NEW TO THEATERS:
A Different Man (** ½) Sebastian Stan is a lifelong sufferer of a physical deformity whose life is altered -possibly not for the better- when his condition is suddenly cured. Aaron Schimberg has crafted an occasionally interesting and amusing tale that, unfortunately, loses its way before it reaches its destination but offers some rewards along the way. A truly mixed bag in spite of a favorable critical response.
Photo: Sebastian Stan & Adam Pearson in A Different Man
NEW TO DISC:
Warner Brothers:
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) The classic horror film that introduced the world to Freddy Krueger makes the leap to 4K in time for its 40th anniversary. Archival extras include commentaries, alternate endings and a documentary.
Warner Archive:
A Prairie Home Companion (2006) The cinematic swan song for legendary director, Robert Altman, makes its long awaited Blu-Ray debut this week. A fictionalized take on the final broadcast of the long running NPR radio show forms the plot of the film which features an impressive cast including Lily Tomlin, Lindsay Lohan, Tommy Lee Jones and Meryl Streep. Archival DVD extras have been retained.
88 Films:
The Project A Collection (1983-87) Two films featuring Jackie Chan as a coast guard warding off pirates, smugglers and other assorted nefarious types comes to the 4K format in a new multi disc set. Copious bonus materials abound which include a documentary, interviews, collectable booklet and multiple cuts of the films.
Paramount:
Alfred Hitchcock’s classic romantic thriller, To Catch a Thief (1955), makes the 4K UHD transition this week in a new upgrade that retains previous extras.
Also being issued by the label is a new 4K steelbook of The Ring (2002).
Shout/Scream Factory:
Land of the Dead (2005) George Romero’s return to the zombie world he created after a twenty year hiatus comes to the 4K format and retains the bonus materials from the previous Blu-Ray release.
Sony:
American Movie (1999) is the acclaimed documentary which follows an aspiring filmmaker attempting to finish his horror film in spite of mounting obstacles. The very entertaining and funny film is getting its first ever 4K upgrade along with previously issued bonus materials.
The well reviewed Argentenian heist film, Nine Queens (2000), also makes the high definition transition with a new Blu-Ray release.
Eli Roth’s horror entry from last year, Thanksgiving (2023), gets a 4K upgrade as well this week.
Kino Lorber:
Brick (2005) Rian Johnson’s debut film stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt as a teen trying to solve the murder of his ex-girlfriend in a modern noir now getting a 4K upgrade. Extras include a commentary.
Garbo Talks (1984) Sidney Lumet’s tale of a woman’s quest to meet reclusive actress, Greta Garbo, comes to Blu-Ray sporting a new commentary in addition to the picture upgrade.
Other new releases from the label this week are the Blu-Ray debut of Cross Creek (1983) and the 4K debut of Cowboys and Aliens (2011).
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