
Film
Blu-ray/DVD Roundup for February 12, 2021

‘The Dig’ is a rewarding undertaking

out of ««««
Running Time: 112 minutes
This feature is currently available to stream on Netflix.
The fields of archeology and excavation have served as incredible and informative windows into the past, helping paint a more accurate picture of lives lost centuries ago. Many feature films use the profession as a means of setting up an action/adventure narrative and several have done it effectively. However, there are also some amazing true stories and personal trials involved in uncovering these artifacts. The Dig is a biopic that details one such tale.
There isn’t a great deal of action, but it is a remarkably well-acted and engrossing low-key drama with an...
Blu-ray/DVD Roundup for February 5, 2021

BIG NEW RELEASES!
ARCHENEMY: This science-fiction comedy follows an alcoholic bar-hopper who tells everyone around him that he’s actually a superhero from another planet who has lost his powers. Naturally, locals ignore the man, except for a teenager who enjoys listening to his fantastic stories. When the youth is kidnapped by a local gangster, the drunk decides that...
‘No Man’s Land’ is well-meaning, but unfocused

out of ««««
Running Time: 114 minutes
This feature from IFC Films opens in select theaters, on digital platforms and VOD on Jan. 22.
The new film No Man’s Land is one of the most earnest features to come around the bend in some time. It’s a neo-western dealing with the U.S. immigrant situation that shares the experiences of people from different backgrounds. This title benefits from a committed cast, although it soon becomes clear that the filmmakers are biting off more than they can chew. There are definitely moments that will help viewers feel empathy for all the parties involved, but the story eventually suffers from being pulled in too many different...
Blu-ray/DVD Roundup for January 22, 2021

BIG NEW RELEASES!
ASSASSINS: This documentary details the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s brother. The sibling was murdered in a crowded Malaysian airport, causing a media frenzy and all sorts of speculation about what occurred. Eventually, two young women at the scene were investigated and charged with murder. The filmmakers attempt to determine whether...
Page 2 of 127