New Blu-ray Reviews

Schizoid 4K Blu-ray Movie  

4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray

Vinegar Syndrome | 1980 | 89 min | Rated R | Apr 26, 2022 | Brian Orndorf

Julie is an advice columnist for the city newspaper who begins to receive anonymous notes threatening murder and worse. At about the same time, female members of the group therapy session she attends are being stabbed, one by one, by an unknown assailant. Is there a connection? If so, why do the notes talk about murder with a gun, while the murder victims are being stabbed? At first, the police, her ex-husband, her therapist and her friends all assure her that the notes are probably unrelated, and hoax; but with time, it becomes apparent that someone close to her is responsible. Is it her therapist, Pieter, who has sex with his patients just before they are murdered? Or Pieter's daughter, who resents Julie for Julie's romantic involvement with Pieter? Is it Julie's ex-husband, who never really wanted their divorce? Or maybe Gilbert, the eccentric building maintenance man?

Horror / Mystery / Thriller

Beeswax Blu-ray Movie  

Remastered Edition

Cinema Guild | 2009 | 100 min | Not rated | Nov 17, 2020 | Dr. Stephen Larson

A marvelous new film from Andrew Bujalski (Funny Ha Ha, Mutual Appreciation), one of the brightest stars in indie film, Beeswax revolves around the personal and professional entanglements of twin sisters Jeannie and Lauren - played by extraordinary newcomers Tilly and Maggie Hatcher - living in Austin, Texas. Jeannie co-owns a vintage clothing store with Amanda, a semi-estranged friend who she fears is trying to end their partnership. Lauren leads a looser, less tethered existence and is considering getting out of the country altogether. When Jeannie receives an email from Amanda threatening a lawsuit, she calls her law student ex-boyfriend Merrill for help. Eager for distraction from his own problems, he begins helping the sisters with theirs. Imbued with an innate charm, Beeswax is a story about family, friends and lovers and those awkward moments that bring all of them together.

Comedy / Drama

The Godfather Trilogy Blu-ray Movie  

Blu-ray + Digital Copy

Paramount Pictures | 1972-1990 | 3 Movies | 537 min | Rated R | Mar 22, 2022 | Martin Liebman

For the first time in one collection, this is the essential, definitive saga of the Corleone family, overseen by director Francis Ford Coppola and based on the bestselling novel by Mario Puzo. A global cultural touchstone captivating fans across generations, the enduring cinematic legacy of THE GODFATHER has immeasurably influenced popular culture, and rightfully earned its legacy as one of the greatest in the history of motion pictures. Remastered and Restored in 4K UHD with HDR-10 and DolbyVision, this collection includes Academy Award winners for Best Picture THE GODFATHER and THE GODFATHER PART II, alongside the acclaimed conclusion MARIO PUZO’S THE GODFATHER CODA: THE DEATH OF MICHAEL CORLEONE. Includes both the Theatrical and 1991 Cuts of THE GODFATHER PART III, as well as a special features Blu-ray featuring all-new content.

Crime / Drama / Melodrama / Epic / Period

The Godfather Blu-ray Movie  

50th Anniversary Edition / Blu-ray + Digital Copy

Paramount Pictures | 1972 | 175 min | Rated R | Mar 22, 2022 | Martin Liebman

An epic tale of a 1940s New York Mafia family and their struggle to protect their empire from rival families as the leadership switches from the father to his youngest son.

Crime / Drama / Melodrama / Epic / Period

The Godfather: Part II Blu-ray Movie  

Blu-ray + Digital Copy

Paramount Pictures | 1974 | 202 min | Rated R | Mar 22, 2022 | Martin Liebman

Continuing saga of the Corleone family as they move to Nevada and make the casino business their major income source under the leadership of the increasingly paranoid and malevolent Michael, whose reign as the "Don" is juxtaposed against the parallel tale of his father's escape from Sicily as a young boy and his subsequent rise to power in New York's Lower East Side during the turn of the 20th century.

Crime / Drama / Epic / Period

Mr. Jealousy Blu-ray Movie  

MVD Visual | 1997 | 104 min | Rated R | Jul 06, 2021 | Jeffrey Kauffman

After his first date at age 15 ended with the girl making out with another man at a party, aspiring writer Lester Grimm (Eric Stoltz) has treated all his girlfriends with jealousy and suspicion. While dating Ramona Ray (Annabella Sciorra), paranoia gets the best of him when he discovers that her most recent ex is successful novelist Dashiell Frank (Chris Eigeman). Lester begins attending the same group therapy sessions as Dashiell to learn about Ramona's past with him.

Comedy / Romance

Story of a Woman Blu-ray Movie  

Storia di una donna

Code Red | 1970 | 90 min | Not rated | Sep 28, 2021 | Dr. Svet Atanasov

Karin studies music in Rome and falls in love with Bruno. She learns that he is married and therefore returns to Sweden. She meets David. They marry and have a daughter. David is sent to Rome. Karin meets Bruno again.

Drama / Foreign

John Williams: The Berlin Concert Blu-ray Movie  

Limited Deluxe Edition

Deutsche Grammophon | 2021 | 223 min | Not rated | Feb 04, 2022 | Jeffrey Kauffman

John Williams has made cinematic history with his film scores and transported entire generations into his musical worlds. He has composed the soundtracks for cinema blockbusters such as "Star Wars", "Jurassic Park", "E.T." and "Harry Potter". In this concert, he conducts some of his most famous film classics. At the same time, this is his debut on the podium of the Berliner Philharmoniker.

