Welcome to another look at some of the highlights arriving on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD. This edition is extremely busy, with notable studio titles, documentaries and independent efforts in a wide variety of genres. So, if you can’t make it out to the cinema this week or need to stay indoors for a few days, be sure to give one of these titles a try!
BIG NEW RELEASES!
ANOTHER BODY – A college student is at the center of this harrowing documentary. She discovers that a person is using AI technology to place her into pornographic videos, post them online and state that they are real. After contacting the police, she gets nowhere. They state that while horrifying, his actions are not considered illegal. The young woman investigates herself, finds other acquaintances who have been targeted before coming to a conclusion about who the culprit is. This documentary earned excellent notices from critics. A very small number noted that while tackling an important issue, it didn’t delve deeply enough into its subject or answer their questions. Everyone else thought the film was stunning and disturbing, detailing the abuse these women have faced and how anyone can be fooled by cruel individuals with a knowledge of today’s technology.
GODS OF MEXICO – This documentary takes viewers to rural communities in Mexico, where the population is resisting modernization. Using striking photography, the filmmakers capture individuals at work and play, living a life free from modern technology. The synopsis states that the film shows it is still possible to live tune with our essence as human beings. This picture did well on the festival circuit and received a positive response from the press. A small number critiqued the film for focusing on visuals and not thoroughly interviewing the subjects or getting their insights, in the process keeping viewers at a distance. However, the majority were wowed by the imagery and resourceful citizens featured. They suggested the observational approach allowed them to sit back and contemplate a different lifestyle choice.
HUESERA: THE BONE WOMAN – Initially thrilled to learn that she is expecting, a young woman soon begins experiencing aches and disturbing visions. Initially, the lead is told that these pains are a normal part of pregnancy. Yet the hallucinations and sensations become more and more extreme, many of which involve breaking bones. As the months pass, she attempts to determine if what she is experiencing is an unexpected pregnancy side-effect or something more sinister. This Spanish-language co-production from Mexico and Peru earned solid write-ups from reviewers. A few of them suggested that the interesting concept wasn’t fully explored and didn’t really have anything significant to say about the pains of motherhood. Still, most thought it was a creepy, unsettling character piece that held their attention throughout. They also complimented the film as being subtle in its analysis of the central subject. It stars Natalia Solián, Alfonso Dosal and Mayra Batalla.
IMPULSE – A young reporter determined to make her mark and find out who really runs the world starts investigating figures involved in shadow governments, politics, high tech and banking. She decides to go deep, deep, undercover, soon becoming the girlfriend of a man connected to these individuals. After witnessing a couple of brutally violent acts on high-profile targets committed by the cabal, the protagonist decides to reveal the conspiracy to the world. This independent thriller is a direct-to-disc effort that has not been shown to the press. As with all of these types of low-budget titles, one should not spontaneously seek it out. Instead, exercise caution and perhaps wait for a general critical reception to emerge. The cast includes Dajana Gudic, Lou Ferrigno Jr., Nick Cassavetes. Paul Johansson and Jonathan Kowalsky.
LOLA – Ever wondered what a World War II picture blended with science-fiction elements might look like? This independent effort from Great Britain follows two sisters living during wartime. The pair build a machine that can capture radio and TV broadcasts from the future. They decide to find a way to record the intel they hear and get it into the hands of the military and others who can help stop Nazi forces. But along the way the pair discover that the instrument’s power can also have a negative impact on the future. The majority of reviewers enjoyed this unique tale, which was released last year in the UK. One or two complained that the cinematography was impressive but the script didn’t develop its lead characters properly. Regardless, the consensus was that the feature had good performances, a strong message and left viewers with plenty to think about. Emma Appleton and Stefanie Martini headline the film.
