Midwest Tape Weekly February 3, 2025

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Starring: Gerard Butler, Jordan Bridges, O’Shea Jackson Jr.

Big Nick is back on the hunt in Europe and closing in on Donnie, who is embroiled in the treacherous world of diamond thieves and the infamous Panther mafia, as they plot a massive heist of the world’s largest diamond exchange.

R 144 min. (2025) Action/Adventure

DVD 17606928

Blu-ray 17606929

COMING SOON

“Butler getting his groove on as Big Nick gets his back, the furtive intimacies shared by alpha males—are timeless.” - The Guardian
Den of Thieves 2 Pantera

Carville

Winning Is Everything, Stupid

Starring: James Carville, Bill Clinton, Al Sharpton

The ‘Ragin’ Cajun’ looks back at his unlikely career, from masterminding Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential win to his 30-year marriage to Republican consultant Mary Matalin.

NR 98 min. (2024) Documentary

DVD 17507614 $16.99

AVAILABLE MARCH 4

Decoding the Universe

Starring: Jay O. Sanders

Quantum physicists have discovered the weird laws that govern the subatomic world, unlocking amazing technologies and helping us unravel the biggest mysteries of the universe.

TVG 110 min. (2024) S.T.E.A.M.

DVD 17292307 $22.49

AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 4

The Jets Making It Real

Starring: Leroy Wolfgramm, Haini Wolfgramm, Rudy Wolfgramm

Brothers LeRoy, Haini, and Rudy Wolfgramm share the story behind the 1980s pop sensation the Jets.

NR 82 min. (2021) Documentary

DVD

17596429 $16.99

AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 4

Nadia

Starring: Nadia Nadim, Michael Kallback

The story of Nadia Nadim, a young Afghan girl who took refuge in Denmark following the execution of her father by the Taliban. Today, Nadia is an international football star.

TV14 86 min. (2021) (France) Documentary

DVD 17644630 $21.24

AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 11

Building Stuff

Engineering is all around us, and humans have been doing it forever. But how does it actually work?

TVPG 145 min. (2024)

Documentary

DVD 17292308 $22.49

AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 18

Jagger

Starring: Mick Jagger, Bob Geldof, Mick Taylor

This biography of the Rolling Stones’ frontman is rich in thoughts on Jagger from the likes of Mick Taylor and Bob Geldof as well as footage of him in action.

NR 60 min. Biographical

DVD 17661725 $16.99

AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 4

Oscar Micheaux

The Superhero of Black Filmmaking

Starring: Oscar Micheaux, Chuck D, John Singleton

Oscar Micheaux was the most influential African American filmmaker of the first half of the 20th century, a self-taught artist who funded, produced, and released more than 40 films.

NR 83 min. (2021) Biographical

BW 17616092 $16.99

AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 11

Lost Tombs of Notre Dame

After the devastating 2019 fire at Notre Dame, two mysterious sarcophaguses were discovered under the cathedral’s stone floor. What secrets will these coffins reveal?

TVPG 55 min. (2024) Documentary

DVD 17387262 $22.49

Azrael

Starring: Samara

Weaving, Vic Carmen Sonne, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett

In a world where no one speaks, a devout female hunts down a young woman who has escaped her imprisonment, intent on sacrificing Azrael to pacify an ancient evil.

R 86 min. (2024) Horror

DVD 17429035 $19.54

Blu-ray 17429034 $22.09

AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 4

The Wild Robot

Voices of:

Lupita Nyong’o, Pedro Pascal, Catherine O’Hara

After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive, Roz bonds with the island’s animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose.

PG 102 min. (2024) $143M Children’s Collector’s Edition

DVD 17255860 $26.24

Blu-ray 17255861 $32.24

4K Blu-ray 17391814 $38.99

2 Discs

“Constantly impresses with its prodigious use of cinematic language, its striking soundtrack, its overwhelming sound work, [and] its meticulous production design.” - Los Angeles Times

Alien: Romulus

Starring: Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux

While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe.

R 119 min. (2024) (United Kingdom)

$105M Science Fiction

DVD 17177020 $26.99

Blu-ray 17177021 $32.24

4K Blu-ray 17177022 $38.24

2 Discs

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Vienna Blood

Season 4

Starring: Matthew Beard, Juergen Maurer, Luise von Finckh

Doctor Max Liebermann has only just returned from a lecture tour when Inspector Oskar Rheinhardt asks for help in what could be the most dangerous case of their careers.

TV14 180 min. (2025) (United Kingdom) Drama

DVD 17425625 $22.49

Daytime Revolution

Starring: John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Mike Douglas For one extraordinary week in 1972, John Lennon and Yoko Ono co-hosted The Mike Douglas Show, presenting controversial guests and one-of-a-kind musical performances.

UNK 107 min. (2024) Documentary

DVD 17354300 $16.99

Blu-ray 17354301 $25.49

Transformers One

Voices of: Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson

The untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron. Known as sworn enemies, once they were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever.

