CVS Midwest Tape Weekly 9, December 2024

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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Starring: Judy Greer, Pete Holmes, Molly Belle Wright

Nobody is ready for the mayhem and surprises that ensue when six of the worst youngsters disrupt the town’s yearly Christmas performance.

UNK 99 min. (2024) Comedy

DVD 17427197

Blu-ray 17427198

COMING SOON

“The film endears itself by carrying its religious messages lightly, with humor, warmth, generosity.” - RogerEbert.com

Small Things Like These

Starring: Cillian Murphy, Clare Dunne, Emily Watson

In 1985, devoted father Bill Furlong discovers disturbing secrets kept by the local convent and uncovers shocking truths of his own.

UNK 98 min. (2024) Drama

DVD 17427195

Blu-ray 17427196

COMING SOON

“Cillian Murphy’s performance could move mountains.” - The Telegraph

Best of International

VIDEO

Godzilla Minus One (Japanese)

Starring: Minami Hamabe, Ryunosuke Kamiki, Munetaka Aoki

In postwar Japan, a new terror rises: Godzilla. Will the devastated people be able to survive...let alone fight back?

UNK 125 min. (2023) (Japan) $57M Horror

DVD 17263569 $24.74

Blu-ray 17263570 $30.74

2 Discs

4K Blu-ray 17263571 $37.49

2 Discs

The Zone of Interest (German)

Starring: Sandra Hüller, Christian Friedel

PG 106 min. (2024) (United Kingdom) Drama

4K Blu-ray 17263581 $43.49

The Boy and the Heron (Japanese)

Voices of: Luca Padovan, Christian Bale, Dave Bautista

PG 124 min. (2023) (Japan) $47M Anime

Blu-ray+DVD 16428833

$29.99 2 Discs

4K Blu-ray 16812644 $35.99 2 Discs

Castlevania

Nocturne Season 1

Voices of: Edward Bluemel, Sydney James Harcourt

14A 207 min. (2023) Anime

Blu-ray 17151590 $33.74 2 Discs

Perfect Days (Japanese)

Starring: Koji Yakusho, Tokio Emoto, Arisa Nakano

UNK 124 min. (2023) (Japan) $4M Drama

Criterion Collection

DVD 16817178

$29.24

Blu-ray 16817177

$38.99

4K Blu-ray

The

Beast (French)

Starring: Lea Seydoux, George MacKay, Guslagie Malanda

UNK 145 min. (2024) (France) Science Fiction Criterion Collection

DVD 17364536

$24.74

Blu-ray 17364535

$29.24

AVAILABLE DECEMBER 10

Banel & Adama (Fulah)

Starring: Khady Mane, Mamadou Diallo, Binta Racine

UNK 86 min. (2023) (France) Drama

DVD 17008863

$16.99

Blu-ray 17008864

$25.49

A

Sudden Case of Christmas

Starring: Danny DeVito, Andie MacDowell, Wilmer Valderrama

A couple bring their daughter to her grandfather’s hotel in Italy to tell her that they are separating, but she asks to celebrate one last Christmas as a family together.

PG 91 min. (2024) Comedy

DVD 17263598 $20.24

Speak No Evil

Starring: James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, Aisling Franciosi

A family is invited to spend a weekend in a home in the countryside, but as the weekend progresses, they realize that a dark side lies within the family who invited them.

14A 110 min. (2024) $37M Horror

DVD 17255884 $24.74

Collector’s Edition

Blu-ray 17255885 $30.74

Collector’s Edition

House of the Dragon

Season 2

Starring: Paddy

Considine, Matt Smith, Rhys Ifans

The death of King Viserys has triggered a succession crisis between his named heir, his wife Queen Alicent, and her father Otto in an all-out battle for the Iron Throne.

18A 511 min. (2024) Drama DVD 17231724 $35.24

4 Discs

4 Discs

“A faithful
well-done adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s book, it is an emotional and relatable depiction of bad romance.” - Rotten Tomatoes

It Ends with Us

Starring: Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni, Jenny Slate

When a woman’s first love suddenly reenters her life, her relationship with a charming but abusive neurosurgeon is upended and she realizes she must learn to rely on her own strength to make an impossible choice.

PG 130 min. (2024) $147M Drama

DVD 17177054 $28.49

Blu-ray 17177055 $35.99

17231725 $38.99

4K Blu-ray 17231726

Voices of: Alessandro Pugiotto, Luxton Handspiker, Leslie Adlam By building Super Snow Sleds, a giant ramp, and an ice-skating rink, the team will make sure everything is ready for the festive season— especially the town’s first-ever Christmas show!

