Welcome to another look at highlights arriving on Blu-ray, 4K Ultra HD and DVD. This is a remarkably busy week with blockbusters, independents and every other kind of picture you could possibly imagine. So, if you can’t make it out to the movies this week or need to stay indoors for a few days, be sure to give one of these titles a try!
BIG NEW RELEASES!
THE BLACK MASS – Inspired by real events, this independent chiller is set in 1974 and follows the exploits of a soon-to-be serial killer in Florida. Specifically, it focuses on the final 24 hours before he begins a series of vicious slayings across the state. The film also pays great attention to his future victims and their final hours. There haven’t been a great deal of reviews for this picture yet, but a number online reviewers did give it positive notices. They stated that the movie powerfully highlighted the people whose lives were taken, as well as the disturbing psychology of the figure responsible. Apparently, there’s a twist at the end, although those familiar with the date and place of the story may already have an idea of what that surprise might be. It features Kathleen Kinmont, Jeremy London, Jennifer Wenger, Chelsea Gilson, Lew Temple and Lisa Wilcox.
DIVINITY – A mogul claims to have helped develop a serum that can prevent aging and death. When two mysterious brothers show up on his doorstep and kidnap him, more is revealed about the drug and its potential implications on the future of humanity. In the meantime, a charismatic woman appears who has her own ideas about what the serum could mean for the future. This indie science-fiction thriller was shot in black and white and has director Steven Soderbergh (Out of Sight, The Limey, Erin Brockovich, Traffic, Ocean’s Eleven, Contagion) listed as a producer. Reaction towards the final product was split, with the film receiving a few more upbeat reviews than pans. A large number did complain that the movie failed to make an effective point and seemed pretentious. Slightly more admired the feature’s stylishness and thought it was intriguing, reminding them of early works from David Lynch and David Cronenberg. The cast includes Bella Thorne, Stephen Dorff, Scott Bakula, Moises Arias and Steven Ogg.
DR. CHEON AND THE LOST TALISMAN – This South Korean fantasy involves the grandson of a shaman. Now an adult, he doesn’t believe in the supernatural, but uses the family name to earn money staging fake exorcisms. One night, he’s asked to provide services for a new and mysterious client. After beginning, the lead fears that the house might actually be haunted and that his views on the afterlife may be wrong. Overall, the press enjoyed this comic book adaptation. About one-third of those who gave it a write-up thought it started well, but ended up relying too much on computer effects and became silly to watch. Still, the majority commented that the movie was straight-forward and effectively delivered wild action and doses of effectively delivered humor. It stars Gang Dong-won, Huh Joon-ho, Esom and Lee Dong-hwi.
DREAM SCENARIO – A mild-mannered, nondescript professor is told by an acquaintance that he appeared in their dreams. Soon, not only friends but random strangers all begin having visions of the man as they sleep. Confused but strangely flattered, the lead is initially amused by being unexpectedly famous. But when the teacher finds everyone turning on him and learns that the dreams feature him standing around passively while horrible events occur, he finds his real life in turmoil. Critics gave this dark comedy high marks. A small number suggested that while it started entertainingly, the script didn’t know where to go with its concept and ultimately fizzled out. Still, most thought it was a fascinating satire on fame with a lot of interesting ideas, as well as a wonderful lead performance. Nicolas Cage, Julianne Nicholson, Lily Bird, Jessica Clement, Tim Meadows and Dylan Baker headline the picture.
THE INDEPENDENT – Set in the weeks leading to a US election, this mystery/drama tells the story of an idealistic young journalist covering the political campaign. The frontrunners include the first potential female president, as well as a popular independent. The writer teams up with her hero, a veteran correspondent, to get more background on the contenders and end up uncovering a shocking conspiracy. Unfortunately, the feature did not fare well with reviewers. A limited number were positive, saying that the charismatic cast made up for its storytelling issues. Everyone else thought the script and presentation strangely was flat and lifeless. They also noted that added melodramatic subplots didn’t help the narrative. For the time being, this is a DVD-only release. It features Jodie Turner-Smith, Brian Cox, John Cena, Luke Kirby, Ann Dowd, Stephen Lang and Timothy Busfield.
