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This feature from 20th Century Studios opens exclusively at theaters on Saturday, Aug. 17.

The “Alien” franchise is one of the biggest in horror movie history. The original classic has spawned numerous follow-ups of varying quality. Personally, I really appreciated the first two films in the series, as well as Prometheus (a follow-up which still divides fans).

It has been seven years since the less-engaging Alien: Covenant, but now the latest chapter is finally arriving at theaters. Alien: Romulus takes things back to basics, at least to some degree. The cast is tiny and the setting is more claustrophobic than the...

Welcome to the latest look at highlights arriving on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD. This is a relatively quiet edition, but one that does feature a couple of well-regarded independent pictures and some impressive upgrades of classic titles. 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 titles a try!

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BABES: Two women who have been best friends since childhood find themselves at different stages in life. One is married and has started a family, while the other still enjoys partying and doing recreational drugs. When the wild one learns that she is pregnant, no one, including her bestie...

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Running Time: 101 minutes

This film from Apple Studios will be available to stream on Apple TV+ on Friday, Aug. 9.

Occasionally, a film comes along featuring a cast and crew so talented one initially expects that there would be no way it could go wrong. The Instigators is an action/comedy directed by the talented Doug Liman (The Bourne Identity, Edge of Tomorrow), starring several Oscar winners and nominees. It’s a very slickly-produced effort and bits and pieces of the movie work because of the performers. Still, the film never quite reaches the heights that one would expect it to.

The story is set in Boston and follows two flawed but likable...

Welcome to another look at some of the highlights arriving on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD. This edition includes many quirky independents as well as a release or two from bigger distributors. There is 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 check out one of these titles!

 

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BOTTOM FEEDERS: A 20-year-old from rural Pennsylvania struggles to see a positive outlook for his life, especially living with his infantile father. He gets a brief break from this toxic relationship and financial woe when a childhood friend returns home for the holidays with his wealthy...