4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray Disc Reviews

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Alice Darling

Edition Type: Blu-ray | Digital Code
Director: Mary Nighy
Stars: Anna Kendrick, Kaniehtiio Horn, Charlie Carrick & Wunmi Mosaku
Studio: Lionsgate Home Entertainment
Genre/Catagory: Thriller
Rating: R
Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1
Disc Soundtrack: DTS HD Lossless 5.1
Disc Release Date: 3/14/2023


Synopsis: "Alice Darling" is a psychological thriller that follos a woman trapped in an abusive relationship who becomes the unwitting participant in an intervention staged by her two closest friends. Alice (Anna Kendrick) is a woman pushed to the breaking point by her psychologically abusive boyfriend, Simon (Charlie Carrick). While on vacation with two close girlfriends, Alice rediscovers the essence of herself and gains some much-needed perspective. Slowly, she stats to fray the cords of codependency that bind her. But Simon's vengeance is as inevitable as it is shattering––and, once unleashed, it tests Alice's strength, her courage, and the bonds of her deep-rooted friendship. (Gary Reber)

B'Twixt Now And Sunrise

Edition Type: Blu-ray | Digital Code
Director: Francis Ford Cppola
Stars: Val Kilmer, Bruce Dern, Elle Fanning & Ben Chaplin
Studio: Lionsgate Home Entertainment
Genre/Catagory: Mystery Suspense
Rating: Not Rated
Aspect Ratio: 2.00:1
Disc Soundtrack: Dolby TrueHD 5.1
Disc Release Date: 2/28/2023


Synopsis: "B'Twixt Now And Sunrise" follows a down-on-his-luck writer who is visited by a ghost and becomes immersed in a local murder mystery while promoting his latest novel. When struggling supernatural fiction writer Hall Baltimore (Val Kilmer) arrives in an isolated small town a part of his book tour, he hears about the local fore of vampires and a infamous mass murder. Eager for inspiration, Baaltimore is swept into a surreal fever dream of eccentric characters –– from the oddball sheriff (Bruce Dern) to the ghost of a young girl (Elle Fanning) to visions of Edgar Allan Poe (Ben Chaplin –– that forces him to confront his own troubled past. (Gary Reber)

Cool Hand Luke 4K Ultra HD

Edition Type: 4K Ultra HD | Blu-ray | Digital Code
Director: Stuart Rosenburg
Stars: Paul Newman, George Kennedy, J.D. Cannon, Lou Antonio, Robert Drivas, Strother Martin & Jo Van Fleet
Studio: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
Genre/Catagory: Drama
Rating: PG
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Disc Soundtrack: DTS HD Lossless 2.0
Disc Release Date: 4/4/2023




Synopsis: In "Cool Hand Luke," Luke (Paul Newman) is sentenced to a chain gang for violatingd city property. Luke is a loner who can't conform to the rules of his captivity, even dat the cost of his life. The other prisoners named him for his "cool poker hand." But Luke's indifference cannot save him from the system he despises—or the Captain (Strother Martin) of the prison As Luke's enemy the Captain cannot allow any inmate to challenge his authority. Whe Luke's mother dies, he decides to escape and he will not allow anyone to stop him. George Kennedy stars in his Academy Award®-winning role as Dragline, a man who stands by Luke on the sultry roads and in the prison. The film's authenticity is credited to co-writer Donn Pearce, who spent two years of his own life on a chain gang. (Gary Reber)

Flashdance 4K Ultra HD

Edition Type: 40th Anniversary | 4K Ultra HD | blu-ray | Digital Code
Director: Adrian Lyne
Stars: Jennifer Beals, Michael Nouri, Belinda Bauer & Lilia Skala
Studio: Paramount Home Entertainment
Genre/Catagory: Drama
Rating: R
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Disc Soundtrack: DTS HD Lossless 5.1
Disc Release Date: 4/11/2023


