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Home- August 15, 2019
The Inland Sea Blu-ray Movie
Criterion | 1991 | 57 min | Not rated | Aug 13, 2019 | Neil Lumbard
In 1971, author and film scholar Donald Richie published a poetic travelogue about his explorations of the islands of Japan's Inland Sea, recording his search for traces of a traditional way of life as well as his own journey of self-discovery. Twenty years later, filmmaker Lucille Carra undertook a parallel trip inspired by Richie's by-then-classic book, capturing images of hushed beauty and meeting people who still carried on the fading customs that Richie had observed.
Documentary
The Spanish Princess Blu-ray Movie
Lionsgate Films | 2019 | 455 min | Rated TV-MA | Aug 13, 2019 | Jeffrey Kauffman
The beautiful Spanish princess, Catherine of Aragon, navigates the royal lineage of England with an eye on the throne.
Drama / History / Epic
Venom 3D Blu-ray Movie
Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray
Sony Pictures | 2018 | 112 min | Rated FSK-12 | Feb 14, 2019 | Neil Lumbard
Journalist Eddie Brock is trying to take down Carlton Drake, the notorious and brilliant founder of the Life Foundation. While investigating one of Drake's experiments, Eddie's body merges with the alien Venom -- leaving him with superhuman strength and power. Twisted, dark and fueled by rage, Venom tries to control the new and dangerous abilities that Eddie finds so intoxicating.
Action / Sci-Fi / Thriller / Comic book
- August 14, 2019
Captain Marvel 3D Blu-ray Movie
Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray
Disney / Buena Vista | 2019 | 123 min | Rated BBFC: 12 | Jul 15, 2019 | Neil Lumbard
Carol Danvers becomes one of the universe's most powerful heroes when Earth is caught in the middle of a galactic war between two alien races.
Action / Adventure / Fantasy / Comic book
1984 Blu-ray Movie
Criterion | 1984 | 111 min | Rated R | Jul 23, 2019 | Dr. Svet Atanasov
In a totalitarian future society, a man, whose daily work is re-writing history, tries to rebel by falling in love.
Drama / Sci-Fi
Easy Living Blu-ray Movie
Kino Lorber | 1937 | 88 min | Not rated | Jul 23, 2019 | Neil Lumbard
Jean Arthur and Ray Milland shine in this screwball comedy written by Academy Award winner Preston Sturges. Mary Smith (Arthur) is a poor working girl who literally has a fortune dropped in her lap when a wealthy financier (Edward Arnold) tosses a sable coat out a window and it lands on her. Everyone automatically assumes she's his mistress, and soon her fairytale-like rags-to-riches lifestyle threatens a very real romance with an inept writer (Milland). It's a "delightful comedy" (Leonard Maltin's Classic Movie Guide) full of misunderstandings that showcases high-society slapstick at its best!
Comedy / Romance
High Noon Blu-ray Movie
Masters of Cinema | Limited Edition
Eureka Entertainment | 1952 | 85 min | Rated BBFC: U | Sep 16, 2019 | Dr. Svet Atanasov
A retired Marshal must defend his town from a revengeful villain.
Drama / Thriller / Western
Hello Again Blu-ray Movie
Kino Lorber | 1987 | 96 min | Rated PG | Jul 16, 2019 | Neil Lumbard
Housewife Lucy Chadman comes to an untimely end while nibbling on a chicken ball... but says Hello Again when her wacky, mystical sister Zelda brings her back from the great beyond.
Comedy / Fantasy / Romance
Shadow 4K Blu-ray Movie
影 / Ying / 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray
Well Go USA | 2018 | 116 min | Not rated | Aug 13, 2019 | Jeffrey Kauffman
Set during China's Three Kingdom's era (AD 220-280). The story of a great king and his people, who will be expelled from their homeland and will aspire to claim it. The king, violent and ambitious, of mysterious methods and motives; his general, a visionary who yearns to win the final battle but needs to prepare his plans in secret; the women of the palace, who struggle to find redemption in a world where they have no place; and a commoner called "Lord of all the world", will be the characters around who turn the inexorable forces of this story.
Action / Drama / Martial arts / Foreign / Period
Escape Plan: The Extractors Blu-ray Movie
Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy
Lionsgate Films | 2019 | 88 min | Rated R | Jul 02, 2019 | Jeffrey Kauffman
After security expert Ray Breslin is hired to rescue the kidnapped daughter of a Hong Kong tech mogul from a formidable Latvian prison, Breslin's girlfriend is also captured. Now he and his team must pull off a deadly rescue mission to confront their sadistic foe and save the hostages before time runs out.