G 88 min. Children’s

Heartbeats and Headphones AUDIOBOOK

Eddie Winston Is Looking for Love

Ninety-year-old Eddie Winston, a romantic who’s never been kissed, meets Bella, a grieving 24-year-old, at his charity shop. She vows to help him find love, sparking an unexpected journey of friendship, hope, and second chances.

AB CD 8 Discs 16669593 $54.99

AVAILABLE DECEMBER 31

“Starred Review…a powerfully sweet ode to human connection in all forms.”

-Booklist

Definitely Better Now

Emma, sober for a year, faces new challenges: her mom’s boyfriend moves in, she plans a holiday party, and her estranged father brings bad news. Amidst this, she meets Ben, who understands her, and learns to take life one day at a time.

AB CD 8 Discs 16849049 $54.99

AVAILABLE DECEMBER 17

Give Me Butterflies

Meadows

A swoony, steamy STEM romance in which two curators at a science museum—a handsome but grumpy astronomer and an anxious but sunshine-y entomologist—realize they are the perfect match.

AB CD 9 Discs 17152691 $54.99

AVAILABLE JANUARY 21

Rosarita

Anita Desai

In Mexico, Bonita meets a mysterious woman who claims to have known her mother as a young artist there. Intrigued and haunted, Bonita follows her, uncovering hidden family secrets and confronting questions of identity and truth.

AB CD 1 Disc 17057945 $41.99

AVAILABLE JANUARY 7

Better Than Friends

When Olive Porter’s parents go missing, she turns to her ex, Noah Turner, a sidelined investigator. Despite their painful past, he’s drawn to the case, hoping for both a distraction and a chance to reconnect—though he risks falling for her all over again.

AB CD 9 Discs 17152652 $54.99

AVAILABLE JANUARY 21

Cross My Heart

Collins

After a heart transplant, Rosie believes she’s destined to be with her donor’s husband, Morgan. She secretly contacts him, but as they grow closer, she uncovers troubling rumors about his past—and wonders if she’s in danger.

AB CD 8 Discs 17008100 $83.99

AVAILABLE JANUARY 14

The Three Lives of Cate Kay

Bestselling author Cate Kay has hidden her true identity since a tragedy shattered her dreams. Now, a revelation forces her to confront her past and return home for closure.

AB CD 8 Discs 17058024 $83.99

AVAILABLE JANUARY 7

A Monsoon Rising

Thea Guanzon Fantasy

Alaric and Talasyn enter a forced marriage to secure peace. As they battle growing feelings and a looming magical threat, they must decide whether to trust each other or stay loyal to their causes as the Hurricane Wars rage on.

AB CD 11 Discs 16670513

$61.99

AVAILABLE DECEMBER 10

“Mark my words: lives will be changed by The Hurricane Wars trilogy.”

Boudicca P. C. Cast Action

Boudicca, queen of the Iceni, survives an attack from Catus Decianus and refuses to surrender. She rallies allies, including her Druid friend Rhan. After sacking major cities, Rhan foresees tragedy for their rebellion as they face threats from traitors and Roman legions.

AB CD 15 Discs 17152662

$76.99

AVAILABLE JANUARY 21

“Fantastic! Boudicca lives again in all her fiery glory…” -Margaret George

Never Say Never

Danielle Steel

Romance

Oona Kelly Webster’s life unravels when her husband leaves her for a younger man and she loses her job. She moves to a village in France, where she begins to heal with the help of a rescued dog and a friendly, famous neighbor. As they grow closer, Oona must decide if she’s ready to love again.

AB CD 7 Discs 17428981

$64.99

AVAILABLE JANUARY 1

A deeply moving story of a woman who finds her life turned upside down while living temporarily in the French countryside.

Shattering

Dawn

Jayne Ann Krentz

Romance

Amelia Rivers hires Gideon Sweetwater to catch her stalker, suspecting a link to her lost night of amnesia and paranormal talents. Despite their doubts and attraction, they must stop a killer and illegal experiments, relying on trust and their bond.

AB CD 9 Discs 17428984

$64.99

AVAILABLE JANUARY 7

An unsettling investigation teaches two deeply suspicious people how to trust.

