Midwest Tape Weekly June 17, 2024

Furiosa A Mad Max Saga

“This

prequel is a revved up thrill ride that never forgets the human characters at its core.”

- The Observer

Mad Max Universe

Mad Max

Starring: Mel Gibson, Joanne Samuel, Hugh Keyes-Byrne

In a self-destructing world, a vengeful Australian policeman sets out to stop a violent motorcycle gang.

R 94 min. (1979)

Action/Adventure

DVD 11773874 $12.74

Blu-ray+DVD 13416255 $11.24 2 Discs

4K Blu-ray 13601207 $33.99 2 Discs

“...this edge-of-seat revenge movie marks the most exciting debut from an Australian director since Peter Weir.” - Time Out

Max Max 2

The Road Warrior

Starring: Mel Gibson

In the post-apocalyptic Australian wasteland, a cynical drifter agrees to help a small, gasolinerich community get rid of a horde of bandits.

R 95 min. (1981) (Australia)

Action/Adventure

Blu-ray 11007240 $15.29

4K Blu-ray 14768172 $28.49 2 Discs

“Exhilarating entertainment—and a textbook for sophisticated, popular moviemaking.”

-Time Magazine

Mad Max

Fury Road

Starring: Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult

In a post-apocalyptic wasteland, a woman rebels against a tyrannical ruler in search of her homeland with the aid of a group of female prisoners, a psychotic worshipper, and a drifter named Max.

R 120 min. (2015) (Australia) $153M

Action/Adventure

DVD 11399504 $5.94

Special Edition, 2 Discs

Blu-ray 11399505 $8.49

4K Blu-ray 11657085 $32.29

2 Discs

Mad Max 3

Beyond Thunderdome

Starring: Mel Gibson, Tina Turner, Helen Buday

After being exiled from the most advanced town in post-apocalyptic Australia, a drifter travels with a group of abandoned children to rebel against the town’s queen.

PG13 107 min. (1985) $36M Action/Adventure

4K Blu-ray 14504143 $28.49 2 Discs

“...closes the trilogy like a lightning blast followed by the ominous, resonant drone of thunder.”

-Los Angeles Times

Mad Max Exposed

Starring: Joanne Samuel, Paul Johnstone, Vincent Gil

Step into the world of the original Mad Max movie and take a rare behind-thescenes look at the making of this groundbreaking film.

UNK 70 min. (2022) (Australia)

Documentary

DVD 16748390 $16.99

Great American Eclipse

Entertaining and informative

Explore the cosmic phenomenon of a total solar eclipse. In April 2024, the moon’s shadow swept from Texas to Maine, as the US witnesses its last total solar eclipse until 2044.

TVPG 60 min. (2024)

DVD 16598171 $22.49

AVAILABLE JULY 9

Roots of Comedy with Jesus Trejo

Starring: Jesus Trejo

Queendom (Russian)

Starring: Jenna Marvin

Meet six rising comedians who explore the diversity of the United States through standup comedy.

TV14 180 min. (2024)

DVD 16722596 $22.49

AVAILABLE JULY 9

Nature

Grizzly 399Queen of the Tetons Grizzly 399 has a litter of four cubs to raise. The family must contend with conflicts between people and bears, a warming climate, and human encroachment in bear country.

TV14 60 min. (2024)

DVD 16394795 $22.49

AVAILABLE JULY 30

Great Performances: Now Hear This Season 5

Starring: Scott Yoo

Travel with Scott Yoo, Mexico City Philharmonic chief conductor, on a voyage of musical discovery as explores the greatest music ever written, from the baroque to the present.

TVG 240 min. (2024)

DVD 16766953 $22.49

2 Discs

AVAILABLE JULY 30

William Shatner

You Can Call Me Bill

Starring: William Shatner

A portrait of William Shatner’s personal journey across nine decades of a boldly lived and fully realized life, stripping away all the masks he has worn during his storied career.

PG13 96 min. (2023)

DVD 16838770 $15.29

Blu-ray 16838769 $16.14

AVAILABLE JULY 30

“There’s a candor and a rawness here that’s inherently compelling.” - indieWire

In defiance of Russia’s antiLGTBQ laws, a queer, 21-year-old artist risks her life performing in surreal costumes throughout Moscow, blending artistry and activism.

NR 99 min. (2024) (France)

DVD 16946641 $16.99

AVAILABLE JULY 30

Taking Venice

Starring: Janet Begneaud, Achim BorchardtHume, Mark Bradford

The Venice Biennale, the world’s most influential art exhibition, becomes a proving ground in 1964, testing the US strategy of combating Communism with culture.

