(2025) Porky and Daffy, the classic animated odd couple, turn into unlikely heroes when their antics at the local bubble gum factory uncover a secret alien mind control plot. Against all odds, the two are determined to save their town (and the world!) … that is if they don’t drive each other crazy in the process. Vitals: Director: Peter Browngardt. Stars: Voices of Eric Bauza, Candi Milo, Peter MacNicol, Fred Tatasciore, Laraine Newman.
CC, MPAA rating: PG, 91 min., Family Animation, Theatrical release date: March 14, 2025, North American box office gross: $8.6 million, worldwide $11.3 million, Warner.Formats: DVD, Blu-ray, VOD, Digital. Read more here.
The Woman in the Yard
(2025) In the aftermath of her husband's death, widow Ramona's struggle to raise her two kids is hindered by the arrival of a mysterious woman with supernatural abilities. She repeatedly appears in the family's front yard, often delivering chilling warnings and unsettling messages, leaving them to question her identity, motives and the potential danger she might pose. Vitals: Director: Jaume Collet-Serra. Stars: Danielle Deadwyler, Okwui Okpokwasili, Peyton Jackson, Estella Kahiha, Russell Hornsby.
CC, MPAA rating: PG-13, 88 min., Horror, Theatrical release date: March 28, 2025, North American box office gross: $21.0 million, worldwide $21.8 million, Universal.Formats: DVD, Blu-ray + Digital Code, VOD, Digital.
The Alto Knights
(2025) Two of New York’s most notorious organized crime bosses, Frank Costello and Vito Genovese, vie for control of the city’s streets. Once the best of friends, petty jealousies and a series of betrayals place them on a deadly collision course that will reshape the Mafia forever. Vitals: Director: Barry Levinson. Stars: Robert De Niro, Debra Messing, Cosmo Jarvis, Kathrine Narducci, Michael Rispoli.
CC, MPAA rating: R, 120 min., Gangster, Theatrical release date: March 21, 2025, North American box office gross: $6.0 million, worldwide $9.4 million, Streaming date: April 11, Warner.Formats: DVD, Blu-ray + Digital Code, VOD, Digital. Read more here.
Bottoms
(2024) After they accidentally injure their high school's star quarterback Jeff by hitting him with a car, transforming them from awkward outcasts to overnight celebrities, best friends PJ and Josie concoct an elaborate lie about having spent time in a juvenile correction facility over the summer, and with their equally-awkward friend Hazel and teacher Mr G, they start a self-defense club for women in an attempt to lose their virginities to Brittany and Isabel, their cheerleader crushes. Vitals: Director: Emma Seligman. Stars: Rachel Sennott, Ayo Edebiri, Ruby Cruz, Havana Rose Liu, Kaia Gerber, Nicholas Galitzine.
CC, MPAA rating: R, 91 min., Action Thriller, Theatrical release date: February 14, 2024, North American box office gross: $12.0 million, worldwide $12.9 million, Kino.Formats: Blu-ray, VOD, Digital. Extras: Audio commentary by cast members Rachel Sennott, Ayo Edebiri, Ruby Cruz, Havana Rose Liu, and Kaia Gerber; audio commentary by director Emma Seligman; deleted scenes; outtakes; "Ride Along: The Making of Bottoms"; theatrical trailer.
