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Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two: The killer known as Holiday continues to stalk the Falcone crime family while a new class of costumed criminal rises in Gotham City. Batman suspects that a former ally might be the serial killer. (Blu-ray release: August 10)
Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway: In this live-action/CGI family film, Thomas and Bea are now married and living with Peter and his rabbit family. Bored of life in the garden, Peter goes to the big city, where he meets shady characters and ends up creating chaos for the whole family. (DVD, Blu-ray release: August 24)
Profile: A British journalist goes undercover to infiltrates the online propaganda channels of the so-called Islamic State, only to be sucked in by her recruiter. (DVD, Blu-ray release: August 10)
7 Short Films About (Our) Marriage: A tempestuous romantic drama in seven vignettes that chronicles an interracial marriage, telling a story of turmoil and tenderness as two people try to make their relationship last. (VOD: Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Apple TV, Google Play, Vimeo, YouTube)
Masquerade: Eleven-year-old Casey is home alone — until a group of intruders, led by Rose (Bella Thorne), break in. They plan to steal her family’s priceless collection of artwork, and Casey must struggle to survive as the stakes grow ever higher and the invaders prove themselves willing to stop at nothing to get what they want. (VOD, Digital)
Tailgate: A cocksure, road-raging family man finds himself pursued and terrorized by the vengeful van driver he chooses to tailgate in this Dutch thriller. (Digital, VOD)
American Gods: Season Three
(2021) Three-disc set with all 10 episodes. In Season Three of “American Gods,” dangerous secrets intensify the inevitable war building between the Old Gods of mythology and the New Gods of technology. When Shadow Moon discovers that his boss, Mr. Wednesday, is not only one of the Old Gods but is also his father, Shadow attempts to break away and find his own path. Guided on this spiritual journey by the gods of his black ancestors, the Orishas, Shadow puts down roots in the idyllic, snowy town of Lakeside, Wisconsin — but this small town holds dark and bloody secrets that force him to accept his destiny. Rather than facing a choice between divinity or humanity, Shadow must now decide just what kind of god he wants to be. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray + Digital Code. Extras: "Meet the New Gods of Season Three," "Road to Epiphany: The Season Three Journey," "Five Questions for the Cast." (Lionsgate).
Baise-Moi (aka Rape Me)
(2000) This shocking French thriller tells the story of two young women who go on a violent spree against a society in which they feel marginalized. One of them, Manu, is brutally raped by a group of savage thugs. The other, Nadine, sells her body but refuses to give up her soul. Chance unites them and together they decide to alter their destinies. Angry at the world, they embark on a twisted, rage-filled road trip, leaving a trail of mischief and dead bodies in their wake. Written and directed by Virginie Despentes and Coralie Trinh Thi from Despentes’ novel, this raw, explosive film continues to stir controversy with its graphic mix of high-impact violence and explicit sex scenes. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray. (Kino Lorber Studio Classics).
Joey & Ella
(2021) Ashton Leigh, Britt Allen, Skip Schwink. This crazy family comedy begins as two bumbling jewel thieves lose the mysterious Mazinski Diamond. The jewel is pocketed by a baby circus kangaroo that escapes to a nearby barn and is found by Ella, a lonely teen who names the critter Joey. But the magical gem causes Joey to grow quickly and gain the power of speech. Soon the thieves, the cops, and Joey’s owners are all hunting for the mischievous roo and the alien crystal. Formats: DVD, VOD. (Lionsgate).
Midnight in the Switchgrass
(2021) Megan Fox, Bruce Willis, Emile Hirsch, Lukas Haas, Colson Baker, Caitlin Carmichael, Sistine Stallone. While in Florida on another case, FBI agents Helter (Willis) and Lombardo (Fox) cross paths with state cop Crawford (Hirsch), who’s investigating a string of female murders that appear to be related. Lombardo and Crawford team up for an undercover sting, but it goes horribly wrong, plunging Lombardo into grave danger and pitting Crawford against a serial killer in a twisted game of cat and mouse. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray, VOD, Digital. (Lionsgate). Read more here.
