Midwest Tape Weekly May 6, 2024

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May 6, 2024

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Monkey Man

Starring: Dev Patel, Sharlto Copley, Pitobash

An anonymous young man unleashes a campaign of vengeance against the corrupt leaders who murdered his mother and continue to systemically victimize the poor and powerless.

R 113 min. (2024) Action/Adventure

DVD 16733204

Blu-ray+DVD 16733205 2 Discs

4K Blu-ray 16733206 2 Discs

COMING SOON

“Stylish, highenergy, smart and eye-wateringly violent.” - Empire Magazine
“A thrillingly dark road trip, studded by moments of explosive tension and dangerous misjudgment.”

- Los Angeles Times

Civil War

Starring: Nick Offerman, Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons

An adrenaline-fueled thrill ride through a near-future fractured America balanced on the razor’s edge. R 109 min. (2024)

Action/Adventure

DVD 16733193

Blu-ray+DVD 16733194 2 Discs

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The Whale

Marcel The Shell with Shoes On

Voices of: Jenny Slate, Dean FleischerCamp, Isabella Rossellini

A cash-strapped documentary maker decides to make his newest documentary about a mollusk shell he finds living in his Airbnb with his friends.

PG 90 min. (2021) Animated

Blu-ray 16780477 $26.24

Special Edition

“Its quiet tenderness feels expansive...proof that good things really do come in small exoskeletons.”

- Time Magazine

time

Starring: Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Hong Chau

A reclusive English teacher suffering from severe obesity attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter for one last chance at redemption.

R 117 min. (2022) $17M Drama

DVD 15529893 $14.99

Blu-ray 15529894 $16.49

You Hurt My Feelings

Starring: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Tobias Menzies, Michaela Watkins

A novelist’s longstanding marriage is suddenly upended when she overhears her husband giving his honest reaction to her latest book.

R 93 min. (2023) $5M Comedy

DVD 15917849 $14.99 Blu-ray+DVD 15917850 $18.74 2 Discs

Beau Is Afraid

Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Parker Posey, Amy Ryan

Following the sudden death of his mother, a mildmannered but anxiety-ridden man faces his darkest fears as he embarks on an epic, Kafkaesque journey back home.

R 179 min. (2023) (Canada) $8M Comedy

Past Lives

Starring: Greta Lee, Teo Yoo, John Magaro

Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrested apart after Nora’s family emigrates from South Korea and are reunited in New York two decades later.

PG13 105 min. (2023) $10M Drama

DVD 16148327 $14.99

The Inspection

Starring: Jeremy Pope, Raul Castillo, McCaul Lombardi

A young, gay Black man, rejected by his mother and with few options for his future, decides to join the Marines, doing what it takes to succeed in a system that would cast him aside.

R 95 min. (2022) Drama DVD 15675624 $14.99 Blu-ray 15675677 $16.49

Talk to Me

Starring: Sophie Wilde, Miranda Otto, Otis Dhanji

When a group of friends discover how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand, they become hooked on the new thrill, until one of them goes too far.

R 95 min. (2023) (Australia) $41M Horror Blu-ray+DVD 16121571 $29.99 2 Discs

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The Underground Railroad

Starring: Thuso Mbedu, Chase W. Dillon, Joel Edgerton

A young woman named Cora makes an amazing discovery during her attempt to break free from slavery in the deep south.

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TVMA 585 min. (2021) Drama

Criterion Collection

DVD 16733218 $44.99 4 Discs

Blu-ray 16733217 $59.99 4 Discs

AVAILABLE JUNE 25

“The brutal reality of slavery, the fantastical storytelling of a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and the cinematic poetry of an Oscar-winning director meet…” - Los Angeles Times

Lars Von Trier’s The Kingdom Trilogy (Danish)

Starring: Lars Mikkelsen, ErnstHugo Järegård, Ghita Norby

The story of a hospital built on top of the old bleaching ponds in Copenhagen, where evil has taken root and medical science faces a daily struggle with itself.

UNK 921 min. (Denmark) Horror

Blu-ray 16529264 $90.99 7 Discs

“‘Twin Peaks meets Casualty’ is the conventional capsule definition, but it’s a whole lot weirder—and funnier, and scarier—than that.”

