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Blu-ray Review: Those Who Wish Me Dead

This movie exists. Why, exactly, is anyone's guess. But it does star Angelina Jolie. So if you want to see one of the weakest performances of her career, check it out.
Chaz Lipp
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Blu-ray Review: Initiation - (2021)

Solidly-crafted thriller about some potentially-damaging cover-ups at a university and the influence of social medial over college students.
Chaz Lipp
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Blu-ray Review: Seance - (2021)

'Seance' is the directorial debut of screenwriter Simon Barrett, whose work has fared better when directed by Adam Wingard.
Chaz Lipp
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DVD Review: Lucky - (2021)

Don't believe the marketing campaign, this ain't a time-loop thriller or a horror film. Writer-star Brea Grant delivers a mess of a PSA masquerading as a "scary movie."
Chaz Lipp
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Blu-ray Review: Spiral: From the Book of Saw

A kinda-sorta 'Saw' movie that finds Chris Rock delivering solid work as a grizzled veteran police detective investigating murders committed by an apparent Jigsaw copycat.
Chaz Lipp
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Music Reviews: Archival Releases from Nina Simone, plus Dallas Burrow, Son Volt, Mick Kolassa, & Kate Taylor

A remastered edition of Simone's extraordinary 1958 debut and a collection of her live performances, plus more new CDs you should know about.
Jeff Burger
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DVD Review: Room 9

Horror stars, including Kane Hodder, populate this experimental horror film. It may not tell a coherent story, but there is some off-the-wall intrigue to be found in this bizarre tale.
Chaz Lipp
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Music Reviews: A Must-see Concert Blu-ray from Little Steven, Plus Joan Armatrading

Stevie Van Zandt and his stupendous band shine in a new video release.
Jeff Burger
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Blu-ray Review: A Quiet Place and A Quiet Place Part II - Two-Movie Collection

The excellent 'A Quiet Place' sequel is available on its own, but if you passed on adding the 2018 original to your collection, now is the time to grab this great twofer.
Chaz Lipp
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Blu-ray Review: Wrath of Man

Jason Statham stars in a high-adrenaline heist thriller directed by Guy Ritchie.
Chaz Lipp
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4K UltraHD Blu-ray Review: Space Jam

The Michael Jordan live-action/animated hybrid from 1996 gets a visual upgrade to coincide with the release of the long-overdue sequel.
Chaz Lipp
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Music Reviews: George Harrison’s ‘All Things Must Pass’ (50th Anniversary Edition), Plus the Gun Club’s ‘Fire of Love’ (Deluxe Edition)

The "quiet Beatle" makes a loud splash with his first major solo album. Also, an expanded edition of a 1981 punk/blues standout.
Jeff Burger
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Music Reviews: Rolling Stones’ ‘Live on Copacabana Beach,’ Plus Steve Dawson and John R. Miller

A rock concert for one and a half million fans and two more noteworthy releases.
Jeff Burger
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Blu-ray Review: Godzilla vs. Kong

Another entry in the Legacy/Warner Bros. MonsterVerse, a series plagued by uninteresting, F/X-heavy productions. The return of Kong might've signaled a return to the funny, inventive 'Skull Island.' But it's just more nonsense like 'King of the Monsters.'
Chaz Lipp
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Music Reviews: Van Morrison’s ‘Latest Record Project,’ Plus Our Band and Laura Nyro

The great Irish singer's new set is less than great. Also, an excellent new folk/pop duo and a live set reminds us that the late Laura Nyro could sing 'em as well as she could write 'em.
Jeff Burger
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Blu-ray Review: Here Are the Young Men

Messy, frustrating film about three recent high school grads and the trouble they get up to. But thanks to a fascinating turn by Finn Cole, well worth checking out.
Chaz Lipp
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Music Reviews: An Expanded Edition of the Grateful Dead’s ‘Skull & Roses’ LP, plus Crowded House and Reigning Sound

An anniversary edition of the Dead's second album, Crowded House return after a decade, and an excellent CD from Reigning SOund.
Jeff Burger
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Blu-ray Review: Voyagers - (2021)

Taking a few obvious cues from 'Lord of the Flies,' this outer-space teen drama boasts impressive production values but suffers from undeveloped ideas at its core.
Chaz Lipp
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Music Reviews: Leo Sayer, Wanderlust, Jack Grace Band, Dana Sipos, and a Tribute to an NRBQ Cofounder

Revisiting a British pop star's heyday, a multi-artist hat tip to NRBQ's Joey Spampinato, and more new releases.
Jeff Burger
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Music Reviews: An Alligator Records Anthology and Tim Buckley Live plus Johnny Ace and the Four Tunes

An independent blues label showcases highlights from its first half-century. Also, a live set from the late, great Tim Buckley and anthologies from two early vocal acts.
Jeff Burger
DVD Review: Rugrats: The Complete Series - 26-Disc Set
Over 67 hours of old-school animation, this set marks the first time ever that all nine seasons of the venerable '90s-era favorite have been collected together. Announcement: Words on Bathroom Walls Due on Home Video November 17
"If you can't trust your mind, trust your heart," as the teen romance story arrives on Digital on November 10 and Blu-ray, DVD, On Demand a week later. Directed by Thor Freudenthal. Blu-ray Review: The Kitchen (2019)
Not sure went wrong here. Oscar-nominated screenwriter making her directorial debut. Cult fave comic miniseries as source material. Three great stars - Melissa McCarthy, Tiffany Haddish, Elisabeth Moss - headlining. Blu-ray Review: 10 Minutes Gone
A heist thriller with two marquee names but not enough thrills. Bruce Willis is really a supporting player here to Michael Chiklis. Should've been more interesting. Holiday Gift Alert! Now on DVD: Barry: The Complete First Season
Double Emmy winner (for star/writer/director/creator Bill Hader and co-star Henry Winkler) this HBO Original Series is funny and quirky. Available Now on Blu-ray: Strike Back: The Complete Fifth Season
Ten episodes that look and sound great on HBO Home Entertainment's new three-disc Blu-ray set. Now on Blu-ray: Peter Pan - The Signature Collection Anniversary Edition
The 1953 beloved Disney animated classic is back in print - outfitted with some new bonus materials too. 100 Percent 'Fresh' on Rotten Tomatoes: Paddington 2 - On Blu-ray April 24, Own Early on Digital March 27
The sequel to the 2015 hit family film has been met with universal acclaim. If you missed it in theaters, here comes your chance to get caught up at home. Justice League Arrives On Blu-ray March 13
Gal Gadot, Ben Affleck, and the DC Extended Universe gang arrive on a variety of physical home media formats on March 13. 'Justice League,' the fall 2017 blockbuster sequel to 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,' is also currently available as a Digital HD download. The Who to Release Tommy: Live at the Royal Albert Hall - October 13, 2017
The upcoming release boasts a complete performance of the entire 'Tommy' album, with a set of additional Who classics plus bonus features. Also available on CD and vinyl. Now on Blu-ray: Crashing: The Complete First Season
Pete Holmes created this funny HBO series about a struggling comedian. Holmes stars as a version of himself, and the new Blu-ray release includes one of his hour-long stand-up specials. Now on Blu-ray: Girls: The Complete Sixth Season - aka The Final Season
Lena Dunham's iconic HBO series winds up on a strong note with its sixth season, which is nominated for four Emmy Awards. Coming Soon: Jeff Beck - Live at the Hollywood Bowl
Legendary guitarist's 2016 concert featuring special guests including Steven Tyler and Buddy Guy will be available October 6, 2017 on multiple formats.

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