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February 25:
Rest in Peace: A young journalist stumbles upon a prison cemetery full of mysteries and painfully discover that for the dead to rest in peace, the living must pay a high price. (PBS MASTERPIECE Prime Video)
True Detective: The Complete Third Season: Playing out in three separate time periods, the third season tells the story of a macabre crime in the heart of the Ozarks, and a mystery that deepens over decades. (DVD, Blu-ray release: TBA)
February 26:
At the End of the Day: A conservative professor at a Christian college finds himself in a gay support group to stop their launch of an LGBT homeless youth shelter in their small town. (VOD only)
Beach House: Emma's retreat to her family’s beach house in the Hamptons takes an unsettling turn with the arrival of Paul, an enigmatic artist from her mother's past. (VOD only)
Between Worlds: Nicolas Cage stars in this twist-filled supernatural thriller that follows Joe (Cage), a struggling truck driver haunted by the memory of his deceased wife and daughter. Joe’s life takes a dramatic turn when he meets Julie (Franka Potente), a woman with mysterious spiritual powers, whose daughter, Billie, lies in a coma. Julie enlists Joe’s help to stop Billie from crossing over to the spirit world, but when Billie awakes, her body is possessed -- by the vengeful spirit of Joe’s dead wife. (DVD, Blu-ray release: Day & date)
Rampant: A darkness looms over ancient Korea: murderous creatures known as Night Demons have overrun the country. Returning from a long imprisonment abroad, Prince Ganglim discovers that it will take the strength of his entire kingdom to stop the bloody rampage spreading across the nation in this fresh new take on zombie horror. (DVD, Blu-ray release: Day & date)
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse: This animated adventure introduces Brooklyn teen Miles Morales, and the limitless possibilities of the Spider-Verse, where more than one can wear the iconic mask. (DVD, Blu-ray release: March 19)
Between Worlds
(2018) Nicolas Cage, Franka Potente, Penelope Mitchell,Garrett Clayton. Cage stars in this twist-filled supernatural thriller that follows Joe (Cage), a struggling truck driver haunted by the memory of his deceased wife and daughter. Joe’s life takes a dramatic turn when he meets Julie (Potente), a woman with mysterious spiritual powers, whose daughter, Billie, lies in a coma. Julie enlists Joe’s help to stop Billie from crossing over to the spirit world, but when Billie awakes, her body is possessed — by the vengeful spirit of Joe’s dead wife. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray/DVD Combo, VOD, Digital. (Lionsgate).
A Bill of Divorcement
(1940) Maureen O'Hara, Adolphe Menjou, Fay Bainter, Herbert Marshall, C. Aubrey Smith, May Whitty. After 15 years in a mental asylum, Hilary Fairfield (Adolphe Menjou) has suddenly regained his sanity, escaped from the institution and come home. But a few things have changed in his absence. For one, his strong-willed daughter Sydney (Maureen O'Hara) has grown up and is planning to marry. For another, his wife (Fay Bainter) has divorced him and is planning to re-marry. It's enough to drive a man crazy -- or a woman, for that matter. Especially when Sydney learns it wasn't "shell shock" that sent her father to the asylum, but family madness -- and now she's sure she's inherited it. Brilliantly helmed by director John Farrow ("The Big Clock"), this film was a remake of the 1932 film with the same title, directed by George Cukor and starring John Barrymore and Katharine Hepburn in her film debut. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray. (Kino Lorber).
Ralph Breaks the Internet
(2018) Voices of John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Gal Gadot, Taraji P. Henson, Jack McBrayer, Jane Lynch, Alan Tudyk, Alfred Molina, Ed O'Neill. In the hilarious, highspeed sequel to 2012’s
To Sleep With Anger
(1990) A slow-burning masterwork of the early 1990s, this third feature by Charles Burnett is a singular piece of American mythmaking. In a towering performance, Danny Glover plays the enigmatic southern drifter Harry, a devilish charmer who turns up out of the blue on the South Central Los Angeles doorstep of
Willard BLU-RAY DEBUT
(2003) New version of the classic 1971 film. For years, Willard Stiles (Crispin Glover) has been trapped in a dead-end job with no friends and no future. Willard's life seems hopeless until he makes an eerie discovery: he shares a powerful bond with the rats that dwell in his basement. Now a guy who has been trampled in the rat race his entire life is suddenly ready to tear up the competition ... beginning with his boss. New 2K scan of the original film elements. Extras: New audio commentary with writer-director Glen Morgan and director of photography Robert McLachlan; new audio commentary with animal trainers Mark Harden and David Allsberry of Animals for Hollywood; new "The Road to Willard" interview with Morgan; new "Destination Willard" interview with McLachlan; new "The Rat Trainer’s Notebook" behind-the-scenes footage from Animals for Hollywood; audio commentary with Morgan, producer James Wong, actors Crispin Glover and R. Lee Ermey; "The Year of the Rat" documentary on the making of "Willard"; "Rat People: Friends or Foes?" real rat documentary; deleted/alternate scenes with optional commentary; music video "Ben" by Crispin Hellion Glover with optional commentary; behind-the-scenes footage and interviews from the electronic press kit; theatrical trailer; TV spots. (Scream Factory).