LOVE LIFE – In this foreign-language Japanese melodrama, a happily married couple are enjoying life while raising their son (who is from the wife’s previous marriage). A big wrinkle is put into their relationship when the husband’s ex-girlfriend appears out of the blue. Things become even more tense and challenging after the wife’s ex-husband appears, now deaf and homeless, asking the leads for assistance. Overall, the press was taken in by this feature. A small group commented that the story added a few too many exaggerated elements and was so low-key that it didn’t muster up much drama. However, the consensus was that the picture was heart-wrenching and managed to make viewers understand the unique pain felt by its characters. It stars Fumino Kimura, Kento Nagayama and Atom Sunada.
MADAME WEB – The latest Marvel comic book adaptation is this tale of a lesser-known character in the Spider-Man universe. It begins with a researcher of rare spiders in Peru being injured and giving birth just before her death. The orphaned child grows up to be a paramedic in New York. One day, she begins having visions of the future. After having a premonition of three teenage girls being killed by a menacing figure, the protagonist decides to use her powers to save them. She also tries to understand the nature of these visions by traveling back to Peru. In general, the press savaged this superhero title. A handful liked the lead actress and claimed to be amused by how strange and off-kilter the final product was. Everyone else thought the dialogue was corny, the story full of plot holes, the editing jarring, the sound design clunky and the overall tone baffling. This title will be available as a 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray combo or as a standalone Blu-ray. The cast includes Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced, Celeste O’Connor, Tahar Rahim, Mike Epps, Emma Roberts and Adam Scott. Read a full review of the movie here.
MAD PROPS – Horror movie fans and hobbyists may be intrigued by this documentary. It tells the story of Tom Biolchini, a film enthusiast who over the years has amassed a large collection of horror movie props. The filmmakers examine growing interest in purchasing authentic movie memorabilia, comparing the process to purchasing classic paintings and sculptures. Even some of the actors who used the props in the films get involved, sharing their thoughts and insights on these pieces of cinematic history. Critics who have seen the picture have been upbeat about it. They write that while it takes a while to make its case, this is a sweet, enjoyable and enthusiastic documentary with some interesting insights about movie props and their importance in popular culture. It features interviews with Robert Englund, Mickey Rourke, Lance Henriksen and make-up and effects artist Alex Gillis.
MEAN GIRLS – Based on a stage musical inspired by the 2004 film, this reimagining tells the story of a teen entering an American high school after time abroad. She’s introduced to various female cliques and decides to infiltrate the institute’s most powerful group. Of course, witnessing their horrible behavior encourages her to try and dismantle the power of these cruel leaders. Overall, critical reaction was more positive than negative towards this musical. Nearly one-third asserted that the film was no match for the original and felt like a tame, duller take on the story. Still, more appreciated the music and thought it was a decent modernization that delivered enough laughs to earn a recommendation. The movie will be available either on 4K Ultra HD or as a standalone Blu-ray. Angourie Rice, Reneé Rapp, Aulii Cravalho, Jaquel Spivey, Avantika, Bebe Wood, Christopher Briney, Jenna Fischer, Busy Phillips, Tina Fey, Tim Meadows, Jon Hamm and Lindsay Lohan headline the picture.
MY DIVORCE PARTY – A woman about to finalize a divorce brings some of her friends together for a celebration. She tells them that since her ex will receive half of her estate in 48 hours, the group should do all they can to spend her savings on a wild bash. The worried friends go along with the plan but show concern for the divorcee’s well-being as the weekend progresses, creating conflict in the process. As of this writing, almost no critics have seen the film. There is only one online review stating that it’s nice to see a movie about women and their support network. Otherwise, there isn’t any way to gauge whether or not this is a party to catch or to miss. For the time being, it will be a DVD-only and streaming release. Rumer Willis, Kimia Behpoornia, Michelle Meredith, Dionne Gipson and Laith Ashley take on the lead roles.
