Midwest Tape Weekly March 25, 2024

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“An instant landmark of its genre.”

- Los Angeles Times

Dune Part 2

Starring: Timotheé Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson

The mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen on a warpath of revenge and endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee. PG13 166 min. (2024)

DVD 16577856

Blu-ray 16577855

4K+Blu-ray 16577854

Video Dive into the universe of Frank Herbert

Video

Dune

Starring: Timotheé Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac

A noble family becomes embroiled in a war for control over the galaxy’s most valuable asset while its heir becomes troubles by visions of a dark future.

PG13 155 min. (2021) $108M Science Fiction

DVD 14593855 $12.99

Blu-ray+DVD 14593856 $14.99

4K+Blu-ray 14593857 $32.99

2 Discs

2 Discs

Dune

Starring: Kyle MacLachlan, Virginia Madsen, Patrick Stewart

PG13 137 min. (1984) Science Fiction

Blu-ray 14588491 $33.99 Special Edition

4K+Blu-ray 14588492 $42.99 Special Edition

The original 1984 cult classic

Audiobook

Dune: The Heir of Caladan

Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson Science Fiction

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The Promised Land (Danish)

Starring: Mads Mikkelsen, Amanda Collin, Gustav Lindh

The story of Ludvig Kahlen, who pursued his lifelong dream: to make the heath bring him wealth and honor.

R 127 min. (2024) (Denmark) Drama

DVD 16577857 $20.24

Blu-ray 16577858 $22.49

AVAILABLE APRIL 30

“...it resembles those epic oaters once directed by the likes of John Ford or Anthony Mann, with bursts of violence that are closer to Sam Peckinpah.”

- Financial Times

Invisible Fight (Estonian)

Starring: Ursel Tilk, Ester Kuntu, Indrek Sammul

A guard on the Soviet-Chinese border decides to become a monk but must continually prove along the way that he’s capable of becoming the enlightened man he set out to be.

NR 114 min. (2023) (Estonia) Action/Adventure

DVD 16607844 $19.99

Blu-ray 16607845 $29.99

AVAILABLE APRIL 16

“Writer-director

Rainer

Sarnet’s deliriously weird

Invisible

Fight would be irksome if it weren’t crafted so lovingly and with a charming

earnestness.” - Slant Magazine

Monolith Starring: Lily Sullivan

A headstrong journalist’s investigative podcast uncovers a strange artifact, an alien conspiracy, and the lies at the heart of her own story.

R 94 min. (2023) (Australia) Science Fiction

Blu-ray 16607858 $29.99

AVAILABLE APRIL 23

“An industrious indie that defies its genre conventions every step of the way.”

-

San Jose Mercury News

I Am Cuba (Spanish)

Starring: Sergio Corrieri, Salvador Wood, Jose Gallardo

Four vignettes that capture Cuban life on the brink of transformation, as crushing economic exploitation and inequality give way to a working-class uprising.

NR 141

AVAILABLE APRIL 23

“...a vibrant, joyous piece of technical accomplishment that’s probably one of the most relentlessly innovative films you’ll ever see.” - BBC

Staff Picks Video

The Beekeeper

Starring: Jason Statham, Emmy RaverLampman, Bobby Naderi

One man’s brutal campaign for vengeance takes on national dangers after he is revealed to be a former operative of a powerful covert organization known as ‘Beekeepers.’

R 105 min. (2024) (United Kingdom) $65M Action/Adventure

DVD 16498486 $23.24

Blu-ray 16498487 $29.99

4K+Blu-ray 16498488 $35.99

AVAILABLE APRIL 23

“It does everything that an action movie needs to do and does it in witty, unexpected ways.”

- San Francisco Chronicle

The Last Word Elly Griffiths

Words turn deadly with an unlikely detective duo on the case of a murdered obituary writer in this literary mystery from the author of the Ruth Galloway series.

AB CD 9 Discs 16095836 $42.99

AVAILABLE APRIL 23

The Mayfair Dagger

Ava January

Unless Albertine can prove who murdered Lord Grendel and clear her name, her choices are stepmothering enough small children to start a school or hanging from the end of Her Majesty’s rope.

AB CD 7 Discs 16562643 $59.99

AVAILABLE APRIL 23

Cold to the Touch

Kerri Hakoda

Suspicions of a serial killer arise after several women come up missing or dead, prompting FBI involvement. With the murderer moving so quickly, detective DeHavilland Beans and his team are determined to stop the spree and catch the killer before it’s too late.

AB CD 8 Discs 16562745 $59.99

AVAILABLE APRIL 9

From secrets to solutions, she follows the trail

The Clock Struck Murder

Betty Webb

Expat artist Zoe Barlow’s search for a replacement clock leads her to discover a stolen Chagall painting and the murdered vendor, Laurette. With the police occupied by the 1924 Summer Olympics, Zoe investigates, uncovering suspects linked to the stolen art and personal grudges.

