Midwest Tape Weekly October 21, 2024

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Megalopolis

Starring: Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito, Nathalie Emmanuel

The city of New Rome hosts the conflict between Cesar Catilina, a brilliant artist in favor of a utopian future, and the greedy mayor Franklyn Cicero. Between them is Julia Cicero, her loyalty divided between her father and her beloved.

R 138 min. (2024) Science Fiction

DVD 17255854

Blu-ray+DVD 17255855 2 Discs COMING SOON

“After a 13-year absence, a great American director returns with an ambitious vision of a city.” - New Yorker

The Wild Robot

Voices of: Lupita Nyong’o, Pedro Pascal, Catherine O’Hara

After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island’s animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose.

PG 101 min. (2024) Children’s

DVD 17255860

Blu-ray 17255861

COMING SOON

“Clever, heartfelt and frequently stunning.”

- The Guardian

How Memory Works and Why Your Brain Remembers Wrong

Starring: Gabrielle F. Principe

Learn why everything you experience in this life is an interpretation of signals received, assembled, and reassembled by your brain.

UNK 360 min. (2024) S.T.E.A.M.

17331394 $35.69 2 Discs

African American History

From the African Coast to the Civil War

Starring: Leslie Alexander

You’ll learn about the history of slavery in America and its extreme brutality, and how enslaved African Americans endured and worked tirelessly for freedom and justice and much more.

UNK 744 min. (2024) History

DVD 17331397 $61.19 4 Discs

Fibonacci Numbers and the Golden Ratio

Starring: Arthur T. Benjamin

Learn how a simple algorithm produces the Fibonacci sequence, and how this is one of many paths to the golden ratio through proofs, games, and many amazing insights.

UNK 360 min. (2024) Educational DVD 17331400 $35.69 2 Discs

12 Revolutionary Discoveries That Could Change Everything

Starring: Laura Helmuth

Dig into some of the most fascinating and important scientific advancements in recent years. This course offers an inspiring introduction to science in the 21st century.

UNK 360 min. (2024) S.T.E.A.M. DVD 17331396 $27.19 2 Discs

The Many Hidden Worlds of Quantum Mechanics

Starring: Sean Carroll

Explore the Many-Worlds Interpretation of quantum mechanics, which proposes that there are a limitless number of universes caused by the branching of different realities at the quantum level.

UNK 720 min. (2023) S.T.E.A.M.

DVD 17331392 $61.19 4 Discs

Existentialism and the Authentic Life

Professor Skye C. Cleary will lead you through the writings of many existentialists to show how they addressed the biggest of all questions across 24 lectures.

UNK 720 min. (2024) History

17331399 $61.19 4 Discs

How to Survive in Space

Starring: Ronke Olabisi

This 12-lecture course focuses on the many hazards of spaceflight and how astronauts deal with them.

Learn how it takes more than the ‘right stuff’ to survive in space.

UNK 360 min. (2024) S.T.E.A.M.

17331398 $35.69 2 Discs

The Power of Storytelling with Ari Shapiro

Shapiro reveals the storytelling secrets he’s learned during his career, from finding a good story to conducting interviews and even delivering a story effectively out loud.

UNK 360 min. (2023) Educational

17331339 $44.19 2 Discs

Field Guide to North American Wildlife

Starring: David Mizejewski

Field Guide to North American Wildlife is a chance to experience the beauty and wonder of these incredible animals and to learn why safeguarding their future is up to us.

UNK 360 min. (2023) S.T.E.A.M.

17331393 $35.69 2 Discs

Hallmark

for the Holidays VIDEO

Never Been Chris’d

Starring: Janel

Parrish, Tyler

Hynes, Pascal Lamothe-Kipnes

Home for the holidays, Naomi and Liz reconnect with high school crush Chris. A complex love triangle forms, forcing them to take stock of their lives and find the value of friendship.

NR 84 min. (2023) Drama

DVD 17177045 $11.89

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 22

The

Perfect Christmas Present

Starring: Sam Page, Tara Holt

Tom is the guy who can find the perfect gift for that special someone. But when he agrees to help his friend’s girlfriend, he ends up getting too close, and she ends up falling for him.

