NOVOCAINE [BLU-RAY] (2025): "A mix of Die Hard and superhero flick, Novocaine becomes a fun genre entry. Buoyed by a charming lead performance from Jack Quaid and some clever fight scenes, the movie works pretty well." Starring Jack Quaid, Amber Midthunder. Paramount, $34.99, 6/24/2025.

THE MONKEY [BLU-RAY] (2025): "Though it occasionally flirts with more serious topics, The Monkey mostly attempts to give us a giddy mix of dark comedy and gross-out gore. It accomplishes its goals and turns into a fun romp, albeit not one for the squeamish." Starring Theo James, Tatiana Maslany. Neon, $34.98, 6/24/2025.

DEATH OF A UNICORN [BLU-RAY] (2025): "Filmmaker Alex Scharfman attempts to juggle a lot of balls with Death of a Unicorn but he can’t consistently keep all in the air. Too often a collection of cinematic influences, the movie brings some entertainment value and boasts a great cast but it feels too derivative to really click." Starring Paul Rudd, Jenna Ortega. A24, $29.98, 7/1/2025.

FALLOUT: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON (STEELBOOK) [4K UHD] (2024): "Partly because it can feel like eight episodes of exposition and backstory, I think Season One of Fallout lacks great forward momentum. Nonetheless, the series sets up an intriguing view of a post-apocalyptic world and remains entertaining even with the flaws." Starring Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten. Warner, $49.98, 7/8/2025.

NIGHTWATCH: COLLECTOR'S EDITION [BLU-RAY] (1994): "Despite its heavy Hitchcock influence, Nightwatch manages to stand on its own two feet. Although the movie delivers a mix of genre tropes, it does so in a skillful and unnerving manner that allow it to turn into a taut little thriller." Starring Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Sofie Gråbøl. Arrow, $39.95, 7/22/2025.

LAW ABIDING CITIZEN (STEELBOOK) [4K UHD] (2009): "A thriller with a nearly omnipotent antagonist, Law Abiding Citizen squanders most of its potential positives. Despite some intriguing concepts, the final product seems silly and meat-headed." Starring Jamie Foxx, Gerard Butler. Lionsgate, $34.98, 5/20/2025.

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