THE BIG HEAT: CRITERION COLLECTON [BLU-RAY] (1954): "From legendary director Fritz Lang, The Big Heat gives us a film noir classic. The movie seems unflinching and crisp." Starring Glenn Ford, Gloria Grahame. Criterion, $39.95, 7/1/2025.

THE BIKINI CARWASH COMPANY [BLU-RAY] (1992): "Less a movie and more a collection of music videos connected by a vague plot, The Bikini Carwash Company lacks any actual merits as cinema. However, it boasts nostalgic charm for those of us who watched ‘Skinemax’ back in the day." Starring Joe Dusic, Kristi Ducati. MVD, $24.95, 5/13/2025.

NOVOCAINE [BLU-RAY] (2025): "A mix of Die Hard and superhero flick, Novocaine becomes a fun genre entry. Buoyed by a charming lead performance from Jack Quaid and some clever fight scenes, the movie works pretty well." Starring Jack Quaid, Amber Midthunder. Paramount, $34.99, 6/24/2025.

THE MONKEY [BLU-RAY] (2025): "Though it occasionally flirts with more serious topics, The Monkey mostly attempts to give us a giddy mix of dark comedy and gross-out gore. It accomplishes its goals and turns into a fun romp, albeit not one for the squeamish." Starring Theo James, Tatiana Maslany. Neon, $34.98, 6/24/2025.

DEATH OF A UNICORN [BLU-RAY] (2025): "Filmmaker Alex Scharfman attempts to juggle a lot of balls with Death of a Unicorn but he can’t consistently keep all in the air. Too often a collection of cinematic influences, the movie brings some entertainment value and boasts a great cast but it feels too derivative to really click." Starring Paul Rudd, Jenna Ortega. A24, $29.98, 7/1/2025.

FALLOUT: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON (STEELBOOK) [4K UHD] (2024): "Partly because it can feel like eight episodes of exposition and backstory, I think Season One of Fallout lacks great forward momentum. Nonetheless, the series sets up an intriguing view of a post-apocalyptic world and remains entertaining even with the flaws." Starring Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten. Warner, $49.98, 7/8/2025.

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