V.C. Andrews’ Landry Family 4-Movie Series
(2021) Adapted from the prolific author’s books, this movie series follows the story of Ruby Landry as she digs deeper into the roots of her mysterious family tree. Raised by her grandmother in the Louisiana bayou, Ruby gets caught up in a web of dark secrets and betrayal over the course of four Lifetime Original movies — "Ruby", "Pearl in the Mist," "All That Glitters" and "Hidden Jewel" — starring Raechelle Banno, Karina Banno, Naomi Judd, Gil Bellows, Lauralee Bell, and Ty Wood. Formats: DVD. (Lionsgate).
Welcome Matt
(2021) Tahj Mowry, Deon Cole, Jazsmin Lewis. Matt, a well known writer and director, suffers a traumatic experience that leads to him being deathly afraid to go outside ... so he decides to write, direct, and star in a feature film, all from his apartment. Formats: DVD. (Gravitas Ventures).
Wet Season
(2019 -- Singapore/Taiwan) Yann Yann Yeo, Jia Ler Koh, Christopher Ming-Shun Lee, Shi Bin Yang. Singapore's official submission to the 93rd Academy Awards. Ling is a Chinese language teacher at a high school in Singapore. Her life is fraying as she struggles with a subject her students are disinterested in, a distant husband at home, the care of her elderly father-in-law, and her fight to conceive a child, all in a country that's not her own. But when she orders extra lessons for her student Wei Lun, the two become close and Ling finds a new way to reaffirm her identity as a woman.
Formats: DVD. (Strand Releasing).
Women
(2021) Anna Marie Dobbins, Anna Maiche, Denise Gossett. A small town detective while investigating the disappearance of a local woman comes across an unassuming sociology professor who lives a double life. Formats: DVD. (Gravitas Ventures).
A Quiet Place: Part II
(2021) Following the deadly events at home in "A Quiet Place," the Abbott family (Emily Blunt, Millicent Simmonds, Noah Jupe) must now face the terrors of the outside world as they continue their fight for survival in silence. Forced to venture into the unknown, they quickly realize that the creatures that hunt by sound are not the only threats that lurk beyond the sand path in this thriller written and directed by John Krasinski.
Vitals: Director: John Krasinski. Stars: Emily Blunt, Millicent Simmonds, Noah Jupe, John Krasinski, Cillian Murphy, Djimon Hounsou. 2021, CC, MPAA rating: PG-13, 97 min., Horror, US box office gross: $150.849 million, worldwide $279.149 million, Paramount. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray, 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray Combo, VOD, Digital. Blu-ray extras: "Director’s Diary: Filming With John Krasinski," "Pulling Back the Curtain," "Regan’s Journey," "Surviving the Marina," "Detectable Disturbance: Visual Effects and Sound Design." Read more here. 
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The Bird With the Crystal Plumage [UHD Limited Edition]
(1970-- Italy) In 1970, young first-time director Dario Argento made his indelible mark on Italian cinema with this film that redefined the "giallo" genre of murder-mystery thrillers and catapulted him to international stardom. Sam Dalmas (Tony Musante), an American writer living in Rome, inadvertently witnesses a brutal attack on a woman (Eva Renzi) in a modern art gallery. Powerless to help, he grows increasingly obsessed with the incident. Convinced that something he saw that night holds the key to identifying the maniac terrorizing Rome, he launches his own investigation parallel to that of the police, heedless of the danger to both himself and his girlfriend Giulia (Suzy Kendall). A staggeringly assured debut, "The Bird With the Crystal Plumage" establishes the key traits that would define Argento's filmography, including lavish visuals and a flare for wildly inventive, brutal scenes of violence. With sumptuous cinematography by Vittorio Storaro and a seductive score by legendary composer Ennio Morricone, this landmark film has never looked or sounded better in this brand new 4K Ultra HD presentation. Formats: Blu-ray. Extras: Audio commentary by Troy Howarth, author of "So Deadly, So Perverse: 50 Years of Italian Giallo Films"; "Black Gloves and Screaming Mimis," an interview with author and critic Kat Ellinger exploring the film’s themes and its relationship to both the giallo and Fredric Brown’s novel "The Screaming Mimi"; "The Power of Perception," a visual essay on the cinema of Dario Argento by Alexanda Heller-Nicholas, author of "Devil’s Advocates: Suspiria," reflecting on the recurring theme of perception and the role of art in Argento’s filmography; "Crystal Nightmare," an interview with writer/director Dario Argento; "An Argento Icon," an interview with actor Gildo Di Marco; "Eva’s Talking," an archival interview with actor Eva Renzi; original Italian and international theatrical trailers; 2017 Texas Frightmare trailer; image galleries; illustrated collector’s booklet featuring writing on the film by Howard Hughes and Jack Seabrook, and a new essay by Rachael Nisbet; fold-out double-sided poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Obviously Creative; six double-sided, postcard-sized lobby card reproduction artcards; limited edition packaging with reversible sleeve featuring originally and newly commissioned artwork by Obviously Creative. (Arrow Video/MVD Entertainment).
