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Running Time: 122 minutes

This feature film from Universal Pictures and Warner Bros. opens exclusively at theaters on July 19.

It can sometimes take a while for a hit movie to result in a sequel, but few would have expected the 28-year span between the original summer blockbuster Twister and its unanticipated follow-up. Truth be told, Twisters isn’t really a true continuation of the story. Yes, there are “storm chasers” in it, various tornados causing massive destruction, as well as a few subtle references to the original film. However, that’s about where the similarities end.

The story introduces Kate Carter (Daisy Edgar-Jones), a college...

Welcome to another look at highlights arriving on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD. Last week was a quiet edition, which means that this one is very, very busy with some big titles, notable independents and international cinema efforts. There’s definitely something for everyone. 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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ABIGAIL: A band of kidnappers decide to kidnap the 12-year-old daughter of an underworld figure. They capture the young ballerina, take her to a remote mansion and demand a $50 million dollar ransom for her return. Unfortunately, the group...

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Running Time: 132 minutes

This film from Apple Studios and Sony Pictures opens at theaters on Friday, July 12.

It has become very clear in the last couple of years that the model for distributing feature films is rapidly changing… or at least, is getting more and more confusing. High-profile studio titles like Beverly Hills Cop: Alex F are now premiering on streaming sites. The new romantic-comedy Fly Me to the Moon was also produced with the intention of debuting on Apple+. However, test screenings were so strong that the picture is now being released at movie theaters (its streaming debut has been pushed back and is undetermined). So, does the...

Welcome to another look at some of the highlights arriving on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD. It’s another busy edition with some big titles and just as many interesting independents. So, if you can’t make it out to the movies this week or need to stay indoors for a while, be sure to give one of these titles a try!:

 

BIG NEW RELEASES!

THE BOYS IN THE BOAT: Set in the early 1930s, this biopic tells the story of a University of Washington rowing team. These students didn’t have a lot of money, but decided to compete against the well-funded Berkeley and other teams in order to qualify for the 1936 Summer Olympics. After beating the odds, they are sent to compete in...