NEW TO THEATERS:
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues – Director Rob Reiner returns along with the original cast in a 41 years later sequel to the classic mockumentary. In this entry the estranged bandmates prepare for a reunion concert and are joined by such musical legends as Elton John and Paul McCartney.
NEW TO STREAMING:
Weapons (***) The summer 2025 sleeper horror hit is now available to watch at home. It’s a mostly compelling and well shot horror tale concerning the disappearance of children in the middle of the night and seen from the perspective of those affected by the tragedy. Slightly overlong and a little conventional towards the end, it’s still definitely worth a look and features an award worthy performance by Amy Madigan.
NEW TO DISC:
Kino:
Night of the Juggler (1980) James Brolin is an ex-cop on the trail of a twisted racist who has mistakenly kidnapped his daughter, in this long-neglected thriller making its hi-def debut, in both 4K and Blu-Ray formats. Extras include new interviews, featurette and commentary.
The Wrong Arm of the Law (1963) is a comedy starring Peter Sellers as an organizer of robberies in London who finds himself hounded by the police. Bonus materials on the Blu-Ray release include a new interview and commentary.
Father Brown, Detective (1934) Walter Connolly is a priest who solves mysteries in his spare time in this film coming to Blu-Ray for the first time. A new commentary is included.
Angry Harvest (1985) Armin Mueller-Stahl stars in this WWII set tale of forbidden romance also making its Blu-Ray debut. Bonus material includes a new commentary.
Criterion:
This is Spinal Tap (1984) The classic rock mockumentary comes to 4K in a new release timed to coincide with the debut of the film’s sequel. Previously issued bonus materials have been retained.
Born in Flames (1976-1983) Director Lizzie Borden’s tale of female rebellion comes to Blu-Ray for the first time. The release includes a new commentary and bonus film from the director.
Liberation Hall:
The Buster Keaton Show (1949) Nine episodes of the short-lived TV show-some episodes not seen in 75 years and starring the legendary silent comedian, make their way to Blu-Ray in this new release.
Crew Neck Productions:
MASH – The Comedy that Changed Television (2024) is a recent documentary on the classic television series from the always reliable John Scheinfeld, now getting a physical media release for the first time.
Sony:
The Aidan Quinn directed drama, This is My Father (1998) makes its way to Blu-Ray from the label, while the 80s staple of cable TV, Krull (1984), makes its 4K UHD debut.
Disney:
The classic sci-fi film, Tron (1982) and its sequel, Tron: Legacy (2010), also get a first ever 4K release this week from the label.
Arrow:
The coming of age/folk rock horror combo, Hellbender (2021), the sixth film from The Adams Family, comes to Blu-Ray in a limited edition with lots of bells and whistles.
Radiance:
New Blu-Ray releases from the boutique label this week include the samurai cinema entry, The Betrayal (1966) and the crime film, Los Golfos (1960). Both releases are limited editions and contain new bonus material.
Finally, with the passing of cinema legend, Robert Redford, here are five films in which he either acted in or directed that are essential viewing:
All the President’s Men (1976), Three Days of the Condor (1975), Ordinary People (director only) (1980), The Way We Were (1973), The Sting (1973), Quiz Show (director only) (1994), All is Lost (2013), The Great Waldo Pepper (1975), The Hot Rock (1972), Brubaker (1980).
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