THE HOT SPOT [BLU-RAY] (1990): "While the film consistently boasts excellent cinematography, The Hot Spot comes with too many other issues to become an involving neo-noir. The film plods across its extended running time and never really kicks into gear." Starring Don Johnson, Virginia Madsen. Radiance, $49.95, 9/1/26.

HARVEY [BLU-RAY] (1950): "Although not a particularly narrative-driven tale, Harvey gets by on basic charm. The movie enjoys a warm spirit that makes it mostly work." Starring James Stewart, Josephine Hull. Universal, $22.98, 8/28/2012.

TEQUILA SUNRISE: COLLECTOR'S EDITION [4K UHD] (1988): "A strong cast gives Tequila Sunrise a boost but they can’t overcome the movie’s flaws. Though it presents a mix of sex and noir intrigue, the end result seems flat and lifeless." Starring Mel Gibson, Michelle Pfeiffer, Kurt Russell. Arrow, $49.95, 9/15/2026.

TORRID ZONE [BLU-RAY] (1940): "A comedy with a dash of adventure on the side, Torrid Zone comes with enough positives to remain watchable. However, it never becomes better than okay, as it fails to capitalize on its potential." Starring James Cagney, Ann Sheridan. Warner, $21.99, 8/18/2026.

PRACTICAL MAGIC [4K UHD] (1998): "Inconsistent in tone and purpose, Practical Magic wastes an excellent cast. Director Griffin Dunne seems unable to figure out what to do with the material so we wind up with an awkward and disjointed tale." Starring Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman. Warner, $29.99, 8/25/2026.

RANDOM HARVEST [BLU-RAY] (1942): "Despite good lead performances, Random Harvest becomes submerged under its contrivances. The movie comes with too many silly twists to consistently click." Starring Ronald Colman, Greer Garson. Warner, $21.99, 8/4/2026.

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