NR 84 min. (2017)

Drama

DVD 17362315 $12.74

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 29

Round and Round

Starring: Vic Michaelis, Bryan

Greenberg

Rachel’s stuck in a time loop, reliving the night of her parents’ Hanukkah party. Can Zach, the ‘nice boy’ Grandma’s trying to set her up with, help her make it to tomorrow?

NR 90 min. (2023) Drama

DVD 17362311 $12.74

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 29

The Santa Summit

Starring: Hunter King, Benjamin Hollingsworth

At a Santa-themed holiday event, three teachers get their groove back, strengthen their friendship, and unexpectedly find love along the way.

NR 84 min. (2023) Drama

DVD 17362312 $12.74

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 29

Holiday Hotline

Starring: Emily Tennant, Niall Matter

After leaving London, Abby connects with an anonymous caller while working at a cooking hotline. The caller is a single dad who she unknowingly becomes smitten with in real life.

NR 84 min. (2023)

Drama

DVD 17362314 $12.74

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 29

A World Record Christmas

Starring: Nikki DeLoach, Lucas Bryant, Aias Dalman

Jess, a concert violinist whose heart just isn’t in it anymore, goes to Vienna for a performance. While there, she finds the inspiration she has been missing, and a new love.

NR 84 min. (2023) Drama

DVD 17362313 $12.74

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 29

Haul Out the Holly Lit Up

Starring: Lacey Chabert, Wes Brown, Stephen Tobolowsky

As the holidays approach, Emily and Jared are now a happy couple excited to begin another year of Christmas decoration.

NR 84 min. (2023) Drama

DVD 17276717 $11.89

AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 5

Christmas Island

Starring: Andrew Walker, Rachel Skarsten

When a snowstorm diverts Kate’s first private flight en route to Switzerland to Christmas Island, she must team up with an air traffic controller to secure her dream job as the family’s pilot.

NR 84 min. (2023) Drama

DVD 17276718 $11.89

AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 5

Holiday Audiobooks AUDIOBOOK

Christmas at Spruce Hill Farm

Three weeks before Christmas, Lucy Gable’s chaotic book tour risks exposing her secret about finishing Brynn Dixon’s book. Amid the turmoil, Lucy finds holiday magic and Brynn a chance at happiness.

AB CD 8 Discs 15936376 $42.99

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 22

Everyone This Christmas Has a Secret

Ernest Cunningham, a former murder mystery fan, must solve a real murder at a Christmas magic show. With suspects skilled in misdirection, he must unravel clues and see through illusions to catch the killer.

AB CD 4 Discs 16668826 $31.99

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 22

Festive listens releasing this season for patrons of all ages!

Death at a Scottish Christmas

Mystery

Dr. Emilia McRoy’s holiday is interrupted when a lead singer is murdered, and Ewan Campbell is the prime suspect. With missing music and multiple suspects, she must solve the case before time runs out.

AB CD 7 Discs 17064294 $59.99

Christmas in Bethel

Richard Paul Evans

Faith-Based

Leigh Beth Stilton, struggling with her past, finds solace in a book by J.D. Harper. Their romance quickly develops, but when Leigh learns of J.D.’s dishonesty, she must decide if she can trust again.

AB CD 3 Discs 16638382 $32.99

AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 26

Let It Glow

Marissa Meyer, Joanne Levy

Children’s

Split at birth, identical twins

Aviva and Holly meet at a holiday pageant tryout and decide to swap lives to explore each other’s traditions, leading to unexpected twists.

AB CD 7 Discs 16812714 $45.99

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 29

Baking It Merry

Daphne Noelle runs a festive pop-up bakery, but Tristan wants it removed. When a family crisis strikes, he seeks her help and learns that Christmas can hold deeper meaning with the right person.

