Keep your collections up to date and your patrons happy with these trending media titles.
Starring: Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper, Sam Elliott During the downward spiral of his own music career due to alcoholism and his age, Jackson Maine helps a young singer and actress find fame. R (2018) $128M Drama
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SOUNDTRACK Along with winning over movie audiences, the soundtrack to Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper’s film has found its way to the top of the Billboard 200 albums chart. Instead of covering songs from past films, this CD features original songs. Parental Advisory CD 12204374 $13.99 Edited Version CD 12204375 $13.99
5 Golden Globes and Academy Award Best Original Song Starring: Barbra Streisand, Kris Kristofferson One rock star is on her way to the top while a fellow star is on the decline. Remake of the 1954 classic. Includes additional scenes; additional takes; commentary by Barbra Streisand; wardrobe tests; and more. R 140 min. (1976) $80M Drama DVD 10120353 $16.99
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On National Film Registry; Golden Globe Awards Best Actress Judy Garland, Best Actor James Mason Starring: James Mason, Judy Garland As a band singer is discovered and guided to heights of showbusiness success by an alcoholic ex-matinee idol, she performs one superb song after another in a production that exhilarates with its craft and style even as its story moves toward a heartbreaking finale. PG 176 min. (1954) $4M Musical DVD 10427934 $16.99 (Deluxe Edition, 2 Discs) BLU-RAY 10441372 $23.99
Winner of 2 Academy Awards Starring: Janet Gaynor, Fredric March, Adolphe Menjou Esther Blodgett is just another starry-eyed farm kid trying to break into the movies. Waitressing at a Hollywood party, she catches the eye of alcoholic star Norman Maine, is given a shot at stardom, and is caught up in the Hollywood glamour machine. UNK 111 min. (1937) Drama DVD 10637143 $24.99 BLU-RAY 10637144 $25.99
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DR SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS
The story continues for these two iconic tales. Check out these movies before the newest installments come to theaters!
NR 80 min. Children’s DVD 12191813 $ . 14.99 (Ultimate Edition) BLU-RAY+DVD 12191814. $18.74 (Ultimate Edition, 2 Discs)
Mary Poppins
A beloved classic shines like never before with an all-new digital restoration. Winner of five Academy Awards, including best actress (Julie Andrews), best song (Chim Chim Cher-ee), and best visual effects. Mary Poppins flies out of the windy London skies and into the home of two mischievous children. G 139 min. (1964) Children’s DVD 11026559 $16.99 (50th Anniversary Edition) BLU-RAY+DVD 11026404 $22.99 (50th Anniversary Edition, 2 Discs)
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Something mysterious is leaving a path of destruction in the streets of 1926 New York, threatening to expose the wizarding community. Newt Scamander arrives in the city nearing the end of a global excursion to research and rescue magical creatures. PG13 133 min. (2016) $234M Adventure DVD 11818929 $12.99 (Special Edition, 2 Discs) BLU-RAY+DVD 11818930 $14.99 (2 Discs) 4K+BLU-RAY 11819072 $37.99 (2 Discs)
Remake in theaters now! Check out the original horror dance academy from 1977.
Suspiria
Suspiria
Starring: Jessica Harper A young student uncovers dark and horrific secrets within the walls of a famous German dance academy. NR 98 min. (1977) Horror DVD 12054351 $29.99 BLU-RAY 12054350 $33.99
Starring: Dakota Johnson, Tilda Swinton, Jessica Harper A darkness swirls at the center of a world-renowned dance company, one that will engulf the artistic director, an ambitious young dancer, and a grieving psychotherapist. Some will succumb to the nightmare. Others will finally wake up. R 152 min. (2018) Horror
Coming Soon
Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly take on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic duo in their new movie this December! Patrons will want to see the comedic duo’s hilarious antics.
