PENNIES FROM HEAVEN [BLU-RAY] (1981): "A commercial failure and a generally forgotten part of the Steve Martin catalog, Pennies from Heaven subverts the traditional movie musical in interesting ways. It offers an entertainingly dark and creative look at its topic." Starring Steve Martin, Bernadette Peters. Warner, $24.99, 9/29/2026.

THE GREAT WALTZ [BLU-RAY] (1938): "A largely fictionalized biopic about composer Johann Strauss, The Great Waltz lacks consistency. Nonetheless, it turns into a reasonably watchable drama, even if it provides nonsense in terms of history." Starring Luise Rainer, Fernand Gravet. Warner, $24.99, 9/22/2026.

THE LAST BOY SCOUT: COLLECTOR'S EDITION [4K UHD] (1991): "When people discuss the best action films of the 1990s, they’re unlikely to mention The Last Boy Scout. It offers standard fare that veers too far into self-parody territory for my liking and it offers too little excitement to redeem its flaws." Starring Bruce Willis, Damon Wayans. Arrow, $49.95, 10/13/2026.

THE LOST PATROL [BLU-RAY] (1934): "Even with a good cast and a solid premise, The Lost Patrol fails to connect. From its sluggish pace to its oddly jovial tone, the movie doesn’t work." Starring Victor McLaglen, Boris Karloff. Warner, $24.99, 9/22/2026.

THE FRIGHTENERS: COLLECTOR'S EDITION [4K UHD] (1996): "The Frighteners provides an erratic flick but a generally entertaining one. While it doesn’t compare to Jackson’s better-known efforts, it has more than enough good moments to make it enjoyable." Starring Michael J. Fox, Trini Alvarado. Arrow, $49.95, 10/27/2026.

BROADWAY MELODY OF 1938 [BLU-RAY] (1938): "Essentially a collection of musical numbers and comedy shtick in search of a plot, Broadway Melody of 1938 delivers a flimsy cinematic experience. However, it comes with enough talent and verve to become a likable little affair." Starring Eleanor Powell, Robert Taylor. Warner, $24.99, 8/25/2026.

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