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[Blu-Ray Review] Caught Stealing; Now Available From Sony

[Blu-Ray Review] Caught Stealing; Now Available From Sony 1Caught Stealing [Blu-Ray] amazon-cart-logo

Director: Darren Aronofsky

Cast: Austin Butler, Regina King, Zöe Kravitz

Release Date: November 11, 2025

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 9/10
Disc Rating: 7.5/10

Synopsis:

Hank Thompson (Austin Butler) was a high-school baseball phenom who can’t play anymore, but everything else is going okay. He’s got a great girl (Zoë Kravitz), tends bar at a New York dive, and his favorite team is making an underdog run at the pennant.

When his punk-rock neighbor Russ (Matt Smith) asks him to take care of his cat for a few days, Hank suddenly finds himself caught in the middle of a motley crew of threatening gangsters. They all want a piece of him; the problem is he has no idea why. As Hank attempts to evade their ever-tightening grip, he’s got to use all his hustle to stay alive long enough to find out… Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Caught Stealing; Now Available From Sony”

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[Blu-Ray Review] Ti West’s ‘X Trilogy’; Now Available From A24

[Blu-Ray Review] Ti West’s ‘X Trilogy’; Now Available From A24 2X Trilogy (X, Pearl, MaXXXine) [Blu-Ray] amazon-cart-logo

Director: Ti West

Cast: Mia Goth

Release Date: October 21, 2025

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Release Rating: 8.5/10

Synopses:

X: In 1979, a group of young filmmakers set out to make an adult film in rural Texas, but when their reclusive, elderly hosts catch them in the act, the cast find themselves fighting for their lives.

Pearl: Filmmaker Ti West returns with another chapter from the twisted world of X, in this astonishing follow-up to the year’s most acclaimed horror film. Trapped on her family’s isolated farm, Pearl must tend to her ailing father under the bitter and overbearing watch of her devout mother. Lusting for a glamorous life like she’s seen in the movies, Pearl finds her ambitions, temptations, and repressions all colliding in this stunning, technicolor-inspired origin story of X’s iconic villain.

MaXXXine: In 1980s Hollywood, adult film star and aspiring actress Maxine Minx finally gets her big break. But as a mysterious killer stalks the starlets of Hollywood, a trail of blood threatens to reveal her sinister past. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Ti West’s ‘X Trilogy’; Now Available From A24”

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[4K Ultra HD Review] How The Grinch Stole Christmas: 25th Anniversary Edition; Now Available From Universal

[4K Ultra HD Review] How The Grinch Stole Christmas: 25th Anniversary Edition; Now Available From Universal 3Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) (25th Anniversary Edition) [4K Ultra HD] amazon-cart-logo

Director: Ron Howard

Cast: Jim Carrey, Jeffrey Tambor, Christine Baranski

Release Date: November 11, 2025

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Release Rating: 8/10

Synopsis:

Discover the true meaning of the holiday season with this live action adaptation of the beloved classic. Why is The Grinch such a grouch? No one seems to know, until little Cindy Lou Who takes matters into her own hands and turns both Whoville and the Grinch’s world upside down, inside out…and funny side up. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] How The Grinch Stole Christmas: 25th Anniversary Edition; Now Available From Universal”

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[Blu-Ray Review] The Naked Gun (2025); Available November 11, 2025 From Paramount

[Blu-Ray Review] The Naked Gun (2025); Available November 11, 2025 From Paramount 4The Naked Gun (2025) [Blu-Ray] amazon-cart-logo

Director: Akiva Schaffer

Cast: Liam Neeson, Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser

Release Date: November 11, 2025

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 9/10
Disc Rating: 8/10

Synopsis:

Only one man has the particular set of skills… to lead Police Squad and save the world! Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. (Liam Neeson) follows in his father’s footsteps in THE NAKED GUN.  Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser, Kevin Durand and Danny Huston also star in this wild and outrageous comedy from director Akiva Schaffer (“Saturday Night Live”) and producer Seth MacFarlane (“Family Guy”). Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] The Naked Gun (2025); Available November 11, 2025 From Paramount”

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[4K Ultra HD Review] The Toxic Avenger Unrated; Now Available From Cineverse

[4K Ultra HD Review] The Toxic Avenger Unrated; Now Available From Cineverse 5The Toxic Avenger Unrated (2025) [4K Ultra HD] amazon-cart-logo

