New Blu-ray Reviews

Nomad: In the Footsteps of Bruce Chatwin Blu-ray Movie  

Music Box Films | 2019 | 89 min | Not rated | Nov 17, 2020 | Jeffrey Kauffman

When Bruce Chatwin was dying of AIDS, his friend Werner Herzog made a final visit. As a parting gift, Chatwin gave him his rucksack. Thirty years later, Herzog sets out on his own journey, inspired by Chatwin's passion for the nomadic life.

Biography / Comedy / Documentary

Joe Kidd Blu-ray Movie  

Kino Lorber | 1972 | 88 min | Rated PG | Oct 27, 2020 | Dr. Svet Atanasov

An ex-bounty hunter reluctantly helps a wealthy landowner and his henchmen track down a Mexican revolutionary leader.

Western

Fahrenheit 9/11 Blu-ray Movie  

MVD Visual | 2004 | 122 min | Rated R | Oct 13, 2020 | Jeffrey Kauffman

Michael Moore's view on what happened to the United States after September 11; and how the Bush Administration allegedly used the tragic event to push forward its agenda for unjust wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Documentary

The Untold Story Blu-ray Movie  

Unearthed Films | 1993 | 96 min | Unrated | Oct 20, 2020 | Jeffrey Kauffman

In 1978 in Hong Kong, a grisly murder takes place. Eight years later, on a Macao beach, kids discover the severed hands of a fresh victim. A squadron of coarse, happy-go-lucky cops investigate, and suspicion falls on Wong Chi Hang, the new owner of Eight Immortals Restaurant, which serves delicious pork bao. The hands belong to the missing mother of the restaurant's former owner; he and his family have disappeared; staff at the restaurant continue to go missing; and, Wong can't produce a signed bill of sale: but there's no evidence. The police arrest Wong and try to torture him into a confession. Can they make him talk? And what was in those pork bao?

Crime / Horror / Dark humor / Foreign

Valley Girl Blu-ray Movie  

Blu-ray + Digital Copy

Warner Bros. | 2020 | 103 min | Rated PG-13 | Oct 06, 2020 | Brian Orndorf

Set to a new wave '80s soundtrack, a pair of young lovers from different backgrounds defy their parents and friends to stay together. A musical adaptation of the 1983 film.

Comedy / Musical / Romance

Marona's Fantastic Tale Blu-ray Movie  

L'extraordinaire voyage de Marona / Blu-ray + DVD

Shout Factory | 2019 | 92 min | Not rated | Nov 10, 2020 | Brian Orndorf

After an accident, a little dog remembers all the different masters she's had successively and loved unconditionally.

Animation / Drama / Family / Foreign

Guest House Blu-ray Movie  

Blu-ray + Digital Copy

Lionsgate Films | 2020 | 84 min | Rated R | Nov 10, 2020 | Jeffrey Kauffman

A newly engaged couple finds the home of their dreams and it quickly becomes a nightmare when the previous owner's friend continues squatting in their guest house. It leads to a turf war that ultimately ruins their house, their marriage and their lives.

Comedy

S.O.S. Titanic Blu-ray Movie  

Kino Lorber | 1979 | 1 Movie, 2 Cuts | 145 min | Not rated | Oct 13, 2020 | Dr. Svet Atanasov

On April 14, 1912 the R.M.S. Titanic struck an iceberg on her maiden voyage. Over 1500 people were lost. This docudrama follows the personal stories of some of the passengers and crew aboard on that fateful night. John Jacob Astor and his new bride Madeline, Laurence Beesley, Molly Brown, a group of Irish emigrants, the wireless operators and the stewards are among the characters.

Drama / History

Bill & Ted Face the Music Blu-ray Movie  

Blu-ray + Digital Copy

Warner Bros. | 2020 | 92 min | Rated PG-13 | Nov 10, 2020 | Randy Miller III

Two would-be rockers from San Dimas, California, were once told they'd save the universe during a time-traveling adventure, but find themselves as middle-aged dads still trying to crank out a hit song and fulfill their destiny.

Adventure / Comedy / Music / Sci-Fi / Supernatural

District 9 4K Blu-ray Movie  

4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital Copy

Sony Pictures | 2009 | 112 min | Rated R | Oct 13, 2020 | Martin Liebman

Violence ensues after an extraterrestrial race forced to live in slum-like conditions on Earth finds a kindred spirit in a government agent exposed to their biotechnology.

Action / Sci-Fi / Thriller

Mephisto Blu-ray Movie  

Kino Lorber | 1981 | 146 min | Not rated | Jul 21, 2020 | Jeffrey Kauffman

A German stage actor finds unexpected success and mixed blessings in the popularity of his performance in a Faustian play as the Nazis take power in pre-WWII Germany. As his associates and friends flee or are ground under by the Nazi terror, the popularity of his character supercedes his own existence until he finds that his best performance is keeping up appearances for his Nazi patrons.

