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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. PG13 115 min. (2023) Action/Adventure DVD 16428808 Blu-ray+DVD 16428809 2 Discs 4K+Blu-ray 16428810 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. PG 82 min. (2023) Children’s DVD 16417925 Blu-ray 16417927 4K+Blu-ray 16417926 2 Discs
“Benjamin Renner’s new comedy Migration offers a winning combination of a charming narrative and distinctive animation style.” - Hollywood Reporter
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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. PG13 104 min. (2023) (United Kingdom) $1M Comedy DVD 15906335 $14.99 Blu-ray 15906336 $17.24
“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. NR 99 min. (2023) (Argentina) Horror Blu-ray 16500821 $19.49 AVAILABLE MARCH 26
“It’s breathlessly paced, sprints through a fleet 99 minutes and will give your nerves a big workout.”
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. R 95 min. (2023) $13M Comedy DVD 15994565 Blu-ray+DVD 15994566
$22.49 $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. PG13 110 min. (2023) $30M Suspense/Thriller DVD 15625711 Blu-ray 15625712
Shortcomings
Starring: Justin H. Min, Sherry Cola, Ally Maki Friends navigate interpersonal relationships and cross the country in search of an ideal connection. R 92 min. (2023) Comedy DVD 16233652 $21.74 Blu-ray 16233653 $26.99
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Sanctuary
January 22, 2024 / Midwest Tape / Weekly Buyer’s Guide / 800.875.2785
Starring: Christopher Abbott, Margaret Qualley, Danita Battle Hal attempts to end his long and secret relationship with a dominatrix. A battle of wills ensues to keep the upper hand as the power dynamics swing wildly back and forth. R 96 min. (2023) Suspense/Thriller DVD 15988537 $13.49
Of an Age
$19.49 $20.24
Starring: Elias Anton, Thom Green, Hattie Hook In the summer of 1999, a 17-year-old amateur ballroom dancer experiences an unexpected and intense 24-hour romance with a friend’s older brother. R 99 min. (2023) (Australia) Drama Blu-ray 15801326
$22.49
Master Gardener
Starring: Joel Edgerton, Sigourney Weaver, Quintessa Swindell A meticulous horticulturalist who is devoted to tending the grounds of a beautiful estate has his dark secrets from a buried violent past exposed. R 111 min. (2023) Suspense/Thriller DVD 15917865 $20.24 Blu-ray 15917866 $22.49
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Brand new titles your patrons are sure to love, curated by our video experts here at 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 $22.49 2 Discs AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 27
“It’s been galling, grievous, dirty and brutal, worldly wise and deeply human…” - The Observer (UK)
Television Event
An archive-based feature documentary that views the dramatic climax of the Cold War through the lens of the ABC network, after producing 1983’s The Day After. UNK 91 min. (2020) Documentary DVD 16498493 $26.24 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 27
“In 1983, most Americans expected a nuclear war to take place within the next 10 years. Daniels’ sharp film never loses sight of that sense of urgency.” - Hollywood Reporter
Video Staff Picks
Joyland (Urdu)
Starring: Alina Khan, Ali Junejo, Rasti Farooq The youngest son in a traditional Pakistani family takes a job as a dancer in a Bollywood-style burlesque and quickly becomes smitten with the trans woman who runs the show. UNK 127 min. (2022) (Pakistan) Drama DVD 16460112 $26.24 Blu-ray 16460113 $29.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 20
“...richly textured, effortlessly compassionate portrait of LGBTQ identity and desire.” - Los Angeles Times
La Syndicaliste
(French) Starring: Isabelle Huppert, Gregory Gadebois, Francois-Xavier Demaison The true story of Maureen Kearney, an influential union representative who becomes a whistleblower when she discovers secrets that shake the French nuclear sector. NR 121 min. (2023) (France) Drama DVD 16511798 $14.99 Blu-ray 16511799 $22.49 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 20
The Three Musketeers Part 1 D’Artagnan (French) Starring: Francois Civil, Vincent Cassel, Romain Duris D’Artagnan arrives in Paris trying to find his attackers after being left for dead, which leads him to a real war where the future of France is at stake. NR 121 min. (2023) (France) Action/Adventure DVD 16516956 $14.99 Blu-ray 16516957 $18.74 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 27
“The production values are exquisite, the cinematography gorgeous and the fighting sequences exciting.” - San Jose Mercury News
“...pivots from itchy whistleblower thriller to irate courtroom drama, with institutional misogyny as its binding thread.” - Variety
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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
$44.99
Everyone on This Train Is a Suspect Benjamin Stevenson Humor AB CD 7 Discs 16323134 AVAILABLE JANUARY 30
