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April 15, 2024
Ghostbusters Frozen Empire
Starring: Paul Rudd, McKenna Grace, Carrie Coon
When the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world from a second ice age.
UNK 125 min. (2024)
Action/Adventure DVD 16621004
Blu-ray+DVD 16621005 2 Discs COMING SOON
“…funny, silly, and a little scary, with its pockets full of hand-built doodahs...”
- Independent More Ghostbusters titles on p2
New Music p6
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Ghostbusters Afterlife
Starring: Finn Wolfhard, McKenna Grace, Carrie Coon
When a single mom and her two kids arrive in a small town, they begin to discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind.
PG13 124 min. (2021) $129M Comedy
DVD 14623689 $22.99
Blu-ray+DVD 14623690 $22.99 2 Discs
4K Blu-ray 14623691 $33.99 2 Discs
“...simply delivers a good time, combining the upgraded special effects with comedy and youthful angst…”
- CNN
Ghostbusters
Starring: Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon
Following a ghost invasion of Manhattan, paranormal enthusiasts
Erin Gilbert and Abby Yates, nuclear engineer Jillian Holtzmann, and subway worker Patty Tolan band together to stop the otherworldly threat.
PG13 117 min. (2016) $127M Comedy
DVD 11678490 $12.99
Blu-ray 11678491 $12.99
4K Blu-ray 11702092 $26.99
3 Discs
Ghostbusters
Starring: Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis
The paratroopers of the paranormal face their greatest challenge when a woman discovers that her refrigerator leads to the gates of Hell! It’s up to the Ghostbusters to keep Manhattan from becoming a madhouse!
PG 105 min. (1984) Comedy
DVD 10114779 $5.99
Blu-ray 11130526 $12.99
4K Blu-ray 11702085 $26.99 2 Discs
Ghostbusters 2
Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd
The Ghostbusters’ previous success at saving the city did not impress the public. But when a river of goo is discovered underneath the city, they must stop a plot by an evil spirit in a painting.
PG 124 min. (1989) Comedy
DVD 10114780 $5.99
Blu-ray 11130527 $12.99
4K Blu-ray 11702086 $26.99
2 Discs
The Real Ghostbusters
Volumes 1-10
The Ghostbusters are back on the streets of New York City, fighting ghouls, goblins, and ghosts of all shapes and sizes! Alongside friendly spectral accomplice Slimer, join kids’ favorite team in their classic animated adventures, battling the supernatural and forces of evil!
NR 2491 min. Children’s
DVD 13724106 $64.99
10 Discs
“...finds a solid balance and maintains a loyal connection to the characters established in the films.”
- IGN Movies
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Brand new titles your patrons are sure to love, curated by our video experts here at Midwest Tape!
Destroy All Neighbors
Starring: Jonah Ray Rodrigues, Alex Winter, Kiran Deol
A struggling progrock musician finds himself in a living nightmare when he accidentally kills the neighbor from hell.
NR 85 min. (2024)
Horror
DVD 16665673 $23.99
AVAILABLE MAY 14
“...this wickedly witty take on the seamy side of creative ambition is well worth a spin.” - Empire Magazine
The Fragile King
Starring: Alex de la Rey, Andrew Buckland, Antoinette Louw
Gerald King has his 15-year-old grandson sent to live with him after the child’s mother dies in a drunken car crash. Both the boy and grandfather are shocked into a new reality.
TV14 90 min. (2023) (Zambia) Drama
DVD 16722600 $24.99
AVAILABLE MAY 7
“...a beautifully understated film about relationships and the responsibility of family.”
- Film Threat
Rebel (Arabic)
Starring: Aboubakr
Bensaihi, Lubna Azabal, Tara Abboud
A portrayal of a family torn apart over a little Muslim boy’s future.
NR 135 min. (2022) (Belgium)
Action/Adventure
DVD 16681248
$24.99
Blu-ray 16681247 $36.99
AVAILABLE APRIL 30
“...its stylistic flourishes and deep sense of sorrow underline directors Adil & Bilall’s sincerity in telling a story that hits close to home for them.”
- Screen International
Sanctuary:
A Witch’s Tale
Season 1
Starring: Elaine Cassidy, Hazel Doupe, Stephanie Levi-John
In the idyllic English town of Sanctuary, where for hundreds of years witches have lived peacefully, the death of a teen rugby star exposes an undercurrent of suspicion.