THE INTEGRITY OF JOSEPH CHAMBERS – A man obsessed with end-of-the-world scenarios is determined to be ready to protect his family during an apocalypse. He drags them out to the country for survivalist training and then, hoping to prove himself to them, decides to go out deer hunting alone in the wilderness. A horrific event occurs, leaving him on his own and trying to put his beliefs into reality. Write-ups for this independent drama were very strong. A tiny contingent didn’t care for the use of long takes and found it slow and lacking in tension. All others commented that while the story was simple, the cast was excellent. They wrote that the script raised a great many issues in an effective way, showing how a man’s paranoia can end up causing tragedy. The cast includes Clayne Crawford, Jordana Brewster, Michael Raymond-James and Carl Kennedy.
LEE FIELDS: FAITHFUL MAN – This documentary chronicles the life of blues and soul singer/songwriter Lee Fields. This figure was born in North Carolina and moved to New York as a teenager hoping to become a performer. He quickly found a record label and his initial singles were successful, but his career soon faltered after disco became more popular than soul music. The film tells his story up to the present day, as well as his influence on musicians like Travis Scott and A$ap Rocky, who have sampled his work for their own records. There haven’t been many reviews for this picture yet, but the few that have appeared recommend the movie. They state that the film brings attention to a talented artist and is filled with incredible tunes that should earn the performer plenty of new fans.
MIGRATION – A fearful mallard duck enjoys living in a forest in New England with his family. So much so that he forbids them from traveling outside their territory. After a heartfelt discussion, he finally agrees to travel with them to Jamaica for the winter. But along the way, they get themselves into all sorts of trouble and encounter unexpected difficulties. This animated family film did well at the box office over the holiday season and earned decent reviews from the press. One-quarter of notices did find the movie derivative, predictable and unmemorable. Still, the majority thought the dialogue was witty, the visuals were colorful and that the finished product would be certain to entertain family members both young and old. The voice cast includes Elizabeth Banks, Kumail Nanjiani, Awkwafina, Keegan-Michael Key, David Mitchell, Carol Kane and Danny DeVito.
MIRANDA’S VICTIM – Based on a true story, this period effort involves an 18-year-old who was kidnapped and sexually assaulted in 1963. Her attacker is brought in by police and admits to the crime, but his conviction is ultimately overturned by the US Supreme Court because an attorney was not present during his confession. The retrial that follows becomes a legal battle, with defense lawyers blaming the victim and the teen fighting for justice. This drama was well-received by critics. A limited number of reviews criticized the end product, saying it lacked subtlety and hammered its message over the head of viewers. However, the consensus was that the cast was strong, the story important and that it was a gripping courtroom drama from beginning to end. It stars Abigail Breslin, Mireille Enos, Donald Sutherland, Kyle MacLachlan, Andy Garcia, Taryn Manning, Emily VanCamp, Luke Wilson and Ryan Phillippe.
MONSTER – While at school, two children in a suburban town get into a fight. One makes a claim of being frequently hit by one of their teachers. This draws the attention of the parents of kids involved in the tussle, who argue about what really occurred and what is happening at the facility. Tempers flare and eventually the local media become involved, adding more fuel to the fire. The situation draws attention to all the children and the difficulties several of them face in their lives. This Japanese effort earned accolades from many film critic groups. A lone voice or two didn’t appreciate the way it juggled its story elements and thought the final act was weak. Yet the vast majority called the movie powerful and said that it dealt with many aspects of school life and growing up in an authentic and challenging manner. The cast includes Sakura Andô, Eita Nagayama and Soya Kurokawa.
THE MOON – This science-fiction tale involves South Korea attempting to send a man to the moon. The first attempt ends in disaster, but seven years later the national space agency tries again. But while the rocket heads to its destination, a solar wind knocks the craft off course and leaves it stranded in space. The lone astronaut on this mission has to fix the craft and figure out how to return to Earth safely. Critics were not impressed by this feature. About one-fifth of them thought that while it borrowed from films like Gravity and Apollo 13, it was very well constructed, had good effects and delivered some thrills. Sadly, most found it ridiculously overblown and predictable. They also believed that the movie didn’t come close to matching the titles that inspired it. Sui Kyung-gu, D.O., Kim Hee-ae and Jo Han-chui headline the film.
