Weekly CONNECTION November 27, 2023
“Five Nights at Freddy’s rides PG-13 rating, video game fame to Halloween box office crown.” - CNBC
Hot New Releases! When it comes to what's next, Midwest Tape is your source! Five Nights at Freddy’s Starring: Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Lail, Kat Conner Sterling The film follows a troubled security guard as he begins working at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza. While spending his first night on the job, he realizes the night shift at Freddy’s won’t be so easy to make it through. PG13 110 min. (2023) Horror DVD 16288898 Blu-ray+DVD 16288899 2 Discs 4K+Blu-ray 16345505 Night Shift Edition, 2 Discs COMING SOON
The Cliffs Scott Cawthon AB CD 5 Discs
13911521
$29.99
New Audiobooks p4 New Music p6
Video British TV Top series from across the pond Hotel Portofino Season 2
Mrs. Sidhu Investigates Series 1 Starring: Craig Parkinson, Gordon Kennedy, Meera Syal Mrs. Sidhu is a caterer with a taste for solving mysteries that turns into an unofficial partnership with a dour DCI, who reluctantly accepts that they make the perfect pairing to fight crime. NR 360 min. (2023) (United Kingdom) Comedy DVD 16300954 $29.99 2 Discs AVAILABLE DECEMBER 5
“We really enjoyed Mrs. Sidhu Investigates because of its self-aware writing, Meera Syal’s funny and fearless performance, and the fact that it’s a throwback and proud of the fact.” - Decider
Starring: Natascha McElhone, Lucy Akhurst, Louisa Binder It is the summer of 1927, and Bella Ainsworth is still devoting her considerable energies to the Hotel Portofino, which has overcome its early troubles and is starting to prosper. UNK 340 min. (2023) (United Kingdom) Drama DVD 16162777 $29.99 2 Discs
Starring: Adrian Scarborough, Sonita Henry, Peter Bankolé London’s richest borough hides a dark side. Killers lurk among the art galleries and luxury homes, and it’s up to Chelsea local DI Max Arnold and new partner Layla to expose them. NR 369 180 min. (2023) (United Kingdom) Mystery DVD 16214112 $29.99 2 Discs AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 28
Annika Season 2
London Kills Series 4
Starring: Nicola Walker, Jamie Sives, Katie Leung Detective Inspector Annika Strandhed and the Marine Homicide Unit return to solve more brutal and unexplained murders that wash up in Scotland’s waters. UNK 290 min. (2023) (United Kingdom) Drama DVD 16162776 $26.24 2 Discs
Starring: Hugo Speer, Sharon Small, Bailey Patrick DI Bradford is spinning out of control. When he interferes with another team’s case, his recklessness sows dissension on the team. Has Bradford lost his team’s trust for good? NR 238 min. (2023) (United Kingdom) Drama DVD 16162946 $29.99 2 Discs
Christmas Specials Mrs. Brown’s Boys Holly Jolly Jingles
Starring: Brendan O’Carroll Jingle all the way with Mrs. Brown and her boys in three brand-new seasonal episodes packed full of laughter and cheer! NR 92 min. Comedy DVD 16350965
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Chelsea Detective Series 2
Doc Martin Last Christmas in Portwenn
$14.99
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Starring: Martin Clunes, Caroline Catz, Eileen Atkins As Martin and James wait patiently to see Santa in his Grotto, Martin spots a medical concern that has him shut it down and send Santa packing— until he’s sure it isn’t infectious. NR 68 min. (2022) (United Kingdom) Drama DVD 16214110 $20.99
Brand new titles your patrons are sure to love, curated by our video experts here at Midwest Tape!