Top Disc Releases Next Week
• Brazil (1985) (Criterion) • Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985) (Criterion) • Mystery Science Theater 3000: Volume XVII
Fight or Flight:A mercenary takes on the job of tracking down a target on a plane but must protect her when they're surrounded by people trying to kill both of them. (Digital sales, VOD only)
A Hard Place: A group of criminals on the run find themselves caught in the middle of an ancient feud between the monsters that roam the day and the creatures that rule the night. (Digital sales, VOD only)
The King of Kings:Through a father's vivid storytelling, a boy journeys through Jesus' life, from humble beginnings to ultimate sacrifice. Along the way, he discovers the transformative power of faith. (Digital sales, VOD only)
Pretty Boy:A masked killer abducts a blinded Hollywood actress and drags her to a nearby home, where a decadent Valentine's party is in full swing (Digital sales, VOD only)
The Prosecutor:Acclaimed martial arts icon Donnie Yen is back in fine form in the action-packed legal thriller about an innocent man framed by corrupt attorneys. (Digital sales, VOD; DVD, Blu-ray release: Day & date)
The Quiet Ones: In 2008, a group of men from Denmark and across Europe pull off the biggest heist of all time on Danish soil. Kasper, a boxer with few chances left in life, is offered the opportunity to plan the robbery by its foreign initiators. (Digital sales, VOD; DVD, Blu-ray release: Day & date)
The Seed of the Sacred Fig:Investigating judge Iman grapples with paranoia amid political unrest in Tehran. When his gun vanishes, he suspects his wife and daughters, imposing draconian measures that strain family ties as societal rules crumble. (Hulu)
Stand Your Ground: Former Special Forces operative, Jack Johnson, uses the Stand Your Ground law to seek vengeance for his wife's murder, igniting a brutal war against a local crime lord's family and ending in an explosive showdown. (Digital sales, VOD only)
May 28
Captain America: Brave New World:Sam Wilson takes up the shield in this thrilling new installment, facing a global conspiracy that puts him on a collision course with the fearsome Red Hulk. (Disney+)
May 30
Beth + Jeremy and Steve:The dark romantic comedy centers on a unique love triangle that unfolds between a disillusioned high school senior, a thirty-something woman at a marital crossroads, and her volatile husband. (Digital sales, VOD; DVD, Blu-ray release: Day & date)
Dog Man:Dog Man, half dog and half man, he is sworn to protect and serve as he doggedly pursues the feline supervillain Petey the Cat. (Peacock)
Shadow Force:An estranged couple with a bounty on their heads must go on the run with their son to avoid their former employer, a unit of shadow ops that has been sent to kill them. (Digital sales, VOD only)
(2025) Director: Barry Levinson. Stars: Robert De Niro, Debra Messing, Cosmo Jarvis, Kathrine Narducci, Michael Rispoli. Two of New York’s most notorious organized crime bosses, Frank Costello and Vito Genovese, vie for control of the city’s streets. Once the best of friends, petty jealousies and a series of betrayals place them on a deadly collision course that will reshape the Mafia forever. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray + Digital Code, VOD, Digital. Read more here. (Warner).
Being Maria
(2024 -- France) Anamaria Vartolomei, Matt Dillon, Giuseppe Maggio. Maria Schneider (Anamaria Vartolomei) is a promising, young French actress. When she gets the lead in a feature film directed by an acclaimed Italian filmmaker and starring one of America’s most beloved actors, it seems like the opportunity of a lifetime. Her collaborators, director Bernardo Bertolucci and star Marlon Brando (Matt Dillon) seem to be bringing out the best in Maria, sharing a warm rapport and mentorship with the 19-year old girl. Until one day, when the two men conspire to shoot a crucial sex scene as a harrowing assault without letting Maria in on the plan. The film goes on to be lauded as a fearless artistic breakthrough, but for Maria, it’s the beginning of a living hell. Based on the behind-the-scenes true story of the making of “Last Tango in Paris,” Jessica Palud’s sensitive biopic centers Maria’s story for the first time. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray, VOD, Digital. (Kino Lorber). Read more here
Beth + Jeremy and Steve
(2023) Lucas Friedman, Briana Ratterman, Matthew Dibiasio. The film centers on a unique love triangle that unfolds between a disillusioned high school senior, a thirty-something woman at a marital crossroads, and her volatile husband. Director Daniel Hill, who also edited the film, brings a visually distinctive and emotionally resonant story to the screen — a narrative driven by music, nostalgia, and the quiet desperation of longing. Formats: DVD, VOD, Digital. (Freestyle Digital Media). Due May 30.Read more here
Body Odyssey
(2024 -- Italy/Switzerland) Jacqueline Fuchs, Julian Sands, Adam Misík, Stefan Sauk. A contender to become Miss Body Universe, Mona (Jacqueline "Jay" Fuchs) is a 45-year-old champion bodybuilder whose entire existence is a spasmodic quest for perfection and beauty. Her daily schedule is carefully followed by her obsessive coach, Kurt (Julian Sands in one of his final performances), who rigorously monitors her every action like a demiurge: her sleep, her nutrition, her training, her doping, her psychology and even her sexual life. This unyielding regimen, however, becomes disrupted when a brief romantic encounter with a young man impacts both her discipline and her will. Combines elements of Cronenberg-esque body horror with psychological drama. Formats: DVD, VOD, Digital. (IndiePix Films).
