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Home- September 30, 2023
Incident at Crestridge Blu-ray Movie
Fun City Editions | 1981 | 95 min | Not rated | Aug 15, 2023 | Brian Orndorf
A woman campaigns for and wins election as sheriff in a crusade against the ineptitude and outright corruption of the local law enforcement in a small town in the West.
Crime / Drama
The Death of Richie Blu-ray Movie
Fun City Editions | 1977 | 97 min | Not rated | Aug 15, 2023 | Brian Orndorf
No synopsis for this title.
Drama
- September 29, 2023
Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia Blu-ray Movie
Includes Passion and Poetry: The Ballad of Sam Peckinpah / Imprint #251
Imprint | 1974-2005 | 2 Movies | 112 min | Rated ACB: R18+ | Sep 27, 2023 | Dr. Svet Atanasov
An American bartender and his prostitute girlfriend go on a road trip through the Mexican underworld to collect a $1 million bounty on the head of a dead gigolo.
Action / Crime / Documentary / Drama / Western
Hotel Transylvania: Transformania Blu-ray Movie
Blu-ray + Digital Copy
Sony Pictures | 2022 | 88 min | Rated PG | Aug 15, 2023 | Martin Liebman
When Van Helsing's mysterious invention, the "Monsterfication Ray", goes haywire, Drac and his monster pals are all transformed into humans, and Johnny becomes a monster. In their new mismatched bodies, Drac, stripped of his powers, and an exuberant Johnny, loving life as a monster, must team up and race across the globe to find a cure before it's too late, and before they drive each other crazy. With help from Mavis and the hilariously human Drac Pack, the heat is on to find a way to switch themselves back before their transformations become permanent.
Adventure / Animation / Comedy / Family
Dim Sum: A Little Bit of Heart Blu-ray Movie
Director's Cut
Criterion | 1985 | 84 min | Not rated | Aug 15, 2023 | Jeffrey Kauffman
In San Francisco, an immigrant widow welcomes the new year with some unhappiness: she's sixty-two now, she wants to make a trip to China to pay last respects to her ancestors, a fortune teller has told her this is the year she'll die, and a daughter, Geraldine, remains unmarried. Geraldine does have a boyfriend, but she's not sure she's ready for marriage, and, anyway, he lives in Los Angeles and Geraldine doesn't want to leave her mother alone in her declining years. Mrs. Tan's cheerful brother-in-law tries to help out. Is there any solution that will enable Mrs. Tan to hold onto her culturally influenced and deep-seated hopes, yet keep those hopes from suffocating Geraldine?
Comedy
Mayfair Witches: Season 1 Blu-ray Movie
RLJ Entertainment | 2023 | 351 min | Rated TV-MA | Sep 26, 2023 | Randy Miller III
Follows a neurosurgeon who discovers that she is the unlikely heir to a family of witches. She must contend with a sinister presence that has haunted her family for generations.
Drama / Fantasy / Horror / Supernatural
- September 28, 2023
The Song of Songs Blu-ray Movie
Indicator Series | Limited Edition
Powerhouse Films | 1933 | 90 min | Rated BBFC: U | Jul 24, 2023 | Dr. Svet Atanasov
Country orphan Lily goes to Berlin to stay with her aunt and meets Richard, a handsome sculptor. Persuaded to pose for Richard, her physical charms melt away his 'strictly business' attitude and they become lovers. But Richard, wanting his freedom, connives to marry her to his wealthy client Baron von Merzbach... whose household includes a jealous former mistress and a susceptible farm manager.
Drama / Romance
The Sonny Chiba Collection Blu-ray Movie
Yakuza Wolf: I Perform Murder / Yakuza Wolf 2: Extend My Condolences / Bodyguard Kiba / Bodyguard Kiba 2 / Swords of Vengeance / Samurai Reincarnation / Shogun's Shadow
Shout Factory | 1972-1989 | 7 Movies | 741 min | Not rated | Nov 15, 2022 | Neil Lumbard
Get ready for some of the wildest action films from the impressive legacy of Sonny Chiba! This box set comprises just a small collection from his incredibly successful career. Some of these films are making their North America Blu-ray debut. Shinichi "Sonny" Chiba will be greatly missed by his legion of fans. The "Street Fighter" will live on forever!
Action / Crime / Drama / Fantasy / Horror / Martial arts / Foreign
Swords of Vengeance Blu-ray Movie
The Fall of Ako Castle / Akô-jô danzetsu / 赤穂城断絶
Shout Factory | 1978 | No Release Date | Neil Lumbard
Director Kinji Fukusaku (Battle Royale, The Yakuza Papers) teams up with Sonny Chiba to present a daring and violent version of Japan’s most epic myth, The 47 Loyal Retainers. When Asano, the young master of Ako Castle, draws his sword on his elder, Lord Kira, he is ordered to dissolve his clan and commit hari-kiri. With the help of the now masterless Ako warriors, Asano’s devoted chamberlain Oishi begins to plot an elaborate revenge, two years in the making. As the line of loyalty and betrayal are drawn, the stage is set for an explosive battle.