Brotherhood of the Wolf BLU-RAY DEBUT
(2001 -- France) In a rural province of France, a mysterious creature is laying waste to the countryside, savagely killing scores of women and children. Unseen, possessed of enormous strength and a human intelligence, the beast has eluded capture for years. King Louis sends in a renowned scientist and his Iroquois blood brother, an unconventional team whose combined methods and capabilities may bring the beast down. But the true nature of the beast is not what anyone could have anticipated. Director's extended cut. Extras: "The Guts of the Beast"e fight scenes and digital effects; "The Making of Brotherhood of the Wolf behind-the-scenes featurette; "The Legend" look at the historical facts behind the legend of the Gévaudan Beast; deleted scenes with introduction by director Christophe Gans; theatrical trailers. (Scream Factory). Read more here.
The Dead Zone Collector’s Edition
(1983) School teacher Johnny Smith (Chistopher Walken) had a beautiful fiancée, a rewarding career and a fortunate life ... until one tragic accident changed everything. After slamming into an 18-wheeler, Johnny is plunged into a five-year coma. When he awakens, he finds his true collision was with destiny – he now has the remarkable gift (or curse) of seeing into the future. From horror master Stephen King and director David Cronenberg, this supernatural thriller turns an everyday guy into a reluctant hero ... saving children in danger, helping the police and finding a serial killer. But Johnny's next vision may be his most terrifying yet. New 4K scan of the original camera negative. Formats: Blu-ray. Extras: New "Sarah’s Story" interview with actress Brooke Adams; new "Cold Visions: Producing The Dead Zone" interviews with production manager John M. Eckert and associate producer Jeffrey Chernov; new audio commentary with director of photography Mark Irwin; new audio commentary with film historian Michael Gingold; new audio commentary with film historian/author Dr. Steve Haberman and filmmaker/film historian Constantine Nasr; new audio commentary with film music historian Daniel Schweiger with isolated score selections; "Trailers from Hell – Mick Garris on The Dead Zone"; "Memories from The Dead Zone"; "The Look of The Dead Zone': "Visions of The Dead Zone"; "The Politics of The Dead Zone"; theatrical trailer; TV Spots; behind-the-scenes still gallery. (Scream Factory).
Nashville
(1975) Director Robert Altman’s seminal film remains an essential classic of 70s cinema with its complexly textured portrayal and critique of America’s obsession with celebrity and power. Newly remastered from a 4K scan of original elements, the film is presented on Blu-ray with a new featurette entitled “24 Tracks: Robert Altman’s Nashville.” The disc also includes a previously released commentary by Altman. Fittingly, "Nashville" is Volume 24 of the Paramount Presents line as the film follows 24 distinct characters with intersecting storylines over five days in the titular city. The phenomenal ensemble cast includes Ned Beatty, Ronee Blakley, Keith Carradine, Karen Black, Geraldine Chaplin, Henry Gibson, Michael Murphy, Lily Tomlin, Shelley Duvall, Scott Glenn, Jeff Goldblum and Barbara Harris. Formats: Blu-ray. The limited-edition Paramount Presents Blu-rays come in collectible packaging featuring a foldout image of each film’s theatrical poster and an interior spread with key movie moments. Each disc also includes access to a digital copy of the film. (Paramount Presents).