Synopsis: In "Flashdance," Alex (Jennifer Beals)—a fiercely determined 18-year-old with one all-consuming dream to study at the Pittsburgh Conservatory of Dance. Working during the day as a welder and at night as an exotic dancer, she bravely pursues her dream and undertakes an unforgettable journey that reveals the power of her convictions. (Gary Reber)

Inland Empire

Edition Type: Blu-ray
Director: David Lynch
Stars: Laura Dern, Jeremy Irons, Justin Thrreux & Harry Dean Stnton
Studio: The Criterion Collection
Genre/Catagory: Drama
Rating: Not Rated
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Disc Soundtrack: DTS HD Lossless 5.1, PCM 24/96 2.0
Disc Release Date: 3/21/2023


Synopsis: "Inland Empire" features a tour de force performance from Laua Dern as an actor on the edge. This nightmare tumbles down an endless series of unfathomably interconnected rabbit holes as it takes viewers on a hallucinatory odyssey into the deepest realms of the unconscious mind. (Gary Reber)

M3GAN

Edition Type: Blu-ray | DVD | Digital Code
Director: Gerard Johnstone
Stars: Allison Williams, Violet McGraw, Ronny Chieng, Brian Jordan Alvarez & Amie Donald
Studio: Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Genre/Catagory: Science Fiction
Rating: PG-13 / Not Rated
Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1
Disc Soundtrack: DTS HD Lossless 7.1
Disc Release Date: 3/21/2023


Synopsis: "M3GAN" is a marvel of artificial intelligence, a life-like doll programmed to be a chil's greatest companion and parent's greatest ally. Designed by brilliant toy-company roboticist Gemma (Allison Williams) , M3GAN can listen and watch and learn as she becomes friend and teacher, playmate and protector, for the child she is bonded to. As Gemma faces pressure at work from her boss (Ronny Chieng) to deliver a finished version of M3GAN, she suddenly becomes the unprepared caretaker of her newly orphaned 8-year-old niece, Cady (Violet McGraw. Gemma decides to pair the M3GAN prototype with Cady in an attempt to resolve both problems –– a decision that will have unimaginable consequences, (Gary Reber)

Missing

Edition Type: Blu-ray | Digital Code
Director: Will Merrick & Nick Johnson
Stars: Storm Reid, Joaquim De Ameida, Ken Leung, Amy Landecker, Megan Suri, Tim Griffin, DanielHenney & Nia Long
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Genre/Catagory: Thriller
Rating: PG-13
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Disc Soundtrack: DTS HD Lossless 5.1
Disc Release Date: 3/28/2023


Synopsis: "Missing" is a thrilling roller-coaster mystery that make you wonder how well you know those closest to you. When her mother (Nia Long) disappears while on vacation in Columbia with her new boyfriend, June's (Storm Reid) search for answers is hindered by international red tape. Stuck thousands of miles away in Los Angeles, June creativity uses all the latest technology at her fingertips to try and find her before it's too late. But as she digs deeper, her digital sleuthing raises more questions than answerws...and when June unravels secrets about her mom, she discovers that she never really knew her at all. (Gary Reber)

Plane 4K Ultra HD

Edition Type: 4K Ultra HD | Bllu-ray | Digital Code
Director: Jean-Francois Richet
Stars: Gerard Butler, Mike Colter, Yoson An, Daniela Pineda, Paul Ben-Victor, Remi Adeleke & Tony Goldwyn
Studio: Lionsgate Home Entertainment
Genre/Catagory: Action Thriller
Rating: R
Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1
Disc Soundtrack: Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD 7.1
Disc Release Date: 3/28/2023


Synopsis: In "Plane," pilot Brodie Torrance (Gerard Butler) saves his passengers from a lightning strike by making a risky landing on a war-torn island –– only to find that surviving the landing was just the beginning. When most of the passengers are taken hostage by dangerous rebels, the only person Torrance can count on for help is Louis Gaspare (Mike Colter), an accused murderer who was being transported by the FBI. In order to rescue the passengers, Torrance will need Gaspare's helop, and will learn there's more to Gaspare than meets the eye, (Gary Reber)

