Midwest Tape Weekly April 22, 2024

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Godzilla X Kong

The New Empire

Starring: Rebecca Hall, Dan Stevens, Rachel House

Two ancient titans, Godzilla and Kong, clash in an epic battle as humans unravel their intertwined origins and connection to Skull Island’s mysteries.

Godzilla vs. Kong

Starring: Alexander Skarsgård, Millie Bobby Brown, Rebecca Hall

As a squadron embarks on a perilous mission into uncharted terrain, a conspiracy threatens to wipe the creatures, both good and bad, from the face of the earth forever.

PG13 113 min. (2021) $250M Action/Adventure

DVD 14005972 $12.99

Special Edition, 2 Discs

Blu-ray+DVD 14005973 $14.99 2 Discs

4K Blu-ray 14005974 $32.99 2 Discs

“A

crowd-pleasing, smash’em-up monster flick and a straight-up action picture par excellence.” - RogerEbert.com

Godzilla Classics

Godzilla (Japanese)

Starring: Akira Takarada, Raymond Burr, Takashi Shimura

American nuclear weapons testing results in the creation of a seemingly unstoppable dinosaur-like beast.

UNK 96 min. (1954) Science Fiction

Criterion Collection

Blu-ray 10594456 $29.99

Godzilla

King of the Monsters

Starring: Kyle Chandler, Vera Farmiga, Millie Bobby Brown

The crypto-zoological agency Monarch faces off against a battery of god-sized monsters, including the mighty Godzilla, who collides with Mothra, Rodan, and the three-headed King Ghidorah.

PG13 132 min. (2019) $111M Action/Adventure

DVD 12366839 $11.99 2 Discs

4K Blu-ray 12415587 $26.99 2 Discs

“If you go to these things to see cities flambéed and flattened, you won’t leave disappointed.” - Time Out

Godzilla

Starring: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Elizabeth Olsen, Bryan Cranston

The world is beset by the appearance of monstrous creatures, but one of them may be the only one who can save humanity.

PG13 123 min. (2014) Action/Adventure

DVD 15814167 $14.99

Blu-ray 11136732 $15.99

4K Blu-ray 13942391 $31.99 2 Discs

“...a smooth, sleek, technologically aweinspiring 3-D blockbuster with a top-shelf cast.” - Slate

King Kong vs Godzilla

Starring: Tadao Takashima, Kenji Sahara, Yu Fujiki

A UN reporter broadcasts a report on the appearance of a prehistoric monster that emerges from hibernation while a pharmaceutical company seeks publicity with a monster of their own.

UNK 91 min. (1963) Action/Adventure

DVD 10354297 $8.99

Blu-ray 11056874 $12.99

Godzilla Complete Animated Series

Voices of: Ian Ziering, Charity James, Malcolm Danare

Dr. Nick Tatopoulos leads a team, known as H.E.A.T., to battle giant monsters with the help of Godzilla’s only living offspring.

NR 854 min. Children’s

DVD 11142293 $14.99 4 Discs

The best series from the biggest streamers

Moon Knight

Season 1

Starring: Oscar Isaac, Ethan Hawke, May Calamawy

Steven Grant discovers he’s been granted the powers of an Egyptian moon god. But he soon finds out that these newfound powers can be both a blessing and a curse to his troubled life.

TV14 288 min. (2022) Action/Adventure

Blu-ray 16687199 $50.24

Collector’s Edition, Steelbook, 2 Discs

4K Blu-ray 16687198 $56.24

Collector’s Edition, Steelbook, 2 Discs

AVAILABLE APRIL 30

Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan

Final Season

Starring: John Krasinski, Wendell Pierce, Abbie Cornish

Jack is promoted to CIA Acting Deputy Director and discovers the convergence of a drug cartel with a terrorist organization, ultimately revealing a conspiracy much closer to home.

NR 316 min. (2023) Action/Adventure

DVD 16569960 $24.74 3 Discs

Blu-ray+DVD 16569963 $30.74 2 Discs

4K Blu-ray 16738671 $49.99 2 Discs

Wednesday

Season 1

Starring: Jenna Ortega, Emma Myers, Hunter Doohan

Wednesday attempts to master her emerging psychic ability, thwart a killing spree that has terrorized the local town, and solve the mystery that embroiled her parents 25 years ago.

