By Glenn Kay
For the Sun

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Running Time: 93 minutes

This feature from A24 opens exclusively in theaters on Friday, Dec. 6.

While it all seems funny today, in 1999 there was a great deal of concern about the coming new year. With the worldwide implementation of computers and new technology, many were concerned about a potential data and processing issue that could result in chaos. Some were even fearful that it could cause power, utilities and banking information to disappear permanently. Of course, nothing disastrous happened, but the new comedy/horror film Y2K invents a worst-possible case scenario for this transition.

For high school senior Eli...

Welcome to another look at some of the highlights arriving on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD. Last week was jam-packed with titles, which means that there are fewer new releases coming your way this time out. Still, a few of these smaller efforts may be worth your while, and there are a ton of older features getting new upgrades. So, if you can’t make it out to the movies this week, be sure to give one of these titles a try!

BIG NEW RELEASES!



ATTACHMENT: Released in its homeland as Natten har Ojne, this horror/comedy involves a woman in Denmark who falls for a Jewish academic raised in London. After a strange seizure causes the student a leg injury, the lead decides to accompany her...

weighed down by story, tone

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Running Time: 100 minutes

This feature from Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures opened exclusively in cinemas and on IMAX on Wednesday, Nov. 27.

While this reviewer tends not to dole out personal details while reviewing a movie, on rare occasions I can’t help myself. I attended a preview of the sequel Moana 2 with a three-year-old. Yes, she is definitely a bit young for this picture, but did enjoy large chunks of the first one, particularly the songs, and tolerated the more chilling aspects of its tense climax. So, she came along for this one.

This follow-up follows the leads on a new, but in some ways similar adventure...

dazzles with strong visuals, performances

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Running Time: 160 minutes

This feature from Universal Pictures is currently playing at theaters.

So, if you’re an avid fan of the hit Broadway musical Wicked then you probably already know the big reveal about this week’s lavish film adaptation of the material… the on-screen title is Wicked Part 1, which means it only tackles the first half of the show. Reportedly, the movie has also used the original written source material to extend the plot. The lack of openness about what is being presented is something of a surprise, but at least enthusiasts of the musical can take relief in the fact that what is...