Director: Macon Blair

Cast: Peter Dinklage, Jacob Tremblay, Kevin Bacon

Release Date: October 28, 2025

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 8/10
Disc Rating: 7.5/10

Synopsis:

When a downtrodden janitor, Winston Gooze (Dinklage), is exposed to a catastrophic toxic accident, he’s transformed into a new kind of hero: The Toxic Avenger. Now, Toxie must rise from outcast to savior, taking on ruthless corporate overlords and corrupt forces who threaten his son, his friends, and his community. In a world where greed runs rampant… justice is best served radioactive. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] The Toxic Avenger Unrated; Now Available From Cineverse”

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[4K Ultra HD Review] Back To The Future: 40th Anniversary Trilogy; Now Available From Universal

[4K Ultra HD Review] Back To The Future: 40th Anniversary Trilogy; Now Available From Universal 6Back To The Future: 40th Anniversary Trilogy [4K Ultra HD] amazon-cart-logo

Director: Robert Zemeckis

Cast: Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd

Release Date: October 14, 2025

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 9.5/10

Synopsis:

Experience one of the most popular movie series of all time like never before with Back to the Future: The 40th Anniversary Trilogy! Join Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox), Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd) and a time traveling DeLorean for the adventure of a lifetime as they travel to the past, present and future, setting off a time-shattering chain reaction that disrupts the space-time continuum! From filmmakers Steven Spielberg, Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, this unforgettable collection features hours of bonus features and is an unrivaled trilogy that stands the test of time. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] Back To The Future: 40th Anniversary Trilogy; Now Available From Universal”

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[Blu-Ray Review] Smurfs; Available October 28, 2025 From Paramount

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Director: Chris Miller

Cast: Rihanna, James Corden, Nick Offerman (VOICES)

Release Date: October 28, 2025

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 4.5/10
Disc Rating: 7.5/10

Synopsis:

Smurfette (Rihanna) leads the crew on a daring rescue mission to save Papa Smurf (John Goodman) after he is mysteriously kidnapped by the evil wizards, Razamel and Gargamel. The Smurfs team up with new friends on an epic adventure that takes them into the real world, where they discover that their true destiny is to save the universe. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Smurfs; Available October 28, 2025 From Paramount”

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[Blu-Ray Review] The Best Christmas Pageant Ever; Available October 28, 2025 From Lionsgate

[Blu-Ray Review] The Best Christmas Pageant Ever; Available October 28, 2025 From Lionsgate 7The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (2024) [Blu-Ray] amazon-cart-logo

Director: Dallas Jenkins

Cast: Judy Greer, Pete Holmes, Molly Belle Wright

Release Date: October 28, 2025

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 7.5/10
Disc Rating: 8/10

Synopsis:

The Herdmans are absolutely the worst kids in the history of the world. They lie, they steal, they bully…and now they’ve hijacked the town Christmas pageant. Directed by Dallas Jenkins (“The Chosen”) and based on the international bestseller by Barbara Robinson, THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER follows six siblings who sneak into church searching for snacks and walk away with the lead roles in the town pageant. Grace (Judy Greer) is directing the performance for the very first time, but she and her daughter Beth (Molly Belle Wright) and husband Bob (Pete Holmes) are in over their heads, especially against a town that wants them to kick the Herdmans out. But the play’s mischievous stars might unwittingly teach a community the true meaning of Christmas. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] The Best Christmas Pageant Ever; Available October 28, 2025 From Lionsgate”

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[4K Ultra HD Review] Aeon Flux (Steelbook); Now Available From Paramount

[4K Ultra HD Review] Aeon Flux (Steelbook); Now Available From Paramount 8AEON FLUX (20th Anniversary) (Steelbook) [4K Ultra HD] amazon-cart-logo

Director: Karyn Kusama

Cast: Charlize Theron, Marton Csokas, Jonny Lee Miller

Release Date: October 21, 2025

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Release Rating: 7.5/10

Synopsis:

