Midwest Tape Weekly November 13, 2023

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Weekly CONNECTION November 13, 2023

Hot New Releases! When it comes to what's next, Midwest Tape is your source! Mayor of Kingstown Season 2

Starring: Jeremy Renner, Dianne Wiest, Aidan Gillen The McLusky family are power brokers tackling themes of systemic racism, corruption, and inequality in Kingstown, Michigan, where the business of incarceration is the only thriving industry. NR 419 min. (2023) Drama DVD 16331256 $24.74 3 Discs

“Season 2 simply cemented its status as one of the best shows on TV.” - Outkick

New Audiobooks p4 New Music p6


Award Honoring the best in independent film Video Gotham Nominees Three nominations including Best Feature and Breakthrough Director, Celine Song

Two nominations including Outstanding Performance in a New Series, Bella Ramsey

Past Lives

The Last of Us Season 1

Starring: Greta Lee, Teo Yoo, John Magaro Nora and Hae Sung, two childhood friends, are wrested apart after Nora’s family emigrates from South Korea. Two decades later, they are reunited in New York for one fateful week. PG13 105 min. (2023) $9M Drama DVD 16148327 Blu-ray 16148328

$14.99 $16.49

Starring: Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey, Anna Torv After a global pandemic destroys civilization, a hardened survivor takes charge of a 14-year-old girl who my be humanity’s last hope. NR 521 min. (2023) Action/Adventure DVD 15793185 $22.49 4 Discs Blu-ray 15793184 $29.99 4 Discs 4K+Blu-ray 15793183 $33.74 4 Discs

Outstanding Lead Performance, Lily Gladstone The Unknown Country

Starring: Lily Gladstone, Raymond Lee, Richard Ray Whitman An unexpected invitation rushes a grieving young woman into a lonely road trip through the American Midwest, toward the border between Texas and Mexico. NR 86 min. (2023) Drama DVD 16148331 Blu-ray 16148332

$22.49 $26.24

AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 21

Three nominations including Best Feature and Outstanding Lead Performance, Teyana Taylor A Thousand and One

Starring: Teyana Taylor, William Catlett, Terri Abney After Inez kidnaps her son Terry from the foster care system, mother and son set out to reclaim their sense of home, identity, and stability in a rapidly changing New York City. R 117 min. (2023) $3M Drama DVD 15813370 $17.24 Blu-ray 16279951 $22.49

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Best Documentary Feature

20 Days in Mariupol

As the Russian invasion begins, a team of Ukrainian journalists trapped in the besieged city of Mariupol struggle to continue their work documenting the war’s atrocities. UNK 90 min. (2023) Documentary DVD 16162780 $18.74 AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 28

November 13, 2023 / Midwest Tape / Weekly Buyer’s Guide / 800.875.2785

Outstanding Supporting Performance, Glenn Howerton Blackberry

Starring: Jay Baruchel, Glenn Howerton, Matt Johnson The story of Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie, the two men that charted the course of the spectacular rise and catastrophic demise of the world’s first smartphone maker. R 119 min. (2022) (Canada) $1M Comedy DVD 15979372 $20.99


Brand new titles your patrons are sure to love, curated by our video experts here at Midwest Tape!

Weird The Al Yankovic Story

Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Evan Rachel Wood, LinManuel Miranda Explore every facet of Yankovic’s life, from his meteoric rise to fame with early hits like Eat It and Like a Surgeon to his torrid celebrity love affairs and famously depraved lifestyle. NR 108 min. Comedy DVD 16192814 $14.99 Blu-ray+DVD 16192813 $20.24 2 Discs 4K+Blu-ray 16192812 $27.74 2 Discs AVAILABLE DECEMBER 12

“...relentlessly ridiculous in the same way those Weird Al parodies were, lyric by lyric, perfectly wrong yet so right.” - FilmWeek

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem

Voices of: Ayo Edebiri, Rose Byrne, Jackie Chan After years of being sheltered from the human world, the Turtle brothers set out to win the hearts of New Yorkers and be accepted as normal teenagers. PG 99 min. (2023) $112M Children’s DVD 16104067 $23.24 Blu-ray 16104068 $29.99 4K+Blu-ray 16288019 $37.49 AVAILABLE DECEMBER 12

“...the surprisingly fresh feel of their latest movie proves that it’s possible for the not-so-young to achieve springy renewal.” - Wall Street Journal

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 2

Starring: Anson Mount, Ethan Peck, Rebecca Romijn The crew of the USS Enterprise, under the command of Captain Pike, confronts increasingly dangerous stakes, explores uncharted territories, and encounters new life and civilizations. NR 556 min. (2023) Science Fiction DVD 16288021 $37.49 4 Discs Blu-ray 16288020 $42.74 4 Discs 4K+Blu-ray 16288022 $58.49 AVAILABLE DECEMBER 5

“The bright, playful, and ingenious spirit from the classic show has fully bloomed with this new version.” - TV Guide

Staff Video Picks

Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio

Voices of: Ewan McGregor, David Bradley, Burn Gorman A father’s wish magically brings a wooden boy to life in Italy, giving him a chance to care for the child. PG 117 min. (2022) Children’s Criterion Collection DVD 16290964 $22.49 2 Discs Blu-ray 16290963 $29.99 4K+Blu-ray 16290962 $37.49 2 Discs AVAILABLE DECEMBER 12

The Golden Globe and Academy Award-winning film is available for the first time on physical!