NEVER SURRENDER: A GALAXY QUEST DOCUMENTARY – Science-fiction/comedy enthusiasts will be pleased to see this documentary about the film Galaxy Quest arriving on Blu-ray. The feature was made back in 2019 (to coincide with the movie’s 20th anniversary) and has been available on streaming sites since then, but is only now receiving a physical release. It details everything you’d want to know about the 1999 space comedy, including the production challenges, its release and the huge cult following it has amassed. Most of the cast and crew of the movie, including Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Sam Rockwell, Tony Shalhoub, Justin Long, Missi Pyle, Rainn Wilson, Daryl Mitchell, director Dean Parisot and writer Robert Gordon share their experiences and thoughts on the picture. Celebrity fans like Wil Wheaton, Brent Spiner and Paul Sheer also share their appreciation for the movie. If you enjoyed the original movie, there’s little doubt you will appreciate this documentary.
NEXT GOAL WINS – Based on a true story, this comedy/drama tells the story of the American Samoa national soccer team. After suffering a humiliating 31-0 defeat during a World Cup qualifying match in 2001, they decide to hire infamously hot-tempered coach Thomas Rongen. The new arrival immediately clashes with the low-key players, but eventually comes around to their way of thinking and uses different methods to inspire them to compete in the 2014 World Cup qualifiers. The North American press didn’t really take to this biopic from Taika Watitit (What We Do in the Shadows, Hunt for the Wilderpeople, JoJo Rabbit). Almost half stated that, despite some minor script issues, there were plenty of laughs and called the picture a sweet and ultimately inspiring sports story. Slightly more thought it was the director’s most flatfooted effort and had difficulty not comparing it to his earlier, stronger works. Michael Fassbender, Oscar Kightley, Kaimana, David Fane, Rachel House, Beulah Koale, Takia Waititi, Will Arnett, Elizabeth Moss and Rhys Darby headline the film. Read a full review of the film by clicking this link.
THE NIGHT THEY CAME HOME – In the late 19th century, a group of outlaws terrorized the Indian Territory of Middle America. Known as the Rufus Buck Gang, they seemed unstoppable. This film follows a force of lawmen and Native American police who set out to stop the vicious gang using any means possible. This independent western is based on a true story, but has met with a very cold reception. A reviewer or two referred to it as an efficiently made action picture with an impressive cast. However, the majority have called the movie poorly made dreck akin to most other straight-to-streaming and disc efforts. One even suggested that the tone of the final product is completely wrongheaded and does nothing to help race relations in the US. The cast includes Brian Austin Green, Charlie N. Townsend, Phillip Andre Botello, Sam Bearpaw, Robert Carradine, Danny Trejo, Tim Abell and Weston Cage.
OCEAN BOY – Released in some territories under the title Bosch & Rocket, this Australian drama is based on a real individual. It begins with a young boy traveling the coast with his father, surfing waves and enjoying nature. The kid soon discovers that his dad is on the run from the law. After some time, the now teenage lead finds his first love and struggles with the idea of leaving town. He eventually tries to find his own way in the world and devotes himself to the ocean. Notices in this part of the world were mixed, although it did receive slightly more positive write-ups than negative ones. Those who disliked the movie called it cheesy, melodramatic and said it fails to juggle its life-on-the-run and romantic narrative elements successfully. Slightly more believed that the movie was intentionally mellow (in the mold of its main character) and provided viewers with an interesting character study and strong performances. It features Luke Hemsworth, Isabel Lucas, Leeanna Walsman and Rasmus King.
THE THREE MUSKETEERS: PART 1 – D’ARTAGNAN – Based on the famed Alexandre Dumas classic The Three Musketeers, this French adaptation has broken the story into two parts. This is the first segment that depicts D’Artagnan arriving in Paris to hunt down the men who left him for dead. While seeking them out, he meets musketeers Athos, Porthos and Aramis and decides to help them protect the King of France. The press raved about this feature. So far, only one lone voice has disliked the picture. This reviewer didn’t care for the changes to the source material and found the film unsatisfying. Yet everyone else wrote that the movie was an engaging and fast-paced revision with incredible production values and a wonderful cast who delivered pure escapism. The finale has already been released in France and should arrive in North America soon. Francois Civil, Vincent Cassel, Romain Duris, Pio Marmai, Eva Green, Louis Garrel and Vicky Krieps headline the film.
V/H/S/85 – The latest chapter in the long-running V/H/S anthology series debuted on the streaming site Shudder last year and is now arriving on disc (it was also included in the recent multi-volume box set released last week). This effort is said to have an 1980s feel. It features a group of scientists studying a supernatural entity, some campers who encounter a strange force in a lake, a Mexican news crew caught in an earthquake that unearths an Aztec god, a family of serial killers and more tales. Response from genre critics was generally good. About one-quarter of them called this sequel unmemorable and thought the series was now feeling repetitive (and had little to do with the 80s). Still, most stated that this entry was more consistent than the previous few follow-ups and delivers plenty of scares and laughs. The cast includes Kelli Garner, Freddy Rodriguez, James Ransome and Jordan Belfi Gigi Saul Guerrero.