A Place in the Sun BLU-RAY DEBUT
(1951) Director George Stevens’ masterwork won six* Academy Awards and is widely considered one of the finest works of America cinema. Remastered from a 4K film transfer in celebration of its 70th anniversary, the film is presented on Blu-ray with a brand-new Filmmaker Focus featuring film historian Leonard Maltin talking about Stevens and the innovative film techniques he used for this unforgettable story of ambition, passion, and betrayal. The disc also includes previously released bonus content, including commentary by George Stevens, Jr. and Ivan Moffat, retrospective cast and crew interviews, and a segment on George Stevens featuring filmmakers who knew him. Montgomery Clift stars as George Eastman, a young man determined to win a place in respectable society and the heart of a beautiful socialite (Elizabeth Taylor). Shelley Winters is the factory girl whose dark secret threatens Eastman’s professional and romantic prospects. The limited-edition Paramount Presents Blu-rays come in collectible packaging featuring a foldout image of each film’s theatrical poster and an interior spread with key movie moments. Each disc also includes access to a digital copy of the film. (Paramount Presents).
A Quiet Place: Part II
(2021) Emily Blunt, Millicent Simmonds, Noah Jupe, John Krasinski, Cillian Murphy, Djimon Hounsou. Following the deadly events at home in "A Quiet Place," the Abbott family (Blunt, Simmonds, Jupe) must now face the terrors of the outside world as they continue their fight for survival in silence. Forced to venture into the unknown, they quickly realize that the creatures that hunt by sound are not the only threats that lurk beyond the sand path. Formats: DVD, Blu-ray, 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray Combo, VOD, Digital. Blu-ray extras: "Director’s Diary: Filming With John Krasinski," "Pulling Back the Curtain," "Regan’s Journey," "Surviving the Marina," "Detectable Disturbance: Visual Effects and Sound Design." (Paramount). Read more here.
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Vengeance Trails: Four Classic Westerns [Limited Edition]
In the mid-1960s, the runaway success of Sergio Leone's "Dollars" trilogy gave rise to an explosion of similar productions as filmmakers by the dozen sought to capitalize on this new, uniquely Italian take on the Western, characterized by their deeply cynical outlook, morally compromised antiheroes and unflinching depictions of savage violence. This specially curated selection gathers together four outstanding examples of the genre from the height of its popularity, all centered around a theme of revenge. In Lucio Fulci's "Massacre Time" (1966), Franco Nero and George Hilton star as estranged brothers forced to band together against the powerful businessman and his sadistic son who've seized control of their hometown. In Maurizio Lucidi's "My Name is Pecos" (1966), Robert Woods stars as the eponymous Mexican gunslinger, returning to Houston to settle a long-standing score against the racist gang boss who wiped out his entire family. In Massimo Dallamano's "Bandidos" (1967), Enrico Maria Salerno plays a former top marksman who, years after being maimed by a former protégé, teams up with a fresh apprentice to get his revenge against the man who betrayed him. Finally, in Antonio Margheriti's "And God Said to Cain" (1970), the inimitable Klaus Kinski stars as a man who has spent the last decade in a prison work camp for a crime he didn't commit and who, upon his release, immediately sets out to wreak vengeance on the men who framed him. Featuring a wealth of key Euro cult talent both behind and in front of the camera, these four classic westerns are presented in sparkling high definition restorations, three of them produced specially for this release, alongside a plethora of brand new bonus materials. Formats: Four-disc Blu-ray set. Extras: Galleries for all four films; illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing by author and critic Howard Hughes; fold-out double-sided poster featuring newly commissioned artwork by Gilles Vranckx; limited edition packaging with reversible sleeves featuring original artwork and a slipcover featuring newly commissioned artwork by Gilles Vranckx; commentaries; featurettes; interviews; trailers. (Arrow Video/MVD Entertainment).
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