State of Alert Marie Force Romance

Lieutenant Sam Holland faces a high-stakes case involving a plot against her husband, President Nick Cappuano, after his aide’s death. As she uncovers buried secrets and battles new threats, Sam and Nick must rely on each other to protect their family.

AB CD 9 Discs 17311060

$45.99

AVAILABLE DECEMBER 25

The first couple is on full alert, deflecting new threats from near and far.

The

Life of Herod the Great Zora Neale Hurston

Multicultural Interest

Set in the tumultuous first century BCE, Hurston’s portrayal of Herod explores his alliances with figures like Marc Antony and Julius Caesar and his role in Judea’s prosperity amid political chaos. Though unfinished, the manuscript is enriched by Hurston’s letters, offering personal insights.

AB CD 9 Discs 17152420

$54.99

AVAILABLE JANUARY 7

“Starred Review...a fascinating addition to the Hurston canon.” -Booklist

Live Albums MUSIC

Florence + the Machine & Jules Buckley and His Orchestra

Symphony of Lungs: BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall

Pop/Rock

Florence + the Machine joins Jules Buckley and his orchestra for a 15-year anniversary celebration of Lungs live at the Royal Albert Hall.

CD 17431798 $19.99

AVAILABLE MARCH 14

Katie Melua

Live at the Royal Albert Hall

Pop/Rock

Bookending Katie’s Love & Money tour in 2023, promoting her ninth studio album of the same name, Live at the Royal Albert Hall is a celebration of her remarkable 20-year career to date.

CD 17427164 $40.99

B.B. King

In France: Live at the 1977 Nancy Jazz Pulsations Festival

Blues Previously unissued concert from an underdocumented period in King’s career at the 1977 Nancy Jazz Pulsations Festival.

CD 17445334 $23.99

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Tori Amos

Diving Deep: Live Pop/Rock

Tori Amos has long been renowned for never playing the same show twice. Now, these unique live performances are captured in a new live album that was recorded across her 2022-2023 Ocean to Ocean tour.

CD 17427153 $38.99

Joe Satriani

G3: 25th Anniversary Reunion Tour

Pop/Rock

Guest Artists: Steve Vai, Eric Johnson

Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, and Eric Johnson inaugurated the G3 Tour concept 28 years ago. In 2024, G3 reunited for a sold-out run of US dates. This album is that experience and much more than ‘just’ a live album.

CD 17435356 $30.59

AVAILABLE JANUARY 31

Oscar Peterson City Lights: The Oscar Peterson Quartet - Live in Munich, 1994 Jazz

In 1994, only one year after suffering a stroke that rendered his left hand weakened, Peterson took the stage in Munich to prove to his collaborators, fans, and himself that his earned title of ‘Maharaja of the keyboard’ still rang true.

CD 17416508 $24.64

Black Pumas

Live from Brooklyn Paramount R&B

After a hiatus from touring, Black Pumas returned to the road in 2024 in support of their acclaimed sophomore album. This captures the ‘Electric Church’ live experience created by Eric Burton, Adrian Quesada, and their six-piece band.

CD 17384049 $20.99

Sun Ra

Lights on a Satellite: Live at the Left Bank Jazz

Available for the very first time, the intergalactic icon Sun Ra and his Arkestra’s Lights

On a Satellite: Live at the Left Bank was recorded on July 23, 1978, at the Famous Ballroom in Baltimore, Maryland, by the Left Bank Jazz Society.

CD 17427170 $41.99

The Allman Brothers Band Final Concert

10-28-14

Pop/Rock

On Tuesday, October 28, 2014, after 45 years of performing the greatest live music in rock history, the Allman Brothers Band arrived at their final concert. This captures the once-in-alifetime event.

CD 17416471 $52.69

Music from the highly-anticipated live action Disney film

Lin-Manuel Miranda

Mufasa: The Lion King Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Lin-Manuel Miranda is no stranger to Disney films, having written songs for the hit film Moana This time he and Dave Metzger create the music for the film that further explores the world of The Lion King