Puss In Boots: The Last Wish 4K Ultra HD

Edition Type: 4K Ultra HD | Blu-ray | Digital Code
Director: Joel Crawford & Januel P. Mercado
Stars: The Voice Talents Of Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek Pinault, Harvey Guillén, Florence Pugh, Olivia Coleman, Ray Winstone, Samson Kayo, John Mulaney, Wagner Moura, Da'Vine Joy Randolph & Anthony Mendez
Studio: Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Genre/Catagory: Animation
Rating: PG
Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1
Disc Soundtrack: Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD 7.1
Disc Release Date: 2/28/2023


Synopsis: Everyone’s favorite leche-loving, swashbuckling, fear-defying feline, "Puss in Boots," returns in a new adventure from the Shrek universe as the daring outlaw discovers that his passion for adventure and heroic missions have taken their toll. Puss has burned through eight of his nine lives, though he lost count along the way. Getting those lives back will send Puss in Boots into the Black Forest to find the mythical Wishing Star on his grandest quest yet. With only one life left, Puss is forced to humble himself and ask for help from his former partner and nemesis: Kitty Softpaws. They are joined in their journey by a chatty and cheerful mutt named Perrito. Together, our trio of heroes will need to stay one step ahead of the fairy tale realm’s craftiest crooks including Goldilocks and the Three Bears. (Gary Reber

Rebel Without A Cause 4K Ultra HD

Edition Type: 4K Ultra HD | Blu-ray | Digital Code
Director: Nicholas Ray
Stars: James Dean, Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo & Jim Backus
Studio: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
Genre/Catagory: Drama
Rating: PG-13
Aspect Ratio: 2.55:1
Disc Soundtrack: Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD 7.1
Disc Release Date: 4/18/2023


Synopsis: James Dean stars in "Rebel Without A Cause," a film that shocked the United States with a performance that still electrifies the screen after his untimely death prior to the film;s release in 1955. In this archetypal drama of teenage angst and rebellion, three high school students who should lead idyllic lives in theri stable, comfortable suburban families explode with a violenc and sexuality that their parents cannot understand. This film, which ripped the facade from the post-war American dream to expose the rage of the country's youth, resonates with an energy that has made it a modern classic and a powerful coming-of-age story.The film was a landmark achievement included in the Library of Congress' National Film Registry and on American Film Institute's 1998 list The 100 Greatest American Movies of All Time. (Gary Reber)

Remains Of The Day 4K Ultra HD

Edition Type: 4K Ultra HD | Digital Code
Director: James Ivory
Stars: Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson, James Fox, Christopher Reeve, Peter Vaughan, Hugh Grant, Michael Lonsdale, Tim Pigott-Smith & Patrick Godfrey
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Genre/Catagory: Drama
Rating: PG
Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1
Disc Soundtrack: Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD 7.1
Disc Release Date: 2/21/2023


Synopsis: "Remains Of The Day" is story of blind devotion and repressed love. Anthony Hopkins stars as Stevens, the perfect English butler –– an ideal carried by him to fanatical lengths –– as he serves his mater, Lord Darlington (James Fox). Darlington, like many other members of the British establishment in the 1930s, is duped by the Nazis into trying to establish a rapport between themselves and the British government. Emma Thompson stars a the estate's housekeeper, a high-spirited, strong-minded young woman who watches the goings-on-upstairs with horror. Despite her apprehensions, she and Stevens gradually fall in love, though neither will admit it, and only give vent to their charged feelings via fierce arguments. (Gary Reber)

Rocky: The Knockout Collection 4K Ultra HD

Edition Type: 4K Ultra HD | Blu-ray | Digital Copy
Director: John G. Avilsden & Silvester Stsllone
Stars:
Studio: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
Genre/Catagory: Drama
Rating: PG | PG-13
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 | 2.35:1 | 2.39:1
Disc Soundtrack: DTS HD Lossless 5.1
Disc Release Date: 2/28/2023


