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 professional 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 demise of a good friend. 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 certainly one of his easiest with its masterful tackle loneliness, obsession, and indifference wrapped up in stunning environment. Kino’s new 4K will not be a revelation, however 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]
The Best
Cross Creek [KL Studio Classics]
What is it? A girl 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. Here she performs real-life author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, a girl uninterested in 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]
The Rest
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 will be summoned by 5 children making an attempt to maintain the Earth clear, and the thought is that children watching will study concerning the risks of air pollution and such, after which exit and do the fitting factor. We get unhealthy guys who should 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 finally as light-weight and formulaic as most youngsters’ cartoons, however it comes with a aspect 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 is it? A western with aliens!
Why see it? Jon Favreau’s bold 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 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 towards alien tech. The distinction is a enjoyable time, and the supporting solid 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 possibly can’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 specific expertise, the end result continues to be an attractive 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]