AB CD 5 Discs 17336954 $59.99

AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 19

A Christmas Duet

Debbie Macomber

Romance

Hailey, a high school band teacher, escapes holiday stress by staying at a friend’s cabin in Oregon. There, she meets Jay, a former musician who helps her and rekindles her songwriting dreams. Amid romance and family drama, Hailey seeks to find holiday joy.

AB CD 5 Discs 16608152 $29.99

AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 5

CHILDREN’S & YOUNG ADULT

Flopping in a Winter Wonderland

Jason June

Young Adult

Aaron wants his brother to move on from his ex, while Kris needs to win a race to bring his uncle back to Winter Wonderland. They team up to help each other and unexpectedly fall in love.

AB CD 10 Discs 16670249 $47.99

AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 12

My Weird School Special

Hip, Hip, Hooray! Every Day Is a Holiday!

Dan Gutman

Children’s

When Dr. Carbles cancels all school holidays, A.J. and his friends face a gloomy year. Mrs. Roopy suggests celebrating obscure holidays to boost morale. The kids must make the new festivities work or succumb to the anti-holiday rule.

AB CD 4 Discs 16668811 $31.99

AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 12

Brett Eldredge Merry Christmas (Welcome to the Family)

Brett Eldredge’s new release is inspired by family traditions and the warmth that surrounds Christmas. It also features duets with Kelly Clarkson and Idarose.

CD 17364604 $11.89

Amy Grant, Vince Gill

When I Think of Christmas

A new compilation of Christmas songs from Amy Grant and Vince Gill’s career. It includes the brand new song, When I Think of Christmas, that Amy recorded for this album, as well as the duet of ’Til the Season Comes Around Again.

CD 17177003 $11.99

Little Big Town

The Christmas Record

The band’s first ever full-length Christmas album includes 11 songs. The album includes six Christmas classics and five new holiday songs including Glow

CD 17291286 $11.99

Elevation Worship

Echo the Angels

Elevation Worship’s Christmas album features reimagined classics such as Hark the Herald Angels Sing; O Little Town of Bethlehem; Welcome to Our World; and Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee, as well as a special remixed track.

CD 17252406 $14.44

Clay Aiken

Christmas Bells Are Ringing

After a 15-year hiatus from the studio, Clay Aiken is back with his first new album in over a decade. It also comes on the 20th anniversary of his record-breaking 2004 holiday album.

CD 17344482 $16.99

AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 22

New Holiday Albums

MUSIC

Joy Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir & Orchestra at Temple Square

The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square are joined by award-winning actor Michael Maliakel and Lesley Nicol to present a gorgeous collection of beloved Christmas songs as well as a reading of the Christmas story.

CD 17326093 $16.99

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 25

Jennifer Hudson

The Gift of Love

Two-time Grammy Award-winning recording artist, Academy Awardwinning actress, and Tony and Emmy Awardwinning producer Jennifer Hudson releases her first ever holiday album.

CD 17312775 $14.99

The Carpenters

Christmas Once More

Guest Artists: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Features 16 timeless Carpenters holiday classics curated by Richard Carpenter. This newly remixed and remastered set includes Sleigh Ride; (There’s No Place Like) Home for the Holidays; and many more!

CD 17311763 $14.99

AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 1

Bestselling Authors AUDIOBOOK

ADVENTURE

Stuart Woods’ Golden Hour

Stuart Woods, Brett Battles

While on a European film tour, Teddy Fay is tasked with investigating the murders of CIA agents linked to a past mission. As he travels, he must evade assassins and uncover the killer before he becomes the next target.

AB CD 6 Discs 16638383

$39.99

AVAILABLE DECEMBER 3

Sharpe’s Storm

Bernard Cornwell

As war against Napoleon intensifies, Major Richard Sharpe endures a harsh winter while facing the fiercest French army yet. Sharpe and his men confront bloodshed as they navigate flooded rivers and fortified bridges, making this his toughest challenge yet.

AB CD 9 Discs 16751731

$42.99

AVAILABLE DECEMBER 2

Clive Cussler Desolation Code

Clive Cussler, Graham Brown

Kurt Austin and Joe Zavala investigate a marine stranding and uncover a sinister plot by a powerful machine to devastate ecosystems and the world. Racing against time, the NUMA team must stop the impending catastrophe.