NR 96 min. (2024)

DVD 16946639 $16.99

AVAILABLE JULY 16

Food, Inc. 2

Starring: Michael Pollan, Gerardo Reyes-Chavez, Eric Schlosser

Robert Kenner and Melissa Robledo team up with authors Michael Pollan and Eric Schlosser to examine the modern food industry’s efficiency and vulnerabilities.

NR 94 min. (2023)

DVD 16838696 $20.24

Blu-ray 16838697 $22.49

AVAILABLE JULY 9

Food, Inc.

PG 91 min. (2009) $4M

DVD 10334617 $11.89

Blu-ray 10334618 $14.44

Bestselling authors

Desperation Reef

T. Jefferson Parker Suspense

After 25 years, Jen Stonebreaker returns to big-wave surfing with her twin sons, Casey and Brock. Casey, a surfer and activist, clashes with a crime syndicate, while Brock, who runs a disaster rescue mission, faces threats to his work and family.

AB CD 8 Discs 16450531

$49.99

AVAILABLE JULY 16

“Starred Review: This ranks among the author’s best.” - Publishers Weekly

Girls’ Night Out J. A. Jance Thriller

Despite a life of hardships, including the loss of her son Tad, Twinkle’s world revolves around her garage and her daughter-in-law, Cindy. When Cindy goes missing after a night out, Twinkle embarks on a desperate search to find her.

AB CD 1 Disc 16894401

$21.99

AVAILABLE JULY 23

Will Twinkle be able to save the person that means the most to her?

Indescribable Love

Samantha Chase Romance

He’s the pop superstar dubbed the ‘friendliest celeb alive’ and she’s the jaded publicist forced to represent him. Working together should be impossible, but the connection they find in each other is completely indescribable.

AB CD 7 Discs 16906932

$59.99

AVAILABLE JULY 16

A rockstar secret romance

The Moonlight Market

Joanne Harris Fantasy

While following a woman he was attracted to, Tom Argent discovers a hidden world in London, where two warring factions—one nocturnal, one in the light—battle over a longlost love, destined to end in total annihilation for one side.

AB CD 5 Discs 16626492

$52.99

AVAILABLE JULY 2

“Urban

fantasy readers seeking a lighthearted treat will find plenty to enjoy.” - Publishers Weekly

The Bright Sword

Lev Grossman Fantasy

Collum, a young knight, arrives at Camelot to find King Arthur dead and the kingdom in chaos. Along with those who remain, they must rebuild Camelot, reclaim Excalibur, and face returning old gods and rival factions led by Morgan le Fay.

AB CD 20 Discs 16493996

$54.99

AVAILABLE JULY 16

“For

anyone who’s ever craved a seat at the Round Table. Utterly enchanting.”

- Rebecca Yarros

Arkangel

James Rollins Fiction

Facing enemies on all sides, it will be up to Commander Gray Pierce and Sigma Force to unravel a mystery going back millennia—and uncover the truth about a lost civilization and an arcane treasure that could save the planet…or destroy it.

AB CD 12 Discs 16470516

$47.99

AVAILABLE AUGUST 6

“Nobody does this stuff better.” - Lee Child

Music Live Albums Bringing the live experience home

Manchester Orchestra

Cope

Live at the Earl Loma Vista Recordings

Pop/Rock

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of this seminal album, Manchester Orchestra took the stage for one night only at East Atlanta’s tiny but beloved rock venue, the Earl, to perform a blistering set of the record from start to finish.

CD 16838649 $15.99 Parental Advisory

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 6

Eric Clapton To Save a Child

An Intimate Live Concert

Bushbranch/ Surfdog Records

Pop/Rock

Guest Artist: Dhani Harrison

Eric Clapton’s intimate concert recorded in London in front of a small audience in 2023. Eric’s set included Tears in Heaven; Layla; River of Tears; and a very special version of George Harrison’s Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth)

CD 16791262 $18.69

AVAILABLE JULY 12

Frank Zappa, The Mothers of Invention

Whisky a Go Go

1968

Zappa Records

Pop/Rock

After sitting in the vault for 55 years, three full sets from Frank Zappa & the Mothers of Invention receive a release with brand new audio mixes.

