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4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray/DVD Roundup for July 19, 2024
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‘Twisters’ has some great special effects, but that’s about it
![“Twisters” isn’t a true continuation of the story from the 1996 original. It features Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones as two competing storm chasers who ultimately have different philosophies. But as a series of violent storms rock the area, the pair are put into close contact and must team up to accomplish their goals. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Universal Pictures and Warner Bros.](/images/resized/images/news/2024/486_jul26/9_100_100.jpg)
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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...
4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray/DVD Roundup for July 12, 2024
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BIG NEW RELEASES!
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...
‘Fly Me to the Moon’ is a pleasant voyage
![Channing Tatum and Scarlett Johansson play two characters who initially butt heads before falling in love in “Fly Me to the Moon.” The movie focuses on a fictionalized plan to secretly stage a moon landing. Photo Credit: Apple Studios and Sony Pictures](/images/resized/images/news/2024/485_jul19/12_100_100.jpg)
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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...
4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray/DVD Roundup for June 28, 2024
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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...
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