DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS: 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION [4K UHD] (2000): "A big hit back in 2000, I suspect someone out there views Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas as a classic, but I can’t imagine why. Crass, unfunny and irritating, the film flops." Starring Jim Carrey, Jeffrey Tambor. Universal, $29.98, 11/11/2025.

HOT ROD [BLU-RAY] (2007): "Will Ferrell movies can be hit or miss, so a Will Ferrell movie that stars someone else becomes an even iffier prospect. Andy Samberg does his best Ferrell impersonation and flops miserably in Hot Rod, a comedy with nary a laugh to be found." Starring Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone. Paramount, $9.99, 12/16/2008.

CODA [4K UHD] (2021): "While not a movie with the impact one would expect from a Best Picture winner, CODA nonetheless provides an enjoyable mix of comedy and drama. Nothing here separates the film from its ‘coming of age’ pack but it provides a likable journey." Starring Emilia Jones, Troy Kotsur. AppleTV+, $28.99, 11/4/2025.

CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON [BLU-RAY] (2000): "As Larry David’s follow-up to the immense success of Seinfeld, Season One of Curb Your Enthusiasm shows a work in progress, as it comes with ups and downs. Still, it offers more good than bad and makes me eager to see subsequent episodes." Starring Larry David, Cheryl Hines. HBO, $129.99, 10/14/2025.

RED PLANET: COLLECTOR'S EDITION [4K UHD] (2000): "Expect Red Planet to provide a fairly bland and lackluster experience. The film seems unsatisfying on most levels." Starring Val Kilmer, Carrie-Anne Moss. Arrow, $49.95, 11/18/2025.

THE DAY OF THE JACKAL: SEASON ONE [BLU-RAY] (2024): "Because the 1973 movie of the same title remains a title, the 2024 TV The Day of the Jackal must fill big shoes. While it maintains audience interest to a moderate degree, it doesn’t live up to that level, as the series seems watchable but too padded." Starring Eddie Redmayne, Lashana Lynch. Universal, $39.98, 10/28/2025.

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