FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S 2 [4K UHD] (2025): "Though I didn’t care for the first film, I hoped Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 might deliver a lively horror fantasy. Unfortunately, it also squanders its potential and fails to turn into anything other than a clumsy dud." Starring Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Lail. Universal, $34.98, 2/17/2026.

DUEL [4K UHD] (1985): "Steven Spielberg’s earliest film - albeit one created for television - Duel holds up nicely 55 years after its initial release. Simple and taut, the movie presents a clear and gripping tale. Starring Dennis Weaver, Jacqueline Scott. Universal, $19.98, 11/14/2023.

OUT OF THE PAST [BLU-RAY] (1947): "While I don’t know if I agree it belongs on top of the film noir heap, Out of the Past still provides a solid tale in that genre. It looks great and keeps us with it." Starring Robert Mitchum, Jane Greer. Warner, $29.98, 9/15/2026.

12 ANGRY MEN: CRITERION COLLECTION [4K UHD] (1957): "After more than 50 years, 12 Angry Men occasionally shows its age. However, it succeeds much more than it falters, and it remains a gripping piece of drama." Starring Henry Fonda, Lee J. Cobb. Criterion, $49.95, 9/8/2026.

MINIONS & MONSTERS [BLU-RAY] (2026): "Like other films in the franchise, Minions & Monsters delivers a loose story and a lot of gags thrown at the screen. Despite the awkward framework and confusing view of history, the movie creates enough wacky cleverness to entertain." Starring Pierre Coffin, Trey Parker. Universal, $29.98, 9/8/2026.

PEE-WEE'S BIG ADVENTURE: CRITERION COLLECTION [4K UHD] (1985): "Pee-wee's Big Adventure unquestionably exists as one of my top ten films of all-time, and it arguably brings us the funniest movie ever made. The picture remains just as entertaining now as it was 41 years ago, and I don't think that will ever change." Starring Paul Reubens, Elizabeth Daily. Criterion, $49.95, 12/16/2025.

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