The gripping, action-packed thriller based on the groundbreaking MTV animated series comes to 4K Ultra HD for its 20th Anniversary in this limited edition SteelBook. Charlize Theron stars as the titular underground operative, fighting against totalitarian rule in 25th-century Earth’s last living city. She’s the best hope of overthrowing the oppressively sterile, “perfect” society. But while on assignment to gun down the government’s leader, she uncovers a web of startling secrets that could completely change the world. Co-starring Jonny Lee Miller, Sophie Okonedo and Frances McDormand, AEON FLUX was brought to the big screen by acclaimed director Karyn Kusama (JENNIFER’s BODY, YELLOWJACKETS). Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] Aeon Flux (Steelbook); Now Available From Paramount”

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[4K Ultra HD Review] A Nightmare On Elm Street 7-Film Collection; Now Available From Warner Bros

[4K Ultra HD Review] A Nightmare On Elm Street 7-Film Collection; Now Available From Warner Bros 9A Nightmare On Elm Street – 7-Film Collection [4K Ultra HD] amazon-cart-logo

Directors: Wes Craven, Jack Sholder, Chuck Russell, Renny Harlin, Stephen Hopkins, Rachel Talalay

Cast: Robert Englund, Heather Langenkamp, Lisa Wilcox

Release Date: September 30, 2025

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 8.5/10

Synopsis:

From New Line Cinema, the collection includes the original seven films –  A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge (1985), A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987), A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988), A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child (1989), Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991), and  Wes Craven’s New Nightmare (1994) – along with the uncut versions of A Nightmare on Elm Street and The Dream Child.  The collection also includes an alternate ending of Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare presented in anaglyph 3D and complete with 3D glasses in the physical collection. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] A Nightmare On Elm Street 7-Film Collection; Now Available From Warner Bros”

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[Blu-Ray Review] Eddington; Now Available From A24

[Blu-Ray Review] Eddington; Now Available From A24 10Eddington (Special Edition) [Blu-Ray]

Director: Ari Aster

Cast: Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Luke Grimes

Release Date: October 7, 2025

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 9/10
Disc Rating: 7.5/10

Synopsis:

In May of 2020, a standoff between a small-town sheriff (Joaquin Phoenix) and mayor (Pedro Pascal) sparks a powder keg as neighbor is pitted against neighbor in Eddington, New Mexico. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Eddington; Now Available From A24”

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[4K Ultra HD Review] But I’m A Cheerleader: Director’s Cut; Now Available From Lionsgate

[4K Ultra HD Review] But I’m A Cheerleader: Director’s Cut; Now Available From Lionsgate 11But I’m A Cheerleader: Director’s Cut (DigiPak) [4K Ultra HD] amazon-cart-logo

Director: Jamie Babbit

Cast: Natasha Lyonne, Clea DuVall, RuPaul Charles

Release Date: August 26, 2025

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Release Rating: 7.5/10

Synopsis:

This whimsically edgy comedy, directed by Jamie Babbit, follows teenager Megan (Natasha Lyonne), whose suburban existence filled with friends, cheerleading, and all-American fun is upended when her straight-laced parents suspect she may be a lesbian. In a panic, they send her to True Directions, a “rehabilitation” camp run by the strict and prudish Mary (Cathy Moriarty), to mount an intervention led by counselor Mike (RuPaul Charles). Megan dutifully follows the program – until she develops feelings for another camper (Clea DuVall) in this timeless, satirical romantic-comedy about self-acceptance and love, also costarring Eddie Cibrian, Melanie Lynskey, and Michelle Williams. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] But I’m A Cheerleader: Director’s Cut; Now Available From Lionsgate”

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[4K Ultra HD Review] The Bad Guys 2; Now Available From DreamWorks – Universal

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Director: Pierre Perifel (Co-Directed by JP Sans)

Cast: Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Awkwafina (VOICES)

Release Date: October 7, 2025

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 8/10
Disc Rating: 8.5/10

Synopsis:

Everyone’s favorite felons are back, and this time, they’ve got company. In this action-packed chapter from DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed comedy smash about a crackerjack crew of animal outlaws, the now-reformed Bad Guys are trying (very, very hard) to be good—but get hijacked into a globe-trotting heist led by a new crew they never saw coming: The Bad Girls. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] The Bad Guys 2; Now Available From DreamWorks – Universal”

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[4K Ultra HD Review] Get Carter; Now Available From Warner Archive

[4K Ultra HD Review] Get Carter; Now Available From Warner Archive 12Get Carter (1971) [4K Ultra HD] amazon-cart-logo