AB CD 10 Discs 16742558

$44.99

AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 12

An Insignificant Case

Phillip Margolin

Suspense

Lawyer Charlie Webb represents quirky artist Guido, who is arrested for theft. As Webb negotiates to return the items, he gets caught up in a dangerous situation involving powerful figures and a violent grudge, turning his minor case into a deadly crisis.

AB CD 11 Discs 16812841 $59.99

AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 5

The Life Impossible

Matt Haig

Science Fiction

Grace Winters inherits a dilapidated house on a Mediterranean island from a long-lost friend. She accepts, and as she delves deeper into the island’s secrets, including an unimaginable truth, she confronts her own past to unravel the mysteries before her.

AB CD 9 Discs 16566020 $44.99

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 22

Tom Clancy Defense Protocol

Tom Clancy, Brian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson

Thriller

Chinese President Li Jian Jun plans to seize Taiwan, prompting Defense Minister Qin Haiyu to contact the CIA and John Clark to defect while Lt. Commander Katie Ryan defends Taiwan. President Jack Ryan seeks Qin’s intel to prevent a devastating war.

AB CD 12 Discs 16849587 $49.99

AVAILABLE DECEMBER 3

The Author’s Guide to Murder

Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, Karen White Mystery

At Castle Kinloch, literary star Brett Saffron Presley is found dead. Detective Euan interrogates three American novelists—Kat , Cassie, and Emma —whose conflicting stories make them prime suspects in his investigation.

AB CD 10 Discs 16670524 $47.99

AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 5

The Blue Hour

Paula Hawkins Thriller

An isolated Scottish island, an infamous artist whose notoriously unfaithful husband disappeared after visiting her 20 years ago, and a present-day discovery that intimately connects three people and threatens a carefully concealed secret.

AB CD 8 Discs 16670029 $42.99

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 29

Robert B. Parker’s Hot Property

Mike Lupica, Robert B. Parker

Suspense

Spenser learns that Rita Fiore has been shot while he’s stuck in a Boston snowstorm and, considered family, he is determined to protect her. As a tough lawyer, Rita has made enemies, and Spenser faces a long list of suspects.

AB CD 6 Discs 17337736 $34.99

AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 26

Bear McCreary

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 Original Score Soundtracks

Guest Artists: Rufus Wainwright, The Mystery of the Bulgarian Voices

CD 17283944 $14.44

AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 29

Music from the hit Amazon Prime series

Father John Misty

Mahashmashana

Pop/Rock

CD 17344472 $14.44

AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 22

Includes the single Screamland

Bastille & Pop/Rock

Bastille’s fifth studio album is a collection of story songs, including Intros & Narrators and Blue Sky & the Painter

CD 17352396 $17.99

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 25

New album from the Grammynominated band

Whitney Houston

The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban)

R&B

CD 17326155 $16.14

AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 8

A historic concert comes to CD

Singer’s first new album since 2017

Gwen Stefani

Bouquet

Pop/Rock

Gwen Stefani is back with her first new album in seven years. Among the tracks is the single Somebody Else’s

CD 17346974 $14.99

AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 15

Wilco

Hot Sun Cool Shroud

Pop/Rock

CD 17352395 $12.74

AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 29

EP that expands on the band’s 2023 album

St. Vincent

Todos Nacen Gritando

Pop/Rock

CD 17331460 $15.99

AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 15

Spanish-language version of All Born Screaming

“Deadpool & Wolverine is the ultimate love letter to Marvel fans.”
- Seattle Times

Deadpool & Wolverine

Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin Wolverine is recuperating from his injuries when he crosses paths with the loudmouth Deadpool. They team up to vanquish a common enemy.

R 128 min. (2024) $628M Action/Adventure

DVD 17008843 $26.99

Blu-ray 17008844 $32.24

4K Blu-ray 17008845 $38.24

2 Discs

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 22

Deadpool & Wolverine

Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

CD 17039147 $11.99

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