New Blu-ray Reviews

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind Blu-ray Movie  

風の谷のナウシカ / Kaze no tani no Naushika / Blu-ray + DVD

Shout Factory | 1984 | 117 min | Rated PG | Oct 31, 2017 | Dr. Stephen Larson

In the post-apocalyptic future, large parts of the world have been swallowed up by forests of poisonous fungi. The remaining humans live near the fungus and its monstrous insectoid inhabitants, trying to prevent its spread. One of the human kingdoms, the peaceful Valley of Wind, loves its gentle Princess Nausicaä and her father the king, but their peace is about to be broken, as they are swallowed up in the machinations of their larger, warmongering neighbours. However, Nausicaä has hidden potential, and may yet change the fate of the world.

Action / Adventure / Anime / Fantasy / Sci-Fi / Comic book / Foreign / Epic

Heat and Dust Blu-ray Movie  

Cohen Media Group | 1983 | 2 Movies | 129 min | Rated R | Dec 12, 2017 | Jeffrey Kauffman

Two women, related but separated by one generation and 60 years, have parallel experiences in the evocative and mystical environment of India. One is Ann, who travels to India to research the life of her grandmother's sister after discovering love letters connecting her to an Indian nobleman.

Drama / Romance / Period

All Saints Blu-ray Movie  

Blu-ray + UV Digital Copy

Sony Pictures | 2017 | 109 min | Rated PG | Dec 12, 2017 | Martin Liebman

ALL SAINTS is based on the inspiring true story of salesman-turned-pastor Michael Spurlock (John Corbett), the tiny church he was ordered to shut down, and a group of refugees from Southeast Asia. Together, they risked everything to plant seeds for a future that might just save them all.

Drama

Porco Rosso Blu-ray Movie  

紅の豚 / Kurenai no Buta / Blu-ray + DVD

Shout Factory | 1992 | 93 min | Rated PG | Nov 21, 2017 | Dr. Stephen Larson

During the beginning years of the Great Depression, life in the Mediterranean has become difficult. Aerial pirate raids are gaining in frequency, thus requiring the need for capable "bodyguards". One of the best is a pig known as Porco Rosso. Once a human and an ace pilot during World War I, he now freelances his services to those in distress. The fascist regime that has taken over the Italian Air Force has grown tiresome of his exploits and places a bounty on his head. On top of that, a hotshot flyer from the United States arrives and not only wants to steal Porco Rosso's glory, but also the woman he loves so dearly.

Action / Adventure / Anime / Comedy / Family / Fantasy / History / Romance / Foreign

Men in Black Trilogy 4K Blu-ray Movie  

20th Anniversary / 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + UV Digital Copy

Sony Pictures | 1997-2012 | 3 Movies | 291 min | Rated PG-13 | Dec 05, 2017 | Martin Liebman

See individual titles for their synopses.

Action / Comedy / Sci-Fi

Men in Black 4K Blu-ray Movie  

4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital Copy

Sony Pictures | 1997 | 98 min | Rated PG-13 | No Release Date | Martin Liebman

A police officer joins a secret organization that polices and monitors extraterrestrial interactions on Earth.

Action / Comedy / Sci-Fi

Men in Black II 4K Blu-ray Movie  

4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + UV Digital Copy

Sony Pictures | 2002 | 88 min | Rated PG-13 | No Release Date | Martin Liebman

When a renegade Kylothian monster disguised as a lingerie model threatens the survival of the human race, the boys of the MIB get the call to step up and get busy. With their headquarters under siege and time running out, Agents Kay and Jay enlist the help of Frank the Pug and a posse of hard-living worms to help them kick some seriously sexy alien butt!

Action / Comedy / Sci-Fi

Men in Black 3 4K Blu-ray Movie  

4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + UV Digital Copy

Sony Pictures | 2012 | 106 min | Rated PG-13 | No Release Date | Martin Liebman

Agent Jay travels back in time to 1969, where he teams up with a younger version of Agent Kay to stop an evil alien from destroying the future.

Action / Comedy / Sci-Fi

Jumanji Blu-ray Movie  

Remastered / Blu-ray + UV Digital Copy

Sony Pictures | 1995 | 104 min | Rated PG | Dec 05, 2017 | Martin Liebman

When two kids play an old magic board-game they found, they release a man trapped for decades in it and a host of dangers that can only be stopped by finishing the game.

Adventure / Comedy / Family / Fantasy

Jumanji 4K Blu-ray Movie  

20th Anniversary / 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + UV Digital Copy

Sony Pictures | 1995 | 104 min | Rated PG | Dec 05, 2017 | Martin Liebman

When two kids play an old magic board-game they found, they release a man trapped for decades in it and a host of dangers that can only be stopped by finishing the game.

