Brick [4K UHD, KL Studio Classics]
What’s it? A highschool noir.
Why see it? It feels considerably diminishing to label this merely as a highschool noir, however that units a authentic vibe entering 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 dying of a good friend. Author/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 in every of his easiest with its masterful tackle loneliness, obsession, and indifference wrapped up in lovely environment. Kino’s new 4K is probably not a revelation, but it surely’s nonetheless a noticeable improve at instances because the movie performs with shadows and menacing stillness.
[Extras: New 4K scan, commentaries, deleted scenes, featurette]
The Finest
Cross Creek [KL Studio Classics]
What’s 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 present her main roles. Right 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 depart 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 lovely landscapes, and you’ve got a movie you’ll wish to revisit and share with household.
[Extras: Featurette, commentary]
The Relaxation
Captain Planet and the Planeteers: The Full Franchise
What’s 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 children making an attempt to maintain the Earth clear, and the thought is that youngsters watching will study in regards to the risks of air pollution and such, after which exit and do the correct factor. We get unhealthy guys who need to be taught a lesson about mistreating Mom Nature, and a handful of acquainted voices visitor star together with Meg Ryan, Martin Sheen, and extra. It’s finally as light-weight and formulaic as most children’ cartoons, but it surely comes with a facet of preachy that typically interrupts the enjoyable. This set consists of each the unique cartoon and The New Adventures of Captain Planet.
[Extras: None]
Cowboys & Aliens [4K UHD, KL Studio Classics]
What’s it? A western with aliens!
Why see it? Jon Favreau’s bold adaptation of a well-liked comedian is a greater time than you’re in all probability remembering, even when it nonetheless doesn’t attain the extent of all that nice. That mentioned, it’s laborious 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 may’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’s it? A dying girl has one factor left on her to-do checklist.
Why see it? The good Sidney Lumet directs this dramatic comedy, and whereas I’m not satisfied it’s materials that fits his explicit abilities, the end result remains to be a fascinating 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]
Additionally out this week:
Babylon Berlin: Season 4, The Boy within the Woods, Demon Pond [4K UHD, Criterion], A Nightmare on Elm Road [4K UHD], The Summer time With Carmen, Thanksgiving [4K UHD], To Catch a Thief [4K UHD]
