New Blu-ray Reviews

Encanto 4K Blu-ray Movie  

Disney100 / 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray

Disney / Buena Vista | 2021 | 99 min | Rated PG | Feb 07, 2023 | Martin Liebman

The film is centered on a young girl and her family in Latin America, who all have magical powers. Sadly, the young girl has no powers.

Adventure / Animation / Comedy / Family / Fantasy / Musical

The Core 4K Blu-ray Movie  

20th Anniversary / 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital Copy

Paramount Pictures | 2003 | 135 min | Rated PG-13 | Mar 14, 2023 | Martin Liebman

The only way to save Earth from catastrophe is to drill down to the core and set it spinning again.

Action / Adventure / Sci-Fi / Thriller

Code of the Assassins Blu-ray Movie  

Song of the Assassins / 青面修罗 / Qīng miàn Xiūluō

Well Go USA | 2022 | 118 min | Not rated | Mar 28, 2023 | Jeffrey Kauffman

Trained by a top assassination teams, a young assassin receives his first mission and finds himself tangled in a political intrigue planned for years.

Action / Thriller / Foreign

All Quiet on the Western Front 4K Blu-ray Movie  

Im Westen nichts Neues / 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray

Capelight Pictures | 2022 | 147 min | Rated R | Mar 28, 2023 | Randy Miller III

A young German soldier's terrifying experiences and distress on the western front during World War I.

Action / Drama / War / Foreign

Space Sheriff Gavan: The Complete Series Blu-ray Movie  

Uchû keiji Gyaban

Discotek Media | 1982-1983 | 1000 min | Unrated | Oct 25, 2022 | Neil Lumbard

Years ago, Space Sheriff Gavan’s father was betrayed to the interstellar crime syndicate Makuu. Now, Makuu has set its sights on Earth, the home- world of Gavan’s mother, and the planet where he spent his youth. With his transforming assistant Mimi, his powerful silver combat suit and his interdimensional battleship Dolgiran.

Action / Adventure / Fantasy / Sci-Fi / Foreign

Devilman: The Complete TV Series Blu-ray Movie  

Discotek Media | 1972-1973 | 1050 min | Unrated | Oct 25, 2022 | Neil Lumbard

Following an accident in the Himalayas, Akira Fudo’s body has been taken over by none other than the fearsome demon, Devilman. However, upon living with the Makimura family, Devilman has come to find himself rather fond of humanity - even if it means getting roughed up by his girlfriend, the Most Dangerous Miki Makimura for acting out, much to the Demon Lord Xenon’s dismay. Wishing to kill the traitor, Xenon begins unleashing a series of cruel, grotesque demons unto Earth, and only Devilman stands between them and humanity’s demise. Can the reluctant hero save his soul while keeping the city and his secret identity safe? Devilman is an unforgettably dark, twisted melding of the superhero and devil genres and lightened with a perverted sense of humor.

Action / Anime / Comedy / Horror / Foreign

Let's Hope It's a Girl Blu-ray Movie  

Speriamo che sia femmina

RaroVideo U.S. | 1986 | 120 min | Not rated | Feb 14, 2023 | Dr. Svet Atanasov

A critique of the role of the male in modern Italian society and has demonstrated the possibility of a form of 'female bonding' between women who live, by choice, in a world without men.

Comedy / Drama / Foreign

Luminous Motion Blu-ray Movie  

Kino Lorber | 1998 | 95 min | Not rated | Jul 23, 2019 | Dr. Svet Atanasov

Fugitives from the American Dream, 10 year old Phillip and his mom live the outlaw life on the road. The precocious Phillip has no need for school: the neon glow of motel signs is light enough by which to read his textbooks on biology and physics -- two subjects about which his Mom teaches him a thing or two, as she seduces men out of their credit cards to fuel their crazy flight. Mom begins to feel the gravitational pull of home life and the need to settle down.

Drama / Dark humor / Surreal

The Working Class Goes to Heaven Blu-ray Movie    

La classe operaia va in paradiso | Limited Edition

Radiance Films | 1971 | 115 min | Rated BBFC: 15 | Jan 02, 2023 | Jeffrey Kauffman

A conscientious factory worker gets his finger cut off by a machine. Although the physical handicap is not serious, the accident causes him to become more involved in political and revolutionary groups.

Comedy / Drama / Foreign

The King of Braves GaoGaiGar: The Complete TV Series Blu-ray Movie  

Discotek Media | 1997-1998 | 1100 min | Unrated | Jan 31, 2023 | Neil Lumbard

This is the story of the brave men and women who will defend our world. On a desolate road in the snowy mountains, a childless couple wished upon a falling star. The star is revealed to be Galeon, a mechanical lion who delivers the baby Mamoru into their arms. Mamoru grows into an ordinary grade school student, until the day when his class is caught up in a ferocious attack by the mechanoid alien Zonders. The young cyborg hero, Gai Shishioh, is sent by the UN alien defense force “GGG.” He risks his own life without question to protect Mamoru’s class and all of Earth. Drawn by the power of his mysterious origins, Mamoru becomes a member of GGG, joining the ranks of humanity’s bravest defenders as they wage all-out war against the Zonders with their advanced vehicles, weapons and AI robots. When their backs are up against the wall, Gai fuses with Galeon and GGG’s GaoMachines to form the indomitable king of all robots: GaoGaiGar! But even in the face of these awe-inspiring machines, the bravery of humanity in its darkest hour is the true key to victory!