Step Brothers
Two middle-aged men find themselves becoming brothers after their parents meet each other and marry. When their laziness threatens to break up the family, the pair work as a team to get their mom and dad back together. UR 204 min. (2008) $100M Comedy DVD 10242479 $5.99 BLU-RAY 10242480 $12.99 (2 Discs) 4K+BLU-RAY 12187211 $23.24 (3 Discs)
Talladega Nights
Ballad of Ricky Bobby
Anchorman 2
The Legend Continues
Ron and Veronica’s romance falls apart as the duo anchors a weekend broadcast at a New York-based network in 1980. Ron is fired for being the worst anchor anyone has ever seen and so he leaves Veronica rather than live in her shadow. PG13 118 min. (2013) $127M Comedy DVD 11048971 $11.99 BLU-RAY+DVD 11048952 $13.99 (3 Discs)
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PG 105 min. (2000) Comedy DVD 11945336 $16.99 (Grinchmas Edition) BLU-RAY 11396636 $16.99 (Grinchmas Edition) 4K+BLU-RAY 11945334 $25.99 (2 Discs)
Ricky Bobby, the most popular driver in NASCAR, has it all: a beautiful wife, two kids, and a devoted staff. His talent and title, however, are put to the test by his father and his rival, a French driver. UR 121 min. (2006) $147M Comedy DVD 10145709 $5.99 (Unrated Edition) BLU-RAY 11712234 $12.99 (Tenth Anniversary Edition, 2 Discs)
Check out Aquaman first appearance in Justice League before his origin story hits theaters December 21st!
Justice League Starring: Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, Jason Momoa Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman’s selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally to face an even greater enemy. Together, Batman and Wonder Woman work quickly to find and recruit a team of metahumans to stand against this newly awakened threat. PG13 120 min. (2017) $229M Action DVD 12038349 $21.99 (Special Edition, 2 Discs) BLU-RAY+DVD 12038541 $25.99 (2 Discs) 4K+BLU-RAY 12038350 $35.99 (2 Discs)
Patrons will be eager to learn more about Vincent Van Gogh with At Eternity’s Gate coming to theaters November 16th.
Loving Vincent Starring: Douglas Booth, Jerome Flynn, Robert Gulaczyk The life and controversial death of Vincent Van Gogh told by his paintings and by the characters that inhabit them. The intrigue unfolds through dramatic reconstructions of the events leading up to his death. PG13 95 min. (2017) $6M Animated DVD 11983522 $14.99 BLU-RAY 11983523 $18.74
Stormy Daniels tells her whole story for the first time.
Bohemian Rhapsody in theaters November 2!
Full Disclosure Stormy Daniels
Queen Unseen Peter Hince
Macmillan Audio
Dreamscape Media, LLC
Biography The full truth about her journey from a rough childhood in Louisiana onto the national stage, and everything about her interaction with Donald Trump that led to the nondisclosure agreement and the behind-the-scenes attempts to intimidate her.
NY Times Bestseller Unabridged • 8 Discs AUDIOBOOK 12196610
Biography An inside look at Queen and Freddie Mercury shows the reallife ups and downs of one of the most famed bands of all time and is a must-listen for any music fan.
Available November 6 Unabridged • 7 Discs Replacements Available AUDIOBOOK 12217909 $39.99
$39.99
First time available in unabridged audio! Schindler’s List
Thomas Keneally Simon & Schuster Audio Historical A stunning novel based on the true story of how German war profiteer and factory director Oskar Schindler came to save more Jews from the gas chambers than any other single person during World War II.
Midwest Tape Exclusive
Now a popular Netflix series.
The Haunting of Hill House Shirley Jackson
Horror Four people journey to the infamous Hill House. Occult expert Dr. Montague and his assistant Theodora are in search of proof that the house is indeed haunted. As they investigate, a series of bizarre and terrifying events befall them. Unabridged • 6 Discs AUDIOBOOK 10459640 $24.99
Unabridged • 10 Discs Replacements Available AUDIOBOOK 12220606 $59.99
Florida Lauren Groff Penguin Audio Women’s Fiction Unabridged • 7 Discs Replacements Available AUDIOBOOK 11980446 $34.99
Heartland Sarah Smarsh Simon & Schuster Audio Biography Unabridged • 8 Discs Replacements Available AUDIOBOOK 12127846 $29.99
The Poet X Elizabeth Acevedo Harper Collins Publishers Young Adult
NY Times Bestseller; Parents’ Choice Gold; AudioFile Earphones Unabridged • 3 Discs AUDIOBOOK 11953113 $22.99
The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle Leslie Connor Harper Collins Publishers Children’s Unabridged • 6 Discs Replacements Available AUDIOBOOK 12062835 $29.99
Blackstone Audio, Inc.
