Midwest Tape Weekly January 20, 2025

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Sonic the Hedgehog 3

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Starring: Jim Carrey, Ben Schwartz, James Marsden Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities outmatched, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance. PG 109 min. (2024) (United Kingdom) Children’s

Sonic the Hedgehog VIDEO

Sonic the Hedgehog

Starring: Jim Carrey, Adam Pally, James Marsden

Powered with incredible speed, Sonic embraces his new home on Earth—until he accidentally knocks out the power grid, sparking the attention of evil genius Dr. Robotnik.

PG 98 min. (2020) (Canada) $146M Children’s

DVD 12764149 $12.74

Blu-ray 15703947 $17.24

4K Blu-ray 12764151 $28.04 2 Discs

“Sonic is quippy without being mean, and sweet without being sappy, making this a trip that’s well worth taking.” - Washington Post

Sonic the Hedgehog 2

Starring: Ben Schwartz, Idris Elba, Colleen O’Shaughnessey

When the manic Dr. Robotnik returns to Earth with a new ally, Knuckles the Echidna, Sonic and his new friend Tails are all that stand in their way.

PG 122 min. (2022) $191M Children’s

DVD 14974861 $15.29

Blu-ray 14974862 $19.54

4K Blu-ray 14974863 $28.04

“...pure and unapologetic fun, a thrill ride for kids that manages to fly by for adults, too.”

- Denver Post

Sonic the Hedgehog Complete Series

Voices of: Jaleel White, Charlie Adler, Christine Cavanaugh

In a post-apocalyptic and dystopian future, all life has been challenged by oppression and tyranny, as the evil Dr. Robotnik is on the wake of controlling Mobius.

UNK 572 min. (1993) Children’s

DVD 16136792 $16.99 2 Discs

Sonic Boom Season 1

Voices of: Roger Craig Smith, Cindy Robinson, Colleen O’Shaughnessey

UNK 600 min. (2014)

Children’s

Blu-ray 14024681

$29.74 3 Discs

Sonic Boom

Season 2

UNK 600 min. (2016) Children’s

Blu-ray 14337064 $29.74 3 Discs

Sonic Underground Complete Series

Voices of: Daniel Sarriet, Sam Vincent, Jaleel White Sonic and his two siblings are separated from their mother after Dr. Robotnik’s takeover of Mobius. While searching for her, they encounter powerful artifacts.

UNK 880 min. (1999) Children’s DVD 15967780 $19.54 4 Discs

Sonic Prime Season 1

Voices of: Deven Christian Mack, Shannon Chan-Kent, Ashleigh Ball

UNK 198 min. (2022)

Children’s Blu-ray 16547563

$16.14

Sonic Prime Season 2

UNK 193 min. (2023) Children’s Blu-ray 16963076 $16.14

Knuckles

Voices of: Idris Elba, Colleen O’Shaughnessey, Adam Pally Knuckles the Echidna teaches deputy Wade Whipple the techniques of the Echidna warrior.

NR 170 min. (2024)

Children’s

and

- The Guardian

Demi Moore, Best Performance in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy For this year’s winners and

Golden Globe Winners

VIDEO

Best Screenplay

Conclave

Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow

When Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with leading one of the world’s most secretive events, 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) $31M Suspense/Thriller

DVD 17453677 $23.24

Blu-ray 17453678 $29.99

4K Blu-ray 17567758 $32.29 2 Discs

AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 11 Colin Farrell, Best Performance in

The Penguin Season 1

Starring: Colin Farrell, Cristin Milioti, Rhenzy Feliz

The next chapter in The Batman saga, Oz Cobb, a.k.a. the Penguin, makes a play to seize the reins of the crime world in Gotham.

TVMA 480 min. (2024) Action/Adventure

DVD 17479614 $26.24 3 Discs

Blu-ray 17479613 $31.49 3 Discs

AVAILABLE MARCH 18

Jodie Foster, Best Actress in a Limited Series

True Detective Night Country

Starring: Jodie Foster, Kali Reis

Elizabeth Danvers and Evangeline Navarro, former partners, join forces to investigate the mysterious disappearance of eight scientists from the Tsalal Arctic Research Station in the fictional town of Ennis, Alaska.

NR 379 min. (2024) Crime

DVD 16645301 $22.49 2 Discs

Blu-ray 16644490 $27.74 2 Discs

Challengers

Starring: Zendaya, Josh O’Connor, Mike Faist

A tennis champion looks to overcome a recent losing streak and redeem himself, but to do so he’ll need to face off against his former best friend, his wife and coach’s ex-boyfriend.

