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The first two episodes of this nine-part Apple TV+ limited series debuts on Friday, Jan. 26, with a new chapter arriving each week thereafter.

Those up on their World War II history will recognize the 100th Bomb Group or “Bloody” 100th Bomb Group as a group of American pilots stationed near Norfolk, England who flew some of the most dangerous bombing missions during the lengthy conflict. Their story earned the attention of Band of Brothers and The Pacific executive producers Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg, who have now produced a new series based on the team’s exploits. Masters of the Air is...

Rating: 2.5 out of 4

Running Time: 95 minutes

 

This film from Bleecker Street Media will be playing exclusively at theaters on Friday, Jan. 19.

Since its launch more than 25 years ago, the International Space Station has been visited by astronauts from around the world and used for various scientific studies and other educational purposes. There have been numerous books on this and other orbiting stations chronicling the incredible challenges and difficulties faced by crewmembers … so many tales that it is surprising a narrative film hasn’t been made on the subject. I.S.S. is indeed a film about such a space station, but a fictional account that ultimately falls into genre film...

Welcome back to another look at highlights arriving on Blu-ray and DVD. This week, there aren’t any big Hollywood releases, but there is plenty of interesting international and independent fare arriving on disc.

 

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THE CHILDE: After discovering that his mother needs an extremely expensive life-saving operation, an amateur boxer from the Philippines decides to track down his father. The trail leads him to South Korea, but things get dangerous for the protagonist when he finds himself being followed by an eccentric and threatening figure. Soon, the lead uncovers family secrets as more violent parties start to appear out of the blue.

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Welcome to another look at highlights arriving on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD. This is another relatively quiet edition, but there are a few notable releases arriving on disc. So, if you can’t make it out to the movies this week or need to stay indoors, be sure to give one of these titles a try.

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FAR HAVEN: In this western, a Civil War veteran returns to his hometown after serving time for fighting with superiors. He discovers that his father-in-law has been brutally attacked by a gang of criminals who are threatening the entire area. When the lead discovers that his children are also at risk, the protagonist decides that he must deliver justice.

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