Action / Anime / Sci-Fi / Foreign

Kekkaishi: The Complete Series Blu-ray Movie  

Discotek Media | 2006-2008 | 1200 min | Unrated | Jun 28, 2022 | Neil Lumbard

By day, they're mere students, but at night, the students become the teachers! Yoshimori Sumimura is a 14-year-old student at Karasumori School. Following in the tradition that’s come down through the generations, he is the twenty-second Kekkaishi of the Sumimura clan. But he’s constantly fighting with his rival, Tokine Yukimura — his childhood friend and also a Kekkaishi — about who is the rightful heir to the magical Kekkai Techniques. Protecting people from danger while growing stronger himself, Yoshimori will battle the forces of evil again tonight!

Action / Anime / Comedy / Fantasy / Supernatural / Comic book / Foreign

In the Line of Duty III Blu-ray Movie    

皇家師姐III 雌雄大盗 / Huáng jiā shī jiě III: cí xióng dà dào / Force of the Dragon | Eureka Classics

Eureka Entertainment | 1988 | 84 min | Rated BBFC: 18 | Mar 20, 2023 | Dr. Svet Atanasov

After pulling off the jewelry heist of the century, which left dozens dead, Genji Nakamura and his partner Michiko Nishiwaki of the Red Army terrorists plan to use the jewellery they've snatched to buy an arms cache.

Action / Crime / Martial arts / Foreign

The Mask of Zorro 4K Blu-ray Movie  

4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital Copy

Sony Pictures | 1998 | 138 min | Rated PG-13 | Mar 07, 2023 | Martin Liebman

It has been twenty years since Don Diego de la Vega fought Spanish oppression in Alta California as the legendary romantic hero, Zorro. Having escaped from prison he transforms troubled bandit Alejandro into his successor, in order to foil the plans of the tyrannical Don Rafael Montero who robbed him of his freedom, his wife, and his precious daughter.

Action / Adventure / Romance / Western / Period

The Assassination Bureau Blu-ray Movie  

Arrow | 1969 | 110 min | Rated PG | May 02, 2023 | Jeffrey Kauffman

Oliver Reed and Diana Rigg head an impeccable cast in The Assassination Bureau, a spirited caper inspired by a book co-written by Jack London. Reed plays Ivan, the self-confident chief of an association of hitmen for hire, who will refuse no well-paid offer --especially the lucrative challenge of an aspiring reporter (Rigg). Reasoning that a running cat-and-mouse duel with his henchmen will rid the organization of incompetents, Ivan agrees to become the object of a nonstop hunt. The game is afoot...and Europe is the playground!

Action / Adventure / Comedy / Crime / Thriller

The Prince of Egypt 4K Blu-ray Movie  

4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital Copy

Universal Studios | 1998 | 99 min | Rated PG | Mar 14, 2023 | Martin Liebman

Egyptian Prince Moses learns of his identity as a Hebrew and his destiny to become the chosen deliverer of his people.

Adventure / Animation / Drama / Family / Fantasy / Musical / Epic

Savage Sisters Blu-ray Movie  

Kino Lorber | 1974 | 86 min | Rated R | Jun 07, 2022 | Dr. Svet Atanasov

A corrupt General plans on smuggling one million US dollars out of the Banana Republic he dominates. Local revolutionaries plan on stealing the cash but are thwarted when a bandit leader they are working with double crosses them. A tough cop and her boyfriend help two of the female revolutionaries escape from prison hoping that they will lead them to the cash, which they plan on keeping for themselves.

Action / Drama

Safe Men Blu-ray Movie  

Mill Creek Entertainment | 1998 | 87 min | Rated R | Jul 12, 2022 | Dr. Svet Atanasov

Two untalented singers are mistaken for a pair of major league safe crackers in Providence, Rhode Island. The two are pressed into service by the local hoodlums and quickly find themselves in conflict with their professional colleagues. Romantic interest is added by the daughter of the underworld leader who won't date the men she knows are gangsters.

Comedy / Crime

Shaman King Blu-ray Movie  

Original Uncut Japanese Language TV Series

Discotek Media | 2001-2002 | 1300 min | Unrated | Jan 31, 2023 | Neil Lumbard

Based on the original manga, laid back Yoh Asakura spends his nights chilling with the local ghosts, including legendary samurai Amidamaru, who Yoh befriends as his Guardian Ghost. Yoh is a Shaman, and not only can he see spirits, he can unite with them and unlock incredible powers. Turns out he’s not the only one, as the “Destiny Star” marks the start of the Shaman Tournament. Every 500 years, Shamans all over the world gather and fight to see who will become: The Shaman King!

Action / Adventure / Anime / Comic book / Foreign

Sherlock Hound: Complete & Unabridged Blu-ray Movie  

Discotek Media | 1984-1985 | 1 Movie, 2 Cuts | 650 min | Unrated | Nov 29, 2022 | Neil Lumbard

Professor Moriarty’s devious criminal mind can overcome any challenge, be it counterfeiting coins or swiping precious gems... except when Sherlock Hound is on the case! Together with Doctor Watson, Mrs. Hudson, and Inspector Lestrade, Hound must sniff out Moriarty’s schemes while facing down steam engines and other strange inventions. How will they crack the case? Elementary, my dear viewer! They’ll just have to rely on Hound’s deductive reasoning and a little bit of luck to get them through everything the Professor throws at them!

Adventure / Anime / Mystery / Foreign

Station Eleven Blu-ray Movie  

Paramount Pictures | 2021 | 507 min | Not rated | Feb 21, 2023 | Martin Liebman

Survivors of a devastating flu pandemic try to rebuild their lives after losing everything.

Drama / Mystery / Sci-Fi