WONKA – This prequel to Roald Dahl’s beloved children’s novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory tells an origin story for Willy Wonka. It begins with a poor Wonka starting up a chocolate shop in Europe and facing some nasty competition. The protagonist uncovers a “Chocolate Cartel” plot and tries to save himself and honest confectioners from the threat, building his own empire in the process. This family-comedy from director Paul King (Paddington, Paddington 2) was well-received by reviewers. A small number complained that it all felt a bit too serious and didn’t taste sweet. Still, the overall consensus was that the cast were charming, the visuals were stunning and that the movie was pure entertainment for the entire family. Various editions and packaging options of this picture are available, from 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray combo packs to stand-alone Blu-rays. It stars Timothée Chalamet, Hugh Grant, Calah Lane, Keegan-Micheal Key, Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas, Mathew Baynton, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Jim Carter and Olivia Colman.
BLASTS FROM THE PAST!
It’s an equally busy time for older features receiving upgrades. Radiance Films is releasing a “Limited Edition” Blu-ray of Allonsanfan (1974), a period feature starring Marcello Mastroianni as an aristocrat who supports revolution. He doesn’t want to fight though, and moves to the Italian countryside only to be pulled into a violent uprising. The film arrives with a 2K restoration from the original camera negative, a film critic audio commentary, an archival interview with the filmmakers and a trailer. This pressing of 3000 also includes a booklet with a new discussion with the directors, a reversible sleeve and more. Click this link to read a review of this Blu-ray title.
Black Tight Killers (1966) is a wild Japanese effort about a photographer who falls for a young stewardess after returning from abroad. When she is kidnapped by mobsters, he decides to pursue them, only to encounter a group of tough ninja women wearing black. The lead finds himself in the middle of a battle for treasure between the gang and the Japanese mob. It’s an over-the-top feature with plenty of exaggerated moments that must be seen to be believed. The Blu-ray promises a film expert commentary, an archival interview with the director, a trailer, newly commissioned and original art for the box and a booklet with an essay about the production. This is also a “Limited Edition” of 3000 discs. Read a detailed review of the Blu-ray right here.
Altered Innocence is presenting Gay USA: Snapshots of 1970s LGBT Resistance (1977), a documentary chronicling a series of Gay Pride parades in the late 1970s. Bonuses on the Blu-ray include additional shorts with the same theme, critic commentaries on the main film and two of the shorts, an image gallery and a compilation trailer.
The distributor is also delivering The Strangler (1970) on Blu-ray. This is a French feature about a detective tracking down a serial killer targeting women. It comes with a video essay on the movie and multiple trailers.
Blonde Death (1984) is a $2000 dollar film about a young woman who becomes a speed freak. Bleeding Skull is releasing a Blu-ray of the movie from the original tape master, a film historian commentary, interviews with the star, the director, and the founder of the art collective and produced the feature. There is also a tour of the collective and a trailer.
One Man (1977) is a Montreal-set thriller about an investigative reporter who discovers that waste material from a local factory is poisoning kids. The company ends up trying to shut him up. Canadian International Pictures is releasing the Blu-ray, which features a 2K picture restoration, a film historian commentary, interviews with a collaborator of the director and the filmmaker’s sister. There are five short films from the director, other brief titles from cast and crew members and a trailer.
Criterion is putting out a Blu-ray of The Roaring Twenties (1939) in a 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray combo, as well as a standalone Blu-ray. James Cagney stars in this feature about three World War I war buddies who get mixed up in the mob. It comes with a 2005 film historian commentary, a critic discussing why the movie is great, a 1973 interview with the director, a trailer and a booklet with an essay on the feature.
The surreal animated Bill Plympton feature The Tune (1992) is arriving on Blu-ray from Deaf Crocodile. It comes with a Plympton commentary, an animation expert commentary, a recent interview with the filmmakers, shorts from Plympton, a 1921 animated effort restored by the Plympton’s company, a trailer for the director’s upcoming movie and a trailer.
A Blu-ray of the Japanese title Kamikaze Girls (2004) is coming from Discotek Media. It follows a country girl who dreams of living in 19th century Versailles. She befriends a young female biker and the two head out on a comic adventure.
