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“It keeps its trident high even as the sea reclaims its hero.” - Associated Press
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Starring: Jason Momoa, Patrick Wilson, Amber Heard Black Manta seeks revenge on Aquaman for his father’s death. Wielding the Black Trident’s power, he becomes a formidable foe. To defend Atlantis, Aquaman forges an alliance with his imprisoned brother. UNK 115 min. (2023) Action/Adventure DVD 16428834 Blu-ray+DVD 16428835 2 Discs 4K+Blu-ray 16498533 2 Discs COMING SOON
Migration
Voices of: Kumail Nanjiani, Elizabeth Banks, Caspar Jennings A family of ducks try to convince their overprotective father to go on the vacation of a lifetime. UNK 82 min. (2023) Children’s DVD 16417942 Blu-ray 16417943 4K+Blu-ray 16417944 2 Discs
“Benjamin Renner’s new comedy Migration offers a winning combination of a charming narrative and distinctive animation style.” - Hollywood Reporter
COMING SOON
Best of 2023 p2 New Audiobooks p5
Gems Great films that may have flown under your radar Video Hidden of 2023 Joy Ride Polite Society
Starring: Priya Kansara, Ritu Arya, Nimra Bucha Ria, who believes she must save her sister Lena from her impending marriage, attempts to pull off the most ambitious of all wedding heists in the name of independence and sisterhood. PG 104 min. (2023) (United Kingdom) $1M Comedy DVD 15938774 $23.24 Blu-ray 15938775 $27.74
“A fusion of British wit, Kung Fu action movies, and Bollywood...and a very sweet celebration of sisterhood.” - FilmWeek
When Evil Lurks
(Spanish) Starring: Ezequiel Rodriguez, Eduardo Salomon, Silvia Sabater The residents of a small rural town discover that a demon is about to be born among them. They desperately try to escape before the evil is born, but it may be too late. UNK 99 min. (2023) (Argentina) Horror Blu-ray 16500821 $25.49 AVAILABLE MARCH 26
“It’s breathlessly paced, sprints through a fleet 99 minutes and will give your nerves a big workout.” - San Jose Mercury News
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Starring: Ashley Park, Sherry Cola, Stephanie Hsu Four Asian American friends bond and discover the truth of what it means to know and love who you are while they travel through China in search of their birth mothers. 18A 95 min. (2023) $13M Comedy DVD 15994584 Blu-ray+DVD 15994585
Afire (German)
$25.49 $29.99 2 Discs
Missing
Starring: Storm Reid, Nia Long, Joaquim de Almeida After her mother goes missing, a young woman tries to find her from home, using tools available to her online. PG 110 min. (2023) $30M Suspense/ Thriller DVD 15625768 Blu-ray 15625769
Starring: Thomas Schubert, Paula Beer, Langston Uibel A group of friends are in a holiday home by the Baltic Sea where emotions run high as the parched forest around them catches fire. UNK 102 min. (2023) (Germany) Drama DVD 16467663 $24.74 Blu-ray 16467662 $29.24 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 20
You Hurt My Feelings
$19.49 $22.49
A Thousand And One
Starring: Teyana Taylor, William Catlett, Terri Abney After unapologetic and fiercely loyal Inez kidnaps her son Terry from the foster care system, mother and son set out to reclaim their sense of home, indentity, and stability. 14A 117 min. (2023) $3M Drama DVD 15959389 $23.24
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Starring: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Tobias Menzies, Michaela Watkins A novelist’s longstanding marriage is suddenly upended when she overhears her husband giving his honest reactions to her latest book. PG 93 min. (2023) $5M Comedy DVD 15917885
$23.24
How to Blow Up a Pipeline
Starring: Ariela Barer, Kristine Froseth, Lukas Gage A crew of young environmental activists executes a daring mission to sabotage an oil pipeline. UNK 104 min. (2022) Drama DVD 15801344 $23.24
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Brand new titles your patrons are sure to love, curated by our video experts here at CVS Midwest Tape!