Bottoms
(2024) Rachel Sennott, Ayo Edebiri, Ruby Cruz, Havana Rose Liu, Kaia Gerber, Nicholas Galitzine. After they accidentally injure their high school's star quarterback Jeff by hitting him with a car, transforming them from awkward outcasts to overnight celebrities, best friends PJ and Josie concoct an elaborate lie about having spent time in a juvenile correction facility over the summer, and with their equally-awkward friend Hazel and teacher Mr G, they start a self-defense club for women in an attempt to lose their virginities to Brittany and Isabel, their cheerleader crushes. Formats: Blu-ray, VOD, Digital. Extras: Audio commentary by cast members Rachel Sennott, Ayo Edebiri, Ruby Cruz, Havana Rose Liu, and Kaia Gerber; audio commentary by director Emma Seligman; deleted scenes; outtakes; "Ride Along: The Making of Bottoms"; theatrical trailer. (Kino)
The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie
(2025) Voices of Eric Bauza, Candi Milo, Peter MacNicol, Fred Tatasciore, Laraine Newman. Porky and Daffy, the classic animated odd couple, turn into unlikely heroes when their antics at the local bubble gum factory uncover a secret alien mind control plot. Against all odds, the two are determined to save their town (and the world!) … that is if they don’t drive each other crazy in the process. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray, VOD, Digital. (Warner) Read more here.
Killer of Sheep
(1977) A quiet revelation of American independent filmmaking, Charles Burnett’s lyrical debut feature unfolds as a mosaic of Black life in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles, where Stan (Henry Gayle Sanders), a father worn down by his job in a slaughterhouse, and his wife (Kaycee Moore) seek moments of tenderness in the face of myriad disappointments. Equally attuned to the world of children and that of adults, Burnett —- acting as director, writer, producer, cinematographer, and editor —- finds poetry amid everyday struggles in indelible images that glow with compassionate beauty. Largely unseen for decades following its completion in 1977, "Killer of Sheep" is now recognized as a touchstone of the groundbreaking LA Rebellion movement, and a masterpiece that brought Black American lives to the screen with an aching intimacy like no film before. Formats: 4K UHD + Blu-ray, Blu-ray, with new 4K digital restoration, approved by director Charles Burnett, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack. In the 4K UHD edition: One 4K UHD disc of the film and one Blu-ray with the film and special features. Extras:Read more here. (The Criterion Collection).
Outlander: The Complete Seventh Season
(2023-25) Six-disc set with all 16 episodes. Following the harrowing events of season six, Jamie and Young Ian race to rescue Claire before she’s tried and wrongfully convicted of murder. But their mission is complicated by the beginning of a geopolitical firestorm: The American Revolution has arrived. Jamie, Claire and their family are caught in the violent birth pains of an emerging nation as armies march to war and British institutions crumble in the face of armed rebellion. The land the Frasers call home is changing — and they must change with it. In order to protect what they’ve built, the Frasers have to navigate the perils of the Revolutionary War. They learn that sometimes to defend what you love, you have to leave it behind. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray, Collector's Edition Blu-ray with a 24-page booklet with behind the scenes photos, storyboard images and a set of collector cards. Extras: Four "Outlander" untold scenes; blooper reel; deleted scenes. (Sony).
The Prosecutor
(2025 -- China) Donnie Yen, Julian Cheung, Francis Ng, Kent Cheng. Inspired by an actual legal case in Hong Kong, “The Prosecutor” follows the story of a man who falsely pleads guilty to drug trafficking after being framed. Despite the confession, the veteran policeman-turned-prosecutor (Donnie Yen) handling the case is convinced of the man’s innocence and pursues his own investigation, risking both his career and his life to bring the real perpetrator to justice.
Formats: DVD, Blu-ray, 4K Ultra HD, VOD, Digital. (Well Go USA). Read more here
The Quiet Ones
(2024 -- Denmark) Gustav Dyekjær Giese, Reda Kateb, Amanda Collin, Christopher Wagelin, Jens Hultén. In 2008, a group of men from Denmark and across Europe pull off the biggest heist of all time on Danish soil. Kasper, a boxer with few chances left in life, is offered the opportunity to plan the robbery by its foreign initiators. At the risk of losing his family and everything that matters to him he takes on the challenge in a bid to break all records and secure his place in the history books. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray, VOD, Digital. (Magnolia Home Entertainment/MagnetStudio). Read more here.
