Midwest Tape Weekly October 14, 2024

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“Sometimes all you need is the imagination for heroes and villains, betrayal and glory—and heaps of plastic to smash together.” - New York Times

Transformers One Voices of: Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson

The untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron. Known as sworn enemies, once they were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever. The first-ever fully CG-animated Transformers movie.

PG 90 min. (2024) Children’s

DVD 17202473

Blu-ray 17202472

4K Blu-ray 17202471

COMING SOON

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Transformers

Starring: Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts

Starring: Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback, Ron Perlman

During the ’90s, a new faction of Transformers—the Maximals—join the Autobots as allies in the battle for Earth.

PG13 127 min. (2023) $157M Action/Adventure

DVD 15961277 $19.54

Blu-ray 15961278 $25.49

4K Blu-ray 15961279 $34.84

“...an enjoyable summer blockbuster that plays the narrative hits, good guys and bad guys in a race for a MacGuffin, and supplies the requisite action sequence.”

- Chicago Reader

An ancient struggle between two Cybertronian races, the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons, comes to Earth, with a clue to the ultimate power held by a teenager.

PG13 143 min. (2007)

$319M Action/Adventure

DVD 10192691 $8.49 2 Discs

Blu-ray 10480770 $13.59

4K Blu-ray 11977987 $28.04 3 Discs

Transformers: Age of Extinction

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Stanley Tucci, Kelsey Grammer

When humanity allies with a bounty hunter in pursuit of Optimus Prime, the Autobots turn to a mechanic and his family for help.

PG13 164 min. (2014)

$245M Action/Adventure

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

Starring: Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel

Sam Witwicky leaves the Autobots behind for a normal life. But when his mind is filled with cryptic symbols, the Decepticons target him and he is dragged back into the war.

PG13 149 min. (2009) $402M Action/Adventure

DVD 10337681 $8.49

Blu-ray 10497763 $13.59

4K Blu-ray 11977988 $28.04 3 Discs

Transformers: The Last Knight

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Anthony Hopkins, Josh Duhamel

A deadly threat from Earth’s history reappears and a hunt for a lost artifact takes place between Autobots and Decepticons, while Optimus Prime encounters his creator.

PG13 154 min. (2017) $130M Action/Adventure

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Transformers: Dark of the Moon

Starring: Shia LaBeouf, Tyrese Gibson, Patrick Dempsey

The Autobots learn of a Cybertronian spacecraft hidden on the moon and race against the Decepticons to reach it and to learn its secrets.

PG13 154 min. (2011)

$352M Action/Adventure

DVD 10500163 $8.49

Blu-ray+DVD 10500165 $13.59 2 Discs 4K Blu-ray 11977989 $28.04 3 Discs

Bumblebee

Starring: Hailee Steinfeld, Dylan O’Brien, Justin Theroux

On the cusp of turning 18 and trying to find her place in the world, Charlie Watson discovers Bumblebee, battlescarred and broken, taking refuge in a smalltown junkyard. PG13 113 min. (2018)

Orphan Black: Echoes Season 1

Starring: Krysten Ritter, Amanda Fix, Keeley Hawes

Taking place in 2052, Lucy is hunted by a secret organization while tracking down a scientist who may hold the answers to her past.

NR 450 min. (2024) Science Fiction

DVD 17268829 $26.24 3 Discs

Blu-ray 17268830 $29.99 3 Discs

AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 5

The Marlow Murder Club

Starring: Samantha Bond, Jo Martin, Cara Horgan

Judith’s peaceful evening is shattered when she witnesses a brutal murder. With the local police reluctant to believe her story, she teams up with a local pair to investigate.

TV14 180 min. (2024) Drama

DVD 16988447 $22.49

AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 19

Ridley Season 2

Starring: Adrian Dunbar, Bronagh Waugh, George Bukhari

Retired Detective Inspector Alex Ridley is called back to advise on a complex and compelling murder case by his replacement and former protege, DI Carol Farman.

TV14 390 min. (2024) Drama

DVD 16988446 $29.99

2 Discs

The

Night Agent Season 1

Starring: Gabriel Basso, Luciane Buchanan, Fola EvansAkingbola FBI agent

Peter Sutherland is stuck manning a phone that never rings—until the night it does, propelling him into a conspiracy that leads all the way to the Oval Office.

NR 489 min. (2023) Action/Adventure

DVD 17186976 $35.24

4 Discs

Moonflower Murders

Starring: Lesley Manville, Conleth Hill, Mark Gatiss

Editor Susan Ryeland is tasked with finding the solution to a real-life cold case hidden within one of Alan Conway’s early Atticus Pünd novels.

TV14 270 min. (2024) Drama

DVD 17186974 $26.24

2 Discs

AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 5

Van der Valk Season 4

Starring: Marc Warren, Maimie McCoy, Darrell D’Silva

While solving new murder cases in Amsterdam, Van der Valk must deal with a past romance resurfacing and try to make a team member confront their own mortality.