Action / Thriller
Radioland Murders Blu-ray Movie
Universal Studios | 1994 | 108 min | Rated PG | Aug 13, 2019 | Jeffrey Kauffman
It's 1939 and WBN, a fourth radio network, is about to debut across America's airwaves. Unfortunately, one by one, the cast begins to die. Roger, a writer, must find the elusive killer while the survivors try to keep the radio station on air.
Comedy / Mystery
Disturbing Behavior Blu-ray Movie
Shout Factory | 1998 | 84 min | Rated R | Mar 22, 2016 | Martin Liebman
The new kid in town stumbles across something sinister about the town's method of transforming its unruly teens into upstanding citizens.
Horror / Mystery / Sci-Fi / Thriller / Teen
- August 13, 2019
V: The Original Miniseries Blu-ray Movie
Warner Archive Collection
Warner Bros. | 1983 | 197 min | Not rated | Aug 27, 2019 | Brian Orndorf
Fifty spaceships, each three miles across, hover ominously above Earth's major cities. The Visitors that emerge are humanlike in appearance and extend the hand of friendship. Our planet's resources are just what these aliens need to survive. And for its future survival, unsuspecting humankind will need...a miracle! Kenneth Johnson's science-fiction spectacular V mixes dynamic special effects with cliffhanger thrills. As fascist rule enslaves the globe, freedom fighters battle to save our species from reptilian invaders who hide behind sleek uniforms and benevolent behavior.
Action / Sci-Fi / Thriller
Avengers: 4-Movie Collection 4K Blu-ray Movie
4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital Copy
Disney / Buena Vista | 2012-2019 | 4 Movies | 614 min | Rated PG-13 | Aug 13, 2019 | Martin Liebman
See individual films.
Action / Adventure / Fantasy / Sci-Fi / Comic book
Cruising Blu-ray Movie
Arrow | 1980 | 102 min | Rated R | Aug 20, 2019 | Jeffrey Kauffman
A police detective goes undercover in the underground S&M gay subculture of New York City to catch a serial killer who is preying on gay men.
Crime / Drama / Mystery / Thriller / Erotic
The Witches Blu-ray Movie
Warner Archive Collection
Warner Bros. | 1990 | 92 min | Rated PG | Aug 20, 2019 | Randy Miller III
While holidaying at a seaside resort, a young boy stumbles upon a witch convention.
Family / Fantasy / Horror
Bruckner: The Symphonies Blu-ray Movie
Herbert von Karajan / Berliner Philharmoniker / Blu-ray Audio / Blu-ray + CD
Deutsche Grammophon | 1975-1981 | 577 min | Not rated | Jul 12, 2019 | Jeffrey Kauffman
No synopsis for this title.
Music
The Fate of Lee Khan Blu-ray Movie
迎春閣之風波 / Yíng chūn gé zhī fēng bō
Film Movement | 1973 | 105 min | Not rated | Jul 23, 2019 | Neil Lumbard
Lee Khan, a high official under Mongolian Emperor Yuan of the Yuan dynasty (year 1366) procures the battle map of the Chinese rebel Chu Yuan-chang's army. Rebel spies, aided by treachery within Khan's ranks, strive to corner him in an inn.
Action / Drama / Martial arts / Foreign / Period
- August 12, 2019
Avengers: Endgame 4K Blu-ray Movie
4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital Copy
Disney / Buena Vista | 2019 | 181 min | Rated PG-13 | Aug 13, 2019 | Martin Liebman
Adrift in space with no food or water, Tony Stark sends a message to Pepper Potts as his oxygen supply starts to dwindle. Meanwhile, the remaining Avengers -- Thor, Black Widow, Captain America and Bruce Banner -- must figure out a way to bring back their vanquished allies for an epic showdown with Thanos -- the evil demigod who decimated the planet and the universe.
Action / Adventure / Fantasy / Sci-Fi / Comic book
Alien: Covenant 4K Blu-ray Movie
4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + UV Digital Copy
20th Century Fox | 2017 | 122 min | Rated R | Aug 15, 2017 | Martin Liebman
The crew of a colony ship uncovers a threat beyond their imagination and must attempt a harrowing escape.
Adventure / Horror / Sci-Fi / Thriller