PG 104 min. (2024) $59M Children’s

DVD 17202473 $25.49

4K Blu-ray 17202471 $35.24

2 Discs

Doozers

Season 1

Join the Pod Squad as they use all their STEM knowhow to design, create, and innovate, putting their ideas into action!

UNK 286 min. (Canada) Children’s

DVD 17310849 $18.74

Women’s History Month AUDIOBOOK

WOMEN OF SONG

Help patrons honor ‘herstory’ and celebrate women who shape the world.

Protecting

Whitney David Roberts

Biography

Hired for Whitney Houston’s 1988 world tour, Roberts was moved by her kindness.

His memoir shares both heartwarming moments, like Bobbi Kristina’s birth, and painful truths about how those around her exploited her for profit.

AB CD 7 Discs 17256391 $49.99

AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 4

Jane Austen’s

Bookshelf

Rebecca Romney

Biography

Follow the disappearance of Austen’s heroes— women writers who were erased from the Western canon—to reveal who they were, what they meant to Austen, and how they were forgotten.

AB CD 12 Discs 17167252 $73.99

AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 18

Daughter of Daring

Mallory O’Meara

Biography

Helen Gibson, a pioneering silent film star and stuntwoman, made history as the first stunt double and starred in The Hazards of Helen. Mallory O’Meara’s biography honors her and other overlooked women who shaped early Hollywood in the male-dominated action film industry.

AB CD 8 Discs 16446337 $42.99

AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 18

Yoko

David Sheff

Biography

This biography of Yoko Ono reveals her remarkable life beyond John Lennon, from her childhood in Tokyo to her groundbreaking art, music, and activism, despite being vilified for allegedly breaking up the Beatles.

AB CD 8 Discs 17376226 $52.99

AVAILABLE MARCH 25

Care and Feeding

Laurie Woolever

Autobiography

As the food world careens toward an overdue reckoning, Laurie Woolever is confronted with the questions of where she belongs and how to hold on to the parts of her life’s work that she truly values: care and feeding.

AB CD 8 Discs 17154204 $42.99

AVAILABLE MARCH 11

Calling In

Loretta J. Ross

Inspirational

From a pioneering Black feminist and MacArthur ‘Genius’ Fellow, an urgent and exhilarating memoir-manifestohandbook about how to rein in the excesses of cancel culture so we can truly communicate and solve problems together.

AB CD 7 Discs 17007982 $52.99

AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 4

Sisters in Science

Olivia Campbell History

In the 1930s, Nazi Germany forced Jewish and female scientists like Hedwig Kohn, Lise Meitner, Hertha Sponer, and Hildegard Stücklen to flee. Despite their perilous escapes, they made groundbreaking contributions to physics, inspiring future generations of women in science.

AB CD 8 Discs 16849008 $42.99

Four Red Sweaters

Lucy Adlington History

Lucy Adlington’s account follows four women whose lives were shaped by the Holocaust and a red sweater. Through their resilience and courage, she highlights their survival and strength during the darkest times in history.

AB CD 10 Discs 17153692 $42.99

AVAILABLE MARCH 18

Becoming Spectacular

Jennifer Jones

Biography

The first African American Rockette charts her journey to one of the world’s most celebrated dance troupes in this gripping memoir that, for the first time, goes behind the velvet curtains at Radio City’s legendary holiday show.

AB CD 5 Discs 17153661 $31.99

AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 18

Lover Forbidden

J. R. Ward Romance

After a near-death experience, Lyric is saved by the mysterious Devlin, who harbors a secret that could end the war between the Black Dagger Brotherhood and the lessers.

AB CD 9 Discs 17242167 $63.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 9

Shot Clock

Andrew Bourelle Suspense

Basketball star Garrett must lose the NBA Finals to save his kidnapped brother. With the help of his ex, police officer Caitlin, he races against time to rescue Jake while leading his team on the court.

AB CD 8 Discs 17549924 $69.99

AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 4

Order of Swans

Jude Deveraux Fantasy

Kaley Arens discovers the magic of fairy tales on the island of Bellis and a mysterious connection to this place. As heroes and villains blur, Kaley learns she can change familiar tales and faces an unpredictable destiny.

AB CD 10 Discs 16850866 $42.99

ACTION-PACKED LISTENS

The Oligarch’s Daughter

Joseph Finder

Paul Brightman is on the run with a bounty on his head. Six years ago, he was a Wall Street star in love with Tatyana, the daughter of a Russian oligarch. Now, he must unravel a conspiracy involving powerful government figures to save his life.

AB CD 12 Discs 17152839 $47.99

The Witch of Whispervale

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

MYSTERIOUS LISTENS

Bonded in Death

J. D. Robb

Lieutenant Eve Dallas investigates the Rossi case, linked to the 2020s Urban Wars. Summerset, once part of the Twelve, must revisit his past to help solve the case as the killer targets remaining members.

AB CD 11 Discs 16931889 $39.99

AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 4

Open Season

Jonathan Kellerman

An aspiring actress is found murdered, followed by the sniper killing of a prime suspect. As more bodies pile up with no clear connections, detectives Alex and Milo must unravel the complex motives of a highly skilled killer.

