10 NEW TO NETFLIX<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cBraveheart<\/a>\u201c 13 NEW TO BLU-RAY\/DVD<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cBlack Phone 2<\/a>\u201c<\/strong><\/p>\n Given the closed finale of Scott Derrickson\u2019s \u201cThe Black Phone,\u201d it seemed a horror hit that was unlikely to produce a sequel but Derrickson and co-writer C. Robert Cargill topped that original with this clever follow-up, a movie inspired by both the \u201cNightmare on Elm Street\u201d franchise and the cult classic \u201cCurtains,\u201d among others. Ethan Hawke\u2019s Grabber has been reimagined as a Freddy Krueger figure, a boogeyman haunting the dreams of Finney and Gwen as they try to uncover the truth about his early crimes. On a relatively low budget ($30 million), \u201cBlack Phone 2\u201d has made over $130 million worldwide, meaning that a third film could be on the way. Until then, check out this strong Universal release that includes both an exclusive commentary and deleted scenes.<\/p>\n Special Features<\/p>\n \u201cBoogie Nights<\/a>\u201c<\/strong><\/p>\n As Paul Thomas Anderson hurtles toward his first Oscar (and probably more than one) for \u201cOne Battle After Another,\u201d why not pick up the movie that really broke his career? Sure, \u201cHard Eight\u201d was well-received, but \u201cBoogie Nights\u201d was a phenomenon, a critical hit that really put PTA on the map with three Oscar nominations (only about a third of what it deserved) and international attention. Mark Wahlberg stars as a \u201970s porn star who succumbs to the excess of the \u201980s. With one of PTA\u2019s best ensembles, \u201cBoogie Nights\u201d is immensely rewatchable, and it\u2019s now available in a 4K release from Warner Bros. Ignore the questionable cover and pick up a release that sees the first home release of two American Cinematheque Panels featuring Anderson himself.<\/p>\n Special Features<\/p>\n \u201cBugonia<\/a>\u201c<\/strong><\/p>\n The latest from provocateur Yorgos Lanthimos (\u201cThe Favourite,\u201d \u201cPoor Things\u201d) has been another divisive entry in his filmography, although I have to admit to expecting a bit more buzz for this one. Drops on Peacock this month and this Blu-ray release should bring this interesting thought experiment to a wider audience. Jesse Plemons and Emma Stone star in a story of two men who become so convinced that a powerful CEO is an alien that they kidnap and torture her to get her to confess her plans. I\u2019m not convinced \u201cBugonia\u201d works on a big-picture level, but it clicked in for me when I started to just admire it as a powerfully performed two-hander by two of the best actors of their generation.<\/p>\n Special Features<\/p>\n \u201cCatch Me If You Can<\/a>\u201c<\/strong><\/p>\n 2026 will see Steven Spielberg back in blockbuster mode for the first time in years with his \u201cDisclosure Day.\u201d People may have forgotten how good Spielberg can be with crowd-pleasing entertainment. The 4K release of this 2002 dramedy would be a good reminder. It\u2019s such a consistently entertaining piece of work as Spielberg directs Leonardo DiCaprio to one of his more delightful performances as Frank Abagnale Jr., one of the most notorious con men who ever lived. It\u2019s startingly to look back at what a hit this was, making seven times its budget at over $350 million worldwide. The DreamWorks Blu-ray includes a great transfer and previously available special features.<\/p>\n Special Features<\/p>\n \u201cDavid Byrne\u2019s American Utopia<\/a>\u201d (Criterion)<\/strong><\/p>\n Spike Lee directed two wonderful films in 2020, the Netflix original \u201cDa 5 Bloods\u201d and this remarkable concert film that captures the show of the same name by the singular David Byrne. I\u2019m going to quote myself from my 4-star review of this wonderful piece of work: \u201c\u201cDavid Byrne\u2019s American Utopia\u201d is a joyous expression of art, empathy, and compassion. It is the intersection of two artists\u2014Spike Lee and David Byrne\u2014who have been interrogating how we connect through art for decades.\u201d I\u2019m so happy to see Criterion induct this underrated gem into their collection, including a new documentary featuring Lee, Byrne, and many more. I\u2019d also highly recommend this excellent piece<\/a> over on Letterboxd about Lee\u2019s musical career by our very own Robert Daniels. It will give you an even greater appreciation of this must-own.<\/p>\n Special Features<\/p>\n \u201cDogma<\/a>: 25th Anniversary\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n When the critical response to \u201cChasing Amy\u201d gave him the power to do so, Kevin Smith produced the most ambitious screenplay of his life, the story of fallen angels trying to return to Heaven. It angered all the right people, and became one of Smith\u2019s most beloved films, but it was also a Miramax release, which meant it fell into the grip of Harvey Weinstein, delaying both a sequel and a proper 4K release. The former is actually still being discussed, and the latter is here now in the home release of a recent 4K restoration of the film along with a ton of special features, including a new feature-length documentary about the making of the film called \u201cRevelations: Making Dogma.\u201d Praise be. (Read Clint Worthington\u2019s June conversation with Smith about this restoration here<\/a>.)