DRIVE-AWAY DOLLS [BLU-RAY] (2024): "A mix of glib comedy, Tarantino grindhouse and coming of age romance, Drive-Away Dolls fails to hit the mark. Even with a brief running time, the movie becomes a chore to watch." Starring Geraldine Viswanathan, Margaret Qualley. Universal, $30.99, 4/23/2024.

FASTER (2024 RE-ISSUE) [BLU-RAY] (2010): "Before Dwayne Johnson emerged as a major movie star, Faster flopped. It’s not a terrible film and it has some good moments, but it tends to remain so interested in superfluous material that it loses sight of its strengths." Starring Dwayne Johnson, Billy Bob Thornton. Paramount, $24.98, 2/13/2024.

CATHY'S CURSE [4K UHD] (1977): "A horror film with literally no talent or skill behind it, Cathy’s Curse provides some entertainment due to camp value. While a complete failure as part of its genre, at least the utter ineptitude on display brings some unintentional laughs." Starring Alan Scarfe, Beverly Murray. Severin, $44.95, 5/28/2024.

3 GODFATHERS [BLU-RAY] (1948): "A mix of Biblical tale and Western, 3 Godfathers proves effective. It attempts melodrama, comedy and action in semi-equal measures and works in all these domains." Starring John Wayne, Pedro Armendariz. Warner, $21.99, 3/26/2024.

THE GREAT ALLIGATOR [BLU-RAY] (1979): "As a basic ripoff of Jaws, The Great Alligator fails to find a groove. Dull and dreary, the movie doesn’t provide even the most basic charms." Starring Barbara Bach, Mel Ferrer. Severin, $29.95, 5/28/2024.

HEROES: SEASON 1 [BLU-RAY] (2006-07): "Heroes gives us a comic book tale that emphasizes character in addition to intrigue, and it balances the elements well. I can quibble about some choices and episodes, but Season One usually works very well." Starring Hayden Panettiere, Masi Oka. Warner, $29.98. 8/26/2008.

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