NOW IN THEATERS:
I’m Still Here (***) Fernanda Torres stars in this fact-based tale regarding a mother/activist dealing with the fallout of her dissident husband’s forced disappearance. One of the Best Picture nominees at this year’s Oscars, this is an affecting drama that has garnered lots of critical acclaim and for good reason. It’s a compelling rumination on the repercussions of an act of arbitrary violence and the emotional turmoil that it takes on all of those involved.
Photo: Fernanda Torres in I’m Still Here.
NEW TO DISC:
Universal:
Wicked (2024) The two hour and 40-minute (!) big screen adaptation of the latest musical incarnation of The Wizard of Oz – the first of two parts-makes its 4K and Blu-Ray debut this week. The release includes both the theatrical version and sing along version.
Paramount:
Twin Peaks: A to Z (1990-2017) In the wake of director David Lynch’s death, the label has opted to reissue all three seasons of Lynch’s well regarded television series on Blu-Ray. Most of the previously issued bonus material has been retained. New to the set are 4K UHD presentations of the series’ pilot and episode 8.Kino:
Whore (1991) Ken Russell’s portrait of the damaged woman of the film’s title stars Theresa Russell and Antonio Fargas. Extras on the new Blu-Ray include a commentary.
The Sacrifice (1986) The last film from the highly regarded Russian filmmaker, Andrei Tarkovsky, makes its 4K UHD debut from the label as well this week with a stunning new transfer.
Two Italian westerns from directors Sergio Corbucci and Enzo Castellari are being bundled together on 4K in the double feature set, Two Spaghetti Western Classics: Kill Them All and Come Back Alone / The Hellbenders (1967-68). New commentaries are included.
Oh Canada (2024) The latest film from legendary filmmaker, Paul Schrader, reunites the writer/director with Richard Gere, who stars as a draft dodger coming to terms with his life. The Blu-Ray release includes a commentary.
Scream/Shout Factory:
Sick (2022) The horror film set during the COVID pandemic comes to 4K UHD in a new edition that includes multiple commentaries and interviews.
Warner Brothers:
Juror # 2 (2024) The well reviewed courtroom drama, possibly the last film to be made by 95-year-old actor/director, Clint Eastwood, comes to Blu-Ray this week as well from the label.
Disney:
A Real Pain (2024) Jesse Eisenberg’s directorial debut, the tale of two cousins traveling to Poland to honor their deceased grandmother, gets a Blu-Ray release for the first time.
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