AB CD 7 Discs 16562709 $59.99

AVAILABLE APRIL 9

One of Us Knows

Alyssa Cole

A riveting thriller about the new caretaker who finds herself trapped on an island with a murderer—and the ghosts of her past.

AB CD 9 Discs 16095806 $42.99

AVAILABLE APRIL 16

An Inconvenient Wife

Karen E. Olson

Kate Parker and her husband’s two ex-wives are entwined in a deadly game of cat and mouse when a headless body is discovered. They must solve the puzzle of who the murdered woman is, who killed her, and if it’s connected to a similar discovery from eight years ago.

AB CD 8 Discs 16550707 $59.99

AVAILABLE APRIL 2

Neighborhood Watch

Sarah Reida

In a seemingly perfect neighborhood, a series of murders disrupts suburban tranquility, prompting suspicion and fear among residents. As bodies pile up, a group of determined women forms an unlikely alliance to uncover the killer, risking their reputations and safety in the process.

AB CD 10 Discs 16550681 $59.99

AVAILABLE APRIL 2

Bestselling authors

An Unfinished Murder

Jude Deveraux

Mystery

Retired novelist Sara Medlar, along with her niece Kate and honorary grandson Jack, investigates a murder connected to the infamous Lachlan House. As they delve into the past, they uncover links to a notorious ‘90s party, making everyone a suspect.

AB CD 9 Discs 15936783 $42.99

AVAILABLE APRIL 30

Only the Brave

Danielle Steel

Romance

Sophia Alexander, daughter of a Berlin surgeon, juggles familial responsibilities and resistance efforts amidst Hitler’s rise to power. Despite mounting danger, she remains determined, sacrificing her freedom to help those persecuted under the regime.

AB CD 7 Discs 16502069 $34.99

AVAILABLE APRIL 30

Table for Two Amor Towles

Historical Fiction

A collection of stories based in New York City, most of which take place around the year 2000, considering the fateful consequences that can spring from brief encounters and the delicate mechanics of compromise that operate at the heart of modern marriages.

AB CD 11 Discs 16167879 $44.99

AVAILABLE APRIL 16

Suspense Novels

Daughter of Mine

Megan Miranda

When Hazel Sharp unexpectedly inherits her childhood home, a drought descends on the region and causes the water level in the lake to drop and secrets to emerge.

AB CD 9 Discs 16125195 $52.99

AVAILABLE APRIL 9

The Museum of Lost Quilts

Jennifer Chiaverini

Women’s Fiction

Summer Sullivan, the youngest founding member of Elm Creek Quilts, returns home with an unfinished history thesis, causing concern among family. Seeking refuge, she organizes an exhibit to renovate Union Hall, uncovering troubling truths about Waterford’s history.

AB CD 8 Discs 16095727 $42.99

AVAILABLE APRIL 30

Sharpe’s Command

Bernard Cornwell

Historical Fiction

Captain Richard Sharpe is sent to a small village that is about to become the center of a battle for the future of Europe.

AB CD 8 Discs 14949465 $42.99

AVAILABLE APRIL 2

Toxic Prey

John Sandford

Thriller

Lucas Davenport and his daughter, Letty, team up to track down a dangerous scientist whose latest project could endanger the entire world.

AB CD 11 Discs 16167868 $39.99

AVAILABLE APRIL 9

The Princess of Las Vegas

Chris Bohjalian

A Princess Diana impersonator and her estranged sister find themselves drawn into a dangerous game of money and murder in this twisting tale of organized crime, cryptocurrency, and family secrets on the Las Vegas strip.

AB CD 10 Discs 16043373 $39.99

AVAILABLE MARCH 26

The Truth About the Devlins

Lisa

Scottoline

While working at the family firm, TJ’s world turns upside down after his older brother John confesses that he just murdered one of the clients. However, in no time, TJ and John find themselves entangled in a lethal web of deception and murder.

AB CD 8 Discs 16043363 $39.99

AVAILABLE MARCH 26

Music Trendsetters New and emerging talent

Tyla Tyla

Epic Pop/Rock

Tyla has already made her mark in music history as the first winner of the Grammy Award for Best African Performance. Now the rising South African music star is releasing her debut album, which includes the single Water.

CD 16627216 $18.99

Willy Rodriguez

Seeing Sounds Outside in Music

Jazz

Guest Artists: Dave Liebman, Tehn Vega Drummercomposer Willy Rodriguez proudly announces the release of his debut album. In the past, the Latin Grammy winner has performed with the Mars Volta, Mon Laferte, and Dave Liebman.

CD 16596288 $19.99

AVAILABLE MARCH 29

Call Me Spinster

Potholes

Strolling Bones Records

Folk

The brainchild of three sisters in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Call Me

Spinster skims nostalgia from psychedelic folk to ‘90s synth-pop, weaving frank vocals with ethereal harmonies to make sense of their constantly growing world.

