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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
Shaun of the Dead 4K / Hot Fuzz 4K / The World's End 4K Blu-ray Movie
The Cornetto Trilogy / 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital Copy
Universal Studios | 2004-2013 | 3 Movies | 329 min | Rated R | Sep 10, 2019 | Martin Liebman
See individual titles for their synopses.
Action / Comedy / Crime / Horror / Mystery / Sci-Fi / Dark humor / Supernatural
The Exorcist Blu-ray Movie
Extended Director's Cut / Blu-ray + Digital Copy
Warner Bros. | 1973 | 132 min | Rated R | Aug 27, 2019 | Martin Liebman
When an innocent young girl is possessed by a demon, a priest struggling with his faith is asked by her mother to perform the ancient rite of exorcism.
Horror / Thriller / Supernatural
Beetlejuice Blu-ray Movie
Blu-ray + Digital Copy
Warner Bros. | 1988 | 92 min | Rated PG | Aug 27, 2019 | Martin Liebman
After Adam and Barbara Maitland die in a car accident, they find themselves stuck haunting their country residence, unable to leave the house. When the Deetzes and teen daughter Lydia buy the home, the Maitlands attempt to scare them away without success. Their efforts attract Beetlejuice, a rambunctious spirit whose "help" quickly becomes dangerous for the Maitlands and innocent Lydia.
Comedy / Fantasy / Horror / Dark humor / Supernatural / Surreal
The Goonies Blu-ray Movie
25th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition / Blu-ray + Digital Copy
Warner Bros. | 1985 | 114 min | Rated PG | Aug 27, 2019 | Martin Liebman
A band of young boys find a treasure map and embark on a magical adventure.
Adventure / Comedy / Family / Mystery / Coming of age
A Touch of Class Blu-ray Movie
Warner Archive Collection
Warner Bros. | 1973 | 106 min | Rated PG | Sep 10, 2019 | Michael Reuben
A married American man working in London begins an affair with a divorced English mother of two. What begins as a casual affair takes an unexpected turn after the pair return from a week in Spain.
Comedy / Romance
Wagon Master Blu-ray Movie
Warner Archive Collection
Warner Bros. | 1950 | 86 min | Not rated | Aug 13, 2019 | Randy Miller III
A Mormon wagon train headed for Utah, led by Elder Wiggs, hooks up with two horse traders, Travis Blue and Sandy Owens, as well as with a traveling medicine show. The group is threatened by a gang known as the Cleggs, who have robbed an express office and murdered a clerk.
Adventure / Western
- September 10, 2019
Dogtooth Blu-ray Movie
Kynodontas / Κυνόδοντας
Kino Lorber | 2009 | 94 min | Not rated | Sep 03, 2019 | Dr. Svet Atanasov
Three young people exist in a strange world of their parents' devising.
Drama / Dark humor / Foreign
The Dead Don't Die Blu-ray Movie
Blu-ray + Digital Copy
Universal Studios | 2019 | 104 min | Rated R | Sep 10, 2019 | Martin Liebman
The peaceful town of Centerville finds itself battling a zombie horde as the dead start rising from their graves.
Comedy / Horror
Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase Blu-ray Movie
Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy
Warner Bros. | 2019 | 89 min | Rated PG | Apr 02, 2019 | Brian Orndorf
A bit of an outsider struggling to fit into her new surroundings, Nancy and her pals set out to solve the mystery, make new friends, and establish their place in the community.
Crime / Drama / Family / Mystery / Teen / Coming of age