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Home- September 15, 2019
Cars 4K Blu-ray Movie
4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital Copy
Disney / Buena Vista | 2006 | 117 min | Rated G | Sep 10, 2019 | Martin Liebman
A high-octane adventure comedy that shows life is about the journey, not the finish line. Hotshot rookie race car Lightning McQueen is living life in the fast lane until he hits a detour on his way to the most important race of his life. Stranded in Radiator Springs, a forgotten town on the old Route 66, he meets Sally, Mater, Doc Hudson, and a variety of quirky characters who help him discover that there’s more to life than trophies and fame. Cars is full of freewheeling fun for everyone.
Adventure / Animation / Comedy / Family
Pokémon: Detective Pikachu 3D Blu-ray Movie
Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + Digital Copy
Warner Bros. | 2019 | 104 min | Rated PG | Aug 06, 2019 | Neil Lumbard
When ace private eye Harry Goodman goes missing, his 21-year-old son Tim is prompted to find out what happened. Aiding in the investigation is Pokémon and Harry's former partner: Detective Pikachu. Finding that they are uniquely equipped to communicate with one another, Tim and Pikachu join forces to unravel the tangled mystery.
Animation / Comedy / Family / Fantasy / Mystery / Sci-Fi
- September 13, 2019
Hussy Blu-ray Movie
Indicator Series | Limited Edition
Powerhouse Films | 1980 | 95 min | Rated BBFC: 18 | Sep 23, 2019 | Dr. Svet Atanasov
Beaty is a prostitute working out of a high-class London cabaret where Emory is a technician. They begin an affair encumbered by her job, his lack of money, and their pasts: Beaty has a ten-year-old son who lives with her ex, and she has a dangerous former boyfriend; Emory has a wife who died in questionable circumstances and a shady friend who shows up with a scheme for making lots of money. Beaty and Emory want to sort things out, but the odds are against them. Life is no cabaret.
Crime / Drama
Casino 4K Blu-ray Movie
4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital Copy
Universal Studios | 1995 | 178 min | Rated R | Sep 10, 2019 | Martin Liebman
In early 1970s Las Vegas, low-level mobster Sam “Ace” Rothstein gets tapped by his bosses to head the Tangiers Casino. At first, he’s a great success in the job, but over the years, problems with his loose-cannon enforcer Nicky Santoro, his ex-hustler wife Ginger, her con artist ex Lester Diamond, and a handful of corrupt politicians put Sam in ever-increasing danger.
Crime / Drama / Melodrama / Epic / Period
Casino 4K Blu-ray Movie
4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital Copy
Universal Studios | 1995 | 178 min | Rated R | Sep 10, 2019 | Martin Liebman
In early 1970s Las Vegas, low-level mobster Sam “Ace” Rothstein gets tapped by his bosses to head the Tangiers Casino. At first, he’s a great success in the job, but over the years, problems with his loose-cannon enforcer Nicky Santoro, his ex-hustler wife Ginger, her con artist ex Lester Diamond, and a handful of corrupt politicians put Sam in ever-increasing danger.
Crime / Drama / Melodrama / Epic / Period
Another Stakeout Blu-ray Movie
Kino Lorber | 1993 | 108 min | Rated PG-13 | Aug 13, 2019 | Neil Lumbard
Once again, Seattle detectives Chris Lecce and Bill Reimers are teaming up on a stakeout, but this time they're bringing along a headstrong female partner, Gina Garrett, and her mischievous dog, Archie. Together, they're posing as the perfect family and it looks like these unlikely housemates might just catch their suspect . . . if they don't kill each other first.
Action / Comedy / Crime / Thriller
Popeye the Sailor: The 1940s, Volume 3 Blu-ray Movie
Warner Archive Collection / Paramount Technicolor cartoons
Warner Bros. | 1942-1957 | 120 min | Not rated | Sep 17, 2019 | Randy Miller III
122 cartoons starring Popeye the Sailor were produced by Paramount Pictures' Famous Studios (later known as Paramount Cartoon Studios) from 1942 to 1957, after Paramount took ownership of Fleischer Studios, which originated the Popeye cartoon series in 1933. All cartoons were one-reel in length (6 to 10 minutes). The first 14 shorts (You're a Sap, Mr. Jap through Cartoons Ain't Human) were in black-and-white. All remaining cartoons, beginning with Her Honor the Mare, were in color.
Animation / Comedy / Short / Comic book
Aladdin 4K Blu-ray Movie
4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital Copy
Disney / Buena Vista | 2019 | 128 min | Rated PG | Sep 10, 2019 | Neil Lumbard
A street rat frees a genie from a lamp, granting all of his wishes and transforming himself into a charming prince in order to marry a beautiful princess. But soon, an evil sorcerer becomes hell-bent on securing the lamp for his own sinister purposes.
Adventure / Comedy / Family / Fantasy / Musical / Romance
- September 12, 2019
The Ear Blu-ray Movie
Ucho
Second Run | 1970 | 95 min | Rated BBFC: 12 | Aug 26, 2019 | Dr. Svet Atanasov
Ludvik, a Communist official, arrives back home with his wife after spending the evening at a government function where he finds out that several of his colleagues have been 'relieved' of their responsibilities. Once he is inside he discovers that his house is bugged and that 'The Ear' of the government has been listening to him. When the electricity goes in his house and he sees a group of shady men waiting outside his house, he fears that he is the next one to go....