- Guardian

Inside Man Year One

Starring: David Tennant, Stanley Tucci, Lydia West

A prisoner on death row in the US and a woman trapped in a cellar under an English vicarage cross paths in the most unexpected way.

UNK 240 min. (2022) (United Kingdom) Drama

“Inside Man is typical [creator Steven] Moffat fare. Rollickingly confident, meaty, funny, clever.” - Guardian

Frasier Season 1

Starring: Kelsey Grammer, Jack Cutmore-Scott, Nicholas Lyndhurst Frasier is off to a different city with new challenges to face, new relationships to forge, and an old dream or two to finally fulfill.

NR 272 min. (2023) Comedy

DVD 16766942 $31.99 2 Discs

AVAILABLE MAY 21

Father Brown

Season 11

Starring: Mark Williams, Sorcha Cusack, John Burton

In the early 1950s, Father Brown, a Roman Catholic priest based in the fictional Cotswold village of Kembleford, uses his distinctive skills to solve various crimes.

UNK 444 min. (2024) (United Kingdom) Drama

DVD 16645340 $31.49 3 Discs

AVAILABLE MAY 21

The beloved BBC mystery series is based on the novels of G.K. Chesterton

“...watching Frasier’s third chapter is a charming and delightful experience.”

- Variety

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DVD 16668674 $31.99
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Audiobook Summer Reads

For the Love of Summer

Susan Mallery Women’s Fiction

Erica fears losing her daughter Summer to her stepmom Allison. When Allison’s world shatters with her husband’s arrest, she and Erica navigate their complex relationship and discover the true meaning of family.

AB CD 9 Discs 16446377 $42.99

AVAILABLE JUNE 4

A Death in Cornwall

Daniel Silva Action

Spy Gabriel Allon attends a London gallery event for a returned van Gogh when a friend asks for help with a murder investigation. Gabriel’s investigation, with his forged paintings and an unlikely team, takes them from Cornwall to Corsica.

AB CD 10 Discs 16372328 $39.99

AVAILABLE JULY 9

The Ministry of Time

Kaliane Bradley Romance

A civil servant joins a time travel project and becomes a bridge between the present and 1847, assisting Commander Graham Gore. They develop a deep relationship as they navigate the challenges of their situation.

AB CD 9 Discs 16357229 $63.99

AVAILABLE MAY 7

A Talent for Murder

Peter Swanson Mystery

Martha, content with her solitary life, marries Alan, a charming man who travels often. When she discovers a suspicious bloodstain on his shirt and investigates his travels, she uncovers a potential link to unsolved murders.

AB CD 8 Discs 16469084 $42.99

AVAILABLE JUNE 11

Multicultural Interest

A magnificent work of ‘biographical fiction’ that reimagines the turbulent and triumphant early years of Ella Fitzgerald, arguably the greatest singer of the 20th century.

AB CD 9 Discs 16461141 $42.99

AVAILABLE MAY 7

The Summer Pact

Emily Giffin Romance

Four freshmen from different backgrounds bond in college, facing tragedy before graduation and making a pact to support each other. Ten years later one is in need, prompting them to revisit their promise and embark on a journey of self-discovery together.

AB CD 11 Discs 16493984 $44.99

AVAILABLE JULY 9

Market for Murder

Heather Graham Mystery

In Scotland, special agents Luke and Carly investigate a string of tribute killings. With little evidence and time, they must catch the killers before becoming their next targets.

AB CD 9 Discs 16446467 $42.99

AVAILABLE JUNE 25

The Library Thief

Kuchenga Shenjé

Historical Fiction

In 1896, Florence defies her father’s wishes and is cast out. She secures a job at Rose Hall to restore its rare books, but when the library is burgled, she finds a burnt diary revealing secrets about Lord Belfield’s late wife, sparking a mystery.

AB CD 9 Discs 16446249 $42.99

AVAILABLE MAY 7

Pitch Dark

Game warden Mike Bowditch must chase down a cunning and dangerous fugitive in the North Maine Woods.