<\/p>\n Special Features<\/p>\n \u201cGood Fortune<\/a>\u201c<\/strong><\/p>\n I was pretty mixed on Aziz Ansari\u2019s debut when it premiered at TIFF, but it didn\u2019t deserve the miserable fate it met in theaters a few weeks later. Why did this movie bomb? I think the ads didn\u2019t really capture the movie, either its charms or even its themes. No one could really tell what this flick was about. Most people probably didn\u2019t even know it\u2019s basically a riff on \u201cIt\u2019s a Wonderful Life\u201d with body-swap plotting thrown in for fun. Or that it includes one of the most delightful performances of the year from Keanu Reeves, basically using his lovable real personality to maximum effect. This one deserves a bit of home entertainment redemption. It\u2019s worth a rental.<\/p>\n Special Features<\/p>\n \u201cHis Girl Friday\u201d (Criterion)<\/strong><\/p>\n There needs to be some space in your collection for some classics and they don\u2019t get more classic than this delightful comedy, a film that\u2019s still influencing the genre generations after its release. Criterion gave this movie one of its best packages of special features when it was first released and they\u2019ve all been imported to the 4K restoration, now available. The release includes fantastic archival interviews with Howard Hawks, a radio adaptation of the movie, an interview with the brilliant David Bordwell, a fantastic essay by RogerEbert.com friend Farran Smith Nehme, and even a full restoration of Lewis Milestone\u2019s \u201cThe Front Page,\u201d the 1931 adaptation of the play that also inspired \u201cHis Girl Friday.\u201d Who else is giving you an entire restored film as a special feature?<\/p>\n Special Features<\/p>\n \u201cPee-Wee Herman\u2019s Big Adventure\u201d (Criterion)<\/strong><\/p>\n Tim Burton\u2019s debut is one of my absolute favorite comedies of all time, an eccentric expression of joy that distilled what people loved about Pee-wee Herman into a rollicking road movie and announced Tim Burton as a major talent to be watched. His run in the \u201980s and \u201990s helped me love film, and I hope releases like this masterful one starts the same journey for others. First, the cover: For a company that\u2019s known for great artwork, it\u2019s easily my favorite of the year. The 4K restoration is sharp without looking overdone. And the special features are plentiful, including previously available commentaries (one with Reubens) and new interviews with Burton and his collaborators. Most of all, the movie still works for kids and adults. Trust me. There are both in my house.<\/p>\n Special Features<\/p>\n \u201cPossession\u201d (Second Sight)<\/strong><\/p>\n The UK company Second Sight continues to impress, releasing two of the most remarkable limited edition 4K Blu-rays of 2025 late in the year. The first in this column is this hefty box set of Andrzej \u017bu\u0142awski\u2019s 1981 masterpiece starring Sam Neill and Isabelle Adjani. A film that can be hard to convey in a blurb (which is one of several things that make it so remarkable), \u201cPossession\u201d seems to get more popular every year, going from largely dismissed on its initial release to being regarded today as one of the best films of its generation. A surreal nightmare, it\u2019s something that every film fan truly needs to see. And those that love it, need to pay the extra shipping for this edition, which includes a 4K of the original director\u2019s cut, restored after the film was nipped and tucked for years, and the edited US release, both with commentary tracks. There are three commentary tracks, all moderated by Daniel Bird, along with appearances by the brilliant Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, Manuela Lazic, and Guillermo del Toro. Those lucky enough to still get the limited edition will find a rigid slipcase that holds a 220-page<\/em> book about the film, complete with new essays. It\u2019s one of the most impressive limited edition releases of the year, for a film that truly deserves this kind of lavish treatment.<\/p>\n Special Features<\/p>\n \u201cRe-Animator\u201d (Second Sight)<\/strong><\/p>\n The second incredible late 2025 from Second Sight is this box set release of Stuart Gordon\u2019s spectacular \u201cRe-Animator,\u201d which also had a U.S. limited edition 4K release late in the year, but hardcore fans should truly get both. The bad news is that they have some different special features, but those who love \u201cRe-Animator\u201d probably won\u2019t mind picking up both. Once again, Second Sight slays in the packaging department, and this one includes cover art designed by RogerEbert.com friend Krisha Shenoi, along with a book with new, exclusive essays. Most of the special features have been previously available, but many of them still rule, especially a great video essay by Mike Muncer and a fun conversation on the 40th anniversary of the film. This release also includes the fascinating \u201cIntegral Version,\u201d which is kind of a hybrid of the ultra-gory unrated version and the R-rated release, which included some scenes originally cut by Gordon. He prefers the unrated version, but there\u2019s something interesting about this cut too.<\/p>\n Special Features<\/p>\n
\u201cFour Brothers<\/a>\u201c
\u201cHouse of Gucci<\/a>\u201c
\u201cThe Illusionist<\/a>\u201c
\u201cRed Rocket<\/a>\u201c
\u201cRelay<\/a>\u201c
\u201cSpider-Man: Into the Spider-verse<\/a>\u201c
\u201cTitanic<\/a>\u201c
\u201cWildlife<\/a>\u201c
\u201cWrath of Man<\/a>\u201c<\/p>\n\n
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