The Bridge Series 4 (Danish)
Starring: Sofia Helin, Thure Lindhardt, Mikael Birkkjaer A woman’s body is found at the base of Pepparholm Island’s bridge; in need of help, Henrik seeks Saga out, but she reminds him that she isn’t an officer anymore. NR 462 min. (2018) (Denmark) Drama DVD 16511801 $38.99 2 Discs AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 27
“It’s been galling, grievous, dirty and brutal, worldly wise and deeply human…” - The Observer (UK)
All the Beauty and the Bloodshed
Starring: Nan Goldin Follow artist Nan Goldin and the downfall of the Sackler family, the pharmaceutical dynasty who was greatly responsible for the opioid epidemic’s unfathomable death toll. UNK 122 min. (2022) Documentary Criterion Collection DVD 16511783 $29.24 Blu-ray 16511782 $38.99 AVAILABLE MARCH 12
“A tremendous documentary, a striking piece of work that is so tender yet biting.”
Video Staff Picks
Dr. Cheon and the Lost Talisman
(Korean) Starring: Gang Dong-Won, Huh Joon-Ho, Esom The story of a fake exorcist, Dr. Cheon, who is commissioned for the case of a girl who is strongly possessed. UNK 98 min. (2023) (South Korea) Suspense/Thriller Blu-ray 16513954 $38.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 27
“...an entertaining ride that blends good jokes with action, horror and suspense.” - The Straits Times
Suzume (Japanese)
The Roaring Twenties
Starring: James Cagney, Humphrey Bogart, Priscilla Lane Three men attempt to make a living in Prohibitionist America after returning home from fighting together in World War I. UNK 106 min. (1939) Drama Criterion Collection DVD 16406494 $29.24 Blu-ray 16406493 $38.99 4K+Blu-ray 16406492 $48.74 2 Discs AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 27
Starring: Nanoka Hara, Hokuto Matsumura, Eri Fukatsu A 17-year-old girl named Suzume helps a mysterious young man close doors from the other side that are releasing disasters all over Japan. UNK 122 min. (2023) (Japan) Children’s Blu-ray 16513948 $26.24 3 Discs AVAILABLE MARCH 12
“[Director] Makoto Shinkai’s latest anime is another visually stunning crowdpleaser.” - Time Out
“An epochal rise-and-fall epic of the gangster cycle.” - Slant Magazine
- Austin Chronicle
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Indie Next Audiobook List
Indie booksellers’ top nominations for February!
The Women Kristin Hannah
Come and Get It Kiley Reid
Women’s Fiction AB CD 12 Discs 15915083 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 6
$59.99
Everyone on This Train Is a Suspect Benjamin Stevenson
Humor AB CD 7 Discs 16323134 AVAILABLE JANUARY 30
$47.99
Interesting Facts About Space Emily Austin Humor AB CD 7 Discs 15996337 AVAILABLE JANUARY 30
$68.99
The Curse of Pietro Houdini Derek B. Miller Action AB CD 9 Discs
15996457
$83.99
The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels Janice Hallett
Thriller AB CD 9 Discs 15996448 AVAILABLE JANUARY 23
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$83.99
Literary Fiction AB CD 11 Discs 15937981 AVAILABLE JANUARY 30
$65.99
Family Family Laurie Frankel
Literary Fiction AB CD 12 Discs 16354698 AVAILABLE JANUARY 23
$84.99
The Bullet Swallower Elizabeth Gonzales James Multicultural Interest AB CD 8 Discs 15996360 AVAILABLE JANUARY 23
$68.99
The Fox Wife Yangsze Choo
Fantasy AB CD 12 Discs 16123476 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 13
$66.99
True North Andrew J. Graff Literary Fiction AB CD 11 Discs
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16071455
$61.99
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Bestselling authors
Staff Audiobook Picks
Wandering Stars Tommy Orange
Literary Fiction Extending his constellation of narratives into the past and future, Tommy Orange traces the legacies of the Sand Creek Massacre of 1864 and the Carlisle Indian Industrial School through three generations of a family. AB CD 9 Discs 16043353 $53.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 27
Diva Daisy Goodwin
The Guest B. A. Paris
Historical Fiction The story of a woman whose extraordinary talent, unremitting drive, and natural chic made her a legend. But it was only in confronting the heartbreak of losing the man she loved that Maria Callas found her true voice and went on to triumph. AB CD 10 Discs 16354676 $75.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 23
Suspense Iris and Gabriel have just arrived home to find their friend, Laure, is in their house and overstepping boundaries. Along with a new couple moving into town, secrets from all their pasts will unravel. Some more dangerous than they could have known. AB CD 8 Discs 15812005 $52.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 20
“Well-crafted secrets and betrayals abound.” -Booklist