AB CD 7 Discs 16450505 $45.99

AVAILABLE JUNE 25

He’s My Next Mistake

When Jru Ambers matches with Cre Tims, they both know they’re the perfect match on paper, but both of them are far too busy to see if the connection is real in person. That is, until they both end up on the same flight at the exact same time, going on vacation.

AB CD 6 Discs 16564674 $59.99

AVAILABLE MAY 7

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Bestselling authors

You Like It Darker

Stephen King

Horror

‘You like it darker? Fine, so do I,’ writes Stephen King in the afterword to this magnificent new collection of 12 stories that delve into the darker part of life— both metaphorical and literal.

AB CD 17 Discs 16444112 $54.99

AVAILABLE MAY 21 “Starred Review:

Last House

Jessica Shattuck

Historical Fiction

Set against the backdrop of our nation’s history, this is an emotional tour de force that digs deeply into questions of inheritance and what we owe each other—and captures to stunning effect the gravity of time, the double edge of progress, and the hubris of empire.

AB CD 10 Discs 16461151 $42.99

AVAILABLE MAY 14

One Perfect Couple

Ruth Ware

Suspense

Lyla and her boyfriend Nico are chosen to compete on Ever After Island against four other couples for a cash prize. However, their paradise turns perilous when challenges and a storm leave them stranded with limited resources and no communication with the outside world.

AB CD 12 Discs 16325846 $44.99

AVAILABLE MAY 21

The Last Time She Saw Him

Thriller

A woman is left reeling when her former fiancé appears to take his own life, and she becomes desperate to prove it was actually murder.

AB CD 8 Discs 16460911 $42.99

AVAILABLE MAY 14

Clive Cussler’s The Heist

Clive Cussler, Jack Du Brul

Action

Double-cross and betrayal are Detective Isaac Bell’s stock-in-trade, but this time, the deeper he delves into the puzzle of a master thief and his assassin accomplice, the less he seems to understand.

AB CD 9 Discs 16242101 $44.99

AVAILABLE MAY 14

Mirrored Heavens

Fantasy

Serapio, the Carrion King, faces enemies within Tova and beyond, while a prophecy from the Coyote God threatens his doom. Xiala must protect her people as war looms, but doubts plague her as her connection to the sea wanes.

AB CD 14 Discs 16389638 $84.99

AVAILABLE JUNE 4

State of Suspense

Romance

Fresh from her anniversary trip to Dewey Beach, Sam is thrust into investigating the baffling murder of her friend and colleague, US Attorney Tom Forrester. As the FBI eyes the case, new details emerge about crimes involving disgraced former Lieutenant Stahl.

AB CD 8 Discs 16482961 $34.99

AVAILABLE MAY 24

Summer on Highland Beach

Sunny Hostin

Multicultural Interest

In the midst of tense family drama, Olivia must decide if she wants to return to the beautiful life she’s created in Sag Harbor—with the neighbors and wonderful man who’ve become central to her happiness—or finally achieve her dream of having a family and home to call her own in Highland Beach.

AB CD 11 Discs 16461410 $47.99

AVAILABLE MAY 28

When Among Crows

Fantasy

Dymitr and Ala must fight against time and the wrath of the Chicago underworld. But Dymitr’s secrets—and his true motives—may be the thing that actually destroys them.

AB CD 4 Discs 16447063 $34.99

AVAILABLE MAY 14

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Absolutely spellbinding stories…”
-Booklist

Music Sounds from stage and screen Soundtracks

Brian Eno

Eno Original Motion Picture Verve International Soundtracks

Official soundtrack to the 2024 Gary Hustwit documentary Eno, the definitive documentary about visionary musician and artist Brian Eno. It features 17 tracks from throughout Eno’s prolific recording career.

CD 16639754 $24.99

AVAILABLE JULY 12

For King & Country

Unsung Hero

The Inspired by Soundtrack Word Entertainment Soundtracks

Guest Artists: Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith

The 11-track collection showcases original music both heard in the film and inspired by the Smallbone family’s story of radical risk, bravery, and faith.

CD 16704505 $13.99

Andrew Rannells

Gutenberg! The Musical! Original Broadway Cast Recording Center Stage Records LLC Soundtracks

Guest Artist: Josh Gad

The original Broadway cast recording of Gutenberg! The Musical!, starring Book of Mormon co-stars Andrew Rannells and Josh Gad.

