TASK: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON [BLU-RAY] (2025): "Though nominally a cop drama, Season One of Task mainly emphasizes character elements. Unfortunately, it does so in a persistently tedious manner that makes it a slow and dull experience." Starring Mark Ruffalo, Tom Pelphrey. HBO, $29.98, 4/21/2026.

THE TAKING OF PELHAM ONE TWO THREE [4K UHD] (1974): "A bright thriller, The Taking of Pelham One Two Three holds up after more than 50 years. With a tight plot, a good cast and a tone that reflects the NYC of its era in the best way, it becomes a winner." Starring Walter Matthau, Robert Shaw. Kino Lorber, $39.95, 12/10/2024.

IT: WELCOME TO DERRY - THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON [4K UHD] (2025-26): "A preface to the events of the Stephen King novel and its cinematic adaptation, It: Welcome to Derry offers an engaging take on these domains. While Season One comes with the limitations that impact all prequels, the show nonetheless brings us a strong horror/fantasy experience." Starring Jovan Adepo, Bill Skarsgård. HBO, $44.98, 5/5/2026.

INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS [BLU-RAY] (1956): "The initial adaptation of a novel that’d see multiple film versions, the 1956 Invasion of the Body Snatchers continues to work well after 70 years. While I prefer the 1978 take on the story, this first movie still seems spooky and eerie." Starring Kevin McCarthy, Dana Wynter. Kino Lorber, $19.99, 7/16/2024.

OLD SHATTERHAND: ADVENTURE CALLS! COLLECTION [BLU-RAY] (1964): "A Western made by Germans, Old Shatterhand feels like a compilation of genre tropes. While it manages decent entertainment, it never turns into anything special." Starring Lex Barker, Pierre Brice. Eureka, $109.95, 4/28/26.

THE OTHER WOMAN [BLU-RAY] (2014): "A revenge fantasy at its core, The Other Woman lacks coherence. I could forgive its meandering ‘plot’ but its lack of comedic value makes it a rambling chore to watch." Starring Cameron Diaz, Leslie Mann. Fox, $14.97, 7/29/2014.

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