Music

Kentucky Kernels Blu-ray Movie  

Warner Archive Collection

Warner Bros. | 1934 | 75 min | Not rated | Sep 08, 2020 | Randy Miller III

The Great Elmer and Company, two out-of-work magicians, help lovelorn Jerry Bronson adopt Spanky Milford, to distract him. When Bronson makes up and elopes, the pair are stuck with the little boy. But Spanky inherits a Kentucky fortune, so they head south to Banesville, where the Milfords and Wakefields are conducting a bitter feud.

Comedy / Music

Sing 2 Blu-ray Movie  

Collector's Edition / Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy

Universal Studios | 2021 | 110 min | Rated PG | Mar 29, 2022 | Martin Liebman

Buster Moon and his friends must persuade reclusive rock star Clay Calloway to join them for the opening of a new show.

Adventure / Animation / Comedy / Family / Music / Musical

Sing 2 4K Blu-ray Movie  

Collector's Edition / 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital Copy

Universal Studios | 2021 | 110 min | Rated PG | Mar 29, 2022 | Martin Liebman

Buster Moon and his friends must persuade reclusive rock star Clay Calloway to join them for the opening of a new show.

Adventure / Animation / Comedy / Family / Music / Musical

The Long Night Blu-ray Movie  

The Coven

Well Go USA | 2022 | 90 min | Not rated | Apr 05, 2022 | Jeffrey Kauffman

A devoted couple's quiet weekend takes a bizarre turn when a nightmarish cult and their maniacal leader come to fulfill an apocalyptic prophecy. well

Horror

The Last Waltz 4K Blu-ray Movie  

4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray

Criterion | 1978 | 117 min | Rated PG | Mar 29, 2022 | Dr. Svet Atanasov

It started as a concert. It became a celebration. Join an unparalleled lineup of rock superstars as they celebrate The Band's historic 1976 farewell performance.

Documentary / Music

Desperate Riders Blu-ray Movie  

Blu-ray + Digital Copy

Lionsgate Films | 2022 | 90 min | Rated PG-13 | Apr 05, 2022 | Jeffrey Kauffman

Kansas Red rescues young Billy from a card-game shootout. The boy asks Red for help protecting his family from the outlaw Thorn, who's just kidnapped Billy's mother, Carol. As Red and Billy ride off to rescue Carol, they run into beautiful, tough-as-nails Leslie, who's managed to escape Thorn's men. The three race to stop Thorn's wedding to Carol with guns a-blazing - but does she want to be rescued?

Western

The Girl Can't Help It Blu-ray Movie  

Criterion | 1956 | 98 min | Not rated | Apr 19, 2022 | Dr. Svet Atanasov

Hefty hoodlum Marty "Fats" Murdock employs has-been agent Tom Miller to transform his girlfriend, Jerri Jordan, into a singing star because he trusts Tom not to make a pass at her. However, the more time Tom spends with the stunning blonde, the more smitten he becomes. His troubles multiply when he realizes that Jerri can't sing a note, is not in love with Murdock, and wants to settle down with a nice man like himself.

Comedy / Music / Musical

Talons of the Eagle Blu-ray Movie  

Vinegar Syndrome | 1992 | 96 min | Not rated | Mar 29, 2022 | Brian Orndorf

After 3 DEA agents are killed by Mr. Li, martial arts champion Tyler Wilson is sent on assignment to Toronto and teams up with Michael Reeds. Wilson and Reeds enter a martial arts tournament, where they end up saving Mr. Li from being killed by a rival crime boss. Li invites the two to join his staff. As Wilson and Reeds get closer to the truth about Li's operation, they gather the needed evidence, but will have to escape Li, alive.

Action / Crime / Martial arts

The Core Blu-ray Movie  

Shout Factory | 2003 | 135 min | Rated PG-13 | Mar 22, 2022 | Brian Orndorf

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

The Boy Behind the Door Blu-ray Movie  

RLJ Entertainment | 2020 | 88 min | Not rated | Mar 15, 2022 | Randy Miller III

After Bobby and his best friend Kevin are kidnapped and taken to a strange house in the middle of nowhere, Bobby manages to escape. But as he starts to make a break for it, he hears Kevin's screams for help and realizes he can't leave his friend behind.

Horror / Mystery / Thriller

Bryan Loves You Blu-ray Movie  

Collector's Edition

MVD Visual | 2008 | 92 min | Not rated | Mar 22, 2022 | Jeffrey Kauffman

In the early '90s, a 32-year-old psychotherapist began to suspect that his small Arizona community was being taken over by a homicidal religious cult known as "The Bryans." His entire ordeal was captured on camcorder footage and security tapes. This is what was recovered.

Horror

West Side Story 4K Blu-ray Movie  

4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital Copy

Disney / Buena Vista | 2021 | 156 min | Rated PG-13 | Mar 15, 2022 | Martin Liebman

An adaptation of the 1957 musical, West Side Story explores forbidden love, and the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks, two teenage street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds.

Crime / Drama / Music / Musical