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August 21, 2023
“It’s Debicki who steals the show with an astonishing performance as Diana that rises above impersonation (although she does a perfect impersonation) and captures both her grace and darkness.” - BuzzFeed News
The Crown Season 5
Starring: Imelda Staunton, Dominic West, Elizabeth Debicki
The fifth season follows Elizabeth from the early to late ‘90s, as the fraying union of Charles and Diana ultimately came to separation, and John Major saw his tenure as prime minister end with the election of Tony Blair.
NR (2022) (United Kingdom)
Drama
DVD 16088727 $34.49 4 Discs
Blu-ray 16088726 $41.99 4 Discs
AVAILABLE OCTOBER 10
New Audiobooks p4 New Music p6
Video Documentaries
Entertaining and informative
Inside Russia
Traitors and Heroes (Russian)
Two Russian filmmakers document the impact of the invasion of Ukraine in their country and the dissenting Russians doing their best to make their voices heard.
UNK 54 min. (2023)
Documentary
DVD 16134776 $22.49
AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 5
American An Odyssey to 1947
Starring: Orson Welles, Catherine
L. Benamou, Gray Brechin
Follow the meteoric rise of acclaimed director Orson Welles while exploring interweaving stories of diverse individuals amidst the backdrop of World War II.
NR 102 min. (2022) Documentary
DVD 15999178 $13.49
AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 12
Fanarchy
Starring: Chris Bouchard
Dreamers Never Die
Starring: Ronnie James Dio
The first career-spanning documentary on the heavy metal legend to be authorized by the artist’s estate includes scenes with family and friends and never-before-seen footage.
UNK 127 min. Biographical
DVD 16028494 $14.99
4K+Blu-ray 16028495 $22.49
2 Discs
AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 29
The documentary explores the rise of fan culture and ways in which modern fandom is threatening the Hollywood system by becoming a creative force in its own right.
UNK 90 min. (2015)
Documentary
DVD 15962537 $18.74
AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 26
Battle of Britain 80
Allies at War
Starring: Roger Bailey
The historical retrospective documentary reveals untold stories from across Europe about a turning point in WWII: the Battle of Britain.
UNK 45 min. (2020)
(United Kingdom) Documentary
DVD 15947137 $18.74
AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 19
The Elephant 6 Recording Co.
The inside story of the ‘90s rock collective that launched Neutral Milk Hotel, the Olivia Tremor Control, the Apples in Stereo, and a host of other artists.
NR 93 min. (2022)
Documentary
DVD 16042340
$14.99
AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 5
The Funeral Director
Starring: David McGowan
A world most of us never consider until it’s forced upon us. But far from dark, this is a life-affirming story of empathy and hope told by funeral director David McGowan.
UNK 76 min. (2019) (United Kingdom)
Documentary
DVD 15960667 $18.74
AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 12
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“An honest, evocative and at times viscerally exciting look back at one of heavy metal’s headiest and most creative eras.”
- Los Angeles Times
Brand new titles your patrons are sure to love, curated by our video experts here at Midwest Tape! Staff Picks Video
Available August 22
You Hurt My Feelings
Starring: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Tobias Menzies, Michaela Watkins
A novelist’s longstanding marriage is suddently upended when she overhears her husband giving his honest reaction to her latest book.
R 93 min. (2023)
$5M Comedy
DVD 15917849 $14.99
Blu-ray+DVD 15917850 $18.74 2 Discs
When Jack Came Back
Starring: Lance Henriksen, Lindsay Wagner, Mike Markoff Jack, a down-onhis-luck actor, begrudgingly comes home after the death of his father only to find that his mom is in the grip of Alzheimer’s disease.
UNK 102 min. (2022) Drama
DVD 15994540 $18.74
NCIS
Season 20
Starring: David McCallum, Sean Murray, Rocky Carroll Special Agent Parker is still on the run with his ex-wife and the team investigates who from his past might have a vendetta against him in hopes of clearing his name.
NR 934 min. (2022) Drama
DVD 15996871 $35.24 6 Discs
CSI: Vegas Season 2
Starring: Paula Newsome, Matt Lauria, Mandeep Dhillon
Catherine Willows returns to help the CSIs face off with a dealer of death who is planning to beat the odds in Las Vegas.
