Welcome to another look at some of the highlights arriving on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD. It’s an odd week for new releases, consisting almost entirely of eccentric independent efforts. However, some may be fun and there are plenty of older titles receiving spiffy upgrades. 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 one of these titles out!

BIG NEW RELEASES!

CANDY LAND: A young woman and devotee of a religious cult is regularly taken to a truck stop by her leader in order to help him convert local prostitutes into followers. After she gets on his bad side, the naïve woman is cast out from the cult. The ladies from...

Welcome back to another look at highlights arriving on Blu-ray, 4K Ultra HD and DVD. It’s another busy edition with plenty of selections in a wide variety of genres. 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!



EILEEN: Set in the 19960s, this story follows a lonely young woman who works at a juvenile detention center. When the facility hires a stylish psychologist, the lead is surprised when the new arrival befriends her. The youngster is charmed and their relationship grows closer as time passes. But not long after, the mysterious woman reveals a dark and potentially sinister secret that threatens more than...

Rating: 3 out of 4

Running Time: 97 minutesThis picture from Lionsgate opens exclusively at theaters in Albuquerque and other markets on Friday, Feb. 2.

For many, it is getting more and more difficult to have a baby. Having a busy life that includes juggling a career, finding the right partner, financial concerns and many other issues can push starting a family into the background. That is, until age and other health complications can force a decision into a priority. To some degree the stressful subject hardly seems the source of hilarity, but Scrambled attempts to tackle this subject with a humorous bent.

Nellie Robinson (Leah McKendrick) is a cash-strapped, 34-year-old woman who...

 

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Running Time: 139 minutes

 

This film from Universal Pictures and Apple Original Films will debut in theaters on Friday, Feb. 2. It will also be released on Apple TV+ at an undetermined date in the future.

Director Matthew Vaughn is no stranger to spy movies, having previously directed the excellent 2014 film Kingsman: The Secret Service and its, well, less-effective follow-ups. His latest is Argylle, another feature involving secret agents.

While the other pictures in his previous series have always included a strong dose of humor, this effort veers even further in an over-the-top comedic course. As it turns out, it’s a wise decision. While the...