Mine J. R. Ward
Fantasy Lydia and Daniel are bracing themselves for his inevitable decline, but first they must go on a rescue mission that will put both their lives in danger. AB CD 9 Discs 15996439 $68.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 23
Front Sight Stephen Hunter
The Summer Book Club Susan Mallery
End of Story A. J. Finn
The Boy Who Cried Bear Kelley Armstrong
Suspense This collection of three interconnected novellas follows each generation of the iconic Swagger family—grandfather Charles, father Earl, and fan- favorite hero Bob Lee. AB CD 11 Discs 15996368 $68.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 23
Literary Fiction As Nicky Hunter attempts to weave together the strands of reclusive mystery novelist Sebastian Trapp’s life, she becomes obsessed with discovering the truth. AB CD 10 Discs 16137384 $61.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 20
Women’s Fiction Inspired by the heroines who risk everything for fulfillment, Laurel, Paris, and Cassie begin to take chances—big chances—in life, and in love. AB CD 10 Discs 16294820 $61.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 13
Mystery Detective Casey Duncan and her husband, Sheriff Eric Dalton, already feel at home in their new town, but a bear sighting and odd occurrences are happening all around them, and when a dead body turns up, they’re not sure what they’re up against. AB CD 9 Discs 16354613 $69.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 20 For all titles in this catalogue, click Cat2Cart on CVSMidwestTape.ca / January 22, 2024
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Music Reissues Returning favourites and hidden gems Spiritualized Amazing Grace
Bob Marley & the Wailers Catch a Fire 50th Anniversary Edition
Fat Possum Pop/Rock Twenty years after its initial release, Spirtualized’s acclaimed album has been remastered and reissued on CD. It includes the tracks Never Goin’ Back; The Ballad of Richie Lee; and Cheapster. CD 16394704 $23.99
Island Records Reggae The fourth album from Bob Marley and the Wailers features 11 tracks of soulful, message-driven music. Among the songs is the classic Stir It Up as well as Midnight Ravers. CD 16290977 $49.99 Biopic
coming soon to theaters
Mariah Carey Music Box 30th Anniversary Expanded Edition
Columbia/Legacy R&B Mariah Carey’s hit third album is released in an expanded edition that includes a variety of previously unreleased material, two live performances from Top of the Pops, remixes, and a full 1993 concert recording. CD 16487032 $63.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 2
The Black Crowes The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion
American Recordings Pop/Rock Deluxe two-CD set features the original remastered album with the bonus Best of the Box CD containing nine rare and unreleased selections. CD 16356521 $29.99 Deluxe Edition
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Paul McCartney & Wings Band on the Run
Terry Adams Terrible
Capitol Pop/Rock To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1973 album, this deluxe two-CD edition features the original album and a bonus disc of previously unreleased ‘underdubbed’ mixes of the songs. CD 16487039 $29.99 Deluxe Edition AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 2
Omnivore Recordings Jazz The NRBQ founder’s first solo album returns. The 12 originals, now augmented by four bonus tracks, run the range from beautiful ballads to swinging romps, tangos, and calypsos. CD 16489145 $22.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 26
Eminem The Marshall Mathers LP2
Aftermath Rap/Hip-Hop Tenth anniversary deluxe edition features 11 bonus tracks, including B-sides and instrumentals. Originally released on November 5, 2013, the album features the singles Berzerk; Survival; Rap God; Headlights; and The Monster. CD 16459540 $29.99 Parental Advisory, 10th Anniversary Expanded Deluxe Edition AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 9
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Top upcoming releases patrons are looking for
Music Staff Picks
Laura Jane Grace Hole in My Head
Chris Young Young Love & Saturday Nights
Polyvinyl Records Pop/Rock CD 16519699 $23.99 Parental Advisory AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 16
Sony Music Nashville Country Chris Young is back with the follow-up to his hit 2021 album, Famous Friends. The album’s second single, Young Love & Saturday Nights, incorporates the guitar riff from the classic David Bowie track Rebel Rebel. CD 16529973 $20.99
Against Me lead singer releases a new solo album
AVAILABLE MARCH 22
Features the singles Looking for You and Young Love & Saturday Nights