Synopsis: Rocky: Ultimate Knockout Collection features six MGM films in 4K Ultra HD Dolby Vision: Rocky, Rocky II, Rocky III, Rocky IV, Rocky V and Rocky Balboa. The films were released on 11/20/1976, 6/14/1979, 5/24/1982, 11/21/1985, 11/13/1990 and 12/13/2006 respectively, along with the Rocky IV with Rocky Vs. Drago: The Ultimate Director's Cut and Rocky Balboa: The Director's Cut. The soundtracks are in DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1. The collection contains a Blu-ray disc featuring the hour-lon Rocky (1976) Nominated for 10 Academy Awards®, this 1976 Best Picture Winner inspired a nation. A struggling Philadelphia club fighter (Sylvester Stallone) gets a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fight for love, glory and self-respect. Featuring a legendary musical score and thrilling fight sequences, this rousing crowd-pleaser scores a knockout! The film is directed by John G. Avilsden from a screenplay and story by Sylvester Stallone. The film is produced by Irwin Winkler and Robert Chartoff and stars Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Tony Burton, and Burgess Meredith. Rocky received ten Academy Award nominations and won three, including Best Picture. Best Director and Best Film Editing. In 2006, the Library of Congress selected ROCKY for preservation in the United States National Film Registry for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". Rocky II (1979) After club fighter Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) goes the distance with the world heavyweight champion, boxing fans clamor for a rematch. But Rocky, having sustained massive injuries, announces his retirement. Though he tries to make a new life for himself, Rocky realizes that he can’t escape his true calling. The ring beckons once more, and the “Italian Stallion” must prepare for the fight of his life. The film is directed by Sylvester Stallone from a screenplay and story by Stallone. The film is produced by Irwin Winkler and Robert Chartoff and stars Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Tony Burton, and Burgess Meredith. Rocky III (1982) As Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) fights his way into the hearts of millions, life couldn’t be better. But when Clubber Lang (Mr. T) KOs Rocky in a humiliating defeat, it becomes apparent that the “Italian Stallion” has lost his edge. Considering hanging up his gloves, Rocky receives encouragement from an unlikely ally: his old nemesis, Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers). With Creed’s help, Rocky strives to regain the “eye of the tiger” before confronting Lang in a grueling rematch! The film is directed by Sylvester Stallone from a screenplay and story by Stallone. The film is produced by Irwin Winkler and Robert Chartoff and stars Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Tony Burton, Burgess Meredith, and Mr. T. Rocky IV (1985) Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) holds the world heavyweight boxing championship but faces a new challenger: Drago (Dolph Lundgren), a 6'4", 261-pound fighter who has the backing of the Soviet Union. Rocky prepares for a powerfully charged fight, in which he must defend not only himself but the honor of his country! Also included is Rocky IV: Rocky vs. Drago. Stallone masterfully reshapes Rocky IV in the ultimate director’s cut! The film is directed by Sylvester Stallone from a screenplay and story by Stallone. The film is produced by Irwin Winkler and Robert Chartoff and stars Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Tony Burton, Brigitte Nielsen, and Dolph Lundgren. The original aspect ratios are 1.85:1 and 2.35:1. Rocky uses MGM's 2014 remastered Blu-ray now in its native 4K and Dolby Vision. The picture exhibits a very natural appearance that captures the era in which it takes place. Film grain is smooth. The color palette is natural throughoiut. Flesh tones appear accurate. HDR. contrast is good with deep black and revealing shadow delineation, particularly during night scenes, The “original” DTS-HD Master Audio mono mix is repurposed as a folded-down version of a stereo track with subtle surround attributes. Rocky II exhibits more vibrant imagery with bold reds and other primaries. It offers similar grain levels, textures, and depth as the original. The DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack is undistinguished and disappointing. Rocky III’s picture is definitely an improvement over previous home video editions and delivers satisfying imagery. The DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack is satisfying. Rocky IV exhibits a vivid-looking picture. Rocky IV: The Ultimate Director's Cut exhibits a 2.35:1 matted aspect ratio and, shares a similar color palette as the original. Rocky's infamous "night driving" montage, exhibits a cooler desaturated color palette with deep black levels and shadows. Bot versions of Rocky IV sound satisfying. Overall, the collection is satisfying and an improvement, both visually and sound wise over previous editions.

