No Streaming Required: Physical Media Spotlight For The Week Of May 20th

We at GVN aim to keep you informed of the newest and best in the world of physical media. Over on our YouTube Channel, you can find us talking about everything you need to know on No Streaming Required, our weekly guide to all the latest 4K UHD, Blu-Ray, and DVD releases.

For the week of May 20th, we have some incredible releases making their way to our shelves. Read on to get a brief overview of what you should have on your wishlist, then be sure to dive into the full rundown in the video below.

This week, we spotlight the 4K UHD Blu-Ray debut of the superhero sequel Captain America: Brave New World from Disney. The film starring Anthony Mackie and Harrison Ford comes with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos audio along with a commentary track, various featurettes, deleted scenes, and more. Also debuting on 4K UHD Blu-Ray is the fan favorite medieval action outing A Knight’s Tale, newly restored in 4K from the Original Camera Negative by Sony. The release features both the Theatrical Cut and Extended Edition in Dolby Vision with Dolby Atmos audio and some great new and archival supplemental features.

The fine folks at The Criterion Collection have a trio of wonderful new releases this month. First, we have the long-awaited Charles Burnett drama Killer of Sheep hitting 4K UHD Blu-Ray from a new 4K restoration of the 16mm fine grain courtesy of UCLA in SDR. The release comes with a commentary track, new interviews, short films, and more. We also have a 4K UHD Blu-Ray upgrade of Richard Lester’s epic adaptation of The Three Musketeers and The Four Musketeers from a 4K restoration of the 35mm Original Camera Negative in Dolby Vision with new and archival documentaries. Finally, we have the twisted satire How To Get Ahead In Advertising starring Richard E. Grant. The release comes from a 2K restoration of the 35mm Interpositive and includes new interviews with Grant and director Bruce Robinson.

The folks at Ignite Films have delivered another knockout release with the 4K UHD Blu-Ray debut of the cult horror classic Re-Animator newly restored in 4K with Dolby Vision. The set is packed with special features including commentary tracks, interviews, documentaries, and more. The horror train continues with a pair of Lionsgate Limited releases that fans will want to seek out. First up, we have the 4K UHD Blu-Ray debut of the 2010 remake of The Crazies starring Timothy Olyphant in Dolby Vision with Dolby Atmos audio and some great new and archival supplemental features. The cult classic May from director Lucky McKee makes its domestic Blu-Ray debut with three commentary tracks, eight interviews, numerous featurettes, and more.

The heroes at Radiance Films continue their work of excavating international gems, and this time around we have the unusual French satire Themroc debuting on Blu-Ray about a blue-collar worker-turned-urban caveman. The release comes with a 4K restoration of the Original Camera Negative and a handful of interviews. The label also has the Sadao Nakajima drama The Rapacious Jailbreaker on Blu-Ray based on the real exploits of a seven-time prison escapee. The release comes with an HD transfer from Toei, a commentary track, and a visual essay. Fans of Japanese cinema can also look to 88 Films and their release of Hideo Gosha’s post-war drama Gate of Flesh on Blu-Ray which includes a commentary track, interviews, and more.

It is a big week for horror content on Blu-Ray. Shudder has given a 4K UHD Blu-Ray upgrade to their breakout hit When Evil Lurks. The label also the first season of The Creep Tapes on Blu-Ray which includes all six episodes and a commentary track for each episode. Eureka Entertainment has curated an impressive box set with Terror In The Fog: The Wallace Krimi At CCC on Blu-Ray. The set includes five gripping films newly restored in 2K with commentary tracks, interviews, visual essays, and more.

This is only a taste of what you can discover on No Streaming Required this week, so be sure to check out the full video below.

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