New Blu-ray Reviews

Ken Burns: Benjamin Franklin Blu-ray Movie  

PBS | 2022 | 229 min | Rated TV-PG | Apr 05, 2022 | Brian Orndorf

Exploring the life and work of writer and publisher, scientist and inventor, diplomat and signer of both the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution: Benjamin Franklin.

Biography / Documentary / History

Cyrano Blu-ray Movie  

Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy

Universal Studios | 2021 | 124 min | Rated PG-13 | Apr 19, 2022 | Jeffrey Kauffman

Too self-conscious to woo Roxanne himself, wordsmith Cyrano de Bergerac helps young Christian nab her heart through love letters.

Drama / Musical

Singin' in the Rain 4K Blu-ray Movie  

70th Anniversary Edition / 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital Copy

Warner Bros. | 1952 | 103 min | Rated G | Apr 26, 2022 | Randy Miller III

A Hollywood star of the silent era, production company and cast make a difficult transition to sound.

Comedy / Musical / Romance / Period

In the Heat of the Night 4K Blu-ray Movie  

Includes They Call Me MISTER Tibbs! and The Organization on standard BD / 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray

Kino Lorber | 1967 | 3 Movies | 110 min | Not rated | Apr 19, 2022 | Dr. Svet Atanasov

An African American police detective is asked to investigate a murder in a racially hostile southern town.

Crime / Drama / Film-Noir / Mystery / Thriller

French Exit Blu-ray Movie  

Sony Pictures | 2020 | 113 min | Rated R | Jun 15, 2021 | Dr. Stephen Larson

An aging Manhattan socialite living on what's barely left of her inheritance moves to a small apartment in Paris with her son and cat.

Comedy / Drama

The Last Man on Earth Blu-ray Movie  

Kino Lorber | 1964 | 86 min | Not rated | Aug 31, 2021 | Dr. Svet Atanasov

The sole survivor of a lethal virus that transforms all others into vampire-like zombies. He fights them nightly, until, desperately lonely and at the end of his rope, he makes a startling discovery!

Drama / Horror / Sci-Fi

InuYasha: Set 6 Blu-ray Movie  

Viz Media | 2004 | 644 min | Rated TV-14 | Aug 10, 2021 | Neil Lumbard

Each battle draws the group closer to their ultimate goal—the border of the afterlife and the final shard of the Shikon Jewel. But the last stage of their journey is the most difficult of all. In their final battle with Naraku, will the bond between Kagome and Inuyasha prove strong enough to vanquish him at last?

Action / Adventure / Anime / Comedy / Fantasy / Romance / Supernatural / Comic book / Foreign / Period

InuYasha: Set 5 Blu-ray Movie  

Viz Media | 2003-2004 | 644 min | Rated TV-14 | May 18, 2021 | Neil Lumbard

Half-demon Inuyasha, modern-day schoolgirl Kagome and their companions face their deepest fears and worst nightmares as their quest to find the Shikon Jewel shards continues. The deadly Band of Seven, a group of mercenaries executed for their crimes, have returned from the dead to wreak havoc, and Inuyasha is determined to stop them. But the battle leads them all to the sacred and mysterious Mount Hakurei, where a barrier not only renders demons, including Inuyasha, powerless, but also hides a terrible secret about their worst enemy - Naraku!

Action / Adventure / Anime / Comedy / Fantasy / Romance / Supernatural / Comic book / Foreign / Period

InuYasha: Set 3 Blu-ray Movie  

犬夜叉

Viz Media | 2002 | 644 min | Rated TV-14 | Nov 10, 2020 | Neil Lumbard

Kagome lives a double life as present-day schoolgirl and feudal-era demon-slayer. Together with half-demon Inuyasha and friends, she continues the quest to collect the shards of the Sacred Jewel. With the threat of archenemy Naraku lurking at every turn, our heroes must face an array of foes, including an evil sage, a jealous dark priestess, giant ogres, and deadly traps.

Action / Adventure / Anime / Comedy / Fantasy / Romance / Supernatural / Comic book / Foreign / Period

What's So Bad About Feeling Good? Blu-ray Movie  

Kino Lorber | 1968 | 94 min | Not rated | Aug 24, 2021 | Dr. Svet Atanasov

In this comedy, New York City undergoes a dramatic change when a toucan carrying a virus is smuggled through customs. In those it infects, the virus causes an intense euphoria and a desire to do good. The Big Apple goes into an economic tailspin as its residents become deliriously happy.

Comedy

The Violent Breed Blu-ray Movie  

Razza violenta

Code Red | 1984 | 91 min | Not rated | Apr 05, 2022 | Brian Orndorf

Mike Martin is an ex CIA agent who goes on a final mission to Thailand to expose a group of KGB infiltrators in the area.