The Retirement Plan
Starring: Nicolas Cage, Ashley Greene, Ron Perlman When Ashley and her young daughter get caught up in the criminal enterprise that puts their lives at risk, she turns to her estranged father, who is living the beach bum life. NR 103 min. (2023) Comedy DVD 16317626 $13.49 Blu-ray 16317625 $14.99 AVAILABLE DECEMBER 19
“Cage does his thing with the relaxed air of a man who is in on the joke and having a fun time…”
Radical Wolfe
Starring: Michael Lewis With a distinctive style all his own, author and journalist Tom Wolfe reshaped how American stories are told. NR 76 min. (2023) Documentary DVD 16158287 $14.99 AVAILABLE DECEMBER 12
“...it does a public service in passing along its subject’s wisdom.” - Wall Street Journal
- The Guardian
Dumb Money
Starring: Paul Dano, Pete Davidson, Vincent D’Onofrio The ultimate David vs. Goliath tale about everyday people who flipped the script on Wall Street and got rich by turning GameStop into the world’s hottest company. R 105 min. (2023) $14M Comedy DVD 16279963 $26.24 Blu-ray 16279964 $29.24 AVAILABLE DECEMBER 12
“It is a movie of such fun performances from every single one of the characters.” - NPR Los Angeles
Staff Video Picks
The Red Balloon and Other Stories Five Films by Albert Lamorisse
(French) Starring: Allen Baron, Pascal Lamorisse, Alain Emery With their cinematography and purity of spirit, these five enchanting works invite viewers of all ages to experience the wonder, mystery, and poignancy of the world anew. Criterion Collection NR 287 min. (France) Fantasy DVD 16290961 $37.49 2 Discs Blu-ray+DVD 16290960 $59.99 2 Discs AVAILABLE DECEMBER 12
PAW Patrol The Mighty Movie Voices of: Kristen Bell, James Marsden, McKenna Grace When a magical meteor crash lands in Adventure City, it gives the PAW Patrol pups superpowers, transforming them into the Mighty Pups! PG 87 min. (2023) $60M Children’s DVD 16162902 $23.24 Blu-ray 16162903 $29.99 AVAILABLE DECEMBER 12
“...nicely animated and reminds kids to celebrate their qualities and power from within.” - San Jose Mercury News
“[The Red Balloon is] a beautiful little meditation on childhood, on imagination literally taking flight.” - Philadelphia Inquirer
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Audiobook Romance
Romantic titles to warm the heart. Order today!
Meet the Benedettos Katie Cotugno
AB CD 6 Discs 15814248 AVAILABLE DECEMBER 5
$31.99
On the Way to Us Carolyn Brown
AB CD 6 Discs 16313424 AVAILABLE DECEMBER 12
$59.99
Tastes Like Shakkar Nisha Sharma
This chef and wedding planner explore their growing connection all while trying to plan a wedding at Messina Vineyards in a time crunch. AB CD 8 Discs 15796145 $42.99 AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 28
“Starred Review…this exhilarating rom-com hits all the right notes.” -Publishers Weekly
Hilarious follow-up to the breakout rom-com Dating Dr. Dil
Second Chances in New Port Stephen TJ Alexander AB CD 8 Discs 15951962 AVAILABLE DECEMBER 5 4
$63.99
Savoy Family Series Brenda Jackson
AB CD 7 Discs 15503004 AVAILABLE DECEMBER 5
$36.99
The Talk of Coyote Canyon Brenda Novak
AB CD 10 Discs 15936676 AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 28
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$42.99
The Curse of Penryth Hall Jess Armstrong AB CD 8 Discs 16309580 AVAILABLE DECEMBER 5
The Troublemaker Maisey Yates
AB CD 10 Discs 15936685 AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 28
$59.99
$42.99
Bestselling authors
Staff Audiobook Picks
Clive Cussler The Corsican Shadow Clive Cussler & Dirk Cussler
Inheritance Nora Roberts
The Ball at Versailles Danielle Steel
The Mystery Guest Nita Prose
Fantasy It’s becoming clear that Sonya has inherited a centuries-old curse, and a puzzle to be solved if there is any hope of breaking it. AB CD 12 Discs 15697723 $39.99
Action Only Dirk Pitt and his children, Summer and Dirk Jr., can locate the treasure that will preserve the soul of a nation...and save the world from catastrophe. AB CD 10 Discs 15813243 $44.99
Historical Fiction Four American debutantes attend a renowned Paris cotillion, having one transcendent night that will change their lives forever. AB CD 8 Discs 15912009 $34.99
Mystery With the entire hotel under investigation, Molly must solve the mystery posthaste—secrets don’t stay buried forever. AB CD 8 Discs 16033093 $44.99 AVAILABLE DECEMBER 12
Suspense Novels Manner of Death Robin Cook
A dangerous inquiry into a fraudulent but highly lucrative cancer diagnostics company may just cost Laurie Montgomery her life. AB CD 9 Discs 15914948 $39.99 AVAILABLE DECEMBER 5
Unnatural Death Patricia Cornwell
After one of the most frightening body retrievals of her career, Dr. Kay Scarpetta must discover who would commit murders this savage, and why. AB CD 9 Discs 15811995 AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 28