Adventure / Comedy / Family / Fantasy

Auntie Mame Blu-ray Movie  

Warner Archive Collection

Warner Bros. | 1958 | 144 min | Not rated | Dec 05, 2017 | Michael Reuben

Ten-year-old orphan Patrick Dennis has come to live with his nearest relative, Auntie Mame, a marvelous madcap who lives life to the hilt. Mame and her cronies create mayhem, while the sober banker in charge of Patrick's inheritance steers him toward a "respectable" future. Whose influence will prevail? The sedate banker or the irrepressible aunt whose motto is "Life is a banquet -- and most poor suckers are starving to death" ? Filmed in Technirama.

Adventure / Comedy / Drama / Coming of age

J.D.'s Revenge Blu-ray Movie  

The Reincarnation of J.D. Walker / Blu-ray + DVD

Arrow | 1976 | 96 min | Rated R | Oct 31, 2017 | Jeffrey Kauffman

A docile black law student is possessed by a 1940's mobster in mid-70's New Orleans. The mobster seeks revenge upon the people who killed him and his sister.

Crime / Drama / Horror / Mystery / Thriller / Supernatural

Castle in the Sky Blu-ray Movie  

天空の城ラピュタ / Tenkû no Shiro Rapyuta / Blu-ray + DVD

Shout Factory | 1986 | 125 min | Rated PG | Oct 31, 2017 | Dr. Stephen Larson

A girl named Sheeta falls out of the sky and lands in Pazu's arms. Soon after a gang of air pirates led by Dola, as well as a mysterious man named Muska, are on their tails. The chase leads them to a floating castle that once belonged to an ancient race of people.

Adventure / Anime / Family / Fantasy / Romance / Imaginary / Foreign

Letter from an Unknown Woman Blu-ray Movie  

Signature Edition

Olive Films | 1948 | 87 min | Not rated | Dec 05, 2017 | Dr. Svet Atanasov

In Vienna, about 1900, a dashing man arrives at his flat, instructing his manservant that he will leave before morning: the man is Stefan Brand, formerly a concert pianist, planning to leave Vienna to avoid a duel. His servant gives him a letter from an unknown woman, which he reads. In flashbacks we see the lifelong passion of Lisa Berndle for him: first as a girl who was his neighbor; next as a young woman who, in secret, has his child; then as a mature woman who meets him again and abandons husband and son to be with him. Each time he does not remember who she is or that they have ever met. By morning, he has finished the letter, and her husband awaits satisfaction.

Drama / Romance / Period

Darkness Rising Blu-ray Movie  

Blu-ray + DVD

Shout Factory | 2017 | 81 min | Unrated | Nov 07, 2017 | Dr. Stephen Larson

A house's horrifying secrets are resurrected in this blood-drenched supernatural nightmare. For years, Madison (Katrina Law) has been tormented by the memories of a traumatic childhood incident: when she was a girl, her mother murdered her younger sister, and nearly killed Madison, too. Joined by her fiancé (Bryce Johnson) and cousin (Tara Holt), the now-adult Madison returns to the home where it happened just before it's slated to be demolished. Seeking closure, the trio instead find themselves ensnared by the same evil presence that drove Madison's mother to unthinkable violence. It soon looks like history may repeat itself… Cult horror icon Ted Raimi costars.

Horror / Supernatural

Alfred Hitchcock: The Ultimate Collection Blu-ray Movie  

Universal Studios | 1942-1976 | 15 Movies | 1762 min | Not rated | Oct 17, 2017 | Martin Liebman

See individual titles for their synopses.

Action / Adventure / Comedy / Crime / Drama / Film-Noir / Horror / Mystery / Romance / Thriller / Dark humor / Psychological thriller

Tulip Fever Blu-ray Movie  

Blu-ray + UV Digital Copy

Lionsgate Films | 2017 | 107 min | Rated R | Nov 28, 2017 | Jeffrey Kauffman

An artist falls for a young married woman while he's commissioned to paint her portrait during the tulip mania of 17th century Amsterdam.

Drama / History / Romance / Period

Twin Peaks: A Limited Event Series Blu-ray Movie  

Paramount Pictures | 2017 | 1025 min | Not rated | Dec 05, 2017 | Martin Liebman

Picks up 25 years after the inhabitants of a quaint northwestern town are stunned when their homecoming queen is murdered.

Crime / Drama / Mystery / Dark humor / Psychological thriller / Surreal

Illumination Presents: 3-Movie Collection Blu-ray Movie  

Blu-ray + DVD + UV Digital Copy

Universal Studios | 2010-2017 | 3 Movies | 566 min | Not rated | Dec 05, 2017 | Martin Liebman

See individual titles for their synopses.

Adventure / Animation / Comedy / Family / Fantasy / Sci-Fi

Deathdream Blu-ray Movie  

Dead of Night / Blu-ray + DVD

Blue Underground | 1974 | 88 min | Rated R | Nov 28, 2017 | Dr. Svet Atanasov

A young man killed in Vietnam inexplicably returns home as a zombie.

Drama / Horror / Thriller / Foreign