Steppenwolf [Limited Edition]
(2024 -- Kazakhstan) A brutal story of an unlikely duo who will stop at nothing to find what they are looking for, Adilkhan Yerzhanov's award-winning film "Steppenwolf" is "a nihilistic, hyper-violent redemption tale filled with social commentary and a must-see for fans of ultra-violent, vicious and unforgiving revenge films." Tamara (Anna Starchenko), a young lady consumed by trauma, searches for her missing son, Timka, in a small town dominated by riots and violence. In a desperate attempt to get him back, she teams up with an amoral former police investigator (Berik Aitzhanov) whose methods prove to be frequently cruel and sadistic. Quietly determined, Tamara decides to complete the mission with the nihilistic detective, no matter the cost, as the pair embark on a bloody and bullet-riddled road trip in their combined search for salvation. Winner of the Golden Raven Grand Prix at the 2024 Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival and the Outstanding Performance Award for both Anna Starchenko and Berik Aitzhanov at the 2024 Fantasia Film Festival, "Steppenwolf" is the latest film from acclaimed director Adilkhan Yerzhanov (Cannes-selected "The Gentle Indifference of the World" and Venice-selected "Goliath") and Oscar-nominated producer Alexander Rodnyansky ("Leviathan"). This Limited Edition release also includes Yerzhanov's 2022 feature film "Goliath," available for the very first time in the US. Formats: Blu-ray. Extras:Read more here. (Arrow Video/MVD Entertainment).
Terror in the Fog: The Wallace Krimi at CCC
(1963-64 -- Germany) In the 1960s, a cycle of crime films - or krimis - became hugely popular with West German audiences. Adapted from works by the British crime writer Edgar Wallace and his son Bryan Edgar Wallace, they combined the traditional murder mystery with horror as they depicted enigmatic killers stalking their victims through foggy English landscapes - from the streets of London to isolated rural mansions. Following the early success of the cycle after the release of "Face of the Frog" and "The Crimson Circle," veteran producer Artur Brauner launched into his own series of Wallace krimis with his company CCC Film. Presented here are five key films drawn from CCC's krimi cycle. In "The Curse of the Yellow Snake" (1963), a mysterious cult wishes to lay its hands on an ancient artefact that has been brought to London from Hong Kong. "The Strangler of Blackmoor Castle"(1963) sees a masked murderer stalk the grounds of a vast British estate - one who brands his victims' foreheads with the letter "M." London is faced with dual threats in "The Mad Executioners" (1963), as a gang of hooded vigilantes roams the streets while a sadistic serial killer is on the loose. Jack the Ripper lives on in "The Monster of London City" (1964), as a series of brutal murders brings panic to the British capital. Finally, in "The Racetrack Murders (or The Seventh Victim)" (1964), people are dropping like flies in and around a stately home - and the murders might just have something to do with the owner's prized racehorse. With its masked killers, labyrinthine plots and gothic atmosphere, the Wallace krimi blended crime, thriller and horror elements into a potent mix that had a significant influence on both the Italian giallo and the American slasher film. The Masters of Cinema series is proud to present five of Artur Brauner's Wallace adaptations for the first time on Blu-ray in the US from new restorations provided by CCC Film, alongside a wealth of special features - including a bonus film presented in standard definition, "The Phantom of Soho" (1964). All five films presented in 1080p HD from 2K restorations of the original film elements undertaken by CCC Film. Limited Edition of 2000 copies. Formats: Blu-ray. Extras: Limited edition hardbound slipcase featuring new artwork by Poochamin; limited edition 60-page collector’s book featuring a new introduction to the Wallace krimi cycle by film writer Howard Hughes, a new essay on Edgar Wallace and Bryan Edgar Wallace by crime fiction expert Barry Forshaw and new notes on each film by Holger; new introduction to each film; new audio commentaries; "Bryan Edgar Wallace: An Era" new interview with Alice Brauner, producer and managing director of CCC Film and daughter of Artur Brauner; "Passing the Blade" new video essay by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas exploring the influence of the Wallace krimi on the Italian giallo and American slasher film. (Radiance/MVD Entertainment).
The Three Musketeers / The Four Musketeers: Two Films by Richard Lester
Alexandre Dumas’s immortal tale of adventure and camaraderie received perhaps the finest of its numerous screen adaptations with this two-part swashbuckling spectacular from "A Hard Day’s Night" director Richard Lester. Featuring Michael York, Oliver Reed, Frank Finlay, and Richard Chamberlain as the swaggering swordsmen, who thrust and parry their way through courtly intrigue in seventeenth-century France, "The Three Musketeers" (1973) and "The Four Musketeers" (1974) are also graced with an all-star supporting cast that includes Raquel Welch, Faye Dunaway, Geraldine Chaplin, and Charlton Heston. Lester’s exuberant epic breathes new life into an oft-told classic through its boisterous slapstick invention, its meticulous attention to period detail, and a sense of pure, unbridled bravado that is thrilling to behold. Formats: 4K UHD + Blu-ray, Blu-ray, with new 4K digital restorations, with uncompressed monaural soundtracks. In the 4K UHD edition: Two 4K UHD discs of the films presented in Dolby Vision HDR and two Blu-rays with the films and special features. Extras:Read more here. (The Criterion Collection).