Action / Foreign

Screams of a Winter Night Blu-ray Movie  

Code Red | 1979 | 1 Movie, 2 Cuts | 119 min | Not rated | Apr 12, 2022 | Brian Orndorf

10 college students go camping, when they get there, they tell scary stories to each other.

Horror / Mystery

Mushibugyo: Complete TV Series Blu-ray Movie  

Sentai Filmworks | 2013 | 650 min | Rated TV-14 | Apr 26, 2022 | Neil Lumbard

Cleaving insects in flight with one's sword was once an impressive display of samurai skill, but since Japan was invaded by the bug-monsters known as the "Mushi", it's impressive just to survive a battle with one. That's the task of the Mushibugyo, the warriors who specialize in fighting the insect scourge, and to erase a stain he brought upon his family's honor, young Jinbei Tsukishima is determined to join their ranks. It won't be easy, and the young swordsman has his work cut out for him impressing a team that includes a female ninja with a knack for explosives, a master of shikigami magic, and a roster of other powerful fighters. On the other hand, a certain beautiful and well-endowed innkeeper he rescues quickly becomes a fan, so at least there are some perks.

Action / Anime / Fantasy / Comic book / Foreign

The Humans Blu-ray Movie  

Blu-ray + Digital Copy

Lionsgate Films | 2021 | 108 min | Rated R | Apr 19, 2022 | Jeffrey Kauffman

Set inside a pre-war duplex in downtown Manhattan, The Humans follows the course of an evening in which the Blake family gathers to celebrate Thanksgiving. As darkness falls outside the crumbling building, mysterious things start to go bump in the night and family tensions reach a boiling point.

Drama

The Lost Leonardo Blu-ray Movie  

Sony Pictures | 2021 | 100 min | Rated PG-13 | Nov 16, 2021 | Dr. Stephen Larson

The mystery surrounding the Salvator Mundi, the first painting by Leonardo da Vinci to be discovered for more than a century, which has now seemingly gone missing.

Documentary

Scrapped Princess: The Complete Series Blu-ray Movie  

Essentials / Blu-ray + Digital Copy

FUNimation Entertainment | 2003 | 600 min | Rated TV-14 | Mar 12, 2019 | Neil Lumbard

Pacifica Cassul is a kindhearted girl living on the run, for prophecy has named her the poison that would destroy the world. Known as the Scrapped Princess, she's the target of countless followers of a powerful religion. But even when it seems like the whole world is out to get her, she always has her two adoptive siblings-Shannon and Raquel. Together they travel the countryside, making new friends and battling countless foes. Bit by bit, they uncover the incredible truth behind the prophecy and its ties to mysterious events from 5,000 years ago. With the fate of the world in her naïve hands, Pacifica and her siblings must learn who to trust and take on enemies of godly power. But for all their struggle, should such a poison be allowed to live?

Action / Adventure / Anime / Foreign

Heavy Metal 4K Blu-ray Movie  

+ Heavy Metal 2000 on Blu-ray | Limited Edition Métal Hurlant / 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital Copy

Sony Pictures | 1981-2000 | 2 Movies | 178 min | Rated R | Apr 19, 2022 | Martin Liebman

A glowing green orb from outer space spreads destruction throughout the galaxy. Only when encountered by its one true enemy, to whom it is inexplicably drawn, will goodness prevail throughout the universe.

Action / Adventure / Animation / Fantasy / Music / Sci-Fi / Erotic / Comic book

Heavy Metal 2000 Blu-ray Movie  

Sony Pictures | 2000 | 88 min | Rated R | No Release Date | Martin Liebman

Upon discovery of a shard of what could be the Loc-Nar, a miner named Tyler who becomes possessed by an insatiable hunger for power and a thirst for immortality. On his way to the planet of youth, Tyler wipes out most of a space colony and kidnaps a sexy woman. His big mistake is that he doesn't kill the woman's sister, Julie, who then sets out on a mission of rescue and revenge.

Action / Adventure / Animation / Fantasy / Sci-Fi

Jackass Forever Blu-ray Movie  

Blu-ray + Digital Copy

Paramount Pictures | 2022 | 96 min | Rated R | Apr 19, 2022 | Martin Liebman

Older but not wiser, Johnny Knoxville and the crew are back for the most unbelievably outrageous jackass yet. Brace yourself as they reach new levels of immaturity and with a little help from some brave new friends and guest stars, their wildly outrageous pranks and dangerously bone-crunching stunts will have you laughing until it really, really hurts. Some people never learn.

Comedy

Black Boots, Leather Whip Blu-ray Movie  

Botas negras, látigo de cuero

Severin Films | 1983 | 88 min | Not rated | Jun 25, 2021 | Dr. Svet Atanasov

Al Pereira is hired by a married woman to retrieve compromising photos.

Erotic / Foreign