TV14 270 min. (2024) (United Kingdom) Drama

DVD 17186973 $29.99

2 Discs

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 22

Gilded Age Season 2

Starring: Christine Baranski, Cynthia Nixon, Louisa Jacobson Bertha challenges

Mrs. Astor and the old system to gain a foothold in society, George battles a growing union at his Pittsburgh steel plant, while Ada starts a new courtship.

NR 447 min. (2023) Drama

DVD 17114171 $20.99

3 Discs

House of the Dragon Season 2

Starring: Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, Rhys Ifans

The death of King Viserys has triggered a succession crisis. His named heir is Princess Rhaenyra, but Queen Alicent and her father have schemed to put Aegon II on the throne.

NR 511 min. (2024) Drama

DVD 17231636 $31.49 4 Discs

Blu-ray 17231635 $36.74 4 Discs

4K Blu-ray 17231634 $41.24 4 Discs

AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 19

Suspenseful Listens

The Best American Mystery and Suspense 2024

S.A. Cosby, Steph Cha

A collection of 2024’s top mystery and suspense short fiction, selected by bestselling author S. A. Cosby and series editor Steph Cha. With stories by authors like Megan Abbott, Tananarive Due, and Lisa Unger, the collection offers unforgettable, haunting characters and unexpected twists.

AB CD 8 Discs 16669701 $42.99

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 22

Stories that are haunted and haunting, and wholly unforgettable.

Don’t Believe Her

Sanders

When my fiancé’s long-lost sister, Carla, returns after 12 years, everyone is ecstatic. But as I notice her strange behavior and conflicting memories, I become convinced—this woman isn’t Carla.

AB CD 7 Discs 17256049 $59.99

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 15

Dreaming of Autumn Skies

V. C. Andrews

After losing her mother, Caroline is forced to live with her controlling grandfather. Determined to gain independence, she embarks on a mission to reclaim her power and win over the most influential figure in her family.

AB CD 7 Discs 16726347 $52.99

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 22

The Lake of Lost Girls

In 1998, Jessica Fadley disappears during a wave of missing students. Twenty-four years later, her sister Lindsey, fueled by a true crime podcast, uncovers dark secrets as bodies are found. The story alternates between Lindsey’s search and Jessica’s fate.

AB CD 8 Discs 17256259 $59.99

AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 5

Your patrons’ next obsession is just a listen away.

Leave the Girls Behind

Jacqueline Bublitz

Ruth-Ann Baker, an amateur detective, investigates a new disappearance linked to her friend’s murder by Ethan Oswald, uncovering evidence of an accomplice and seeking help from three women to solve the case.

AB CD 8 Discs 16814770 $63.99

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 29

A New Lease on Death

Ruby Young’s new Boston apartment includes a ghost, Cordelia Graves. When their neighbor Jake Macintyre is shot outside, Cordelia enlists Ruby’s help to investigate, leading them to uncover deeper secrets behind his death.

AB CD 6 Discs 17166994 $59.99

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 29

This Girl’s a Killer

C. Wells

Cordelia Black, vigilante, targets South Louisiana’s worst offenders. When her system falters and her best friend dates a questionable man, she must confront her choices, risking both her family and freedom.

AB CD 9 Discs 17064390 $59.99

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 29

The Collaborators

Michael Idov

CIA officer Ari Falk and heiress Maya Chou, each in crisis, journey across the globe from Berlin to Moscow, uncovering shocking truths tied to Ari’s top asset’s death and Maya’s missing billionaire father.

AB CD 7 Discs 16814746 $52.99

AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 19

Ensure your shelves are filled with these titles by beloved authors for your library patrons to enjoy!
This includes authors

like

James Patterson, Michael Connelly, Patricia Cornwell, and more.

THRILLERS

To Die For David Baldacci Action

Travis Devine is in Seattle to escort 12-year-old Betsy Odom to her uncle, who’s under investigation. While avoiding a dangerous enemy, the girl on the train, he uncovers a conspiracy linked to Betsy’s parents’ deaths, discovering that friends and enemies may be the same.

AB CD 10 Discs 17265345 $49.99

AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 12

The Waiting Michael Connelly

Renée connects a recent arrest to the long-dormant case through familial DNA. As she navigates legal hurdles, she seeks help from Harry Bosch, whose daughter also joins the cold case unit, aiming to solve a famous unsolved case.

AB CD 10 Discs 17265356 $49.99

AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 5

Midnight and Blue Ian Rankin Mystery

In a notorious Scottish prison, an inmate is murdered in his locked cell, while ex-detective John Rebus, stripped of his badge and fighting for survival, is nearby. Surrounded by criminals and corrupt guards, Rebus is drawn back into solving the mystery, facing the challenge of finding a killer in a place full of them.

AB CD 9 Discs 17265379 $45.99

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 15

Identity Unknown Patricia Cornwell

Dr. Kay Scarpetta discovers the body of her former lover, Sal Giordano, in an abandoned theme park. The bizarre scene, featuring a crop circle of petals and Giordano’s red skin, raises suspicions of an alien connection. As Scarpetta finds a clue he left behind, she uncovers a darker truth closer to home.