The Woman in the Yard
(2025) Danielle Deadwyler, Okwui Okpokwasili, Peyton Jackson, Estella Kahiha, Russell Hornsby. In the aftermath of her husband's death, widow Ramona's struggle to raise her two kids is hindered by the arrival of a mysterious woman with supernatural abilities. She repeatedly appears in the family's front yard, often delivering chilling warnings and unsettling messages, leaving them to question her identity, motives and the potential danger she might pose. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray + Digital Code, VOD, Digital. (Universal).
Raoul Walsh’s 1915 'Regeneration': The Gangster Film that Keeps on Giving by Marilyn Ann Moss
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redemption tale filled with social commentary and a must-see for fans of ultra-violent, vicious and unforgiving revenge films." Tamara (Anna Starchenko), a young lady consumed by trauma, searches for her missing son, Timka, in a small town dominated by riots and violence. In a desperate attempt to get him back, she teams up with an amoral former police investigator (Berik Aitzhanov) whose methods prove to be frequently cruel and sadistic. Quietly determined, Tamara decides to complete the mission with the nihilistic detective, no matter the cost, as the pair embark on a bloody and bullet-riddled road trip in their combined search for salvation. Winner of the Golden Raven Grand Prix at the 2024 Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival and the Outstanding Performance Award for both Anna Starchenko and Berik Aitzhanov at the 2024 Fantasia Film Festival, "Steppenwolf" is the latest film from acclaimed director Adilkhan Yerzhanov (Cannes-selected "The Gentle Indifference of the World" and Venice-selected "Goliath") and Oscar-nominated producer Alexander Rodnyansky ("Leviathan"). This Limited Edition release also includes Yerzhanov's 2022 feature film "Goliath," available for the very first time in the US. Formats: Blu-ray. Extras: Read more here. (Arrow Video/MVD Entertainment).
mansions. Following the early success of the cycle after the release of "Face of the Frog" and "The Crimson Circle," veteran producer Artur Brauner launched into his own series of Wallace krimis with his company CCC Film. Presented here are five key films drawn from CCC's krimi cycle. In "The Curse of the Yellow Snake" (1963), a mysterious cult wishes to lay its hands on an ancient artefact that has been brought to London from Hong Kong. "The Strangler of Blackmoor Castle"(1963) sees a masked murderer stalk the grounds of a vast British estate - one who brands his victims' foreheads with the letter "M." London is faced with dual threats in "The Mad Executioners" (1963), as a gang of hooded vigilantes roams the streets while a sadistic serial killer is on the loose. Jack the Ripper lives on in "The Monster of London City" (1964), as a series of brutal murders brings panic to the British capital. Finally, in "The Racetrack Murders (or The Seventh Victim)" (1964), people are dropping like flies in and around a stately home - and the murders might just have something to do with the owner's prized racehorse. With its masked killers, labyrinthine plots and gothic atmosphere, the Wallace krimi blended crime, thriller and horror elements into a potent mix that had a significant influence on both the Italian giallo and the American slasher film. The Masters of Cinema series is proud to present five of Artur Brauner's Wallace adaptations for the first time on Blu-ray in the US from new restorations provided by CCC Film, alongside a wealth of special features - including a bonus film presented in standard definition, "The Phantom of Soho" (1964). All five films presented in 1080p HD from 2K restorations of the original film elements undertaken by CCC Film. Limited Edition of 2000 copies. Formats: Blu-ray. Extras: Limited edition hardbound slipcase featuring new artwork by Poochamin; limited edition 60-page collector’s book featuring a new introduction to the Wallace krimi cycle by film writer Howard Hughes, a new essay on Edgar Wallace and Bryan Edgar Wallace by crime fiction expert Barry Forshaw and new notes on each film by Holger; new introduction to each film; new audio commentaries; "Bryan Edgar Wallace: An Era" new interview with Alice Brauner, producer and managing director of CCC Film and daughter of Artur Brauner; "Passing the Blade" new video essay by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas exploring the influence of the Wallace krimi on the Italian giallo and American slasher film. (Radiance/MVD Entertainment).