NR 389 min. (2022) Comedy

DVD 16500841 $20.99 3 Discs

Blu-ray+DVD 16500842 $26.24 2 Discs

Lawmen: Bass Reeves

Starring: David Oyelowo, Dennis Quaid, Donald Sutherland

It follows the journey of legendary lawman Bass Reeves, one of the greatest frontier heroes and one of the first Black deputy US Marshals west of the Mississippi River.

NR 361 min. (2023) Drama

DVD 16622910 $24.74 3 Discs

Blu-ray 16622911 $30.74 3 Discs

AVAILABLE APRIL 30

Star Trek: Lower Decks

Season 4

Voices of: Tawny Newsome, Jack Quaid, Noel Wells

The crew of the USS Cerritos are keeping up with their Starfleet duties, avoiding malevolent computers, and getting stuck in a couple of caves, all while encountering new and classic aliens!

NR 257 min. (2023) Animated

DVD 16668090 $25.99 2 Discs

Blu-ray+DVD 16622909 $24.74 2 Discs

Special Ops: Lioness

Season 1

Starring: Zoë Saldana, Laysla De Oliveira, Michael Kelly

CIA operative Joe attempts to balance her personal and professional lives as the tip of the spear in the agency’s war on terror.

NR 352 min. (2023) Drama

DVD 16236661 $22.49 3 Discs

Blu-ray 16236660 $30.74 3 Discs

South Park

Joining the Panderverse

Voices of: Trey Parker, Matt Stone

Cartman’s deeply disturbing dreams portend the end of the life he knows and loves. The adults in South Park are also wrestling with their own life decisions as the advent of AI is turning their world upside down.

NR 48 min. (2023) Animated

DVD 16733190 $17.24

Blu-ray 16733189 $24.74

AVAILABLE JUNE 11

Audiobook

Shop more upcoming titles on midwesttape.com! Hot New Children’s

Humorous Tales by Dan Gutman

My Weird School Special

There’s a Skunk in My Bunk!

A.J. can’t wait to enjoy summer break, but his parents announce that he’s been signed up for sleepaway camp.

Between the mosquitoes and bees, animals that break into the cabins, and a moose head that guards the mail, this is definitely one weird camp.

AB CD 4 Discs 16467670 $31.99

AVAILABLE JUNE 11

My Weirdtastic School #5

Mrs. Marge Is in Charge!

At Ella Mentry School, A.J. and his friends are old enough for after-school clubs, but they’re surprised by the wacky options like Lawn Mower Racing and Cloud Watching. They struggle to find the right fit in the school’s unconventional club offerings.

AB CD 3 Discs 16467666 $27.99

AVAILABLE MAY 7

The One and Only Family Katherine Applegate Animals/Pets

In the wildlife sanctuary, Ivan cherishes life with his mate Kinyani and their newborn twins. Despite the joys of parenthood, Ivan reflects on his past in the mall circus and his childhood in the jungle, often recalling memories of his own twin sibling.

AB CD 8 Discs 16460857 $42.99

AVAILABLE MAY 7

Charlie Thorne and the Royal Society Stuart Gibbs Action

From a chase over the rooftops of Cambridge University to scaling the Sydney Harbour Bridge to skirting a volcanic eruption, Charlie Thorne will need to think one step ahead of her opponents to follow Newton’s trail of devious clues.

AB CD 7 Discs 16125106 $52.99

AVAILABLE APRIL 23

Wind

Erin Hunter Action

As Berryheart’s schemes take an alarming new turn—and Splashtail’s ambitions turn toward violence—a few cats’ efforts may not be enough to preserve the peace.

AB CD 6 Discs 16095776 $31.99

I Am More Than

LeBron James Social Themes

NBA champion and cultural icon LeBron James motivates readers to remember they can accomplish their goals when they believe in themselves!

AB CD 1 Disc 16091016 $15.99

Tree. Table. Book.