The Mandalorian Season 1 Starring: Pedro Pascal, Gina Carano, Giancarlo Esposito After the fall of the Galactic Empire, lawlessness has spread throughout the galaxy. A lone gunfighter makes his way through the outer reaches, earning his keep as a bounty hunter. TV14 316 min. (2019) Action/Adventure Blu-ray 16166975 $44.99 Collector’s Edition, 2 Discs Blu-ray+DVD 16166974 $50.24 Collector’s Edition, 2 Discs AVAILABLE DECEMBER 12

The Mandalorian Season 2

Starring: Pedro Pascal, Giancarlo Esposito, Emily Swallow TV14 331 min. (2020) Action/Adventure Blu-ray 16166977 $44.99 Collector’s Edition, 2 Discs Blu-ray+DVD 16166976 $50.24 Collector’s Edition, 2 Discs AVAILABLE DECEMBER 12

“...a visually stunning, consistently entertaining spacespaghetti-Western serial.” - Chicago Sun-Times

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Cozy Audiobook Mysteries

New cozy mysteries to enjoy by the fire. Order today! In the Wick of Time Valona Jones

Tabby Winslow will help her twin sister Sage with anything and everything—and that includes putting out the flames of suspicion when Sage’s boss is found murdered in this magical mystery. AB CD 7 Discs 16151187 $59.99

Sugar Plum Poisoned Jenn McKinlay

When all suspicions of a murder lead back to Shelby, Mel and Angie stand up for their friend, determined to prove her innocence before she’s frosted for a crime she didn’t commit. AB CD 6 Discs 16233730 $59.99

A Nutcracker Nightmare Christina Romeril

When twin sisters Hanna and Alex help out at the local high school reunion, volunteering takes a turn when they find a former classmate’s dead body. AB CD 8 Discs 16151274 $59.99

“Multitudes of motives make it difficult to catch the killer in this sweet tale.” -Kirkus Reviews

Stalking Around the Christmas Tree Jacqueline Frost

Murder by the Seashore Samara Yew

The Twelve Books of Christmas Kate Carlisle

The Socialite’s Guide to Death and Dating S. K. Golden

Tis the season to solve a murder—and innkeeper Holly White knows she’ll have to make her list and check it twice if she wants to catch the killer in the 4th Christmas Tree Farm mystery. AB CD 7 Discs 16151203 $59.99

San Francisco book-restoration expert Brooklyn Wainwright and her hunky securityexpert husband, Derek Stone, face a lockedroom murder mystery during the holidays in Scotland. AB CD 8 Discs 15893839 $59.99

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Scarlett Gardner’s dream was to open a bookshop in Southern California, but it soon becomes a nightmare when she finds the dead body of a customer—and becomes the prime suspect. AB CD 7 Discs 16151140 $59.99

The second Pinnacle Hotel mystery finds another murder that strikes too close to home, and hotel heiress Evelyn Murphy knows she’s the only one who can save the hotel before it’s lights out. AB CD 8 Discs 16047088 $59.99

November 13, 2023 / Midwest Tape / Weekly Buyer’s Guide / 800.875.2785


Bestselling authors

Staff Audiobook Picks

Suspense Novels Robert B. Parker’s Broken Trust Robert B. Parker, Mike Lupica

Resurrection Walk Michael Connelly

The Watchmaker’s Hand Jeffery Deaver

The Exchange John Grisham

Lincoln Lawyer Mickey Haller enlists the help of his halfbrother, Harry Bosch, to prove the innocence of a woman convicted of killing her husband. AB CD 11 Discs 15700282 $49.99 AVAILABLE DECEMBER 19

There are no clear answers here, and quickly enough, what Spenser discovers will cause him to question his own views on morality— and place him in grave danger. AB CD 6 Discs $32.99 16033292 AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 28

A high-stakes hostage negotiation takes Mitch McDeere all over the world. AB CD 9 Discs 15813220 $44.99 AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 14

Forensic criminalist Lincoln Rhyme and detective Amelia Sachs track a criminal with a bizarre and catastrophic MO—toppling the construction cranes in New York City. AB CD 11 Discs 15813231 $39.99 AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 28

The Little Liar Mitch Albom

Historical A powerful novel that moves from a coastal Greek city during the Holocaust to America, where the intertwined lives of three survivors are forever changed by the perils of deception and the grace of redemption. AB CD 6 Discs 15808215 $31.99 AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 14

The Edge David Baldacci

Action The 6:20 Man is back, dropped by his handlers into a small coastal town in Maine to solve the murder of a CIA agent who knew America’s dirtiest secrets. AB CD 10 Discs 15761568 $49.99 AVAILABLE DECEMBER 19

Just Once Karen Kingsbury

Romance A World War II love story about a young female spy torn between two brothers. Can love find a way, even from the ashes of the greatest heartbreak? AB CD 7 Discs 14428122 AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 14

