MOGAMBO [BLU-RAY] (1953): "Should one expect a remake of a less than compelling romantic melodrama to fare better than its predecessor? In the case of Mogambo, I’d answer no, as it never turns into anything better than its largely dull 1932 inspiration Red Dust." Starring Clark Gable, Ava Gardner. Warner, $21.99, 2/24/2026.

OUT OF AFRICA (2012 REMASTER) [BLU-RAY] (1985): "While I can't whole-heartedly recommend Out Of Africa, I can't really steer you away from it either. No, the film doesn't do a lot for me, but I can understand why a lot of others like it and why it became so successful." Starring Meryl Streep, Robert Redford. Universal, $26.98, 3/6/2012.

A LITTLE PRAYER [BLU-RAY] (2025): "Despite an inherently melodramatic tale at its core, A Little Prayer remains understated. This means it can feel a little too chilly at times but buoyed by strong performances, it ends up as a fairly involving journey." Starring David Strathairn, Jane Levy. Music Box, $34.95, 1/27/2026.

HANKY PANKY [BLU-RAY] (1982): "Although I appreciate that Hanky Panky introduced Gene Wilder and Gilda Radner to each other and thus set their romance into motion, the movie itself feels flat. It wastes their talents and never becomes as funny or thrilling as it hopes to be." Starring Gene Wilder, Gilda Radner. Alliance, $27.99, 2/10/2026.

DILLINGER [BLU-RAY] (1973): "Although it boasts a solid cast and a well-known writer/director, Dillinger becomes less than the sum of its parts. It offers a few mildly exciting action scenes but suffers from weak character and plot development, inane dialogue and over-emotive performances." Starring Warren Oates, Ben Johnson. MGM, $22.98, 2/10/2026.

FIFTY SHADES OF GREY [4K UHD] (2015): "Going into Fifty Shades of Grey, viewers expected a mildly kinky sex-based romance. Instead, they found a slow, dull snoozer with nothing erotic or interesting on display." Starring Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan. Universal, $19.98, 5/9/2017.

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