$36.99
Interesting Facts About Space Emily Austin Humor AB CD 7 Discs 15996337 AVAILABLE JANUARY 30
$52.99
The Curse of Pietro Houdini Derek B. Miller Action AB CD 9 Discs
15996457
$63.99
The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels Janice Hallett Thriller AB CD 9 Discs 15996448 AVAILABLE JANUARY 23
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$63.99
January 22, 2024 / Midwest Tape / Weekly Buyer’s Guide / 800.875.2785
Literary Fiction AB CD 11 Discs 15937981 AVAILABLE JANUARY 30
$44.99
Family Family Laurie Frankel
Literary Fiction AB CD 12 Discs 16354698 AVAILABLE JANUARY 23
$63.99
The Bullet Swallower Elizabeth Gonzales James Multicultural Interest AB CD 8 Discs 15996360 AVAILABLE JANUARY 23
$52.99
The Fox Wife Yangsze Choo
Fantasy AB CD 12 Discs 16123476 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 13
$49.99
True North Andrew J. Graff Literary Fiction AB CD 11 Discs
16071455
$47.99
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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 $39.99 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 $56.99 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 $39.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 20
“Well-crafted secrets and betrayals abound.” -Booklist
Front Sight Stephen Hunter
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 $52.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 23
The Summer Book Club Susan Mallery
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 $52.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 23
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 $46.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 13
End of Story A. J. Finn
The Boy Who Cried Bear Kelley Armstrong
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 $47.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 20
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 $52.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 20 For all titles in this catalog, click Cat2Cart on MidwestTape.com / January 22, 2024
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Music Reissues Returning favorites 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 $17.99
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 $37.99 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 $48.99 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 $22.99 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 $22.99 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 $16.99 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 $22.99 Parental Advisory, 10th Anniversary Expanded Deluxe Edition AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 9
January 22, 2024 / Midwest Tape / Weekly Buyer’s Guide / 800.875.2785
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Top upcoming releases patrons are looking for Sean Ono Lennon Asterisms
Tzadik Jazz CD 16521511 $17.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 16
A beautiful and exploratory instrumental project
Music Staff Picks
Chris Young Young Love & Saturday Nights
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 $15.99 AVAILABLE MARCH 22
Features the singles Looking for You and Young Love & Saturday Nights
Laura Jane Grace Hole in My Head
Polyvinyl Records Pop/Rock CD 16519699 $17.99 Parental Advisory AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 16
Les Amazones d’Afrique Musow Danse
Real World Records World Guest Artists: Alvie Bitemo, Mamani Keïta CD 16520318 $18.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 16
Against Me lead singer releases a new solo album
A richly melodic and farranging blend of pan-African styles and contemporary music
Dion Girl Friends
Ace Frehley 10,000 Volts
KTBA Records Pop/Rock Guest Artists: Susan Tedeschi, Shemekia Copeland CD 16487040 $15.99 AVAILABLE MARCH 8
Dion collaborates with powerhouse female vocalists
MNRK Heavy Pop/Rock CD 16521504 $17.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 23
New solo album from the former Kiss guitarist
Bleachers Bleachers
Dirty Hit Pop/Rock CD 16403992 $15.99 AVAILABLE MARCH 8
Band’s first new album in three years
Cody Jinks Change the Game
Late August Records Country Guest Artist: Pearl CD 16487035 $15.99 AVAILABLE MARCH 22
Country music trailblazer releases a new album
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The Hunger Games The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
Starring: Rachel Zegler, Tom Blyth, Peter Dinklage Coriolanus Snow mentors and fosters feelings for the female District 12 tribute during the tenth Hunger Games. PG13 157 min. (2023) Action/Adventure DVD 16344609 $22.49 Blu-ray+DVD 16344610 $29.99 2 Discs 4K+Blu-ray 16534036 $32.24 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 $14.99
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Suzanne Collins AB
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AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 2
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