NR 895 min. (2022)
Drama
DVD 16002407 $31.49 5 Discs
Sun, Sand & Romance
Starring: Tricia Helfer, Paul Campbell
Kate reunites with an old friend when her boyfriend spends too much time working during their vacation, leading her to reevaluate what she wants from life and love.
NR 84 min. (2017)
Drama
DVD 16028467 $21.74
Eat, Play, Love
Starring: Jen Lilley, Jason Cermak, Lee Majors Veterinarian Dr. Carly Monroe falls for the owner of a dog shelter she frequently visits. Unfortunately, Dan is about to marry his girlfriend and move to New York City.
NR 84 min. (2017)
Comedy
DVD 16042332 $11.24
The Blackening
Starring: Antoinette Robertson, DeWayne Perkins, Sinqua Walls
Seven Black friends go away for the weekend and end up trapped in a cabin with a killer who has a vendetta.
R 96 min. (2023) $17M Comedy
DVD 15961275 $22.49
Blu-ray+DVD 15961276 $29.99
2 Discs
4K+Blu-ray 16088725 $32.24
2 Discs
Chicago Sun-Times
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“With the ensemble cast doing superb work, The Blackening is a horror comedy that packs a serious punch.”
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Fall Preview Audiobook
Counting the Cost
Jill Duggar, Derick J. Dillard, Craig
Borlase
Biography
AB CD 6 Discs 15996330 $52.99
AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 12
SmartBrowse ‘Fall Preview’ for a harvest of big releases
The Woman in Me
Britney Spears
Biography
AB CD 6 Discs 15496389 $32.99
AVAILABLE OCTOBER 24
Elon Musk
Walter Isaacson
Biography
AB CD 20 Discs 15761883 $54.99
AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 12
The Raging Storm
Ann Cleeves
Mystery
AB CD 8 Discs 15697680 $39.99
AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 5
The Exchange
John Grisham
Suspense
AB CD 10 Discs 15813220 $44.99
AVAILABLE OCTOBER 17
Sisters Under the Rising Sun
Heather Morris
Historical Fiction
AB CD 9 Discs 15730931 $39.99
AVAILABLE OCTOBER 24
Killing the Witches
Bill O’Reilly, Martin Dugard
History
AB CD 8 Discs 15697671 $39.99
AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 26
Payback in Death
J. D. Robb
Mystery
AB CD 11 Discs 15697711 $39.99
AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 5
Second Act
Danielle Steel
Women’s Fiction
AB CD 9 Discs 15880141 $39.99
AVAILABLE OCTOBER 3
Obsession
Stuart Woods, Brett Battles
Action
AB CD 6 Discs 15483401 $34.99
AVAILABLE OCTOBER 10
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12 Months to Live
James Patterson, Mike Lupica
Suspense
Criminal attorney Jane Smith has received a terminal diagnosis and doesn’t have much time. Is her own client trying to kill her first?
AB CD 8 Discs 15700262
$44.99
AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 25
Bestselling Authors
The Armor of Light
Ken Follett
Historical Fiction
As institutions are challenged and toppled, our characters are left to reckon with a world they must rebuild from the ashes of war.
AB CD 28 Discs 15700294
$69.99
AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 26
Bad Luck Vampire
Lynsay Sands
Romance
Alasdair MacKenzie has never considered himself unlucky until he found his life mate at a wedding, only to find out she was someone else’s date.
AB CD 10 Discs 15808659
$42.99
AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 26
The Land of Lost Things
John Connolly
Fantasy
While her daughter lies in a coma, Ceres finds herself drawn to an old house on the hospital grounds, to journey to a land colored by the memories of childhood, and old enemies.
AB CD 10 Discs 15726491
$73.99
AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 19
Bright Lights, Big Christmas
Mary Kay Andrews
Holidays
Kerry will need to combine her country know-how with her newly acquired New York knowledge to protect the new friends she’s come to think of as family.
AB CD 8 Discs 15697662
$39.99
AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 26
Wellness
Nathan Hill
Humor
A poignant and witty novel about marriage, the often baffling pursuit of health and happiness, and the stories that bind us together.