ORDINARY ANGELS – Inspired by true events that took place in 1994, a Kentucky-based hairdresser and recovering alcoholic struggles to find a sense of meaning in her life. When the lead hears about a local widower caring for his critically ill daughter and carrying a huge financial debt, she decides to try and help him out. The woman ultimately rallies the entire community to raise funds and help the youngster get treatment. This faith-based feature earned generally upbeat notices. A handful suggested that the motivations for the main character’s behavior weren’t made as clear as needed and that the pacing was problematic. However, the majority thought the lead performance was so good that it made up for the story issues. They also wrote that it wasn’t as heavy-handed as anticipated and that viewers would find it positive and inspiring. It stars Hilary Swank, Alan Richson, Emily Mitchell, Skywalker Hughes and Nancy Travis.
THE PROMISED LAND – This Danish period drama is based on real figure Ludvig Kahlen in the 1700s. After serving in the army for 25 years, he decides to use his tiny pension and move to a rural area in order to build a home and a farm (and gain a noble title in the process). But after arriving, he discovers a government figure and landowner are plotting to take all the land and develop it for their own use. Bitterness rises as the protagonist fights for his property. Reviews were excellent for this foreign-language film and it was considered last year for an International Film Oscar (apparently, it just missed making the final nominee list). Naturally, the film received an extremely positive reception. Only one or two disliked the picture, describing it as dry and predictable. Everyone else thought it was a smart, powerful and engaging Nordic western that tackled class issues effectively and boasted a wonderful lead performance. The cast includes Mads Mikkelsen, Amanda Collin and Simon Bennebjerg.
REBEL – When a Belgian rapper with Moroccan roots hears about the ongoing violence in Syria, he decides to travel to the country and help the local citizens out as a volunteer. But soon after arriving, the protagonist finds himself in the middle of a warzone and is forced to join an armed group in order to survive. Back home, his younger brother is targeted and recruited by members of the Islamic State. The lead’s family struggles to stay together as they are pushed apart by the circumstances surrounding them. This Belgium, France, Luxembourg co-production earned plenty of raves. One or two write-ups described the film as overbaked and oversimplified. Yet the majority were gripped by the drama, calling the story stunning. They described it all as hard to watch, but extremely compelling in displaying the horrors endured by families due to the acts of fanatics. It features Aboubakr Bensaihi, Lubna Azabal and Tara Abboud.
ROADKILL – A young woman driving alone in a rural community picks up a drifter wandering down the road. She agrees to give him a ride if he can provide her with directions. With radio DJs warning that a fugitive killer is on the loose, they stop at a local diner, where events take a violent turn. Viewers ultimately learn who the maniac is and watch to see if anyone involved will survive. This independent picture has been available to steam for a few months and is now arriving on disc. There aren’t a lot of reviews for it online and the ones that have appeared are mixed. A couple of them complimented the narrative as being fast-paced and twisty. The same number called it a weak and ineffective genre picture that isn’t clever enough to make a lasting impression. The cast includes Caitlin Carmichael, Ryan Knudson and Danielle Harris.
SCALPER – This indie chiller involves a psychic dealing with the return of a masked maniac who presumably scalps victims. Despite being thought dead for many years, the protagonist begins having visions of the figure returning and killing those close to her. Of course, it isn’t long before bodies pile up once again. The lead decides to go deeper into her visions to find out if it is a copycat or the same man returning from the dead. This low-budget effort is actually a sequel to the 2021 film Night Caller that has been streaming for a while and is now appearing on disc. Only a handful of genre film critics who specialize in these types of titles have seen it. They suggest that it is a reasonable effort that will entertain fans of these types of pictures and has an effectively grimy quality. Susan Priver, Jake Busey, Bai Ling and Kate Patel headline the film.