CD 17445336

$16.99

AVAILABLE DECEMBER 13

Luther Vandross

Never Too

Much: Greatest Hits

R&B

CD 17445330

$21.24

AVAILABLE

DECEMBER 13

Brand new greatest hits collection

Henry Mancini

The Henry Mancini 100th Sessions: Henry Has Company

Jazz

Guest Artists: Herbie Hancock, Quincy Jones

CD 17427159

$16.99

An all-star tribute to the legendary composer

Snoop Dogg Missionary

Rap/Hip-Hop

Guest Artists: Jhene Aiko, Sting, Eminem

CD 17466982

$19.99

Parental Advisory

AVAILABLE DECEMBER 13

Produced by Dr. Dre and featuring superstar collaborations

The Jester

Pop/Rock

CD 17364614

$20.99

Debut album includes the single The Opener

Adam Sandler

Love You

Comedy

CD 17460437

$27.19 Companion album to the Netflix special

Muni Long Revenge

R&B

Guest Artists: Brian McKnight, Ben Parris, Priscilla Renea

CD 17427165

$19.99

Parental Advisory

A 2025 Grammy-nominated artist

Wallice

Canadian Perspective

MUSIC | AUDIOBOOK | VIDEO

Counterparts

Heaven Let Them Die Pop/Rock

Counterparts have gone from the Hamilton, Ontario, underground to touring the world as one of Canada’s most important and impactful musical exports. Now, they have delighted fans with the surprise EP, out via Pure Noise.

CD 17515125 $9.34

Marie NadeauTremblay Obsession

Classical

Guest Artists: Eric Milnes, Kerry Bursey

The works on this album share obsessive or compulsive characteristics: a theme and its variations, a repeated basso continuo line, or a haunting rondo theme that returns constantly.

CD 17384056 $20.99

After the North Pole

Erling Kagge Biography

The Norwegian explorer, philosopher, and acclaimed writer chronicles his historic 58-day journey to the North Pole on skis in this thought-provoking memoir that is also a profound meditation about nature and our place within it.

AB CD 7 Discs 17153082 $40.99

AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 11

The Sheepdogs Hell Together

Pop/Rock

MUSIC

Thriving with a newfound independence, the Sheepdogs release a brand new EP that includes the single Now or Never

CD 17490713 $14.44

Nickelback Live from Nashville

Pop/Rock

Guest Artists: Josh Ross, Ernest, Hardy

Nickelback’s sold out performance from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena is featured on a live album filled with some of the band’s biggest hits and appearances from HARDY, Chris Daughtry, and Bailey Zimmerman.

CD 17346992 $20.99

Tate McRae So Close to What Pop/Rock

The third studio album by Tate McRae represents the journey of growing up when the road ahead feels infinite and the destination increasingly elusive.

CD 17515201 $15.74

AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 21

String Duos

Classical Artists: Dorian Komanoff Bandy, Catherine Cosbey

Catherine Cosbey and Dorian Komanoff Bandy present an album capturing the vitality, creativity, and intimacy of 18th century music-making.

CD 17291291 $25.49

AUDIOBOOK

Grounds for Murder

Betty Ternier Daniels Mystery

Jeannie, a widow, teams up with an off-duty cop and her young tenants to uncover who wants her farm so badly they’re willing to kill for it. As she investigates, she must confront her past and decide the future of her beloved land.

AB CD 7 Discs 17319323 $59.99

The Audacity of Relevance

Alex Sarian

Business & Economics

Sarian engages in conversations with leaders from across industries to paint a potential future for arts organizations—a future built on measuring our sector’s success by how positively we can influence the many local communities that surround us.

AB CD 11 Discs 17398484 $96.99

1995 (French)

Starring: Jean-Carl Boucher, Sandrine Bisson, Claudio Colangelo

A man embarks on a journey to shoot 20 short films around the world for a reality series.

UNK 120 min. (2024) (Canada) Comedy Blu-ray 17507657 $25.49 2 Discs

Conclave

Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow

When Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with leading one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events, selecting a new Pope, he finds himself at the center of a conspiracy that could shake the very foundation of the Catholic Church.

PG 120 min. (2024) (United Kingdom) Suspense/Thriller

DVD 17453689 $24.74

Blu-ray 17453690 $30.74

AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 20

“...undeniably engrossing to watch as it shuffles and reshuffles the narrative deck and serves up one juicy cardinal-red herring after another.” - NPR

Severance Season 1

Starring: Adam Scott, Zach Cherry, John Turturro

Mark leads a team of office workers whose memories have been surgically divided between their work and personal lives. When a mysterious colleague appears outside of work, it begins a journey to discover the truth about their jobs.

18A 450 min. (2022) Drama

DVD 17369444 $32.29 3 Discs

Blu-ray 17369443 $39.94 3 Discs

AVAILABLE DECEMBER 17

“Benefits from rich world-building and droll humor about office perks and morale.” - USA Today

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