Factory25 is putting out Sex and Broadcasting: A Film About WFMU (2014), a documentary about a very unusual New Jersey radio station attempting to survive during an economic recession. Extras include a tour of the studio, footage of the DJs at work, an alternate intro to the film, a trailer and a lengthy booklet on the station.
The teen drama/comedy Cleaners (2019) is being presented on Blu-ray by Kani. It details a group of high school students dealing with a chaotic period in their lives. The disc contains a filmmaker commentary, a new short film and several other shorts from the director, a proof-of-concept presentation, behind-the-scenes video, multiple trailers and more.
Kino is putting out some great titles as well. The early Stanley Kubrick anti-war title Fear and Desire (1952) is getting a 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray combo pack. It can also be purchased on Blu-ray. Besides the upgraded picture taken from the original negative, you’ll get two versions of the movie, two film historian commentary tracks, three short films from Kubrick restored in 4K, as well as trailers for Killer’s Kiss, The Killing and Paths of Glory.
Film Noir: The Dark Side of Cinema XVII is the latest box set from the distributor that contains Blu-rays of Vice Squad (1953), Black Tuesday (1954) and Nightmare (1956). All the pictures have received 2K restorations and come with film expert commentaries.
The Burt Lancaster/Kirk Douglas classic Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (1957) is being put out in a 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray combo pack. Paramount provides the 4K restoration, a film historian commentary and a trailer.
And The Whip and the Body (1963) from Italian genre director Mario Bava (Black Sunday, Black Sabbath, Planet of the Vampires, Danger: Diabolik) is receiving the Blu-ray treatment. Christopher Lee stars as the son of a count who is murdered and seemingly returns to take revenge himself. The film is getting a 2K restoration, a film expert commentary, both the English and Italian audio options and a trailer. This disc also comes in a slipcase.
Doomed Megalopolis 2: The Last War (1989) is a period sci-fi/horror movie from Japan and sequel to The Last Megalopolis, which came the year before. Media Blasters is releasing the Blu-ray with an audio commentary from a visual effects expert.
The recent Academy Award-winning German war picture All Quiet on the Western Front (2022) is being rereleased as a 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray Steelbook combo pack by MPI Media Group.
The Golden Coach (1952) from French filmmaker Jean Renoir (The Rules of the Game) is arriving on Blu-ray from Raro Video. It follows three men from different social classes who vie for the attention of an actress in the 18th century. This release contains a film historian commentary and a trailer.
Satan’s Core Audio & Video is putting out a Blu-ray of the low-budget genre film Age of Demons (1992), which features a kung-fu fighting man and his brother trying to prevent a group of sorceresses from raising demons from Hell. They also use a robot to help them in their mission. This picture was made by an outspoken Satanist and apparently is an enjoyably crazy homemade movie mash-up. Bonuses include a director commentary, a feature-length making-of documentary, behind-the-scenes footage, Super 8mm shorts from the filmmaker and a trailer vault.
Severin is presenting a Blu-ray of The Dead One (1961), which follows a voodoo priestess who raises a zombie to do her evil bidding. An audio interview with the distributor and an interview with a historian about the filmmaker are featured as extras.
Raiders of the Living Dead (1986) is an independent zombie picture which features a kid (played by “Flick” from A Christmas Story) who converts a laserdisc player into a ray gun to fight off a zombie invasion. This Blu-ray boasts a 2K picture restoration from the original camera negative, a director/producer commentary, a cast member commentary, three cuts of the movie, interviews with crew members, a behind-the-scenes picture gallery, a production gallery and a trailer.
The Unscarred (2000) features James Russo as a cash-strapped man who is invited to Berlin for a reunion with foreign exchange students he met decades ago. It doesn’t go well for him and his life is put in immediate danger. This thriller arrives with a 2K restoration, a director commentary and interviews with Russo and co-star Heino Ferch.
Shout! Factory is rereleasing a couple of their titles as Walmart exclusive Steelbooks. The first is the Dennis Quaid fantasy picture Dragonheart (1996). The set contains a 4K Ultra HD disc and a Blu-ray. One assumes it also comes with the director commentary and outtakes from the previous edition. The Magnificent Seven (1960) is also getting the 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray combo Steelbook treatment. It will also be a Walmart exclusive.
And, if you head directly to the Shout! Factory website, you can pick up the Dolph Lundgren action picture Jill Rips (1999). The actor plays a debt collector investigating the murder of his younger brother that leads him to a female serial killer. It comes with a director commentary and a trailer. This release is limited to 1620 copies.