NR 420 min. (2024) Drama
DVD 16665672 $35.99 2 Discs
AVAILABLE MAY 14
“...packs in enough twists... but its more fantastical elements are deployed sparingly.” - Hollywood Reporter
Ordinary Angels
Starring: Hilary Swank, Alan Ritchson, Nancy Travis
Based on a remarkable true story, a hairdresser singlehandedly rallies an entire community to help a widowed father save the life of his critically ill young daughter.
PG 118 min. (2023) $19M Drama
DVD 16290952 $22.49
Blu-ray+DVD 16290953 $29.99
2 Discs
AVAILABLE APRIL 30
“...you can’t ignore the value of a film that finally makes you feel good about the world.” - The Observer
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Picks Video
Audiobook
Fang Si-Chi’s First Love Paradise
Yi-Han Lin
Insightful, unsettling, emotionally raw, it is a staggering work of literature that reverberates across cultures and forces us to confront painful truths about the vulnerability and strength of women and those who use and hurt them.
AB CD 7 Discs 15814215 $36.99
AVAILABLE MAY 21
Inside the Mirror
Parul Kapur
In 1950s Bombay, sisters Jaya and Kamlesh begrudgingly comply with their father’s wishes for higher education while secretly following their dreams for art and dance. When Jaya leaves home to pursue art, it strains her family bonds and disconnects her from Kamlesh.
AB CD 8 Discs 16607990 $59.99
AVAILABLE MAY 7
The Girl from the Hidden Forest
Hannah Linder
As danger mounts and lethal attempts are made on her life, Eliza and Felton must work together to uncover the identity of a killer who has stayed silent for 14 years.
AB CD 8 Discs 16569191 $37.99
AVAILABLE MAY 1
Perfume and Pain
Anna Dorn
Astrid, a mid-list author in LA, faces career setbacks but finds distraction in Ivy and Penelope. Penelope integrates into Astrid’s life, while Astrid navigates a relationship with Ivy. When Astrid’s career gets a boost, her substance abuse resurfaces, leading to trouble.
AB CD 7 Discs 16540001 $52.99
AVAILABLE MAY 21
See: Loss. See Also: Love.
Yukiko Tominaga
A tender, slyly comical, and shamelessly honest debut novel following a Japanese widow raising her son between worlds with the help of her Jewish mother-in-law as she wrestles with grief, loss, and—strangest of all—joy.
AB CD 5 Discs 16325532 $52.99
AVAILABLE MAY 7
The Best Life Book Club
Sheila Roberts
Karissa and her daughter seek a fresh start in Gig Harbor after a painful betrayal in Seattle. With her new neighbors, Alice and Margot, they form a book club as a distraction and embark on a journey of self-discovery to find solace and inspiration in literature as they rebuild their lives.
AB CD 9 Discs 16446557 $42.99
AVAILABLE MAY 7
Juja
Nino Haratischvili
Jeanne Saré’s 1953 suicide inspires cryptic writings that are published in the 1970s, leading to copycat suicides. In 2004, two women rediscover her work, prompting a search for her identity. Saré’s story reveals unexpected truths about women’s struggles across history.
AB CD 8 Discs 16607982 $59.99
AVAILABLE MAY 7
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Literary
Where stories unfold and emotions intertwine
Fiction
Pinquickle’s Folly
R. A. Salvatore Fantasy
In the first part of the Buccaneers trilogy, dwarven powrie pirates and merchants navigate the free sea, but face encroachment by the Xoconai empire led by Captain Aketz. Despite pressure to submit, the sailors choose freedom, rejecting any authority over their lives.
AB CD 9 Discs 16389529 $63.99
AVAILABLE APRIL 16
Phantom Orbit
David Ignatius
Suspense
Russian student Ivan Volkov discovers a mysterious puzzle in Kepler’s writings, seeking help from a Chinese scientist before continuing his research in Moscow. Amid personal loss and geopolitical unrest, he contacts the CIA, warning about satellite dangers and hidden codes.
AB CD 11 Discs 16687493 $51.99
AVAILABLE MAY 7
Disturbing the Dead
Kelley Armstrong Mystery
In Victorian Scotland, Mallory Atkinson, a modern detective in another body, assists Dr. Duncan Gray. At a mummy unwrapping event, they find a modern body instead, prompting an investigation.
AB CD 12 Discs 16450598 $63.99
AVAILABLE MAY 7
Historical Fiction
The Shadow of War
Jeff Shaara
Explore the illfated 1961 invasion of Cuba under President Kennedy, which heightened tensions between the US and the USSR. Told through various perspectives, it captures the brinkmanship of the crisis.
AB CD 9 Discs 16450608 $52.99
AVAILABLE MAY 14
Funny Story
Emily Henry Romance
Daphne’s fiancé falls for his childhood friend, Petra, and leaves her stranded in Michigan. She becomes roommates with Petra’s ex, Miles, and they hatch a plan to mislead others about their relationship.