AudioFile Earphones
Available December 18
NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALISTS
Where the Dead Sit Talking Brandon Hobson HighBridge Company General Unabridged • 6 Discs Replacements Available AUDIOBOOK 11970821 $34.99
CELEBRITY BOOK CLUB PICKS This Is How it Always Is Laurie Frankel
Emma Roberts Book Club Scribe Alyson Hagy
Macmillan Audio LGBTQ When Rosie and Penn and their four boys welcome the newest member of their family, no one is surprised it’s another baby boy. At least their large, loving, chaotic family knows what to expect. But Claude is not like his brothers. Unabridged • 9 Discs • Replacements Available AUDIOBOOK 11715897 $39.99
Brilliance Audio, Inc. General In this craggy, unwelcoming world, the central character ekes out a lonely living on the family farmstead where she was raised and where her sister met an untimely end. Unabridged • 5 Discs AUDIOBOOK 12153355 $25.99
Reese Witherspoon Book Club In the House in the Dark of the Woods Laird Hunt Blackstone Audio, Inc. Horror In this horror story set in colonial New England, a law-abiding Puritan woman goes missing. Alone and possibly lost, she meets another woman in the forest. Then everything changes. Unabridged • 6 Discs • Replacements Available AUDIOBOOK 12193457 $34.99
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Mariah Carey Caution
Drake Scorpion
Sony Music • R&B Along with announcing a brand new album, Mariah Carey has also unveiled a North American tour that includes stops in Detroit, Toronto, and Atlanta. She will also be joining The Voice as an advisor during the show’s knockout round.
Republic Records
Available November 16 CD 12234306
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Michael Buble Love Reprise • Pop/Rock While he may not be retiring from music, Michael Buble is getting ready to join James Corden for a special Carpool Karaoke appearance, which will be part of Stand Up to Cancer UK.
Available November 16 CD 12220886
Rap/Hip-Hop It seems that there is nothing that stops Drake. Recently he broke a record held by the Beatles since 1964 for most top ten songs in a single calendar year. In My Feelings was also crowned by many as the song of the summer. Parental Advisory, 2 Discs CD 12166007 $18.99 Edited Version, 2 Discs CD 12166008 $18.99
Jive/Legacy Pop/Rock October saw the 20th anniversary of Britney’s debut single, …Baby One More Time. It also saw her looking to the future, as she announced Domination, her new Las Vegas residency starting next year. 2 Discs CD 11107610 $16.99
Hollywood Records Soundtracks After months of buzz, the Queen biopic has made its way to theaters. Many have taken note of Rami Malek’s portrayal of Freddie Mercury. The soundtrack features highlights from the band’s career. CD 12206225
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Maroon 5 Red Pill Blues
Taylor Swift Reputation
Interscope • Pop/Rock Around the time that the single Girls Like You took over the number one spot on the Billboard charts, reports surfaced saying that Maroon 5 would be headlining the halftime show at this year’s Super Bowl.
Big Machine
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Britney Spears The Essential Britney Spears
Queen Bohemian Rhapsody Soundtrack
Carrie Underwood Cry Pretty Capitol Nashville Country Along with serving as co-host of the CMA Awards on November 14, Carrie Underwood will be performing. She is also nominated for two awards including Female Artist of the Year. CD 12133038
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Pop/Rock It’s been quite a month for Taylor Swift. First, she broke Whitney Houston’s record for American Music Award wins by a female artist. Then she made waves when she shared her political views. She also helped a fan with a generous donation. CD 11950158
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Chris Stapleton From a Room Volume 2
Mercury Nashville Country Chris Stapleton walks into the CMA Awards with more nominations than any other artist with five, including the coveted Entertainer of the Year. Until then, he will be continuing his North American tour. CD 11982233
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Mary Poppins Returns
Eminem Kamikaze
Centricity Music
Various Artists
Religious The success of Lauren Daigle’s second album has caught the attention of several publications including Billboard, Rolling Stone, and Entertainment Weekly. Many critics and fans have been comparing her to Adele.
Walt Disney Records
Hip-Hop Since releasing his surprise album, Eminem has been staying in the headlines. He recently announced tour dates in Australia. Could a North American tour be on its way? Parental Advisory CD 12206229 $13.99 Edited Version CD 12206230 $13.99
Lauren Daigle Look Up Child
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Soundtracks When the latest trailer for the Mary Poppins sequel was released, audiences were given a taste of the new music that Hairspray composers Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman have created for the film.
Available December 7 $13.99 In theaters December 19th
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Aftermath • Rap/
video picks of the week
First-rate videos sure to be in high demand.