Action / Adventure / Martial arts / Foreign
Samurai Reincarnation Blu-ray Movie
Makai tenshô / 魔界転生
Shout Factory | 1981 | No Release Date | Neil Lumbard
When a demon is resurrected, he assembles a team of undead samurai warriors to overthrow the Tokugawa Shogunate. There is only one person to call to defeat the undead: Jubei Yagu.
Fantasy / Horror / Martial arts / Foreign
Shogun's Shadow Blu-ray Movie
Shôgun Iemitsu no ranshin - Gekitotsu / 将軍家光の乱心 激突
Shout Factory | 1989 | No Release Date | Neil Lumbard
Tachechiyo embarks on a journey to Edo to participate in an initiation ritual that will mark his passage to manhood. Accompanying him on the journey are seven master samurai charged with the task of getting him there safely. During the journey, they must combat the advancing army of the Shogunate who doesn’t want the young master to reach his destination.
2001: A Space Odyssey 4K Blu-ray Movie
4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray
The Film Vault | 1968 | 149 min | Rated BBFC: 12 | Oct 02, 2023 | Jeffrey Kauffman
A mysterious black monolith appears on Earth in prehistoric times, changing the course of human evolution. When it reappears on the Moon in 2001, astronauts embark on an ill-fated interplanetary voyage to discover.
Adventure / Drama / Mystery / Sci-Fi / Epic
L' immensità Blu-ray Movie
Music Box Films | 2022 | 97 min | Not rated | Sep 12, 2023 | Jeffrey Kauffman
The story of love between Clara and her children, set in Rome in the '70s.
Drama / Foreign
- September 27, 2023
The Innocent Blu-ray Movie
L'innocent
Criterion | 2022 | 98 min | Not rated | Oct 17, 2023 | Dr. Svet Atanasov
When Abel learns that his mother is about to marry a man in prison he freaks out. With the help of his best friend, he will do whatever it takes to protect her. But meeting his new stepfather may well offer him a new perspective.
Comedy / Foreign
Elemental 4K Blu-ray Movie
4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital Copy
Disney / Buena Vista | 2023 | 103 min | Rated PG | Sep 26, 2023 | Jeffrey Kauffman
In a city where fire, water, land, and air residents live together, a fiery young woman and a go-with-the-flow guy will discover something elemental: How much they have in common.
Adventure / Animation / Comedy / Family / Fantasy / Romance
Loki: The Complete First Season Blu-ray Movie
Disney / Buena Vista | 2021 | 286 min | Rated TV-14 | Sep 26, 2023 | Jeffrey Kauffman
In Marvel Studios' 'Loki,' the mercurial villain Loki resumes his role as the God of Mischief in a new series that takes place after the events of Avengers: Endgame.
Adventure / Fantasy / Sci-Fi / Thriller / Comic book
Loki: The Complete First Season 4K Blu-ray Movie
Collector's Edition / 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray
Disney / Buena Vista | 2021 | 287 min | Rated TV-14 | Sep 26, 2023 | Jeffrey Kauffman
In Marvel Studios' 'Loki,' the mercurial villain Loki resumes his role as the God of Mischief in a new series that takes place after the events of Avengers: Endgame.
Adventure / Fantasy / Sci-Fi / Thriller / Comic book
- September 26, 2023
Vice Versa Blu-ray Movie
Network | 1948 | 111 min | Rated BBFC: PG | Sep 05, 2022 | Dr. Svet Atanasov
Classic body swap comedy, based on the Victorian novel by F. Anstey and adapted and directed by Peter Ustinov. When stuffy businessman Paul Bultitude (Roger Livesey) and his son Dick (Anthony Newley) are having a rare heart-to-heart talk, both surprise the other by confessing how dissatisfied they are with their lives. Unfortunately, they have this conversation while in view of a magical stone idol brought back from India by the disreputable Uncle Marmaduke (David Hutcheson), and before they know it the Bultitudes have swapped bodies. While Dick poses as his father, shocking the household staff with wild parties and agreeing to a shady business deal with Uncle Marmaduke, Mr Bultitude surprises his headmaster Dr Grimstone (James Robertson Justice) and his daughter Dulcie (Petula Clark) with his boring, conservative habits.
Comedy
Cats Don't Dance Blu-ray Movie
Warner Archive Collection
Warner Bros. | 1997 | 75 min | Rated G | Sep 26, 2023 | Randy Miller III
Danny, an ambitious singing and dancing cat, goes to Hollywood and overcomes several obstacles to fulfill his dream of becoming a movie star.
Animation / Comedy / Family / Music / Musical / Romance / Period
Gangnam Zombie Blu-ray Movie
강남좀비 / Gangnamjombi
Well Go USA | 2023 | 81 min | Not rated | Sep 26, 2023 | Jeffrey Kauffman
Citizens from upscale Gangnam in Seoul start experiencing unusual and terrifying symptoms, devolving into inhuman creatures, leaving only a few survivors with the possibility to make it out alive.
Action / Horror / Foreign