Les Amazones d’Afrique Musow Danse
Real World Records World Guest Artists: Alvie Bitemo, Mamani Keïta CD 16520318 $24.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 16
A richly melodic and farranging blend of pan-African styles and contemporary music
Cody Jinks Change the Game
Late August Records Country Guest Artist: Pearl CD 16487035 $20.99 AVAILABLE MARCH 22
Country music trailblazer releases a new album
Dion Girl Friends
KTBA Records Pop/Rock Guest Artists: Susan Tedeschi, Shemekia Copeland CD 16487040 $20.99 AVAILABLE MARCH 8
Dion collaborates with powerhouse female vocalists
Ace Frehley 10,000 Volts
MNRK Heavy Pop/Rock CD 16521504 $23.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 23
New solo album from the former Kiss guitarist
Bleachers Bleachers
Dirty Hit Pop/Rock Bleachers return with their self-titled new album. It is Jack Antonoff’s distinctly New Jersey take on the bizarre sensory contradictions of modern life, on his position in culture, and the things he cares about. CD 16403992 $20.99 AVAILABLE MARCH 8
Band’s first new album in three years
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CANADIAN Perspective Video Get the Sucker Back
Grotesque
Starring: Lolade Leigh-Thompson, Ally Battaggia, Robert Notman After a couple of unfortunate events, all Rachel wants is a place to lick her wounds, but she discovers her Grammy has been conned. As options run out to save her Grammy’s home from foreclosure, Rachel is forced to take matters into her hands. UNK 93 min. (2018) (Canada) Comedy DVD 16516144 $25.99
Starring: Elizabeth Chamberlain, Hudsynn Grace Kennedy, Jaime Hill Mildred Moyer transforms from shy misfit to loveable psychopath when her back-alley plastic surgery is botched. Mildred finds herself living her best life as she unleashes brutal vengeance on all those who tormented her in the past. UNK 78 min. (2022) (Canada) Horror DVD 16516148 $25.99
Audiobooks
Between the Head and the Hands James Chaarani LGBTQ+ AB CD 6 Discs $77.99
16356317
Lament for a Nation George Grant History AB CD 5 Discs $20.99
16356214
Imminent Domains Alessandra Naccarato S.T.E.A.M. AB CD 6 Discs $41.99
16356324
Unsettled Robert Lower History AB CD 9 Discs $61.99
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Music
Sum 41 Heaven :x: Hell
Rise Records Pop/Rock After nearly 25 years, Sum 41 is calling it a day with their final studio album. The double album includes the new single Rise Up. CD 16509640 $24.99 Parental Advisory AVAILABLE MARCH 29
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Vera Sola Peacemaker
City Slang Pop/Rock Poet, vocalist, and multiinstrumentalist Vera Sola makes timeless, mind-bending sound, evoking comparisons to Nick Cave, Nancy Sinatra, Leonard Cohen, and PJ Harvey. CD 16500847 $24.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 2
Chromeo Adult Contemporary
BMG Rights Management (US) LLC Pop/Rock Guest Artist: La Roux With their sixth studio album, Chromeo has a simple message: the funk is back. Their latest includes the tracks (I Don’t Need A) New Girl; Funk Yourself, Personal Effects; and Replacements; which features La Roux. CD 16356503 $18.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 16
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Ensemble Caprice Don Quichotte Chez La Duchesse
Virgin Music International Classical Ensemble Caprice under the direction of Matthias Maute presents Joseph de Boismortier’s baroque opera-ballet, featuring singers Arthur Tanguay-Labrosse (Don Quixotte) and Dominique Côté (Sancho Panza). CD 16477714 $20.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 9
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“It’s a ritual worth returning to.”
The Hunger Games The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
- Associated Press
Starring: Rachel Zegler, Tom Blyth, Peter Dinklage Coriolanus Snow mentors and fosters feelings for the female District 12 tribute during the tenth Hunger Games. UNK 157 min. (2023) Action/Adventure DVD 16345487 $30.74 Blu-ray+DVD 16345488 $32.99 2 Discs 4K+Blu-ray 16479662 $36.74 2 Discs AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 13
The Hunger Games The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
Geffen Soundtracks Artists: Olivia Rodrigo, Rachel Zegler Along with Can’t Catch Me Now by Olivia Rodrigo, the soundtrack to the latest Hunger Games film includes performances from Rachel Zegler, Billy Strings, Molly Tuttle, Sierra Ferrell, and more. CD 16391217 $19.99
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Suzanne Collins AB
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$58.99
AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 2
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