A new week is here, which means it’s time to look at some of the highlights that are arriving on Blu-ray and DVD. This edition features a small but impressive selection of big studio epics and Oscar-nominated fare, which means that there is likely something to appeal to everyone. So, since you can’t, or likely shouldn’t be going out to the movies right now, be sure to give one of these titles a try!

BIG NEW RELEASES!



55 STEPS: Eleanor Riese is the subject of this English-language German/Belgian biopic. Set in San Francisco during the 1980s, the story follows her trials as she is involuntarily detained and committed to a mental health facility. She manages to get in...

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Running Time: 111 minutes

This feature will be playing at open theaters and drive-ins starting March 19.

The new thriller The Courier details a seemingly unlikely tale of an ordinary man asked to go undercover and place himself in extraordinarily dangerous circumstances. While the description might initially sound like a work of fiction, the film itself is actually based on a true story. At times, this period piece tries to cover too much of the lead’s unusual experiences over its relatively short time span. Still, the performances are excellent and the climactic events add enough gravitas to earn this feature a recommendation.

Greville Wynne...

By Glenn Kay

For the Sun

Rating: 2 out of 4 stars

Running Time: 89 minutes

BOOGIE will be available from Focus Features at home On-Demand for a 48-hour rental period beginning March 26.

It’s always important to encourage emerging talent on the filmmaking scene. The new film Boogie, from writer/producer/director Eddie Huang, is a debut feature that at times shows great promise. Unfortunately, the story isn’t without some major issues. The concept itself is interesting and there are some strong individual moments, but there are several elements that don’t gel together well and end up hurting the picture.

Alfred “Boogie” Chin (Taylor Takahashi) is a young man living in...

Blu-ray/DVD Roundup for March 26, 2021

By Glenn Kay

For the Sun

Welcome to another look at some of the highlights headed your way on Blu-ray and DVD. This is another strong edition with a couple of major releases in addition to some interesting independent fare. So, since you can’t, or likely shouldn’t be going out to the movies this week, be sure to give one of these titles a try!

BIG NEW RELEASES!

THE ARBORS: In a small town, a reclusive locksmith lives a quiet life avoiding people and staying in as much as possible. One day, he discovers an odd and mysterious creature on his property. He takes it in and tries to figure out exactly what it is, eventually forming a connection...