{"product_id":"the-maiku-hama-trilogy-blu-ray","title":"Maiku Hama Trilogy, The | Blu-ray","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat a wonderful little hidden slice of 90s cinema. I am always on the hunt for creative and entertaining detective fiction, but the Maiku Hama trilogy really snuck up on me. Three films, all directed by Kaizo Hayashi with the same cast, over a period of just three years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first, The Most Terrible Time in My Life is a beautifully filmed black \u0026amp; white neo-noir involving a turf war between Hong Kong and Japanese gang factions. The second film brings the series into eye-popping color for a confrontation with Maiku's long-forgotten parents, suddenly back in his life. The third takes a more horror-focused, experimental approach with star Masatoshi Nagase taking on dual roles, of both killer and detective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll three movies bring their own unique flavor. With the first two feeling like the exploration of a single story arc, and the third moving into new territory. Hayashi and Nagase even spun the films off into a 12-episode TV series. It's not nearly as well crafted or energetic as the films, but you can \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=FvNF7ZI-BP0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003echeck out the first two episodes on YouTube\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial Features (via vinegarsyndrome.com)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew art by Maxime Gérin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBooklet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnglish, English SDH subtitles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDISC 1 - The Most Terrible Time in My Life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew 4K Restoration of The Most Terrible Time In My Life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio commentary by writer Jasper Sharp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterview with director Kaizo Hayashi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterview with producer Shunsuke Koga\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrailer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDISC 2 - Stairway to the Distant Past\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew 4K Restoration of The Stairway to the Distant Past\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelected scene commentary from director Edmund Yeo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"The Mike Hama Trilogy: An Introduction,\" a video essay by Matthew Carter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrailer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDISC 3 - The Trap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew 4K Restoration of The Trap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio Commentary by film writer Samm Deighan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"From Memphis to Yokohama: Chasing the Shadow of Masatoshi Nagase,\" a video essay by James Balmont\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrailer\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Zane's Video","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48192368738494,"sku":"810161485680","price":64.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/1436\/2558\/files\/TheMaikuHamaTrilogy_01_Front.png?v=1786691728","url":"https:\/\/zanesvideostore.com\/products\/the-maiku-hama-trilogy-blu-ray","provider":"Zane's Video","version":"1.0","type":"link"}