Tom Clancy Command and Control Tom Clancy, Marc Cameron
$44.99
A Russian plot to seize the Panama Canal plunges President Jack Ryan into a desperate fight for his life. AB CD 12 Discs 15813255 $49.99 AVAILABLE DECEMBER 12
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Music Live Albums Bring the live experience home
Long Story Short Willie 90 - Live at the Hollywood Bowl
Legacy Country Artists: Keith Richards, Neil Young On April 29 and 30 of this year, a variety of artists spanning genres and generations came together with Willie Nelson to celebrate the legend’s 90th birthday for a star-studded event at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. CD 16354758 $35.99 AVAILABLE DECEMBER 15
Steve Miller Band The Joker Live in Concert
Capitol Pop/Rock The Joker Live in Concert features live recordings of all nine songs from The Joker album, including Sugar Babe; Shu Ba Da Du Ma Ma Ma Ma; and the title track. The album was recorded during the band’s tours in the mid2000s. CD 16356519 $14.99 AVAILABLE DECEMBER 8
Experience Vinyl Pop/Rock Live and Acoustic: Fall of 1997 is a selection of many highlights from the legendary tour 25 years ago that produced the only acoustic sets John, Chan, Brendan, and Bobby ever played on tour. CD 16356489 $19.99 AVAILABLE DECEMBER 1
Tommee Profitt The Birth of a King Live in Concert
Warren Haynes The Benefit Concert Volume 20
Capitol Christian Music Group Religious Guest Artists: Tauren Wells, Crowder The Birth of a King: Live in Concert is a chillsinducing manifestation of Profitt’s 2020 cinematic Christmas album featuring 20 artists, a 60-piece orchestra, and 100-person choir, all performed in front of a sold-out crowd in Nashville, TN. CD 16356510 $15.99 AVAILABLE DECEMBER 8
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Blues Traveler Live and Acoustic Fall of 1997
Provogue Pop/Rock Guest Artists: Grace Potter, Jamey Johnson Warren Haynes’s Christmas Jam returned for its 30th annual installment in December 2018. It features performances by Gov’t Mule, Grace Potter, Jamey Johnson, Mike Gordon, and Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl. CD 16349610 $23.99 AVAILABLE DECEMBER 8
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Oscar Peterson Con Alma The Oscar Peterson Trio Live in Lugano 1964
Mack Avenue Records Jazz Oscar Peterson’s trio with Ray Brown and Ed Thigpen is widely regarded as his ‘classic trio.’ Recorded in 1964, this previously unreleased live performance is destined to become a fan favorite from the Oscar Peterson vaults. CD 16354754 $20.99
Kurt Rosenwinkel A Lovesome Thing
Motema Music, LLC Jazz Guest Artist: Geri Allen This one-and-only recorded collaboration between jazz greats Geri Allen and Kurt Rosenwinkel took place live at the famed Philharmonie de Paris in 2012; the two play as if with one mind. CD 16356487 $19.99
Top upcoming releases patrons are looking for Christina Perri Songs for Christmas
New Elektra Holiday CD 16359658 $14.99
New holiday music from the singer-songwriter
Music Staff Picks
Nicki Minaj Pink Friday 2
Republic Records Rap/Hip-Hop Nick Minaj’s first new album in five years is also the highly anticipated sequel to her 2010 debut album, Pink Friday. The album includes the single Last Time I Saw You. CD 16369144 $14.99 Parental Advisory AVAILABLE DECEMBER 8
New music from the charttopping rap superstar
Riley Green Ain’t My Last Rodeo BMLG Records Country CD 16365281 $11.99 AVAILABLE DECEMBER 15
Featuring lyrics inspired by small-town life
Peter Gabriel I/O Real World Productions Ltd Pop/Rock During 2023, Peter has been releasing a new song from the album on the occasion of every full moon. Throughout the album, the intelligent and thoughtful, often thought-provoking, songs tackle life and the universe. CD 16346940 $19.99 AVAILABLE DECEMBER 1
Music icon’s first new album in 20 years
Neil Young Before and After
Reprise Pop/Rock CD 16359657 $18.99 AVAILABLE DECEMBER 8
New and unique arrangements of the singer’s past songs
Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Arts Music Reprise Soundtracks Artists: Josh Groban, Annaleigh Ashford CD 16359659 $24.99
Nominated for eight Tony Awards
Robbie Robertson Killers of the Flower Moon Soundtrack from the Apple Original Film
Masterworks Soundtracks CD 16359654 $18.99 AVAILABLE DECEMBER 8
One of the late music legend’s final projects
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem Voices of: Ayo Edebiri, Rose Byrne, Jackie Chan The Turtle brothers work to earn the love of New York City while facing down an army of mutants. 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
“Finally, a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie that really earns a ‘Cowabunga!’” - USA Today
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