Seriously RED

Edition Type: Bllu-ray | Digital Code
Director: Gracle Otto
Stars: Krew Boyan, Daniel Webbe, Celeste Barber, Thomas Compbel, Tod Lasance, Jean Kittson, Bobby Cannavale & Rose Byrne
Studio: Lionsgate Home Entertainment
Genre/Catagory: Drama
Rating: R
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Disc Soundtrack: DTS HD Lossless 5.1
Disc Release Date: 3/21/2023


Synopsis: In "Seriously RED," Red (Krew Boylan) lost her job as a real estate agent, but there's something no one can take away from her: her dream of becoming the world's greatest Dolly Parton impersonator! After her act attracts the attentions of an amorous Elvis impersonator (Rose Byrne) an a powerful booking agent ( Bobby Cannavale), Red is catapulted into the top of copycat acts, becoming the onstage and romantic partner of the top Kenny Rogers impersonator. But when Red's life as an imitator starts to feel false, she discovers true happiness comes when you're being the best version of yourself. (Gar Reber)

Star Trek: First Contact 4K Ultra HD

Edition Type: Star Trek: The Next Generation Motion Picture Collection |4K Ultra HD | Blu-ray | Digital Code
Director: Jonathan Frakes
Stars: Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spiner, Levar Burton, Michael Dorn, Gates McFadden, Marina Sirtis, Alfre Woodard, James Cromwell & Alice Krige
Studio: Paramount Home Entertainment
Genre/Catagory: Science Fiction
Rating: PG-13
Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1
Disc Soundtrack: Dolby TrueHD 7.1
Disc Release Date: 4/4/2023


Synopsis: Gene Roddenberry's "Star Trek: First Contact" is another critically acclaimed installment in the Next Generation of Star Trek. Led by their dominatrix queen (Alice Krige)—the Borg that nearly killed Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart)—the Borgs are planning to alter human history. But Picard uses his knowledge of the half-organic, semi-robotic Borg to try to stop their latest strategy in achieving universal domination. (Tricia Spears)

Star Trek: Generations 4K Ultra HD

Edition Type: Star Trek: The Next Generation Motion Picture Collection | 4K Ultra HD | Blu-ray | Digital Code
Director: David Carson
Stars: Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spiner, Levar Burton, Michael Dorn, Gates McFadden, Marina Sirtis, Malcolm McDowell, James Doohan, Walter Koenig & William Shatner
Studio: Paramount Home Entertainment
Genre/Catagory: Science Fiction
Rating: PG
Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1
Disc Soundtrack: Dolby TrueHD 7.1
Disc Release Date: 4/4/2023


Synopsis: Based upon "Star Trek", created by Gene Roddenberry, "Star Trek: Generations" is the seventh in the series. Retired Starfleet officer James T. Kirk (William Shatner) is found by Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) seven decades later, after his supposed death. A mysterious energy ribbon, the Nexus, brings them together to rescue the Enterprise-D. (Tricia Spears)

Star Trek: Insurrection 4K Ultra HD

Edition Type: Star Trek: The Next Generation Motion Picture Collection | 4K Ultra HD | Blu-ray | Digital Code
Director: Jonathan Frakes
Stars: Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spiner, LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn, Gates McFadden, Marina Sirtis, F. Murray Abraham, Donna Murphy & Anthony Zerbe
Studio: Paramount Home Entertainment
Genre/Catagory: Science Fiction
Rating: PG
Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1
Disc Soundtrack: Dolby TrueHD 7.1
Disc Release Date: 4/4/2023