R 131 min. (2024) $50M Drama

The Substance

Starring: Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, Dennis Quaid

A fading celebrity takes a black-market drug: a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of herself.

R 141 min. (2024) (United Kingdom) $16M Horror

DVD 17429031 $20.24

Blu-ray 17429030 $23.99

4K Blu-ray 17429029 $29.24

AVAILABLE JANUARY 21

Comedy

& Tragedy

AUDIOBOOK

Every Tom, Dick & Harry Elinor Lipman

Emma Lewis inherits her family’s estatesale business and takes on a quirky job clearing out a secret brothel disguised as a B&B. Chaos ensues, but unexpected paths to happiness emerge.

AB CD 7 Discs 17153099 $31.99

AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 11

Bring some cheers, jeers, and tears to patrons with these horror, humor, and mystery listens!

LAUGHABLE LISTENS

We Could Be Rats

Margit, frustrated by her restless misfit sister Sigrid’s refusal to conform, seeks to understand her. Together, they rediscover their shared childhood imagination, rekindling the unbreakable bond between sisters.

AB CD 5 Discs 17007976 $52.99

AVAILABLE JANUARY 28

The Black Orb

Ewhan Kim

In Seoul, Jeong-su witnesses a mysterious black orb consume his neighbor. As it spreads, causing chaos and global panic, Jeong-su flees to find his parents, facing strange challenges along the way.

AB CD 7 Discs 16850898 $42.99

AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 4

The Talent

Daniel D’Addario

Five actresses vie for Hollywood’s top prize, balancing ambition, rivalry, and personal struggles. As tensions rise, they confront hard truths about fame, friendship, and the cost of being seen.

AB CD 8 Discs 17167102 $52.99

AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 25

Blob

Vi Liu, a biracial young woman, brings home a mysterious blob that grows into a sentient being she shapes into her ‘perfect partner.’

But as control slips away, she confronts her past, love, and racial identity.

AB CD 6 Discs 17152799 $31.99

AVAILABLE JANUARY 28

HORROR

The Hidden City

Detective Lenox reopens a cold case involving a murder with a mysterious emblem. As he uncovers a hidden pattern, he also faces tensions in his personal life, including his wife’s suffrage activism and his brother’s political rise.

AB CD 7 Discs 15596687 $45.99

AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 4

The Lamb

Lucy Rose

Margot and her mother live in isolation, luring lost travelers to their cottage. When a stranger named Eden arrives during a snowstorm, Margot must confront her mother’s dark hunger and her own desire for freedom.

AB CD 9 Discs 17153292 $42.99

AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 4

MYSTERY

Star-Crossed Egg Tarts

Jennifer J. Chow

Felicity’s catering gig turns into a murder mystery when a groomsman is found dead, stabbed with her friend Kelvin’s shears. As she investigates, secrets unravel, and with the groom poisoned, Felicity must solve the case.

AB CD 7 Discs 17311141 $59.99

AVAILABLE JANUARY 21

The Queens of Crime

Marie Benedict Historical Fiction

In 1930, five famous women crime writers, led by Dorothy L. Sayers, form a secret society to solve a real murder in France. As they investigate, the killer targets Sayers, threatening to reveal her dark secret.

AB CD 8 Discs 16931880 $39.99

AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 11

Grave Danger

James Grippando Suspense

Legendary criminal defense attorney Jack Swyteck is back to defend a single mother accused of kidnapping her own child in a perilous case involving politics and international diplomacy that will test his legal expertise and his marriage.

AB CD 9 Discs 17152496 $42.99

Cold as Hell

Kelley Armstrong Mystery

Haven’s Rock is a hidden sanctuary in the Yukon. Detective Casey Duncan and Sheriff Eric Dalton investigate an assault and find a frozen body during a snowstorm, questioning who they can trust in their seemingly safe town.

AB CD 8 Discs 17302895 $52.99

AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 18

The Witch of Whispervale

R. A. Salvatore Fantasy

As the Xoncai invade Corona, resistance forms in Behren and the abbeys, leading to the return of a powerful gem-wielding witch. The Xoconai send a brutal hunter, the Coyote, to find her.

AB CD 10 Discs 17167218 $63.99

AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 18

We All Live Here

Jojo Moyes

Lila Kennedy’s chaotic life includes a broken marriage, troubled daughters, a failing house, and an elderly stepfather moving in. When her estranged father reappears after 35 years, she learns valuable lessons about love and family.

AB CD 10 Discs 17428994

$44.99

AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 11

What Happened to the McCrays?