$2 million box office
$102 million box office
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Assassination Nation
The Equalizer 2
God Bless the Broken Road
Starring: Hari Nef, Odessa Young, Suki Waterhouse After a malicious data hack exposes the secrets of the perpetually American town of Salem, chaos descends and four girls must fight to survive, while coping with the hack themselves. R 107 min. (2018) Action
Starring: Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Bill Pullman Robert McCall has rededicated his life to the pursuit of justice. But when his mission strikes close to home, he will be consumed by vengeance, seeking a revenge that knows no boundaries. R 121 min. (2018) Action
Starring: Lindsay Pulsipher, Jordin Sparks, LaDainian Tomlinson While grieving the loss of her husband, a financially struggling widow meets a race car driver. PG 111 min. (2018) Drama
Available December 18 DVD BLU-RAY
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Available December 11
Season 2
Starring: Elisabeth Moss, Max Minghella, Yvonne Strahovski Offred and all our characters will fight against or succumb to this dark truth. TVMA 718 min. (2018) Drama
Available December 4 DVD BLU-RAY
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$35 million box office
$1 million box office
The Nun
Starring: Ian Bohen, Lea Thompson, Lucas Grabeel The story details the passage from childhood to womanhood of Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy, who are all sisters. Despite hard times, they cling to optimism. As they mature they face blossoming ambitions and relationships, as well as tragedy, while maintaining their unbreakable bond as sisters. PG13 112 min. (2018) Drama
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Starring: Demian Bichir, Taissa Farmiga, Jonas Bloquet A priest with a haunted past and a novice on the threshold of her final vows are sent by the Vatican to investigate the death of a young nun in Romania and confront a malevolent force in the form of a demonic nun. R 96 min. (2018) Horror
Available December 18
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$26 million box office Searching
Starring: Jennifer Garner, John Gallagher Jr., John Ortiz A revenge story focusing on a young mother who finds herself with nothing to lose, and is now going to take from her enemies the very life they took from her. R 102 min. (2018) Action
Starring: John Cho, Debra Messing, Michelle La After David Kim’s teenage daughter goes missing, a local investigation is opened and a detective is assigned to the case. But 37 hours later and without a single lead, David decides to search the one place no one has looked yet, where all secrets are kept today: his daughter’s laptop. PG13 102 min. (2018) Drama
DVD 12208140 $22.49 BLU-RAY+DVD 12208141 $26.24 (2 Discs)
$117 million box office
Little Women
Peppermint
Available December 11
DVD 12208142 $14.99 BLU-RAY+DVD 12208143 $18.74 (2 Discs)
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The Emmy-winning hit series based on Margaret Atwood’s dystopian novel.
The Handmaid’s Tale
Available December 4
Available November 27 DVD BLU-RAY
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Available December 4
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$6 million box office Unbroken
Path to Redemption
Starring: Samuel Hunt, Merritt Patterson, Will Graham Based on Laura Hillenbrand’s bestselling book, this begins where Unbroken ends, sharing the next amazing chapter of Olympian and World War II hero Louis Zamperini’s powerful true story of forgiveness, redemption, and amazing grace. PG13 99 min. (2018) Drama
Available December 11
DVD 12212440 $18.74 BLU-RAY+DVD 12212611 $22.49 (2 Discs)
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music picks of the week Andrew McMahon teams up with acclaimed producer Butch Walker on a striking new release.
Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness Upside Down Flowers Fantasy • Pop/Rock
Available November 16 Parental Advisory CD 12217036
Volume 1
Mariah Carey Caution Sony Music • R&B
Available November 16 CD 12234306 $12.99
$11.99
Legendary rocker John Mellencamp returns with a cover-filled 24th studio album.
John Mellencamp Other People’s Stuff Available December 7
Available November 16
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Pink and Panic at the Disco are just some of the artists who perform covers of songs from the hit film.
The Greatest Showman Reimagined Various Artists
Atlantic • Soundtracks Artists: Kelly Clarkson, Zac Brown Band
Available November 16 CD 12235545
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New recordings of Motown classics fuel the soundtrack to the popular children’s series.
Motown Magic Soundtrack Various Artists Motown Records; Children’s Artists: Smokey Robinson, Trombone Shorty
Available November 16
Available November 30
Republic Records Pop/Rock
Interscope Rap/Hip-Hop
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Mercury • Pop/Rock
One of the most iconic voices in music is back with her first new album since 2014.
$14.99
The Black Eyed Peas Masters of the Sun
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Def Leppard The Story So Far… The Best of Def Leppard
CD 12235543
After eight years, the Black Eyed Peas return with a new album. They are also a trio once again on this release.
Parental Advisory CD 12239575 Edited Version CD 12238432
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees release a brand new greatest hits collection.
$11.99
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Quavo, one third of the hit-making group Migos, releases his debut solo album.