AB CD 8 Discs 17265325 $45.99

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 15

JAMES PATTERSON

The House of Cross

As the president-elect plans her inauguration, a list of Supreme Court candidates becomes key evidence in Detective Alex Cross’s investigation. With three candidates attacked, Cross must delve into the mind of a ruthless killer to protect his family and country.

AB CD 7 Discs 17265309 $39.99

AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 25

Raised by Wolves

Two teens, Kai and Holo, attack a grocery store in a small town, claiming to be raised by wolves. Taken in by the police chief, they struggle to adapt to human life while facing dark forces from their past that threaten everyone in Kokanee Creek.

AB CD 7 Discs 17265215 $39.99

AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 19

Critically Acclaimed Albums

MUSIC

Gillian Welch & David Rawlings

Woodland Country

CD 17298590

$16.99

AVAILABLE

NOVEMBER 15

“4 out of 5 stars. Woodland continues their mastery of earthy country-folk songwriting that nods to tradition but is ultimately timeless and deeply human.” -AllMusic

Nubya Garcia Odyssey

Jazz

CD 16996628

$14.99

“8.0 out of 10. Odyssey isn’t just full of ideas; it’s full of good ideas—rich, challenging, and inspiring in their largess.” -Pitchfork

Nick Lowe

Indoor Safari

Pop/Rock

CD 16996611

$15.29 “A lively return to fun.” -Classic Rock Magazine

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Joan as Police Woman

Lemons, Limes and Orchids

Pop/Rock

CD 17069075

$15.29

“4 stars.

A highly listenable collection which will be seen as one of her finest albums to date.” -musicOMH.com

Katy J Pearson

Someday, Now

Pop/Rock

CD 17187017

$15.29

“8 out of 10. Wonky indie-pop that’s built to soundtrack these strange days we find ourselves in.” -Clash Music

The Waeve City Lights

Pop/Rock

CD 17187019

$16.99

“4 of out 5 stars. A highly listenable collection which will be seen as one of her finest albums to date.” -DIY Magazine

Honeyglaze

Real Deal

Pop/Rock

CD 17159853

$15.29

“80 out of 100… the sound of a band recognising and overcoming their own shortcomings, while maintaining what made them great in the first place.” -Beats Per Minute

Jamie xx

In Waves

Pop/Rock

CD 16988413

$15.29

“8 out of 10. Nearly a decade on, Jamie xx proves he still has the X factor. It was worth the wait.” -Exclaim

Thurston Moore

Flow Critical

Lucidity

Pop/Rock

CD 17233247

$17.84

“ …the best record Moore has been involved in since Sonic Youth’s The Eternal, 15 years ago now…” -Mojo

Killer Mike

Michael & The Mighty Midnight Revival, Songs for Sinners and Saints Rap/Hip-Hop

Guest Artists: Anthony Hamilton, Offset

CD 17192579 $13.99 Parental Advisory

AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 22

New music inspired by a tumultuous period for the hip-hop star

Linkin Park From Zero

Pop/Rock

Linkin Park begins a new era with their first new album since 2017. It is also the first album to feature new lead vocalist Emily Armstrong and new drummer Colin Brittain. Features the single The Emptiness Machine

CD 17298589 $11.24 Parental Advisory

AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 15

Can’t Steal My Fire

The Songs of David Olney

Pop/Rock

CD 17276340

$14.44

AVAILABLE

OCTOBER 25

All-star tribute featuring Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle, and more

Phantogram Memory of a Day

Pop/Rock

CD 17326134

$12.99

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 18

Band’s boundary-pushing fifth album

Halsey

The Great Impersonator Pop/Rock

Halsey’s fifth studio album, The Great Impersonator is a confessional concept album. Halsey explores who she would be as an artist and a person if she existed throughout different decades.

CD 17292051 $14.24 Parental Advisory

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 25

Includes the single Lonely Is the Muse

First album with new vocalist Emily Armstrong

Underworld Strawberry Hotel

Pop/Rock

CD 17311761

$15.99

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 25

Electronic duo’s first new album in five years

Brooks & Dunn

Reboot II Country

Guest Artists: Lainey Wilson, Mitchell Tenpenny

CD 17326154

$14.44

AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 15

Features duets with Jelly Roll, Marcus King, and more

Surprise release from Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga Harlequin

Pop/Rock

Lady Gaga’s new release that accompanies the Joker: Folie à Deux soundtrack. The album includes 13 jazz standards, blending her signature vocals with classic melodies.

CD 17354305 $14.99

Borderlands

Starring: Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Jack Black

An infamous bounty hunter returns to her childhood home, the chaotic planet Pandora, and forms an unlikely alliance with a team of misfits to find the missing daughter of the most powerful man in the universe.

PG13 101 min. (2024) $15M Action/Adventure

“A truly elaborate production design in which real sets are seamlessly combined with digital effects.” - Los Angeles Times

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