AB CD 15 Discs 16024814
$49.99
AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 19
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Staff Picks Audiobook
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Obongjayar
Some Nights I
Dream of Doors
September
Records
R&B
CD 15011263
$13.99
“The Nigerian-born, Londonbased artist gave us everything at his Tiny Desk.” -NPR
Peter One Come Back to Me
Verve Forecast
Folk
CD 15788590
$13.99
“Peter One brings his passion-filled songs about his storied past…” -NPR
Sparks The Girl Is Crying in Her Latte Island
Pop/Rock
CD 15879401
$18.99
“The duo bring their twisted musical sense of humor, honed for over 50 years…” -NPR
Lisa O’Neill
All of This Is Chance
Rough Trade Pop/Rock
CD 15524922
$15.99
“The Irish singer brings a plaintive, pensive atmosphere…” -NPR
Unknown Mortal Orchestra V Jagjaguwar Pop/Rock
CD 15729947 $16.99
“The band’s Tiny Desk performance featured songs that leaned right into its incalculability.” -NPR
Brandee Younger Brand New Life
Impulse! / UMC Jazz
CD 15738307 $13.99
“In her stunning Tiny Desk, the artist demonstrates her ability to showcase all sides of the harp, from an instrument in classical music to contemporary pop.” -NPR
Adam Blackstone Legacy
Bassic Black Ent.
Jazz
CD 15480694
$11.99
“The producer, songwriter and musical director to the stars performed a multi-genre celebration of Black music.” -NPR
Wild Up
Julius Eastman
Volume 3
If You’re So Smart, Why Aren’t You Rich?
New Amsterdam Records
Classical
CD 15996255 $16.99
“The 14-piece Los Angelesbased ensemble’s performance… is nothing less than an exuberant house party unto itself.” -NPR
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Staff
Picks Music
Dogstar
Somewhere Between the Power Lines and Palm Trees
Dillon
Pop/Rock
CD 16107858
$16.99
AVAILABLE
OCTOBER 6
New music from the trio featuring Keanu Reeves
Tyler Childers
Rustin’ in the Rain
Sony Music Country
The eagerly anticipated new album from singer-songwriter Tyler Childers. It features the heartfelt single In Your Love, which Tyler first teased to fans earlier in 2023 during his Bonnaroo Music Festival performance.
CD 16123488 $13.99
AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 8
Follow-up to the singer’s critically acclaimed fifth album
Staind
Confessions of the Fallen
BMG Rights Management (US)
LLC
Pop/Rock
CD 16068119
$16.99
Parental Advisory
AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 15
Band’s first new album in 12 years
King Von Grandson
Only the Family Ent Rap/Hip-Hop
Guest Artists: Lil Durk, Polo G
Lovingly assembled by King Von’s closest collaborators, including producer Chopsquad DJ, the upcoming album features the same street sagas and invigorating anthems fans have come to expect.
CD 16118715 $11.99
Parental Advisory
AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 15
Second posthumous release from the rap star
Colbie Caillat Along the Way
BFD
Country
CD 16126196
$14.99
AVAILABLE
OCTOBER 6
New country release from the Bubbly singer
Wilco
Cousin
dBpm Records
Pop/Rock
CD 16121627
$13.99
AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 29
Wilco returns to their progressive and experimental rock sound
Erica Campbell I Love You
SoNo Recording Group
Religious
CD 16002484
$12.99
AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 15
Singer’s first album of all-new material since 2015
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Spider-Man
Across the Spider-Verse
Voices of: Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld, Oscar Isaac Miles Morales catapults across the Multiverse, where he encounters a team of Spider-People charged with protecting its very existence. When the heroes clash, Miles must redefine what it means to be a hero.
PG 140 min. (2023) $375M
Children’s DVD 15961265 $26.24
Blu-ray+DVD 15961266 $30.74
2 Discs
4K+Blu-ray 16110646 $37.49 2 Discs
AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 5
Metro Boomin
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Soundtrack from and Inspired By)
Republic Records
Soundtracks
Artists: Swae Lee, Lil Wayne, Future CD 16028626 $13.99
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