Quavo Quavo Huncho
Quality Control Music, LLC • Rap/Hip-Hop Guest Artists: Drake, Madonna Parental Advisory CD 12240024 $13.99
Grammy and Juno Award winner returns with her highly anticipated sophomore album.
Alessia Cara The Pains of Growing Def Jam • R&B
Available November 30
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New York Times Bestselling Authors
audiobooks picks of the week
New York Times bestselling author Tami Hoag keeps you guessing in her most harrowing thriller yet.
The Boy Tami Hoag
Irresistible. - Entertainment Weekly
Captain Underpants and the Big, Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy, Part 1 Dav Pilkey
Brilliance Audio, Inc. Mystery
Available December 4 Unabridged • 10 Discs Simultaneous Release Replacements Available AUDIOBOOK $39.99 11799849
Scholastic Children’s
Available November 27 Unabridged • 1 Disc • Simultaneous Release AUDIOBOOK 12207464 $24.99
An ingenious, dystopian novel of one young woman’s resistance against the constraints of an oppressive society.
Hazards of Time Travel Joyce Carol Oates
Of Blood and Bone Nora Roberts Brilliance Audio, Inc. Dystopian
Harper Collins Publishers Sci-Fi
Available December 4
Available November 27 Unabridged • 7 Discs Simultaneous Release Replacements Available AUDIOBOOK 12145975
Unabridged • 9 Discs Simultaneous Release Replacements Available AUDIOBOOK 12066381 $34.99
Dreamscape Media, LLC Historical
Available November 6 Unabridged • 8 Discs Simultaneous Release Replacements Available AUDIOBOOK $47.99 12156358
The Enemy of My Enemy W. E. B. Griffin, William E. Butterworth IV Penguin Audio Suspense
Available December 11 Unabridged • 10 Discs • Simultaneous Release Replacements Available AUDIOBOOK 12090120 $44.99
Bestselling author Robin Cook takes on the cutting-edge world of gene modification in this pulse-pounding new medical thriller.
Pandemic Robin Cook Penguin Audio Suspense
Available December 11 Unabridged • 10 Discs Simultaneous Release AUDIOBOOK $39.99 12015136
$34.99
A story of resistance, complicity, and an unlikely, transformative friendship.
Paris Echo Sebastian Faulks
A new tale of terror and magic in a brand new world.
A dramatic new Clandestine Operations novel about the birth of the CIA and the Cold War.
Nora Pennington and her fiction-loving friends encounter a young woman desperately in need of a new beginning.
The Whispered Word Ellery Adams Dreamscape Media, LLC Mystery
Available November 27 Unabridged • 7 Discs Simultaneous Releasev Replacements Available AUDIOBOOK 12066937 $47.99
Inspiration and guidance to keep your transformation on track.
You Are a Badass Every Day Jen Sincero Penguin Audio Self Help
Available December 4 Unabridged • 9 Discs Simultaneous Release Replacements Available AUDIOBOOK 12173014
$19.99
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featured audiobook Winner of the Man Booker Prize
Starring: Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Sarah Vowell Bob Parr, Mr. Incredible, is left to care for Jack-Jack while Helen, Elastigirl, is out saving the world. PG 118 min. (2018) $603M Children’s
Available November 6
Everything about this novel rings true…
DVD 12154238 $22.49 BLU-RAY+DVD 12154239 $29.99 (3 Discs) 4K+BLU-RAY 12183979 $33.74 (3 Discs)
- The Guardian
Milkman Anna Burns Dreamscape Media, LLC General In an unnamed city, a middle sister stands out for the wrong reasons. She reads while walking and has been taking French night classes downtown. So when a local paramilitary known as the milkman begins pursuing her, she suddenly becomes ‘interesting,’ the last thing she ever wanted to be.
Available December 11
“Their adventures are timeless. And this one is worth the incredibly long wait.” - Us Weekly
Unabridged • 8 Discs • Replacements Available AUDIOBOOK 12239741 $47.99
Check out titles that are trending along with the hottest new picks you’ll want to add to your collection!
Starring: Jack Black, Cate Blanchett, Owen Vaccaro A young orphan named Lewis Barnavelt aids his magical uncle in locating a clock with the power to bring about the end of the world. PG 104 min. (2018) Children’s DVD 12216039 $22.49 BLU-RAY+DVD 12216040 $26.24 (2 Discs)
It’s a throwback to an earlier era of filmmaking, in which the benefits of new technology are neatly disguised in old-school storytelling. - Washington Post
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