EXCALIBUR: COLLECTOR'S EDITION [BLU-RAY] (1981): "While not a genuinely bad fantasy epic, Excalibur lacks consistent positives. It seems campy and over the top as well as abrupt and abbreviated, and that means it doesn’t have enough screentime to adequately explore its legends." Starring Nigel Terry, Helen Mirren. Arrow, $49.95, 2/24/2026.

BLUE MOON [BLU-RAY] (2025): "As a look at famous musical lyricist close to his tragic end, Blue Moon offers a compelling snapshot. Though the story digresses a little at times, it usually stays on target, and a stellar lead performance from Ethan Hawke helps enormously." Starring Ethan Hawke, Margaret Qualley. Sony, $29.99, 1/23/2026.

AMERICAN YAKUZA: COLLECTOR'S EDITION [BLU-RAY] (1993): "Despite a good cast that includes a pre-fame Viggo Mortensen in one of his earliest leads, American Yakuza ends up as a dud. The movie becomes a tedious compilation of cinematic tropes that feels like the straight-to-video product it is." Starring Viggo Mortensen, Ryô Ishibashi. Arrow, $39.95, 2/10/2026.

ANACONDA [BLU-RAY] (1997): "While I didn’t hate Anaconda as much in 2026 as I did in 1997, this still became a pretty terrible movie. Clunky, silly and essentially devoid of thrills, it fails in most possible ways." Starring Jennifer Lopez, Ice Cube. Mill Creek, $14.99, 5/14/2019.

FRIDAY THE 13TH PART 2 [4K UHD] (1981): "Like many sequels, Friday the 13th Part 2 does little more than remake its predecessor. However, it does so in a satisfying way, as it presents a discernibly more dynamic and visceral experience." Starring Amy Steel, John Furey. Paramount, $30.99, 2/3/2026.

RED DUST [BLU-RAY] (1932): "Because of the charge between its two legendary leads, Red Dust occasionally kicks to life. However, the flat story and thin characters make it a lifeless endeavor for the most part." Starring Clark Gable, Jean Harlow. Warner, $21.99, 1/27/2026.

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