Synopsis: "Star Trek Insurrection" features the cast of the television show "Star Trek: Next Generation" on a mission to the planet Ba'ku that has fountain-of-youth-like powers. Captain Picard (Patrick Stewart) has been ordered to remove the 600 residents of the amazing planet in order to use its beneficial properties for the greater good. Knowing that the Federation's Prime Directive mandates that no Starfleet expedition may interfere with the natural development of other civilizations, the Captain is faced with a difficult moral decision. (Tricia Spears)

Star Trek: Nemesis 4K Ultra HD

Edition Type: Star Trek: The Next Generation Motion Picture Collection | 4K Ultra HD | Blu-ray | Digital Code
Director: Stuart Baird
Stars: Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spiner, Levar Burton, Michael Dorn, Gates McFadden, Marina Sirtis, Ron Perlman, Tom Hardy, Dina Meyer, Jude Ciccolella & Kate Mulgrew
Studio: Paramount Home Entertainment
Genre/Catagory: Science Fiction
Rating: PG-13
Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1
Disc Soundtrack: Dolby TrueHD 7.1
Disc Release Date: 4/4/2023


Synopsis: In "Star Trek Nemesis," the 10th film in the "Star Trek" series, Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) and the Enterprise crew find themselves on a diplomatic mission to initiate peace with the Romulans. Learning that the Romulans have undergone a political upheaval and their new leader, a Praetor, wants to discuss a peace treaty with the Federation, Picard and his crew must investigate the situation and determine their sincerity. But Picard and crew learn that not only is the new Praetor not a Romulan at all, they also find that he is a human replica of Picard, originally bio-engineered by the Romulans to be substituted for the captain as a weapon against the Federation. Now, Picard and his crew must determine if the Romulans truly desire a peace treaty, or if they have other plans in mind. (Tricia Spears)

Star Trek: The Next Generation Motion Picture Collection 4K Ultra HD

Edition Type: 4K Ultra HD | Blu-ray | Digital Code
Director:
Stars:
Studio: Paramount Home Entertainment
Genre/Catagory: Science Fiction
Rating: PG | PG-13
Aspect Ratio: 2.39: | 2.35:1
Disc Soundtrack: Dolby TrueHD 7.1
Disc Release Date: 4/4/2023


Synopsis: "Star Trek: The Next Generation Motion Picture Collection" feature four films: Generations, First Contact, Insurrection and Nemesis. The films were released on 11/17/1994, 11/18/1996, 12/10/1998 and 12/9/2002, respectively.

The Code Of The Assassins

Edition Type: Blu-ray
Director: Daniel Lee
Stars: Feng Shaofeng, Hu Jun, William Feng, Gina Jin, Qingxiang Wang, Ray Lui & Jack Kao
Studio: Well Go USA
Genre/Catagory: Action Adventure
Rating: Not Rated
Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1
Disc Soundtrack: Dolby TrueHD 5.1
Disc Release Date: 3/28/2023


Synopsis: In "Code Of The Assassins," after completing his training, an elite young assassin embarks on his first mission and is quickly ensnared in an intricate plot laid by powerful people pulling strings from the shadows. Upon failing to complete the assignment, he is forced to go on the run –– from the government and rival assassin groups alike –– as he seeks to unmask the players behind the conspiracy. (Gary Reber)

The Inspection

Edition Type: Blu-ray | Digital Code
Director: Elegance Bratton
Stars: Jeremy Pope, Raul Castillo, McCaul Lombardi, Aaron Dominguez, Nicholas Logan, Eman Esfandi, Andrew Kai, Aubrey Joseph, Bokeem Woodbine & Gabielle Union
Studio: Lionsgate Home Entertainment
Genre/Catagory: Drama
Rating: R
Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1
Disc Soundtrack: DTS HD Lossless 5.1
Disc Release Date: 3/21/2023