Drama / Psychological thriller / Foreign
Major League: Back to the Minors Blu-ray Movie
Sony Pictures | 1998 | 100 min | Rated PG | Sep 24, 2019 | Martin Liebman
After Roger Dorn, who owns the Minnesota Twins and the minor-league South Carolina Buzz, talks retiring minor-league player Gus Cantrell into managing the bad-news Buzz, Gus takes his underdog team toward an eventual confrontation with the powerful champs, the Twins. In addition to Dorn, the other series characters making a return are Taka Tanakia and Pedro Cerrano.
Comedy / Sport
Supernatural: The Complete Fourteenth Season Blu-ray Movie
Blu-ray + Digital Copy
Warner Bros. | 2018-2019 | 838 min | Not rated | Sep 10, 2019 | Martin Liebman
The thrilling journey of the Winchester brothers continues as Supernatural enters its fourteenth season. Sam and Dean have matched wits with monsters, demons, Heaven and Hell. But in Season Thirteen, the Winchesters stumbled upon a terrifying alternative universe – an apocalyptic world where they were never born - all while training Jack, the son of Lucifer, and trying to save their mother, Mary Winchester. The final battle with Lucifer and the archangel Michael altered Winchesters' lives forever... and created an even greater threat for Sam and Dean. The boys are back and willing to risk everything for their loved ones in all 20 thrilling new adventures, including a historic 300th episode with a Winchester family reunion that will be never be forgotten.
Action / Horror / Thriller / Dark humor / Supernatural
Aladdin 4K Blu-ray Movie
The Signature Collection / 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital Copy
Disney / Buena Vista | 1992 | 91 min | Rated G | Sep 10, 2019 | Martin Liebman
In the heart of an enchanted city, a commoner named Aladdin and his mischievous monkey Abu battle to save the free-spirited Princess Jasmine from the schemes of the evil sorcerer Jafar. Aladdin's whole life changes with one rub of a magic lamp as a fun-loving, shape-shifting Genie appears and grants him three wishes, setting him on an incredible journey of discovery.
Adventure / Animation / Comedy / Family / Fantasy / Musical / Romance
Aladdin 4K Blu-ray Movie
4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital Copy
Disney / Buena Vista | 2019 | 128 min | Rated PG | Sep 10, 2019 | Martin Liebman
A street rat frees a genie from a lamp, granting all of his wishes and transforming himself into a charming prince in order to marry a beautiful princess. But soon, an evil sorcerer becomes hell-bent on securing the lamp for his own sinister purposes.
Adventure / Comedy / Family / Fantasy / Musical / Romance
Fear No Evil Blu-ray Movie
Shout Factory | 1981 | 99 min | Rated R | Sep 24, 2019 | Brian Orndorf
High school student turns out to be personification of Lucifer. Two arch angels in human form (as women) take him on.
Horror
Love Letters Blu-ray Movie
My Love Letters / Passion Play
Scorpion Releasing | 1983 | 88 min | Rated R | Aug 27, 2019 | Brian Orndorf
A story of love and obsession. A young radio personality who, after her mother dies, discovers she had been having a love affair for 15 years. Now she finds herself recreating her mother's romance by getting involved with a married man.
Drama / Thriller
Nutcracker: The Motion Picture Blu-ray Movie
Olive Films | 1986 | 85 min | Rated G | Dec 12, 2017 | Jeffrey Kauffman
The story of the mysterious toymaker Drosselmeier, his beautiful toy theater, and the lovely Clara, a young girl who dreams of dancing with a prince. In classic fairy tale fashion, all come together in this delightful tale of an enchanted Nutcracker, a Mouse King, and a charming Prince.
Family / Fantasy / Music / Holiday
Bachman Blu-ray Movie
Special Edition
FilmRise | 2018 | 78 min | Rated G | May 10, 2019 | Jeffrey Kauffman
In 1974, Bachman–Turner Overdrive was one of the biggest bands in the world with classics like "Takin’ Care of Business" and "You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet." This is the story of its founder Randy Bachman, from his early days with The Guess Who with hits like "American Woman" to today. As one of the few legendary musical artists to reach #1 in two separate bands, Randy Bachman’s singularly focused goal of creating music has taken on a spectacular journey.
Documentary / Music
- September 11, 2019
Shaun of the Dead 4K Blu-ray Movie
4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital Copy
Universal Studios | 2004 | 99 min | Rated R | Nov 05, 2019 | Martin Liebman
A man decides to turn his moribund life around by winning back his ex-girlfriend and reconciling his relationship with his mother. Oh, and fighting off the entire town that has returned from the dead to eat the living.
Comedy / Horror / Dark humor / Supernatural
Hot Fuzz 4K Blu-ray Movie
4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital Copy
Universal Studios | 2007 | 121 min | Rated R | Nov 05, 2019 | Martin Liebman
Nicholas Angel, the finest cop in London, is so good that he makes everyone else look bad. So Angel's superiors send him to the sleepy village of Sandford, where he is partnered with Danny Butterman, a huge action movie fan. But Angel soon learns that Sandford is not what it seems. It's time for these small-town cops to break out some big-city justice.
Action / Comedy / Crime / Mystery / Dark humor
The World's End 4K Blu-ray Movie
4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital Copy
Universal Studios | 2013 | 109 min | Rated R | Nov 05, 2019 | Martin Liebman
20 years after attempting an epic pub crawl, five childhood friends reunite when one of them becomes hell bent on trying the drinking marathon again. As they attempt to reconcile the past and present, they realize the real struggle is for the future, not just theirs but humankind's. Reaching The World's End is the least of their worries.
Action / Comedy / Sci-Fi