SWEET DREAMS – After getting into trouble, a recovering alcoholic is forced to spend time at a sober living facility. While there, it is suggested he coach a misfit softball team made up of housemates. Desperate to get back to his family, the protagonist agrees. Bonds unexpectedly form between the players and when they learn that their building is about to be closed, the group compete in a tournament to win the necessary funds to save the program. The picture earned more positive notices than negative ones. About one-third thought the sobriety drama didn’t mix with the silly sports subplot and that the end result was a mess. But many more thought the cast were likable and the movie was sweet and well-intentioned enough to make up for the it’s predictability. This is a DVD-only release (it also appeared on streaming platforms a couple of weeks ago). It stars Johnny Knoxville, Kate Upton, Bobby Lee, Jay Mohr, Brian Van Holt, Theo Von and Gata.
WORLD WAR III – This foreign-language drama/dark comedy from Iran involves a widower who loses his wife and son in an earthquake. Years later, he works on a construction site and slowly develops a relationship with a deaf and mute woman. One day, a film crew shows up to make a movie about World War II and the atrocities committed by Hitler. The shy and pleasant lead draws the attention of the filmmakers, who offer him a prominent role in their movie. But as the production continues and his girlfriend arrives to ask for help, his attitude begins to change. The film earned unanimous praise from reviewers who saw it. They all found it disquieting, stating that the picture expertly mixed elements of both the story and story-within-the-story. According to them, the movie subtlety makes viewers wonder about the class system, as well as power and corruption. It features Mohsen Tanabandah and Neda Jebraeili.
BLASTS FROM THE PAST!
It’s a very busy week if anyone is interested in catching up with older titles. Arrow Video is delivering a “Limited Edition” 4K Ultra HD edition of the cult horror/comedy Basket Case (1982). It follows a seemingly ordinary young man who arrives at a seedy motel in Manhattan with a large wicker basket. He visits several nervous doctors who end up being brutally murdered. What exactly is in the basket? Well, if you’re familiar with the picture, then you already know. If not, this is a wild one, with plenty of gruesome moments and over-the-top humor.
The Museum of Modern Art in New York has given the film a new 4K restoration. It comes with a commentary featuring writer/director Frank Henenlotter (Brain Damage, Frankenhooker) and star Kevin VanHentenryck, a cast and crew archival commentary, an interview with the lead character in the film (shot by Henenlotter as a fake documentary), a normal interview with the star, a 2017 talk with the director, discussions with other cast members, a featurette on the producer, the casting director/actor, associate producer/special effects artist, and “Belial” performer, a talk with critic Joe Bob Briggs (who helped draw attention to the feature), footage from the 2017 restoration premiere, a feature-length documentary about the Basket Case trilogy, an archival location featurette, and a video essay on “freaks” in cinema. You’ll also get Henelotter’s noted 1976 30-minute film Slash of the Knife, outtakes from the main feature and the 1976 title, a 2017 animated short inspired by the movie, extensive publicity materials and much more. Additionally, it comes with a special slipcover with new artwork, a reversible sleeve with original and the newly commissioned art along with a double-sized fold-out poster and a booklet with writing on the film. No Blu-ray is included. Besides the regular “Limited Edition” the Arrow Video website is offering an edition with different and even more limited cover art. Read a full review of the 4K Ultra HD release here!
The Tin Star (1957) is a well-regarded western arriving from the same distributor as a “Limited Edition” Blu-ray. It’s about an ex-sheriff turned bounty hunter who decides to help out a young, newly appointed lawman having trouble with his job. The movie stars Henry Fonda and Anthony Perkins. It arrives with a film historian commentary, a new critical appreciation of the film, a discussion with the son of score composer Elmer Bernstein, a trailer, an image gallery, a reversible sleeve with original and new art for the picture, a fold-out poster containing the same works, six postcard-sized reproduction lobby cards, and an illustrated booklet with press notes and writing on the feature. Read a full review of the disc by clicking on this link!
Additionally, Arrow is putting out a “Standard Edition” of the recent release Barbarella (1968) in 4K Ultra HD or Blu-ray. The same goes for Conan the Barbarian (1982) and Conan the Destroyer (1984). Additionally, a standard Blu-ray of Witness (1985) is also being made available for those who missed it when it came out early in the year.