AB CD 8 Discs 17428985 $44.99

AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 4

Elphie

Gregory Maguire

Fantasy

Elphaba grows up navigating family struggles, prejudice, and her own unique nature. Marked by green skin and sharp wit, her journey to selfdiscovery leads her to Shiz University and a fateful meeting with Galinda.

AB CD 7 Discs 16669241 $42.99

AVAILABLE MARCH 25

Famous Last Words

Gillian McAllister Suspense

Camilla’s return to work is disrupted when her husband Luke goes missing, leaving a cryptic note. Her next move is crucial as Luke is revealed as a gunman in a hostage situation in London.

AB CD 11 Discs 17153399 $42.99

AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 25

We All Live Here

Jojo Moyes

Romance

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

New Jazz Albums

MUSIC

Chet Baker

Re:imagined Artists: Joel Culpepper, Sarah Kang

A collection of songs recorded by a varied selection of international talent to celebrate the legacy of one of the most unique, charismatic, and influential figures in the history of jazz.

CD 17581609 $15.99

AVAILABLE APRIL 11

Ambrose Akinmusire

honey from a winter stone

The album, which Ambrose calls a ‘self-portrait,’ features improvisational vocalist Kokayi, pianist Sam Harris, Chiquitamagic on synthesizer, drummer Justin Brown, and the Mivos Quartet.

CD 17532202 $11.04

Kurt Elling Wildflowers

Volume 1

Guest Artists: Sullivan Fortner, Cécile McLorin Salvant

One of the most influential and innovative vocalists in jazz, Kurt Elling, presents a brand new, spur-of-themoment album created in the moment with pianist Sullivan Fortner, and featuring the remarkable Cécile McLorin Salvant.

CD 17627642 $14.44

Lisa Gerrard Come Tenderness

With the inspiration of the healing power of water at its core, the album has been personally curated by Lisa and features 10 of her most exceptional works newly mastered alongside a brand-new song, Whispers. CD 17581632 $16.99

Hot

8 Brass Band

Big Tuba

This marks the Hot 8 Brass Band’s first new project since 2019. It delves into the traditional jazz heritage of their hometown of New Orleans. The album title is a heartfelt tribute to Bennie Pete, the band’s co-founder and sousaphone player.

Adrian Younge

Adrian Younge

Presents Linear Labs: Sao Paulo

Guest Artists: Bilal, Laetitia Sadier

Linear Labs: Sao Paulo sparks a new golden era of musical genius defined by the maestro Adrian Younge. Step into an extraordinary psychedelic and soulful experience featuring artists from around the world.

CD 17612824 $15.29 Parental Advisory

Benjamin Lackner

Spindrift

Benjamin Lackner presents a different and exciting side of his composer approach. Subtle fanfares meet contemplative lyricism in a program of originals that always puts melody and ensemble chemistry first.

CD 17581607 $18.99

CD 17670009 $13.59

AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 28

Jeremy Pelt Woven

Guest Artist: Mar Vilaseca

Trumpeter Jeremy

Pelt’s latest project is a fascinating album that fuses more traditional aspects of 21st century jazz with the myriad possibilities of electronic synthesized sound.

CD 17602740 $16.99

Oliver! Soundtracks

CD 17688947

$18.69

AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 28

2024 London production of the classic musical

The Lumineers

Automatic Pop/Rock

All of the material from the Lumineers’ fifth album was written by the duo themselves. It also includes the new single Same Old Song.

CD 17690737 $15.29

Parental Advisory

AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 14

New music from the Grammy-nominated duo

Patterson Hood

Exploding Trees & Airplane

Screams

Pop/Rock

CD 17670004

$15.99

AVAILABLE

FEBRUARY 21

Solo release from the Drive-By Truckers cofounder

Aloe Blacc Stand Together

R&B

CD 17688942

$14.44

AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 28

A powerful exploration of unity, connection, and humanity

Florence + the Machine & Jules Buckley and His Orchestra Symphony of Lungs: BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall

Pop/Rock

CD 17431798 $14.99

AVAILABLE MARCH 14

A live performance celebrating the 15th anniversary of the album Lungs

Ice Spice

Y2K!

Rap/Hip-Hop

Originally a digital release, Ice Spice’s full-length debut is now available for fans to enjoy on CD. It includes the singles Did It First; Gimme a Light; and Oh Shhh

CD 17688961 $19.99

Parental Advisory

AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 14

Star’s digital release is now available on CD

Lola Young This Wasn’t Meant for You Anyway

Pop/Rock

CD 17655428

$14.99

Parental Advisory

AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 28

A contemporary breakup album from the rising music star

Nosferatu

Starring: Bill Skarsgard, Nicholas Hoult, Lily-Rose Depp

A gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her, causing untold horror in its wake.

R 136 min. (2024) Horror

DVD 17507605 $23.24 Extended Cut

Blu-ray 17507606 $29.99 Extended Cut

4K Blu-ray 17627195 $35.99 2 Discs AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 18

“This

update of the 1922 silent vampire classic will chill you to the bone.” - Associated Press

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