September 05, 2005

Update - Pinky Violence Collection

Yesterday was Sunday, but the time clock and the standard work week hold no sway here at Panik House. In a single marathon session, all the principles were gathered to record scene-specific commentary tracks for all four films in the Pinky Violence Collection DVD box set.

First up in the late morning were critics Andy Klein (NPR's Film Week) and Wade Major (Boxoffice Magazine) who tackled Criminal Woman: Killing Melody. There was a definite spirit of fun mixed with keen cinematic insight and this is one commentary that will be entertaining and informative.

Next up was Wyatt Doyle (Asian Cult Cinema), who asked me to sit in and actively participate in his commentary, which I did, and our Girl Boss Guerilla commentary compares and contrasts cultural and exploitation themes, which I hope conveys the enthusiasm deeply rooted in both of us for these films. The two remaining features, Terrifying Girls' High School: Lynch Law Classroom and Delinquent Girl Boss: Worthless To Confess, were expertly handled by Chris D. (Outlaw Masters of Japanese FIlm) whose vast and in depth knowledge of Japanese Yakuza and Exploitation films is quite frankly astounding. He gave me a copy of his recently published book, and I gave him advance copies of the Panik House DVDs Sex & Fury and Female Yakuza Tale, for which he'd previously provided commentary tracks. Those two special edition discs in limited "transparent" packaging will hit stores on September 27th, so reserve your copies before they are gone!

I was extremely pleased with the outcome of all the sessions, and I'd really like to take this opportunity to thank all the participants. Extra special gratitude is extended to Randall (and the whole gang at Post Haste Sound) for coming in on his day off to supervise the actual recording of these commentary tracks. When I first started Panik House, I knew that success would rely on surrounding myself with the right people for every aspect of production, and I am constantly in awe of the dedication and enthusiasm that greets me every time a project gets rolling.

Thanks everybody!