The fantastic arthouse label Radiance Films also has a couple of noteworthy Blu-ray titles. The first is Misunderstood (1966), an Italian drama about a precocious boy who, it is soon revealed, is trying to deal with the tragic death of his mother. The original negative has been given a 2K scan for this release, and it comes with an archival interview with a critic on the movie, a 2008 interview with the late director’s daughter and the film’s co-screenwriter discussing the film. There’s also a featurette about the filmmaker’s experiences working with kids and a trailer. Click this link to read a review of the Blu-ray.
The Shape of Night (1964) is a Japanese effort about a factory worker who is a bar hostess by night. She gets romantically involved with a mysterious customer, leading her down a dangerous path. Extras include the son of the filmmaker discussing his dad’s work and a featurette on the radical changes that were occurring in Japanese cinema during this period. You can read a full review of the Blu-ray by clicking this link!
The Last Slumber Party (1988) is a New Orleans-shot party slasher that is arriving on Blu-ray from AGFA (American Genre Film Archive). The movie has been restored from the 16mm negative and workprint, it comes with a cast and crew commentary, a 2016 Q&A with the star, outtakes, the original home video trailer, a photo gallery and a VHS version from the 1” master.
Canadian International Pictures has a Blu-ray to get excited about. Animation Night in Canada contains 14 Oscar-nominated shorts produced between 1965 and 1985 (8 additional shorts are included as bonuses). The country has a reputation for producing incredible animated fare and this disc provides a selection of titles restored by the National Film Board of Canada, along with documentaries on a couple directors, as well as a booklet with a new interview with the NFB Head of Animation between 1967 and 1972. featured
If you missed the fantastic neo-noir Red Rock West (1993) when it was released through the Vinegar Syndrome website, you can now purchase a regular “Standard Edition” Blu-ray from Cinematographe. This entertaining effort stars Nicolas Cage as a broke man who arrives in a small town and is mistaken for a hitman. It was co-written and directed by John Dahl (The Last Seduction, Rounders, Joy Ride) and the cast includes Dennis Hopper, Lara Flynn Boyle and J.T. Walsh. It was restored in 4K from the 35mm camera negative and extras include a new interview with Dahl, co-writer Nick Dahl, a film historian commentary, a video essay on the feature, an archival discussion with the editor and an archival video essay on the picture.
Dogfight (1991) is arriving on Blu-ray from Criterion. This period drama follows a young group of Marines who make a bet to see who can bring the ugliest date to a chosen location. The lead picks an introverted waitress, but finds himself liking the woman a great deal by the time he’s scheduled to arrive with her, leading to major conflict in the final act. The movie stars River Phoenix and Lili Taylor. A 35mm interpositive was given a 2K scan for this release, which also features a new discussion on the movie the director and star, a program featuring various crew member interviews, a trailer and a leaflet with an essay on the film.
Full Moon Features is presenting Countdown to Esmeralda (1990) on Blu-ray. This is a Spanish action film from B-movie director Jess Franco about a Central American priest leading rebels in a revolutionary war against a dictator. It features George Kennedy, Robert Forster, Lina Romay, Ramon Estevez, Fernando Rey and arrives on disc uncut from the original camera negative. Trailers for other Full Moon titles are also included.
Just in time for its 80th anniversary, Kino is presenting Bluebeard (1944) on Blu-ray. John Carradine plays the title character, a serial killer who enjoys strangling young women in Paris. For this release, the disc comes with a 4K picture restoration from Paramount Pictures, and two film historian commentaries.
“Starting Over” (1979) is a rom-com with Burt Reynolds, Jill Clayburgh and Candice Bergen about a low-key, middle-aged man who is dumped by his wife. He falls for a teacher, but his ex asks to reconcile. The fact that his wife is an aspiring musician composing… unique songs about their troubled relationship and his new interest also enjoys singing (both sound as though they are off-key vocalists) complicates his decision. The Blu-ray contains a 4K restoration of the film from the original negative, and a film historian commentary.