Lois Lowry Social Themes

The close friendship between an elementary school girl and an elderly woman, both named Sophie, is tested when the older Sophie starts experiencing memory problems. Determined to help her friend, the young Sophie sets out to preserve the elder Sophie’s memories.

AB CD 3 Discs 16137303 $24.99

AVAILABLE APRIL 23

Bestselling authors

All the Colors of the Dark

Chris Whitaker

Mystery

Patch and those who love him soon discover that the line between triumph and tragedy has never been finer. And that their search for answers will lead them to truths that could mean losing one another.

AB CD 12 Discs 16313681 $39.99

AVAILABLE MAY 21

Death Behind Every Door

Heather Graham

Mystery

Arriving at the sinister Graystone Castle posed as a tourist, Luke is joined by Special Agent Carly MacDonald, and the pair is immediately confronted by dangers hidden in the castle’s depths.

AB CD 9 Discs 16446347 $42.99

AVAILABLE MAY 21

Mind Games

Nora Roberts

Women’s Fiction

A long, silent battle will be waged between them and eventually bring them face to face, and head to head.

AB CD 12 Discs 16242061 $39.99

AVAILABLE MAY 21

The Museum of Lost Quilts

Jennifer Chiaverini

Women’s Fiction

With every fascinating quilt she studies, Summer finds her passion for history renewed—and discovers a promising new future for herself.

AB CD 9 Discs 16095727 $42.99

AVAILABLE APRIL 30

Tom Clancy Act of Defiance

Tom Clancy, Brian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson Suspense

When a Russian superweapon is let loose under the waves, it’s up to President Jack Ryan to find a countermove.

AB CD 11 Discs 16242112 $49.99

AVAILABLE MAY 21

An Unfinished Murder

Jude Deveraux

Mystery

Sara Medlar may be retired as a bestselling author, but her career as an amateur detective is facing one final mystery—and it’s a killer.

AB CD 9 Discs 15936783 $42.99

AVAILABLE APRIL 30

Lies and Weddings

Kevin Kwan

Humor

Amidst wedding chaos and scandal, the Gresham legacy hangs in the balance, with a long-hidden tragedy threatening to unravel everything.

AB CD 12 Discs 16242124 $49.99

AVAILABLE MAY 21

Only the Brave

Danielle Steel Romance

After using her ability to put away the man that killed her parents, Thea begins to feel like it is a curse when she realizes the killer possesses the same gift and seeks revenge.

AB CD 6 Discs 16502069 $34.99

AVAILABLE APRIL 30

This Strange, Eventful History

Claire Messud

Literary Fiction

An immersive, masterful story of a family born on the wrong side of history, from one of our finest contemporary novelists.

AB CD 9 Discs 16687377 $44.99

AVAILABLE MAY 14

Wives Like Us

Plum Sykes

Humor

Take a grand English country house, one (heartbroken) American divorcee, three rich wives, two tycoons, a pair of miniature sausage dogs, and one (bereaved) butler for one impossibly funny story.

AB CD 8 Discs 16460938 $42.99

AVAILABLE MAY 14

Music New Country Music

Traditional and cutting-edge sounds

Headline-making new music from Beyonce

Beyonce Cowboy Carter

Parkwood Entertainment

Country Guest Artists: Dolly Parton, Miley Cyrus Beyonce is back with one of the biggest releases of 2024. One of the first singles, Texas Hold ‘Em, has gone on to top both the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and the Hot Country Songs chart.

CD 16773637 $15.99

Parental Advisory

Brian Kelley

Tennessee Truth

Big Machine

Country

You wanna know how Brian Kelley lives? Across 12 pumped-up country anthems, Kelley testifies to the restorative power of rural living, everlasting love, and badass guitars.

CD 16687145 $11.99

AVAILABLE MAY 10

Sara Evans

Unbroke

Melody Place LLC

Country

Superstar country artist Sara Evans, known for charttopping hits like Suds in the Bucket and A Little Bit Stronger, is poised for a new chapter with the release of her new album.