Ralph Breaks the Internet
Taking place six years after saving the arcade from Turbo's vengeance, the Sugar Rush arcade cabinet has broken, forcing Ralph and Vanellope to travel to the Internet via the newly-installed Wi-Fi router in Litwak's Arcade to retrieve the piece capable of saving the game. Highspeed sequel to 2012’s Oscar-nominated “Wreck-It Ralph.”
Vitals: Director: Phil Johnston, Rich Moore. Stars: Voices of John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Gal Gadot, Taraji P. Henson, Jack McBrayer, Jane Lynch, Alan Tudyk, Alfred Molina, Ed O'Neill.
2018, CC, MPAA rating: PG, 118 min., Animated Adventure, Box office gross: $195.904 million, Disney.
Extras: "How We Broke the Internet" behind-the-scenes featurette, "Surfing for Easter Eggs," "The Music of Ralph Breaks the Internet," deleted scenes, "BuzzzTube Cats" (Many videos were created by the animators to fill the screens of the Internet world ... and lots of them are of cats), music videos: “Zero” by Imagine Dragons and “In This Place” by Julia Michaels.
The Possession of Hannah Grace
A shocking exorcism spirals out of control, claiming the life of a young woman. Months later, Megan Reed (Shay Mitchell), a cop just out of rehab, is working the graveyard shift in the morgue when she takes delivery of a disfigured cadaver. Locked alone inside the basement corridors, Megan begins to experience horrifying visions and starts to suspect that the body may be possessed by a ruthless demonic force.
Vitals: Director: Diederik Van Rooijen. Stars: Shay Mitchell, Grey Damon, Nick Thune, Kirby Johnson, Louis Herthum, Stana Katic.
2018, CC, MPAA rating: R, 86 min., Horror, Box office gross: $14.708 million, Sony.
Extras: Two featurettes: “The Killer Cast” and "An Autopsy of Hannah”; Deleted Scene, "Megan’s Video Diary Night One,"
"Megan’s Video Diary Night Two."
Mary Queen of Scots
Mary Queen of Scots explores the turbulent life of the charismatic Mary Stuart (Ronan). Queen of France at 16, widowed at 18, Mary defies pressure to remarry and instead returns to her native Scotland to reclaim her rightful throne. By birth, she also has a rival claim to the throne of Elizabeth I (Robbie), who rules as the Queen of England. Determined to rule as much more than a figurehead, Mary asserts her claim to the English throne, threatening Elizabeth's sovereignty. Rivals in power and love, the two Queens make very difficult choices about marriage and children. Betrayal, rebellion and conspiracies within each court imperil both Queens-driving them apart, as each women experiences the bitter cost of power.
Vitals: Director: Josie Rourke. Stars: Saoirse Ronan, Margot Robbie, Jack Lowden, Joe Alwyn, David Tennant, Guy Pearce.
2018, CC, MPAA rating: R, 123 min., Drama, Box office gross: $16.468 million, Universal.
Extras: "An Epic Confrontation" deeper look at the film's most significant scene and how the two actresses prepared for their characters first encounters; "Something About Marys" behind the scenes look at how the Marys' onset chemistry was formed and how it created a bond between the entire cast and crew; "Tudor Feminism" exploration of how Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth ruled in a time when men called the shots; feature commentary with director Josie Rourke and composer Max Richter.
The Little Mermaid
(1989) In honor of its 30th anniversary, two-time Academy Award-winner (Best Original Score and Best Original Song “Under the Sea,” 1989) “The Little Mermaid” dives into the highly celebrated Walt Disney Signature Collection with all-new bonus features and a sing-along mode. Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tale about a beautiful mermaid princess who dreams of becoming human, “The Little Mermaid” was directed by John Musker and Ron Clements. It features the voice talents of Jodi Benson as Ariel, Pat Carroll as Ursula, Samuel E. Wright as Sebastian, Christopher Daniel Barnes as Eric, Kenneth Mar as Triton, Buddy Hackett as Scuttle, Jason Marin as Flounder and René Auberjonois as Chef Louis. The film was originally released in theaters on Nov. 15, 1989 and is the 28th film from Walt Disney Animation Studios, and the first in what many described as a new Disney animation renaissance. Formats: Blu-ray/DVD Combo, 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray Combo, VOD, Digital. Extras: Sing-Along Mode; "Alan Menken & the Leading Ladies Song": Join Alan, Jodi Benson (Ariel), Paige O’Hara (Belle), Judy Kuhn (Pocahontas Singing Voice), Lillias White (Calliope) and Donna Murphy (Mother Gothel) to celebrate the music of their films; “What I Want From You ... Is YOUR VOICE” original recording sessions; "Stories From Walt’s Office – Gadgets & Gizmos"; "#TreasuresUntold" with Ruby Rose Turner and Olivia Sanabia from the Disney Channel Original Series “Coop and Cami Ask the World” as they take a deep dive to explore some hidden treasures and fun facts about “The Little Mermaid”; DCapella “Part of Your World” music video; classic bonus features: four bonus features from previous releases including: "Deleted Character: Harold The Merman," "Under The Scene: The Art Of Live Action Reference," "Howard’s Lecture"; audio commentary With Ron Clements, John Musker and Alan Menken. (Disney).