And, True Love (1989) is a rom-com starring Annabella Sciorra and Ron Eldard about a bride and groom getting cold-feet while planning their elaborate wedding. It includes a commentary with the director and the producer, interviews with cast and crew and a trailer.
Signature Move (2017) is appearing on Blu-ray from Music Box Films. It’s an independent comedy about two women who fall in love (one of whom is a Mexican wrestling enthusiast) and debate whether or not to tell their families. The disc comes with a director and cast member commentary, a video production diary, interviews with the filmmaker and stars, a conversation with the performer playing one of the mothers, and loads of publicity materials.
In celebration of its 20th anniversary and the release of the recent musical remake, Paramount Pictures is putting out a 4K Ultra HD version of the original comedy Mean Girls (2004) with Lindsay Lohan, Jonathan Bennett, Rachel McAdams, Tina Fey, Tim Meadows, Amy Poehler, Ana Gasteyer, Lacey Chabert, Lizzy Caplan and Amanda Seyfried. In addition to the picture upgrade, an archived commentary with director Mark Waters, screenplay writer and actress Tina Fey, and producer Lorne Michaels is included. There is also a new retrospective piece on the movie featuring the cast of the 2024 edition sharing their thoughts on the film. It also comes with numerous featurettes, deleted scenes, a special feature called “Word Vomit”, interstitials and a trailer.
The ultra-low-budget, shot-on-video slasher/comedy Severe Injuries (2003) is arriving as a “Standard Edition” Blu-ray from Saturn’s Core Audio & Video. The story involves an inept serial killer stumbling his way through a sorority house. Extras on the disc include a new commentary with the director and the writer, an archival commentary with the previous two figures alongside a cast member. There is an archival cast commentary track, a new retrospective documentary, cast and crew interviews, outtakes and deleted scenes, poster art, shorts from the director and publicity materials for those productions and plenty more.
Severin is presenting The Church (1989) in a 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray combo pack or as a standalone Blu-ray. This Italian horror film is from Dario Argento protégé Michele Soavi (Cemetery Man) and follows a group of characters in the title location fighting off demonic forces. If memory serves, it has some impressive visuals and a couple of memorable death scenes. This release boasts incredible picture quality, interviews with Soavi, co-screenwriter and producer Dario Argento, co-screenwriter Franco Ferrini, co-star Asia Argento, FX artist Sergio Stivaletti, make-up artist Franco Casagni, as well as other cast and crew members. Finally, there is an interview about the feature with an Argento authority and a trailer.
Soavi’s second feature was The Sect (1991), and Severin is also putting out that title in a 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray set or as a Blu-ray-only release. It’s an eccentric effort about a cult of Satan worshippers that has references to Rosemary’s Baby as an unsuspecting school teacher gets involved with the group. Besides the picture upgrade, extras include interviews with Soavi, co-screenwriter/producer Argento and loads of cast and crew interviews (including one with composer Pino Donaggio). Additionally, there’s a discussion about the movie with an Argento expert, a look at the items in director Michele Soavi’s basement and trailers for the film.
The distributor is also delivering a Blu-ray of the western/revenge movie Hot Spur (1968). The story follows a deranged stable hand who kidnaps the wife of the ranch owner who assaulted his sister. It’s considered a trashy and over-the-top affair by many, but was somehow chosen as one of the top ten films of the year by the National Review Journal. This disc contains a film historian commentary track, an alternate commentary, a feature-length title from the era looking into the world of exotic dancing, a short film featuring a cast member and a teaser.
The Scavengers (1969) is a gritty, low-budget exploitation western about a group of Confederate soldiers who molest a black woman, only to be targeted for their horrendous act by a group of ex-slaves. This Blu-ray contains an unrated and R-rated cut of the movie (the uncut version has an extra 10 minutes of footage), a film expert commentary and trailers.