CD 16574591 $15.99

AVAILABLE APRIL 12

Luke Grimes

Luke Grimes

Mercury Nashville

Country

Known for his role as Kayce Dutton on the hit television series Yellowstone, Luke Grimes has been making music for years. Now he has released his debut album.

CD 16561735 $11.99

Eliza McLamb Going Through It

Royal Mountain Records

Folk

The debut album from LA-based pop culture icon Eliza McLamb. Produced, engineered, and mixed by Sarah Tudzin (illuminati hotties, boygenius), the album is a plunge pool with a still surface that betrays its staggering depth.

CD 16593652 $12.99

Jon Muq

Flying Away Easy Eye Sound R&B

Jon Muq’s debut melds African and Western melodies, reflecting his astonishing journey. Produced by Dan Auerbach, it is infused with themes of resilience and Muq’s spontaneous, reflective songwriting.

CD 16588721 $11.99

AVAILABLE MAY 31

Travis Denning Roads That Go

Mercury Nashville

Country Guest Artists: Hardy, Josh Ross

Singer-songwriter

Travis Denning first made waves with the release of his Top 40 debut single David Ashley Parker from Powder Springs. Now he is releasing his debut album.

CD 16667993 $11.99

AVAILABLE MAY 24

Nia Archives Silence Is Loud Island

Pop/Rock

Nia Archives is the star at the forefront of the latest era of jungle. Since her emergence in 2020, her soundscapes have helped bring the sound to a new generation of clubgoers. This is her highly anticipated debut album.

CD 16639755 $14.99 Parental Advisory

AVAILABLE APRIL 12

Fabiana Palladino

Fabiana Palladino

Paul Institute

Pop/Rock

As an in-demand session musician, Fabiana Palladino has worked with the likes of SBTRKT and Jessie Ware. Her debut album showcases her shadowy, R&B-influenced pop sound.

CD 16571070 $17.99

AVAILABLE APRIL 5

Bruce Springsteen

Best of Bruce Springsteen

Legacy Pop/Rock

CD 16632930

$19.99

AVAILABLE APRIL 19

Top upcoming releases patrons are looking for

A brand new career-spanning collection

Jess Glynne

Jess

Republic Records

Pop/Rock

After a decade of extraordinary success, Jess Glynne is back with her long-awaited third studio album. Her most personal work to date, this new collection of music adds to Jess’s repertoire of over 10 billion global streams.

CD 16632929 $14.99

Parental Advisory

AVAILABLE APRIL 26

Features the single Friend of Mine

St. Vincent

All Born Screaming

St. Vincent

Pop/Rock

Guest Artists: Dave Grohl, Cate LeBon

CD 16668696

$15.99

AVAILABLE APRIL 26

St. Vincent’s first self-produced record

j-hope

Hope on the Street Volume 1

Version 1: Prelude

BIGHIT MUSIC

Pop/Rock

CD 16632927

$23.99

AVAILABLE MARCH 29

New solo music from the BTS member

Kings of Leon Can We Please Have Fun

Capitol

Pop/Rock

Kings of Leon are coming back big with their ninth full-length studio album. As the title suggests, it’s a document of one of this era’s great rock n’ roll bands cutting loose, trying new things, and, yes, having some fun.

CD 16648094 $14.99

AVAILABLE MAY 10

Includes the new single Mustang

Staff Picks Music

Scotty McCreery

Rise & Fall

Triple Tigers Country

CD 16683694

$15.99

AVAILABLE MAY 10

American Idol winner returns with new music

T Bone

Burnett

The Other Side

Verve Forecast

Pop/Rock

CD 16627218

$14.99

AVAILABLE APRIL 19

Legendary musician and producer unveils a new solo project

“The much-anticipated movie musical strikes the right note for multiple generations.” - Chicago Reader

Mean Girls

Starring: Jon Hamm, Angourie Rice, Jenna Fischer

Cady Heron is a hit with the Plastics, an A-list girl clique at her new school. But everything changes when she makes the mistake of falling for Aaron Samuels, the ex-boyfriend of alpha Plastic Regina George.

PG13 112 min. (2024) $72M Comedy

DVD 16498481 $25.49

Blu-ray 16498482 $30.74

4K+Blu-ray 16645302 $35.24

AVAILABLE APRIL 30

Mean Girls

Interscope Records Soundtracks

Artists: Renee Rapp, Angourie Rice, Auli’i Cravalho

Features the single Not My Fault by Reneé Rapp with rap superstar Megan Thee Stallion.

CD 16554775 $14.99

Parental Advisory

Mary Higgins Clark, Alafair Burke

Mystery

Identical twin brothers, one convicted of killing their parents while the other had an alibi, seek to clear their names with Laurie Moran’s team years after the incident. But as they delve into the past, present dangers emerge, jeopardizing their families and the truth.

AB CD 7 Discs 16182265 $34.99

AVAILABLE APRIL 16

The latest thrilling entry in the bestselling Under Suspicion series