Director: Mike Hodges

Cast: Michael Caine, Ian Hendry, Britt Ekland

Release Date: August 26, 2025

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Release Rating: 9/10

Synopsis:

Michael Caine gives a standout performance as vicious London gangster Jack Carter in this landmark crime classic from director Mike Hodges. The story begins as Carter travels to Newcastle for his brother’s funeral, where he begins to suspect that his brother’s death was not an accident and sets out to follow a complex trail of lies, deceit, cover-ups and backhanders through Newcastle’s underworld, leading, he hopes, to the man who ordered his brother killed. Because of his ruthlessness Carter exhibits all the unstopability of the android in Terminator, or Walker in Point Blank, and he and the other characters in the film are prone to sudden, brutal acts of violence. This timeless classic has been remastered from 4K scans of the original negative, with plentiful special features. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] Get Carter; Now Available From Warner Archive”

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[4K Ultra HD Review] Dangerous Animals; Available October 7, 2025 From Shudder – IFC

[4K Ultra HD Review] Dangerous Animals; Available October 7, 2025 From Shudder – IFC 13Dangerous Animals (Steelbook) [4K Ultra HD] amazon-cart-logo

Director: Sean Byrne

Cast: Hassie Harrison, Jai Courtney, Josh Heuston

Release Date: October 7, 2025

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 8/10
Disc Rating: 7/10

Synopsis:

When Zephyr (Hassie Harrison), a savvy and free-spirited surfer, is abducted by a shark-obsessed serial killer (Jai Courtney) and held captive on his boat, she must figure out how to escape before he carries out a ritualistic feeding to the sharks below. From Writer Nick Lepard and Director Sean Byrne. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] Dangerous Animals; Available October 7, 2025 From Shudder – IFC”

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[4K Ultra HD Review] It Follows (Steelbook); Now Available From Lionsgate Limited

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Director: David Robert Mitchell

Cast: Maika Monroe, Keir Gilchrist, Jake Weary

Release Date: August 12, 2025

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Release Rating: 9.5/10

Synopsis:

They say you never forget your first. This couldn’t be more horrifyingly true for once-carefree teen girl Jay (Maika Monroe, Longlegs). After a night of intimacy with Hugh (Jake Weary, “Animal Kingdom”), passion turns to paranoia when Hugh informs Jay that she is now the latest carrier of a fatal curse passed on through sex. As Jay is haunted by nightmarish visions, her teenage friends dismiss her ravings — until they also see the ghastly ghouls. Now they must band together to break the chain and help Jay escape the horrors that always seem to be lurking just a few steps behind in this chilling, offbeat cult classic. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] It Follows (Steelbook); Now Available From Lionsgate Limited”

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[Blu-Ray Review] The Life Of Chuck; Available September 30, 2025 From NEON – Decal

[Blu-Ray Review] The Life Of Chuck; Available September 30, 2025 From NEON – Decal 14The Life of Chuck [Blu-Ray] amazon-cart-logo

Director: Mike Flanagan

Cast: Tom Hiddleston, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Mark Hamill

Release Date: September 30, 2025

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 9/10
Disc Rating: 8.5/10

Synopsis:

From the hearts and minds of Stephen King and Mike Flanagan comes THE LIFE OF CHUCK, the extraordinary story of an ordinary man. This unforgettable, genre-bending tale celebrates the life of Charles “Chuck” Krantz as he experiences the wonder of love, the heartbreak of loss, and the multitudes contained in all of us. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] The Life Of Chuck; Available September 30, 2025 From NEON – Decal”

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[Blu-Ray Review] Bride Hard; Now Available From Magenta Light Studios

[Blu-Ray Review] Bride Hard; Now Available From Magenta Light Studios 15Bride Hard [Blu-Ray] amazon-cart-logo

Director: Simon West

Cast: Rebel Wilson, Anna Camp, Anna Chlumsky

Release Date: September 9, 2025

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 3/10
Disc Rating: 4/10

Synopsis:

When a mercenary group takes a lavish wedding hostage, they have no idea what they are in for as the Maid of Honor (Rebel Wilson) is actually a secret agent ready to rain hell-fire upon anyone who would ruin her best friend’s wedding. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Bride Hard; Now Available From Magenta Light Studios”

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