AB CD 9 Discs 16148291 $39.99
AVAILABLE APRIL 23
Some Murders in Berlin
Karen Robards
September
1943 Berlin: Dr. Elin Lund, a profiler from Copenhagen, investigates brutal murders of young women. Teamed with homicide detective Kurt Schneider, they face Nazi occupation and deadly stakes. Racing against time, they uncover dark secrets, but Elin becomes the killer’s new target.
The Passionate Tudor Alison Weir
The drama of Mary I’s life and five-year reign—from her abusive childhood, marriage, and mysterious pregnancies to the cruelty that marks her legacy—comes to vivid life.
Lucky Jane Smiley
A story of chance and grit and the glitter of real talent, a colorful portrait of one woman’s journey in search of herself.
AB CD 10 Discs 16687482 $39.99
AVAILABLE APRIL 23
AB CD 13 Discs 16687505 $57.99
AVAILABLE MAY 7
AB CD 8 Discs 16446213 $42.99
AVAILABLE MAY 7
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Staff
Picks Audiobook Bestselling authors
Taylor Swift
The Tortured Poets Department
Republic Records
Pop/Rock
Guest Artists: Post Malone, Florence + the Machine
Fresh off her historic Album of the Year
Grammy win for Midnights, Taylor Swift has unveiled her new studio album. It features collaborations with Post Malone and Florence + the Machine.
CD 16729561 $14.99
Parental Advisory
AVAILABLE APRIL 19
New album from the Grammy Award-winning superstar
Dua Lipa Radical Optimism
Warner Records
Pop/Rock
Inspired by Dua Lipa’s own selfdiscovery, this is an album that taps into the pure joy and happiness of having clarity in situations that once seemed impossible to face. It features the singles Houdini and Training Season
CD 16739828 $14.99
Parental Advisory
AVAILABLE MAY 3
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Music Top Female Pop Singers
Includes the hit single Houdini
Slash Orgy of the Damned Gibson Records
Pop/Rock
Guest Artists:
Chris Stapleton, Gary Clark Jr.
CD 16729559
$17.99
AVAILABLE MAY 17
Top upcoming releases patrons are looking for
Legendary guitarist delivers a set of superstar blues collaborations
New Kids on the Block
Still Kids
BMG Rights Management
Pop/Rock
Guest Artist: DJ
Jazzy Jeff
CD 16751887
$17.99
AVAILABLE MAY 17
Group’s first new album in 11 years
Schoolboy Q
Blue Lips
Top Dawg Entertainment
Rap/Hip-Hop
Following a digital release in March, Schoolboy Q’s latest album is now available to order on CD. It features the singles Cooties; Back n Love; and Blueslides
CD 16751861 $14.99
AVAILABLE APRIL 26
Digital release now available on CD
Rapsody Please Don’t Cry
Roc Nation
Rap/Hip-Hop
CD 16721632
$11.99
Parental Advisory
AVAILABLE MAY 17
Fourth album from the acclaimed rap storyteller
Ben Platt Honeymind
Interscope
Pop/Rock
CD 16721628
$14.99
AVAILABLE MAY 31
New album from the Tony and Grammy Award winner
Becky Hill
Believe Me Now?
Astralwerks
Pop/Rock
CD 16593651
$14.99
AVAILABLE MAY 31
A deeper dive into a personal love of underground dance music
Chick Corea & Béla Fleck Remembrance
Bela Fleck Productions
Jazz
CD 16729547
$15.99
AVAILABLE MAY 10
A final collaboration between two musical minds
Incubus
Morning View XXIII
Incubus
Pop/Rock
CD 16610590
$12.99
AVAILABLE MAY 10
Incubus rerecords their hit 2001 album
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Picks Music
Table for Two Amor Towles
A collection of stories based in New York City, most of which take place around 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
“...a masterful, subtle collection of thoroughly entertaining stories.”-
Drive-Away Dolls
Starring: Matt Damon, Margaret Qualley, Geraldine Viswanathan
Jamie regrets her breakup with her girlfriend, while Marian needs to relax. In search of a fresh start, they embark on a road trip to Tallahassee. Things quickly go awry when they cross paths with a group of inept criminals.
R 84 min. (2024) (United Kingdom) Action/Adventure
DVD 16560154
$23.24
Blu-ray+DVD 16560155
$29.99 2 Discs
AVAILABLE APRIL 23
“…This 83-minute road trip caper feels like one of the freshest theatrical offerings of the year.” - Associated
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