CD 16895326 $56.99

AVAILABLE JUNE 21

Steep Canyon Rangers Live at Greenfield Lake Yep Roc Records Country

This album finally captures the magic of Steep Canyon Rangers’ onstage chemistry, demonstrating the unparalleled harmonies and rich songwriting that have made the band one of the most critically acclaimed across Americana.

CD 16933032 $18.69

AVAILABLE AUGUST 30

Odesza

The Last Goodbye Tour Live

Ninja Tune Pop/Rock

Four time Grammynominated duo Odesza returns with their first live album ever, which caps off a massive two years of touring that saw them play to over 1.5 million fans.

CD 16831407 $18.69

AVAILABLE JULY 12

Joe Bonamassa

Live at the Hollywood Bowl with Orchestra J&R Adventures Blues

In August 2023, Joe Bonamassa made his historic, first-ever appearance at the iconic Hollywood Bowl, where he was accompanied by a stellar ensemble of 40 orchestra members for a one-night-only event.

Louis Tomlinson Live

BMG Rights Management (UK)

Pop/Rock

Following the release of his chart-topping album Faith in the Future and documentary All of Those Voices, Louis Tomlinson returns with his debut live album, a record that showcases his love for live performance.

CD 16937951 $18.69

AVAILABLE AUGUST 23

Melissa Etheridge

I’m Not Broken Live from Topeka Correctional Facility Sun Records Pop/Rock

A 12-track live performance album of Melissa’s hits, plus a brand-new track she wrote specifically for the project. The record will be released in tandem with a two-part limited series for Paramount+.

CD 16814555 $15.99

AVAILABLE JULY 5

CD 16627223 $24.99

AVAILABLE JUNE 21

Jerry Garcia Band

GarciaLive

Volume 21

February 13th, 1976 - Keystone Berkeley

ATO Records

Pop/Rock

Volume 21 in the GarciaLive series brings the Jerry Garcia Band back to their stomping grounds in the Bay Area with a new (at the time) lineup, including Grateful Dead members Donna Jean and Keith Godchaux.

CD 16831471 $16.99

Highly Suspect

As Above, So Below Roadrunner Records

Pop/Rock

CD 16952467

$12.74

AVAILABLE

JULY 19

New music from the Grammynominated group

Noteworthy new releases

Hardy QUIT!!

Big Loud Records Pop/Rock

Big Loud Rock heavy hitter Hardy, crowned ‘Nashville’s-nü-metal-king’ by the Los Angeles Times, is soaring to new heights with his first full-album embrace of his rock sound.

CD 16937919 $14.99

Parental Advisory

AVAILABLE JULY 12

Hardy embarks on a rock journey

Empire of the Sun

Ask That God Capitol

Pop/Rock

CD 16937932

$23.99

AVAILABLE

JULY 26

Duo’s first new album in eight years

Lil Dicky Professional Rapper Commission Records Inc.

Rap/Hip-Hop

CD 16937933

$15.99

AVAILABLE AUGUST 16

Rapper’s 2015 debut gets a wide physical release

Phish Evolve

JEMP Records

Pop/Rock

Recorded in the fall of 2023 at the band’s studio, the Barn, Evolve (the 16th studio album by Phish) was produced by Vance Powell and Bryce Goggin with the 12 songs emerging from the band’s dynamic live performances.

CD 16937936 $15.99

AVAILABLE JULY 12

Phish’s first new studio album in four years

The Red Clay Strays

Made by These Moments

RCA Records Country

CD 16952465

$13.59

AVAILABLE JULY 26

Second album from the rising country stars

Lupe Fiasco

Samurai 1st and 15th too Rap/Hip-Hop

CD 16937967

$13.59

AVAILABLE JUNE 28

A deeply personal album from the rap star

Challengers

Starring: Zendaya, Josh O’Connor, Mike Faist

Tashi, a former tennis prodigy turned coach, turned her husband into a champion. But to overcome a losing streak, he needs to face his ex-best friend and Tashi’s ex-boyfriend.

R 131 min. (2024) $43M Drama

DVD 16733209 $23.24

Blu-ray 16733210 $29.24

AVAILABLE JULY 9

“Anchored by three arresting performances and playfully experimental direction, Challengers is fresh, exhilarating, and energetic.” -

Entertainment Weekly

The British military enlists a small group of highly skilled soldiers to launch an attack against German forces behind enemy lines during World War II. R 120 min. (2024) $20M Drama

DVD 16733197 $22.49

Blu-ray+DVD 16733198 $29.99 2 Discs

AVAILABLE JUNE 25

Starring: Henry Cavill, Alan Ritchson, Alex Pettyfer