$34.99

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Music Reissues Returning favorites and expanded editions Nirvana In Utero 30th Anniversary

Geffen Pop/Rock Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the two-CD Deluxe Edition features the album newly remastered plus 14 previously unreleased live tracks from the ‘93/’94 In Utero tour. CD 16260063 $22.99

Melody Gardot Worrisome Heart

Decca Jazz Released when she was just 22, this album announced Melody Gardot as the next, and brightest, jazz star of the 21st century. CD 16298600 $14.99 AVAILABLE DECEMBER 8

Rosanne Cash The Wheel

RumbleStrip Records Country This 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition features a 2023 remastered version of the original album and an additional 11 tracks from the 1993 Live from Austin City Limits and Live from the Columbia House Records Radio Hour sessions. CD 16327613 $23.99 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 17

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The Tragically Hip Phantom Power 25th Anniversary Edition

Josh Groban Closer

UMe Pop/Rock One of the Tragically Hip’s best records is now a true double album with five brand-new, neverbefore-heard tracks. Also included is a live 1998 show, eight alternate tracks curated by the band, and a Blu-ray disc. CD 16327647 $81.99 AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 17

Reprise Pop/Rock Guest Artists: Joshua Bell, David Foster This two-CD set contains the remastered original album plus six rare or unreleased bonus tracks, including a never-before-heard extended version of You Raise Me Up and a newly recorded, acoustic rendition of Broken Vow. CD 16327649 $24.99 AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 17

Daft Punk Random Access Memories Drumless Edition

Violent Femmes Violent Femmes

Columbia (Music) Pop/Rock Guest Artists: Pharrell Wilians, Nile Rodgers This new iteration of the Grammy Award-winning Album of the Year strips away all drum and percussive elements, giving listeners the ability to dive deeper into the layers of instrumentation on each track. CD 16317666 $14.99 AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 17

Concord/Craft Pop/Rock Expanded 40th anniversary Deluxe Edition set includes the remastered album, plus B-sides, live sessions, and rare demos. The package also includes liner notes by journalist David Fricke, featuring interviews with the band. CD 16308604 $24.99 AVAILABLE DECEMBER 1

R.E.M. Up 25th Anniversary

Evanescence Fallen

Craft Recordings Pop/Rock The 11th studio album from R.E.M. features the singles Daysleeper and At My Most Beautiful. This expanded edition also offers a previously unreleased live set from the band’s appearance on the ‘90s hit TV series Party of Five. CD 16181467 $24.99

November 13, 2023 / Midwest Tape / Weekly Buyer’s Guide / 800.875.2785

Pop/Rock Evanescence’s 2003 debut album took their career into the stratosphere with hit singles including Bring Me to Life and My Immortal. To celebrate the album’s anniversary, it has been expanded to include B-sides, rare tracks, and more. CD 16298599 $19.99 Deluxe Edition AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 17


Music Staff Picks

Top upcoming releases patrons are looking for

The Beatles The Beatles 1962-1966 2023 Edition Capitol Pop/Rock CD 16368177

Two of the Beatles’ most iconic greatest hits collections are back and expanded with additional tracks. The Beatles 19621966 has been expanded to include 12 more tracks. Meanwhile, The Beatles 1967-1970 has nine additional songs, including the new track Now and Then.

Beatles collections now feature additional tracks

Stephen Marley Old Soul

Island Reggae CD 16327642 $14.99 AVAILABLE DECEMBER 1

New release from the reggae star

$29.99

The Beatles The Beatles 1967-1970 2023 Edition Capitol Pop/Rock CD 16365515

$29.99

Iron & Wine Who Can See Forever Original Soundtrack

Sub Pop Records Soundtracks CD 16327600 $15.99 AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 17

A fascinating film soundtrack

2 Chainz & Lil Wayne Welcome 2 Collegrove Pink Pantheress Heaven Knows

300 Entertainment Pop/Rock CD 16348761 $13.99 Parental Advisory

Second album from the rising music star

Michael Franti & Spearhead Big Big Love

Boo Boo Wax R&B CD 16224324 $15.99 AVAILABLE DECEMBER 8

An album about embracing humanity with kindness

Def Jam Rap/Hip-Hop Two of the most prominent and influential names in hip-hop join forces again for a new musical project. Here, Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz look to serve up real raps, cultural flair, and authentic brotherhood. CD 16354756 $14.99 Parental Advisory AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 17

Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz deliver a second collaborative album

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Presorted First-Class Mail

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A Haunting in Venice Starring: Jamie Dornan, Kelly Reilly, Kenneth Branagh In post-World War II Venice, Poirot, now retired and living in his own exile, reluctantly attends a seance. But when one of the guests is murdered, it is up to the former detective to once again uncover the killer. PG13 103 min. (2023) $40M Mystery DVD 16162904 $22.49 Blu-ray 16162905 $29.99 AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 28

“Kenneth Branagh’s A Haunting in Venice blends mystery with the paranormal for an exhilarating watch and lingering eeriness.” - Washington Post

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