Vinegar Syndrome is also delivering some notable titles. The European chiller The Horrible Dr. Hitchcock (1962) is getting a 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray presentation. It comes with a couple of commentary tracks, an interview with the screenwriter, two separate discussions with the 2nd unit director, an English title sequence and publicity materials.
You can also pick up a double-feature Blu-ray of Santet (1988) and Santet 2 (1989), a pair of Indonesian supernatural chillers being presented in North America for the very first time. The disc arrives with 2K restorations of both titles, a film historian commentary and reversible sleeve artwork.
If you know anything about Polish cinema, then you’ll know that besides the work of Andrzej Wajda and Krzysztof Kieslowski, Sexmission (1984) is one of the country’s most beloved features. It’s an oddball satirical comedy about two men who are cryogenically frozen as part of a scientific experiment. They expect to wake up famous, but instead learn that they have been frozen for decades. The Earth is now in ruins and the below-ground population consists entirely of women. The pair awkwardly try to adapt to this new world, but the leaders threaten them with castration.
The wild and crazy movie is famous for its dialogue, which has double-meanings and unique plays on the Polish language. While this aspect may not translate perfectly to English language audiences, it is still a fun and unusual picture that should appeal to anyone who enjoys eccentric international cinema. This Blu-ray comes with a film historian commentary, a video appreciation of the movie, a video essay, an interview with co-star Olgierd Lukaszewicz and a booklet that will help readers understand what they are watching.
Another great title from the distributor is the 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray combo of the action film Southern Comfort (1981) from Walter Hill (The Warriors, 48 Hrs., Streets of Fire, Red Heat, Trespass, Last Man Standing). It’s a great picture about a group of men in the Louisiana National Guard doing training exercises in the bayou. They get lost and run afoul of some Cajun hunter-trappers. The terrified soldiers end up having to find their way out while being picked off. It’s a remarkably tense picture with solid performances from stars Keith Carradine, Powers Boothe, Fred Ward, Peter Coyote, T.K. Carter and Brion James.
This release is limited to 8000 copies. Besides a sharper, newly restored 4K picture, it comes with a Hill expert film commentary, new interviews with co-writer/director Hill, the editor and assistant editor and the costumer. You’ll also get a talk with a movie historian on the picture and Hill’s cinematic legacy, tons of archival cast and crew interviews, publicity materials and a 20-page booklet on the film. Sounds like an incredible release.
Warner Bros. is delivering a 4K Ultra HD edition of the all-star Steven Soderbergh pandemic movie, Contagion (2011). This one will certainly feel more chilling and authentic after events from the past few years. Apparently, it’s a made-on-demand disc, but should appear significantly crisper than previous editions.
The studio is also rereleasing a Blu-ray of the recent biopic, House of Gucci (2021).
Dogs Don’t Wear Pants (2019) is a bizarre Finnish erotic dark comedy that is arriving on Blu-ray from Yellow Veil Pictures. It comes with a director introduction and audio commentary, an interview with the filmmaker, a discussion with both the male and female star of the picture, a storyboard featurette and a trailer.
Finally, Zeitgeist Films is delivering a Blu-ray of the German biopic Sophie Scholl: The Final Days (2005), who was a noted member of the anti-Nazi resistance movement in Germany. The picture has been given a 4K restoration for this release, which also features a making-of and deleted scenes.
YOU KNOW, FOR KIDS!
Kid-friendly titles can be found listed below.
Extreme Dinosaurs: The Complete Series (1997 animated show) (Discotek Media) Blu-ray
Migration (Universal) Blu-ray and DVD combo
Paw Patrol: Jungle Pups (Paramount) DVD
The Really Loud House: Season 1 (Paramount/Nickelodeon) DVD
Wonka (Warner Bros.) 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray, or standalone Blu-ray
ON THE TUBE!
And here are all of the TV-themed releases arriving this week.
Extreme Dinosaurs: The Complete Series (1987 animated show) (Discotek Media) Blu-ray
Fear the Walking Dead: Season 8 (Lionsgate) Blu-ray
Monk: Season 4 (Kino) Blu-ray
Orphan Black: The Complete Series (BBC) Blu-ray
The Really Loud House: Season 1 (Paramount/Nickelodeon) DVD
Space Sheriff Sharivan (1983-1984 Japanese series) (Discotek) Blu-ray