CD 16791281 $23.99

John Carpenter Lost Themes IV Noir

Sacred Bones Records Soundtracks

Guest Artists: Cody Carpenter, Daniel Davies

Ten years after his first album of non-film music, pioneering composer and director John Carpenter mines the rich history of film noir for a collection of vibrant, synth-driven songs.

CD 16729550 $18.99

Ingrid Michaelson

The Notebook Original Broadway Cast Recording Atlantic Soundtracks

Based on the bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks that inspired the iconic film, The Notebook features music and lyrics by multiplatinum singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson.

CD 16762110 $14.99

AVAILABLE JUNE 14

Days of Wine and Roses

Original Cast Recording Nonesuch Soundtracks

Artists: Brian D’Arcy James, Kelli O’Hara

Kelli O’Hara and Brian d’Arcy James star in this searing musical, based on the 1962 film and original 1958 teleplay of the same name, about a couple falling in love in 1950s New York and struggling against themselves to build their family.

CD 16611395 $19.99

AVAILABLE MAY 17

One Day

Original Score

Silva America Soundtracks

Artists: Anne Nikitin, Jessica Jones

The soundtrack to the Netflix series reflects the themes of passing time, relationships, love, and more.

CD 16772559 $19.99

AVAILABLE MAY 17

Here We Are

Original Cast Recording

Concord

Theatricals Soundtracks

The final original cast recording from legendary composer Stephen Sondheim is inspired by Luis Buñuel’s surrealist films, The Exterminating Angel (1962) and The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972).

CD 16762094 $17.99

AVAILABLE MAY 17

Jacob Yandura

How to Dance in Ohio Original Broadway Cast Recording

Center Stage Records LLC

Soundtracks

Based on a 2015 documentary, this acclaimed musical follows a group of young adults as they navigate change while preparing for an upcoming spring dance.

CD 16791273 $23.99

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Kameron Marlowe Keepin’ the Lights On Columbia Nashville Country

CD 16793950

$15.99

AVAILABLE MAY 31

Top upcoming releases patrons are looking for

Features the single Tennessee Don’t Mind

Meghan Trainor Timeless

Sony Music Pop/Rock

Arriving just in time for the 10-year anniversary of her diamond-certified hit All About That Bass, this is a celebration of Meghan Trainor’s growth as an artist over the last decade.

CD 16810595 $19.99

AVAILABLE JUNE 7

Includes the single Been Like This

Carly Pearce

Hummingbird Big Machine Country

CD 16668697

$12.99

AVAILABLE JUNE 7

Fourth album from the country music star

Billie Eilish

Hit Me Hard and Soft Darkroom/ Interscope Records

Pop/Rock

CD 16793948

$14.99

AVAILABLE MAY 17

Highly anticipated third album from the Grammy Award winner

Kate Hudson Glorious Hail Mary Productions Pop/Rock

CD 16791130

$15.99

AVAILABLE MAY 17

Debut album from the big-screen star

Bon Jovi

Forever Island

Pop/Rock

Forever features 12 new songs from one of history’s most iconic bands, Bon Jovi, including the lead single, Legendary CD 16721633 $14.99

AVAILABLE JUNE 7

Rock icons are back with a new album

Lucius Wildewoman The New Recordings

Fantasy Records Inc.

Pop/Rock

CD 16721626

$13.99

AVAILABLE MAY 31

Lucius reimagines their debut album

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Godzilla X Kong

The New Empire

Starring: Rebecca Hall, Dan Stevens, Rachel House

Two ancient titans, Godzilla and Kong, clash in an epic battle as humans unravel their intertwined origins and connection to Skull Island’s mysteries.

PG13 115 min. (2024)

Action/Adventure

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DVD 16621015 $26.24 Blu-ray+DVD 16621016 $32.24 2 Discs 4K Blu-ray 16838695 $38.99 AVAILABLE JUNE 25 “…an adventure that hums with stimulating sound design, stuns with psychedelic visuals, and coasts on Titan-level charm.” - Inverse

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