newman. 81 min. C/Rtg G Toy Story 2 (1999)When Woody is mistakenly left in a yard sale and taken by a fanatical toy collector, it's up to Buzz, Slinky Dog, Mr. Potato Head, and the gang to stage a rescue. But once Woody is reunited with his long-forgotten pals from the '50s TV puppet show he starred in, will he want to be rescued? Funny, exciting, and even touching, this wonderful sequel to the computer-animated hit features voices by Tim Allen, Tom Hanks, John Ratzenberger, Don Rickles, Jim Varney, Joan Cusack, and Kelsey Grammer. 92 min. C/Rtg G Toy Story 3 (2010)The toys are back in town for a third go 'round in Pixar's popular animated franchise, as Woody accompanies Andy to college while Buzz, Jessie, and the rest of Andy's playthings are accidentally sent to a day-care center. The joy of meeting fellow toys like Ken, Big Baby, and Lots-O'-Huggin' Bear quickly turns to fear when they learn that their new pals have some unfriendly plans for them! With the voices of Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, John Ratzenberger, Joan Cusack, Wallace Shawn, Michael Keaton, and Jodi Benson. 103 min. C/Rtg G Toy Story 4 (2019)Dropped in the pecking order of Bonnie's toys, Woody looks for new purpose in mentoring her current favorite-Forky, an arts & crafts project she made from a spork. During a family RV road trip, the existentially confused Forky runs off... sending Woody on an adventurous chase tha