Mary Queen of Scots
(2018) Saoirse Ronan, Margot Robbie, Jack Lowden, Joe Alwyn, David Tennant, Guy Pearce. Two powerful Queens battle for one throne in the riveting and extraordinary drama based on a true story of two strong woman (Mary I of Scotland and Elizabeth I of England) pitted against each other in an age of male dominance in the 16th century. Filled with manipulation, betrayal and deceit from start to finish. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray, Blu-ray/DVD Combo, 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray Combo, VOD, Digital. Extras:
Extras: "An Epic Confrontation" deeper look at the film's most significant scene and how the two actresses prepared for their characters first encounters; "Something About Marys" behind the scenes look at how the Marys' onset chemistry was formed and how it created a bond between the entire cast and crew; "Tudor Feminism" exploration of how Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth ruled in a time when men called the shots; feature commentary with director Josie Rourke and composer Max Richter. (Universal).
The Mole People BLU-RAY DEBUT
(1956) John Agar, Hugh Beaumont, Nestor Paiva. Three archaeologists discover the remnants of a mutant five-millennia-old Sumerian civilization living beneath a glacier atop a mountain in Mesopotamia. The party of archeologists come upon an unusual race of albino beings who shun all forms of light and have mutant mole men as their slaves. Because of their “magical cylinders of fire” (what we know as flashlights), these archaeologists are treated like gods -- until they try to liberate the mole people. Can the archaeologists escape this hallowed mountain in Asia -- or will they be destroyed in a strange underground world? The film is presented in two aspect ratios – 1.85:1 and 2.00:1. Extras: New audio commentary with film historians Tom Weaver and David Schecter; new "Of Mushrooms and Madmen: The Making of The Mole People"; Mystery Science Theater 3000 episode “The Mole People” (2/15/97) in standard definition; still galleries: movie stills, posters and lobby cards; theatrical trailer. (Scream Factory).
The Possession of Hannah Grace
(2018) Shay Mitchell, Grey Damon, Nick Thune, Kirby Johnson, Louis Herthum, Stana Katic. Mitchell stars as a cop just out of rehab, who takes the graveyard shift in a city hospital morgue where she faces a series of bizarre, violent events caused by an evil entity in one of the corpses. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray/DVD Combo, VOD, Digital. Extras: Two featurettes: “The Killer Cast” and "An Autopsy of Hannah”; Deleted Scene, "Megan’s Video Diary Night One,"
"Megan’s Video Diary Night Two." (Sony).
Oscar-nominated “Wreck-It Ralph,” the besties risk it all by traveling to the expansive, fast-paced world of the internet in an action-packed attempt to save Vanellope’s game Sugar Rush. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray/DVD Combo, 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray Combo, VOD, Digital. Extras: "How We Broke the Internet" behind-the-scenes featurette, "Surfing for Easter Eggs," "The Music of Ralph Breaks the Internet," deleted scenes, "BuzzzTube Cats" (Many videos were created by the animators to fill the screens of the Internet world ... and lots of them are of cats), music videos: “Zero” by Imagine Dragons and “In This Place” by Julia Michaels. (Disney).
Ships (Ferahfeza)
(2013 -- Turkey) The feature-length debut from award-winning filmmaker Elif Refig, "Ships" centers on Ali (Ugur Uzunel), a young shipyard worker and restless romantic who, during the day, thinks about the importance of coincidences. One such coincidence is his encounter with the strong and energetic Eda (M. Sitare Akbas), a graffiti artist. Together, they embark on a quixotic adventure through Turkey's industrial port-cities hoping to escape the suffocating routine of their daily lives by finding the ship that Ali has only seen in his dreams. Formats: DVD, Digital. Extras: Refig's Hollywood Foreign Press Association Best Foreign Filmmaker award-wining short film, "Man to Be." (IndiePix Films).
his old friends. In short order, Harry’s presence turns a seemingly peaceful household upside down, exposing smoldering tensions between parents and children, tradition and change, virtue and temptation. Interweaving evocative strains of gospel and blues with rich, poetic-realist images, "To Sleep with Anger" is a sublimely stirring film from an autonomous artistic sensibility, a portrait of family resilience steeped in the traditions of black mysticism and folklore. On DVD and Blu-ray, with new, restored 4K digital transfer, approved by director Charles Burnett, with 2.0 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack on the Blu-ray.
Extras: New interview program featuring Burnett, actors Danny Glover and Sheryl Lee Ralph, and associate producer Linda Koulisis; "A Walk with Charles Burnett," a new hour-long conversation between Burnett and filmmaker Robert Townsend that revisits Burnett’s films and shooting locations; short video tribute to Burnett produced for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Governors Awards ceremony in 2017; an essay by critic Ashley Clark.
(The Criterion Collection).
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