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This movie became available Aug. 6 for streaming on HBO Max.

If you ever wanted to know how to make homemade pickles, you might want to check out the latest comedy premiering on HBO Max. On second thought, you should probably avoid using the fermentation methods employed by the main character, as you may do yourself serious harm. Instead, just grab yourself a jar from a reputable manufacturer, sit back and simply enjoy An American Pickle. It’s far from faultless, but this is an enjoyable little flick that provides consumers with a few sharp notes.

The opening introduces viewers to Herschel Greenbaum (Seth Rogen), a Jewish...

Welcome to yet another look at highlights arriving on Blu-ray and DVD. Comparatively speaking, this edition represents a bit of a dip before bigger films start arriving over the next few editions. Still, there’s some quirky stuff here that may be worth checking out. So, since you likely can’t make it out to the movies this week, be sure to give one of these titles a try!



BIG NEW RELEASES!



CAPITAL IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY: This documentary is based on a bestselling book by Thomas Piketty that investigates wealth and power through accumulation of capital and examines the negative consequences that such a system has on the world. The film goes back in history to...

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Running Time: 22 – 24 minutes (per episode)

This Disney+ series will be available for streaming on July 31, beginning with the first episode. A new episode will follow weekly.

Back in the mid-1970s, The Muppet Show burst onto the TV scene and became a phenomenon. It was a family-friendly variety show that juggled sketches, musical performances and celebrity interviews, creating iconic moments for families nestled around the television. Over the years, many movies and new shows featuring the characters have been produced. The recent theatrical features were excellent updates, allowing the Muppets to maintain their distinctive humor while taking part in...

It’s time to take another look at some of the Blu-ray and DVD highlights coming your way. There are plenty of interesting and eccentric features arriving, as well as some great older titles receiving high definition upgrades. So, since you likely can’t make it out to the movies this week, be sure to give one of these titles a try!

Big New Releases!

AN ACCIDENTAL STUDIO: Movie enthusiasts will be curious to check out this documentary detailing the history of UK production company HandMade Films. It was started by George Harrison of The Beatles, launching careers and providing funding for maverick films that no one else would make (including Monty Python’s Life of Brian...