Rating: 3 out of 4

Running Time: 105 minutes

This film from Warner Bros. opens exclusively at theaters and in IMAX on Friday, Sept. 6. It has been some time since Tim Burton’s original Beetlejuice premiered. I was young when the 1988 feature arrived in theaters, and while I appreciated the title character and the movie’s sense of style, it didn’t make as lasting an impression as the director’s other titles. So, there was a bit of trepidation watching a sequel to something that didn’t speak to me strongly the first time out. Perhaps it’s because I can now better appreciate its unique dark humor, but Beetlejuice Beetlejuice turned out to be a surprisingly fun trip.

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Welcome to another look at some of the highlights arriving on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD. After a slow week, things have picked up considerably. In fact, it’s a ridiculously busy edition, to the point where one might wonder why these titles aren’t being spread out over a couple of weeks. Oh well. At least this edition features something for everyone, from big Hollywood hits to intriguing independents. So, if you can’t make it out to the movies this week, be sure to give one of these titles a try!

 

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DADDIO: A young woman heading to Manhattan arrives at JFK International Airport in Queens and hops into a cab. She and...

Welcome to another look at highlights arriving on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD. Last week was a busy edition, which often means things slow down a bit the following week. As such, most of the new titles here are independents. There are plenty of older titles being issued too, meaning there is still plenty to choose from. So, if you can’t make it out to the movies this week or need to stay indoors for a few days, be sure to give one of these efforts a try!

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1521: Also known as 1521: The Quest for Love and Freedom, this period drama is set in Cebu, a province in the Philippines. The plot follows a Spanish explorer and his crew arriving on the island, seeking to...

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Running Time: 102 minutes

This film from Amazon MGM Studios opens at cinemas on Friday, Aug. 23.

This reviewer has been going to movies for decades. If there’s one thing that can be learned from dozens upon dozens of genre films, it’s that if someone asks you to go with them to a remote or secluded location… just refuse the offer. In the movies, it never results in an unexpectedly wonderful experience. Just ask the characters in Blink Twice, a thriller from actor-turned-director Zoe Kravitz.

The story follows Frida (Naomi Ackie), a waitress working at a party for a tech billionaire named Slater (Channing Tatum). Despite the famous figure having...