Shout! Factory is delivering a couple of discs that will only be available through their website. The effective Roman Polanski thriller Death and the Maiden (1994) is one of the two being released on Blu-ray. The drama follows a political activist who becomes convinced that a visitor at her house is the man who once tortured her for the government. She holds him hostage and demands answers. It stars Sigourney Weaver and Ben Kingsley. It doesn’t appear to contain any extras, but has been hard to find for some time. The print run for this disc is 1620 copies.
The same is true for The Getaway (1994), a remake of the 1972 classic. This version features Kim Basinger and Alec Baldwin as thieves running from cops and criminals after a big robbery. The Blu-ray offers the fully uncut version of the film, a new critic commentary, a behind-the-scenes and making-of featurette, archival interviews with Baldwin and Basinger and a trailer.
And there’s more. Vinegar Syndrome is releasing a number of low-budget genre titles with incredible transfers and extras. The highlight may be Dr. Terror’s House of Horrors (1965), an effective anthology that is arriving in a 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray combo pack. There are five fun tales featuring werewolves, killer plants, voracious vampires and more. It features Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing and Donald Sutherland. The disc contains a 4K picture restoration from the original negative. You’ll get a director commentary, a featurette including never-before-seen cast and crew interviews, an hour-long archival making-of documentary, a 40-minute examination of the movie by a film historian, archival cast and crew interviews, international trailers for the feature, two extensive promotional galleries and reversible sleeve artwork.
You can also pick up a Blu-ray of the Cynthia Rothrock Hong Kong action film, Lady Reporter (1989) aka The Blonde Fury, in which she takes on a dangerous counterfeiting operation. This release includes 2K restorations of two cuts of the film, a movie expert commentary, an interview with Rothrock, publicity materials and more.
You can also pick up the Greek chiller Singapore Sling (1990) on Blu-ray, a 2-disc Blu-ray set containing the Italian genre pictures Specters (1987) and Maya (1989) and the gritty Story of a Junkie (1985), which includes a Blu-ray and a soundtrack CD. All of these discs include tons of bonus material.
Warner Bros. is giving the Ocean’s Trilogy the 4K Ultra HD treatment (no Blu-rays are included). The box set includes Ocean’s Eleven (2001), Ocean’s Twelve (2004) and Ocean’s Thirteen (2007) with the highest possible picture quality and most of the extras from earlier versions. If you only enjoy one or two of the films, then you’ll be happy to learn that each title can be purchased separately.
And finally, Warner Archive is presenting Blu-rays of the western Devil’s Doorway (1950), the Boris Karloff adventure The Mask of Fu Manchu (1932) and the James Caan drama The Rain People (1969), which marked an early effort from famed filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola (The Godfather series, The Conversation, Apocalypse Now, The Outsiders, Rumble Fish, Bram Stoker’s Dracula).
YOU KNOW, FOR KIDS!
If you’re looking for something for tykes, you only have one option this week…
Strawberry Shortcake’s Spring Spectacular (nCircle Entertainment) DVD
ON THE TUBE!
And here are the week’s TV-themed releases.
An American Family: 50th Anniversary Edition (PBS) DVD
Andor: Season 1 (Disney) 4K Ultra HD Steelbook and Blu-ray
Colonel March of Scotland Yard: The Complete 26-Episode Series (Film Chest) DVD
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: Season 1 (Disney) 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray or Blu-ray
Joe Pickett: The Complete Series (Paramount) DVD
Lawmen: Bass Reeves (TV mini-series) (Paramount) Blu-ray
Moon Knight: Season 1 (Disney) 4K Ultra HD Steelbook or Blu-ray
NATURE: Partick and the Whale (PBS) DVD
NOVA: Easter Island Origins (PBS) DVD
Obi-Wan Kenobi: The Complete Series (Disney) 4K Ultra HD Steelbook or Blu-ray