CD 16762106 $19.99

AVAILABLE JUNE 7

Carly Pearce

Hummingbird

Big Machine

Country

Carly Pearce leans into her authentic country sound encompassed by the symbolism of the hummingbird, which represents the album’s themes of growth, humility, understanding, playfulness, and optimism.

CD 16668697 $12.99

AVAILABLE JUNE 14

Scotty McCreery

Rise & Fall Triple Tigers Country

Scotty McCreery pours his heart and soul into his latest studio album, which features the tracks

Can’t Pass the Bar ; Slow Dance; Red Letter Blueprint; and Fall of Summer

CD 16683694 $15.99

AVAILABLE MAY 10

Willie Nelson

The Border Legacy Country Produced by Willie Nelson’s longtime collaborator, Buddy Cannon, The Border features four newly penned tracks by the pair combined with a half dozen tunes from some of their favorite songwriters.

CD 16716298 $16.99

AVAILABLE MAY 31

Travis Denning

Roads That Go

Mercury Nashville

Country

Guest Artists: Hardy, Josh Ross

Travis Denning releases his debut full-length album, which includes 15 songs. The album features the song Southern Rock that features Hardy, as well as a duet with country artist Josh Ross called The Sound of a Beer Getting Cracked

CD 16667993 $11.99

AVAILABLE MAY 24

The Mavericks

Moon & Stars

Mono Mundo Recordings

Country

Guest Artists:

Nicole Atkins, Sierra Ferrell

Genre-bending

Americana icons the Mavericks return with their highly anticipated 13th studio album. The record marks their first new music release since 2020’s groundbreaking and chart-topping En Espanol project.

CD 16687128 $15.99

AVAILABLE MAY 17

Top upcoming releases patrons are looking for

NOW That’s What I Call Music! 25th Anniversary

Volume 2

NOW

Pop/Rock

CD 16739821

$18.99

AVAILABLE MAY 3

Dua Lipa

Radical Optimism

Warner Records

Pop/Rock

CD 16739828

$14.99

Parental Advisory

AVAILABLE MAY 3

Two new collections for the hit series

The popular music series unveils two brand new collections. One celebrates one of the fastest growing genres in popularity, K-pop. The other continues NOW’s silver anniversary.

Includes the singles Houdini and Training Season

The Decemberists

As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again

YABB Records

Pop/Rock

CD 16762105

$15.99

AVAILABLE JUNE 14

NOW That’s What I Call K-Pop

NOW

Pop/Rock

CD 16762095 $29.99

AVAILABLE MAY 17

Band’s first new album in six years

Ingrid Michaelson

The Notebook

Original

Broadway Cast Recording

Atlantic Soundtracks

CD 16762110

$14.99

AVAILABLE JUNE 14

Musical based on the hit motion picture

Jordan Rakei The Loop

DECCA

R&B

CD 16584088

$14.99

AVAILABLE MAY 10

Jordan Rakei’s most personal album to date

William Shatner

Where Will the Animals Sleep?

Songs for Kids & Other Living Things

Cleopatra

Children’s

CD 16729560 $18.99

AVAILABLE MAY 17

New children’s music from the Star Trek icon

My Favorite Things

The Rodgers & Hammerstein

80th Anniversary Concert

Concord Theatricals Recordings Soundtracks

Artists: Andrew

Lloyd Webber, Rita Moreno

CD 16762092 $24.99

AVAILABLE MAY 31

Features performances from Daniel Dae Kim, Audra McDonald, and more

“...features a soaring performance from Kingsley Ben-Adir.” - Empire

Bob Marley One Love

Starring: Kingsley Ben-Adir, Lashana Lynch, James Norton

The story of how reggae icon Bob Marley overcame adversity, and the journey behind his revolutionary music.

PG13 106 min. (2024) $93M

Drama

DVD 16560158 $25.49

Blu-ray 16560159 $30.74

4K Blu-ray 16733182 $37.49

AVAILABLE MAY 28

Ordinary Angels

Starring: Hilary Swank, Alan Ritchson, Nancy Travis

Inspired by the incredible true story of a hairdresser who 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.” - Observer