Brick [4K UHD, KL Studio Classics]
Brick [4K UHD, KL Studio Classics]What is it? A highschool noir.
Why see it? It feels considerably diminishing to label this merely as a highschool noir, however that units a legit vibe getting into for a movie that quickly blossoms into one thing way more. Joseph Gordon-Levitt is a teen a bit wiser than his years, who can’t transfer on after the demise of a buddy. Writer/director Rian Johnson fills the movie with shady, bizarre, and welcome characters alongside a thriller that doesn’t fairly go the place anticipated. Johnson has moved onto greater movies, however this stays one among his easiest with its masterful tackle loneliness, obsession, and indifference wrapped up in stunning ambiance. Kino’s new 4K might not be a revelation, nevertheless it’s nonetheless a noticeable improve at occasions because the movie performs with shadows and menacing stillness.
[Extras: New 4K scan, commentaries, deleted scenes, featurette]
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Cross Creek [KL Studio Classics]
Cross Creek [KL Studio Classics]
What is it? A lady finds her voice.
Why see it? Mary Steenburgen is a nationwide treasure, and as soon as upon a time, Hollywood used to offer her main roles. Here she performs real-life author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, a girl bored with the constraints placed on her by late 20s society, who decides to go away all of it behind for a life within the backwoods of Florida. It’s there the place she finds marvel, friendship, inspiration, and extra. It’s a candy, partaking movie, anchored by a terrific lead efficiency. Add in Peter Coyote, Rip Torn, and a few stunning landscapes, and you’ve got a movie you’ll wish to revisit and share with household.
[Extras: Featurette, commentary]
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Captain Planet and the Planeteers: The Complete Franchise
What is it? Goody goodies unite!
Why see it? I child, Captain Planet, I child. But additionally I don’t. The character is an interplanetary being who may be summoned by 5 youngsters attempting to maintain the Earth clear, and the thought is that youngsters watching will be taught in regards to the risks of air pollution and such, after which exit and do the correct factor. We get dangerous guys who must be taught a lesson about mistreating Mother Nature, and a handful of acquainted voices visitor star together with Meg Ryan, Martin Sheen, and extra. It’s in the end as light-weight and formulaic as most children’ cartoons, nevertheless it comes with a aspect of preachy that typically interrupts the enjoyable. This set contains each the unique cartoon and The New Adventures of Captain Planet.
[Extras: None]
Cowboys & Aliens [4K UHD, KL Studio Classics]
What is it? A western with aliens!
Why see it? Jon Favreau’s formidable adaptation of a preferred comedian is a greater time than you’re most likely remembering, even when it nonetheless doesn’t attain the extent of all that nice. That mentioned, it’s exhausting to not have some enjoyable right here as Daniel Craig and Harrison Ford saddle up for a style mash bringing six-shooters and horses up in opposition to alien tech. The distinction is a enjoyable time, and the supporting forged helps too with nice faces like Walton Goggins, Keith Carradine, Clancy Brown, Paul Dano, Sam Rockwell, and extra. It arguably overstays its welcome a bit, the prolonged model extra so, however you’ll be able to’t knock the intentions and the minor thrills.
[Extras: New 4K scan, commentary, interviews, featurette, theatrical and extended cuts]
Garbo Talks [KL Studio Classics]
What is it? A dying girl has one factor left on her to-do checklist.
Why see it? The nice Sidney Lumet directs this dramatic comedy, and whereas I’m not satisfied it’s materials that fits his explicit abilities, the consequence continues to be an interesting look the issues we prioritize in our lives and households. Anne Bancroft headlines alongside Ron Silver, Carrie Fisher, and Catherine Hicks, and everyone seems to be doing good work. There are minor laughs and a few candy moments, however the buildup doesn’t get the payoff you’re hoping for. It’s partially by design, however that doesn’t make it any higher.
[Extras: Commentary]
Also out this week:
Babylon Berlin: Season 4, The Boy within the Woods, Demon Pond [4K UHD, Criterion], A Nightmare on Elm Street [4K UHD], The Summer With Carmen, Thanksgiving [4K UHD], To Catch a Thief [4K UHD]