ROOFMAN [BLU-RAY] (2025): "A depiction of a genuinely nutty true story, the basics of Roofman ensure that we stick with it. However, it doesn’t manage to live up to the possibilities presented by the subject matter, so it becomes an erratic tale." Starring Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst. Paramount, $31.99, 1/20/2026.

WICKED [BLU-RAY] (2024): "After years in development, Wicked hit movie screens with a bang – well, half a bang, as this film only provides the opening chapter of two. It turns into an enticing introduction that prospers thanks to the charm of its leads." Starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande. Universal, $19.98, 2/4/2025.

ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER [4K UHD] (2025): "Though it can bite off a bit more than it can chew, One Battle After Another nonetheless manages to keep us invested across its extended running time. With good performances and a propulsive plot, it manages to compensate for its inconsistencies." Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn. Warner, $34.98, 1/20/2026.

THE RUNNING MAN [BLU-RAY] (1987): "Though blessed with a good concept, The Running Man suffers from pedestrian execution. What should turn into a compelling mix of satire and action just winds up as another lunkheaded 1980s kill-fest." Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Maria Conchita Alonso. Paramount, $19.99, 3/7/2023.

MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS: 50TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION [BLU-RAY] (1974): "A classic murder mystery told in a fine manner, Murder on the Orient Express provides a satisfying experience. The movie moves briskly and uses its all-star cast well to create an engaging and entertaining throwback." Starring Albert Finney, Martin Balsam. Kino Lorber, $39.95, 9/24/2024.

LADDER 49 (2026 REMASTER) [BLU-RAY] (2004): "All bland sentiment and no real drama, Ladder 49 comes across as a movie made by a committee. The flick plods through the usual predictable highs and lows but never creates a sense of believability or life." Starring Joaquin Phoenix, John Travolta. Sony, $26.99, 1/13/2026.

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