Drama / Foreign / Melodrama / Period

Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries: Complete Collection Blu-ray Movie  

Acorn Media | 2012-2020 | 4 Seasons | 1881 min | Not rated | Nov 03, 2020 | Jeffrey Kauffman

No synopsis for this title.

Crime / Drama / Mystery / Period

Drive a Crooked Road Blu-ray Movie    

Indicator Series

Powerhouse Films | 1954 | 83 min | Rated BBFC: 12 | Nov 30, 2020 | Dr. Svet Atanasov

Eddie Shannon is a top-flight mechanic and budding racecar driver who is socially inept. When the beautiful Barbara enters his life, he experiences his first chance at love. But Barbara has other plans, wanting him to help Steve and Harold by driving a getaway car in a bank robbery. What looks like a simple business proposition is not as easy as it seems, however, leading Eddie to fend for his life.

Crime / Drama / Film-Noir

El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie Blu-ray Movie  

Blu-ray + DVD

Sony Pictures | 2019 | 122 min | Not rated | Oct 13, 2020 | Martin Liebman

After escaping Jack and his gang, Jesse Pinkman goes on the run from the police and tries to escape his own inner turmoil.

Action / Crime / Drama

Sweet Charity Blu-ray Movie    

Indicator Series | Limited Edition

Powerhouse Films | 1969 | 1 Movie, 3 Cuts | 157 min | Rated BBFC: PG | Nov 02, 2020 | Jeffrey Kauffman

Shirley Maclaine stars as dance hall hostess Charity Hope Valentine, a woman whose faith in the virtues of old-fashioned romance is knocked by a string of disastrous romances. Robbed of her earnings by her absconding boyfriend, she suffers further heartbreaks at the hands of an Italian movie star and a nervy insurance clerk. Bob Fosse's musical comedy features songs like 'Big Spender,' 'If My Friends Could See Me Now,' 'Rhythm of Life' and 'There's Gotta Be Something Better Than This'.

Comedy / Drama / Music / Musical / Romance

Death Laid an Egg Blu-ray Movie  

La morte ha fatto l'uovo | Special Edition | 2K Restoration

Cult Epics | 1968 | 1 Movie, 2 Cuts | 104 min | Not rated | Nov 10, 2020 | Dr. Svet Atanasov

A love triangle develops between three people who run a high tech chicken farm. It involves Anna (who owns the farm), her husband Marco (who kills prostitutes in his spare time) and Gabriella (the very beautiful secretary). Marco continues to kill as jealousy becomes more prevalent on the farm.

Thriller / Foreign

Big Bully Blu-ray Movie  

Mill Creek Entertainment | 1996 | 90 min | Rated PG | No Release Date | Martin Liebman

A writer returns to his hometown where he faces the childhood nemesis whose life he ultimately ruined, only the bully wants to relive their painful past by torturing him once again.

Comedy / Drama

Wrongfully Accused Blu-ray Movie  

Mill Creek Entertainment | 1998 | 86 min | Rated PG-13 | No Release Date | Martin Liebman

Ryan Harrison, a violin god, superstar and sex symbol does not want to cheat on sexy Lauren Goodhue's husband with her. Shortly after that Mr. Goodhue is found murdered and Ryan suddenly finds himself being the main suspect. After being sentenced to death he manages to flee while being transferred to his execution site. Now, all the world is after him as he stumbles from one unfortunate incident to the next in order to find the real murderer. Great parody of "The Fugitive" with Harrison Ford.

Action / Comedy

Big Bully / Wrongfully Accused Blu-ray Movie  

Blu-ray + Digital Copy

Mill Creek Entertainment | 1996-1998 | 2 Movies | 187 min | Rated PG | Oct 06, 2020 | Martin Liebman

See individual titles for their synopses.

Action / Comedy / Drama

The Crown: The Complete Third Season Blu-ray Movie  

Sony Pictures | 2019 | 547 min | Rated TV-MA | Nov 03, 2020 | Martin Liebman

The Crown traces the life of Queen Elizabeth II from her wedding in 1947 through to the early part of the twenty-first century. Season Three covers the time period between 1964 and 1977 and introduces an outstanding new ensemble cast led by Olivia Colman and Tobias Menzies. Beginning with Harold Wilson’s election as the Queen’s first Labour prime minister and ending with the Silver Jubilee of Elizabeth II, it follows pivotal moments such as the death and state funeral of Winston Churchill, the Aberfan disaster, the Apollo 11 moon landing and the Investiture of Prince Charles as the Prince of Wales.

Biography / Drama / History / Romance / Foreign