Synopsis: In "The Inspection," a young gay Black man, rejected by his mother and with few options for his future, decides to join the Marines, doing whatever it takes to succeed in a system that woul cast him aside. But even as he battles deep-seated prejudice and the grueling routines of basic training, he finds unexpected camaraderie, strength, and support in this new community, giving him a hard-earned sense of belonging that will shape his identity and forever change his life. Inspired by a true story. (Gary Reber)

The Old Way

Edition Type: Blur-ray | Digital Code
Director: Brett Donowho
Stars: Nicolas Cage, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Noah Le Gros , Clint Howard, Abraham Benrubi & Kerry Knuppe, Nick Searcy & Shiloh Fernandez
Studio: Lionsgate Home Entertainment
Genre/Catagory: Western
Rating: R
Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1
Disc Soundtrack: DTS HD Lossless 5.1
Disc Release Date: 2/21/2023


Synopsis: In "The Old Way," Colton Briggs (Nicholas Cage) is a cold-blooded gunslinger turned respectable family man. When an outlaw and his gang put Colton and his family in peril, Colton is forced to take up arms with an unlikely partner — his 12-year-old daughter (Ryan Kiera Armstrong). (Gary Reber)

The Retaliators

Edition Type: Blu-ray
Director: Bridget Smith & Samuel Gonzalez Jr.
Stars: Michael Lombardi, Marc Menchaca, Joseph Gatt, Jacoby Shaddix, Katie Kelly
Studio: Quiver Films
Genre/Catagory: Horror
Rating: Not Rated
Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1
Disc Soundtrack: DTS HD Lossless 5.1
Disc Release Date: 3/21/2023


Synopsis: In "The Retaliators, an understanding pastor uncovers a dark and twisted underworld as he searches for answers surrounding his daughter's brutal murder. (Gary Reber)

The Whale

Edition Type: Blu-ray | Digital Code
Director: Darren Aronofsky
Stars: Brandan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Hong Chau, Ty Simpkins & Samantha Morton
Studio: Lionsgate Home Entertainment
Genre/Catagory: Drama
Rating: R
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Disc Soundtrack: DTS HD Lossless 5.1
Disc Release Date: 3/14/2023


Synopsis: "The Whale" is the story of a reclusive English teacher, who attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter. (Gary Reber)

Training Day 4K Ultra HD

Edition Type: 4K Ultra HD | Blu-ray | Digital Code
Director: Antoine Fuqua
Stars: Denzel Washington, Ethan Hawke, Scott Glenn, Tom Berenger, Harris Yulin, Raymond J. Barry, Cliff Curtis, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg & Macy Gray
Studio: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
Genre/Catagory: Thriller
Rating: R
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Disc Soundtrack: Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD 7.1
Disc Release Date: 2/28/2023




Synopsis: Ethan Hawke stars as Jake Hoyt, a motivated rookie cop who faces the next 24 hours of his "Training Day" under the watchful eye of veteran undercover narcotics officer Alonzo Harris (Denzel Washington). Before the day turns to night, Hoyt discovers that Harris has managed to blur the line between cop and criminal. And trying to do the right thing on his first day on the job is more challenging and life-threatening than Hoyt would have ever dreamed. In his own words: "I should have been a fireman." This is a very well-scripted psychological thriller, with superb Oscar®-nominated performances by Hawke and Washington (Best Supporting Actor and Best Actor, respectively). (Suzanne Hodges)

Unwelcome

Edition Type: Blu-ray
Director: Jon Wright
Stars: Hannah John-Kamen, Douglas Booth & Colm Meaney
Studio: Well Go USA
Genre/Catagory: Horror
Rating: R
Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1
Disc Soundtrack: DTS HD Lossless 5.1
Disc Release Date: 5/8/2023


Synopsis: In "Unwelcome," a couple escapes their urban nightmare to the tranquility of rural Ireland only to hear stories of mysterious beings who live in the guarded ancient wood in the front of their new garden. As warned by their neighbors, in Irish fore the Redcaps will come when called to help out in dire need of rescue, but it's crucial to remember that there is always a dear price to pay for their aid. (Gary Reber)