HOKUM [4K UHD] (2026): "Although parts of Hokum connect, too much of the movie seems a bit meandering. While it never loses the viewer, it fails to live up to its potential." Starring Adam Scott, Peter Coonan. Neon, $42.98, 8/11/2026.

THE KEYHOLE [BLU-RAY] (1933): "A legendary filmmaker makes a less than legendary film via Michael Curtiz’s 1933 rom-com The Keyhole. Still, while it never flirts with greatness, the movie does muster pretty reasonable entertainment value across its brief running time." Starring Kay Francis, George Brent. Warner, $21.99, 7/28/2026.

THE SHEEP DETECTIVES [BLU-RAY] (2026): "Despite an absurd premise, The Sheep Detectives offers a winning and heartwarming fable. It mixes clever comedy and a lively spirit to become an engaging mix of laughs, mystery and sentiment." Starring Hugh Jackman, Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Alliance, $31.99, 8/25/2026.

FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS [BLU-RAY] (2025): "The third cinematic stab at the superhero quartet – or fourth if you count a never-released 1990s version - Fantastic Four: First Steps becomes a competent adventure and nothing more. While it seems professional and moderately exciting, the end product just feels less thrilling and dramatic than it should." Starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby. Disney, $24.98, 10/14/2025.

MORTAL KOMBAT II [4K UHD] (2026): "With Karl Urban in tow, I hoped Mortal Kombat II would fare better than its mediocre predecessor. Instead, the sequel becomes even less interesting." Starring Karl Urban, Jessica McNamee. Warner, $32.98, 7/28/2026.

NIGHT OF THE COMET: COLLECTOR'S EDITION [BLU-RAY] (1984): "Over the last few decades, Night of the Comet developed a good cult following, but I can’t figure out why. Dull and amateurish, the movie comes with few positives and leaves me entirely cold." Starring Catherine Mary Stewart, Kelli Maroney. Shout, $29.93, 11/19/2013.

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