Tracey Lange

When Kyle’s father has a stroke, he returns to Potsdam, New York, planning to help and then leave again. His wife, Casey, wants him gone, but as Kyle reconnects with the community, he sees the impact of his absence.

AB CD 9 Discs 16450681

$56.99

Seeing You

Samantha Chase

Years after leaving Marcus Calloway, Billie Donovan crosses paths with him again in Sweetbriar Ridge. Old passions resurface, forcing Billie to confront her past choices and decide if she’s ready to trust Marcus with her heart.

AB CD 7 Discs 17527918

$69.99

AVAILABLE JANUARY 28

Critically Acclaimed Albums MUSIC

White Denim

12

Pop/Rock

CD 17411148

$16.99

“A remarkably cohesive and dynamic record that oozes flair…” -Uncut

Michael Kiwanuka

Small Changes

R&B

CD 17323834

$15.99

“Another excellent album by an artist—and sometimes entertainer—at his creative peak.” -The Observer (UK)

Joan Armatrading

How Did This Happen and What Does It Now Mean

Folk

CD 17411155

$16.99

“An album that’s one long masterstroke.” -Record Collector

Kim Deal

Nobody Loves

You More

Pop/Rock

CD 17280301

$15.29

“5 out of 5 stars. Nobody Loves You More is a singularly uplifting, life-affirming listen, where joy and despair, love and loss, are irrevocably entwined…” -Mojo

Jeff Parker & ETA IVtet

The Way Out of Easy

Jazz

CD 17411079

$11.89

“8.4 out of 10. Best New Music.” -Pitchfork

Kendrick Lamar

GNX

Rap/Hip-Hop

CD 17554111

$14.99

Parental Advisory AVAILABLE

FEBRUARY 7

“GNX is Kendrick Lamar at his most compelling.” -Variety

Opeth

The Last Will and Testament

Pop/Rock

CD 17252435

$15.29

“4.5 out of 5 stars. Last Will and Testament is among Opeth’s most adventurous and sophisticated outings.” -AllMusic

Rogê

Curyman II

World

CD 17411120

$15.29

“For fans of samba and bossa nova, Rogê’s Curyman II is a heartfelt homage to these enduring and quintessentially Brazilian styles of music.”

-PopMatters

Father John Misty

Mahashmashana

Pop/Rock

CD 17344472

$14.44

“Across the board, Mahashmashana might be his best to date, an album that ploughs a relentlessly adventurous furrow while striking a compelling balance between the epic and the intimate.” -DIY Magazine

The War and Treaty Plus One

Country

CD 17590332 $11.99

AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 14

New album from the acclaimed husband and wife duo

David Gray

Dear Life

Folk

CD 17595099

$15.29

New music from the voice behind the hit single Babylon

Vienna

Philharmonic

Neujahrskonzert

2025/New Year’s Concert

2025/Concert

Du Nouvel an 2025

Classical

CD 17597302 $17.84

AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 14

One of the biggest classical music events of the year

Joey McIntyre

Freedom Pop/Rock

CD 17595184

$15.29

AVAILABLE JANUARY 24

A semibiographical album from the New Kids on the Block singer

Hans Zimmer

The World of Hans Zimmer: Part II: A New Dimension

Classical

Guest Artists: Odessa Orchestra & Friends, The Nairobi Chamber Choir

CD 17597301 $23.79

AVAILABLE JANUARY 31

Features music from No Time to Die, Dune II, and more

Rufus Wainwright Dream Requiem

Classical

Guest Artists: Meryl Streep, Orchestre

Philharmonique

De Radio France

CD 17595100 $20.39

Classical crossover work from the Grammy-nominated singersongwriter

Alessia Cara Love & Hyperbole Pop/Rock

CD 17276338 $14.99

AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 14

Fourth album from the Grammy Awardwinning singer

A Complete Unknown Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Artists: Timothée Chalamet, Edward Norton

CD 17595257 $20.39

AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 28

Music from the Golden Globenominated film

Winner of Golden Globe for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement

Wicked Starring: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Michelle Yeoh

Elphaba, a misunderstood young woman because of her green skin, and Glinda, a popular girl, become friends at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. After an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads.

PG 160 min. (2024) $398M

Musical

DVD 17429016 $26.99

Blu-ray 17429017 $33.74

4K Blu-ray 17429018 $40.49

AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 4

“Wicked is the most entertaining film of the year and the most dazzling live-action Hollywood musical since Chicago. ” - Wall Street Journal

Wicked The Soundtrack

Artists: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo

CD 17391795 $14.99

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