PRACTICAL MAGIC [4K UHD] (1998): "Inconsistent in tone and purpose, Practical Magic wastes an excellent cast. Director Griffin Dunne seems unable to figure out what to do with the material so we wind up with an awkward and disjointed tale." Starring Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman. Warner, $29.99, 8/25/2026.

RANDOM HARVEST [BLU-RAY] (1942): "Despite good lead performances, Random Harvest becomes submerged under its contrivances. The movie comes with too many silly twists to consistently click." Starring Ronald Colman, Greer Garson. Warner, $21.99, 8/4/2026.

AUNTIE MAME [4K UHD] (1958): "While not exactly a plot-heavy flick, Auntie Mame still becomes a largely delightful affair. Rosalind Russell’s brassy performance does most of the heavy lifting and helps make this a lively comedy." Starring Rosalind Russell, Forrest Tucker. Warner, $29.98, 8/25/2026.

THE BAD SEED (2026 REMASTER) [BLU-RAY] (1956): "The Bad Seed could’ve become a searing psychological thriller. However, it gets bogged down in slow storytelling, awkward exposition and hammy performances." Starring Eileen Heckart, Nancy Kelly. Warner, $24.98, 8/25/2026.

POWER BALLAD [BLU-RAY] (2026): "As a tale of a failed musician who gets a sniff of the big time, Power Ballad seems as contrived as its punning title. While it sporadically kicks to life, the movie feels phony and fails to click." Starring Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas. Lionsgate, $39.99, 8/25/2026.

PRESENTING LILY MARS [BLU-RAY] (1943): "While the basic script of Presenting Lily Mars doesn’t bring much fresh, its execution allows the movie to entertain. With a solid cast and a fairly brisk pace, we get an engaging combination of music, romance and comedy." Starring Judy Garland, Van Heflin. Warner, $21.99, 8/4/2026.

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