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 26th, 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. If you want to support GVN, please use the links below to purchase the titles you are interested in.
This week, in the world of new theatrical films, we have the latest installment in the iconic horror franchise Scream 7 on 4K UHD Blu-Ray courtesy of Paramount. The film arrives in Dolby Vision with Dolby Atmos audio, along with a selection of featurettes, deleted scenes, and a music video. This is not your only source for thrills, as Lionsgate Limited has the cult favorite werewolf film Ginger Snaps debuting on 4K UHD Blu-ray with Dolby Vision, a new retrospective with the director, and an avalanche of archival special features, including two commentary tracks and an hour-long documentary featurette looking back at the film.
Lionsgate also has the lovingly curated Hearts of Darkness: The Art of Eleanor Coppola collection featuring the beloved documentary exploring the complicated production of Apocalypse Now on 4K UHD Blu-Ray with Dolby Vision and a commentary track with Francis and Eleanor Coppola. In addition to this, there is an extra disc dedicated to other documentaries from the Coppola matriarch, including behind-the-scenes looks at The Virgin Suicides, Marie Antoinette, Youth Without Youth, and more.
Animation fans are in for a treat with the Blu-Ray release of Fleischer Cartoons – Greatest Hits, Volume 1 from ClassicFlix featuring 20 beloved shorts restored in 4K, many of them from the original negatives. These shorts feature characters such as Betty Boop, Popeye The Sailor, and Superman, along with 18 new commentary tracks from film historians.
The heroes at Radiance Films continue to amaze us every month, and this month is no exception. The label offers its latest 4K UHD Blu-Ray release with the early Brian De Palma joint Hi, Mom!, newly restored in 4K from the Original Camera Negative in Dolby Vision. The film starring Robert De Niro comes with a commentary track, interviews, and the bonus feature film Dionysus in standard definition.
One of our favorite international boutique labels, Imprint Films, has a double dose of gritty crime dramas making their 4K UHD Blu-Ray debut in lovely harbox releases. First up, the Kurt Russell dirty cop drama Dark Blue arrives with two commentary tracks, new interviews, and archival special features. We then have State of Grace starring Sean Penn, Ed Harris, Gary Oldman, Robin Wright, John Turturro, and John C. Reilly. The release comes with a commentary track, new interviews, and deleted scenes. Both films have been restored in 4K from the Original Camera Negative and are presented in Dolby Vision.
It is a strong month for Vinegar Syndrome and OCN Distribution releases as we dive into an array of Blu-Ray releases from some of our favorite partner labels. First up, ETR Media has the low-budget horror outing Beware of the Klowns, which comes loaded with special features such as a commentary track and a bonus feature film. You can stay in a horror mindset with the French werewolf drama Teddy from Shudder, arriving with interviews and deleted scenes.
Film Movement kicks off a big month with the Japanese coming-of-age ice skating drama My Sunshine on Blu-Ray, which had its debut at the Cannes Film Festival. Also from Japan, we have the new period piece Bushido, a tale of honor that spirals out of control. Over in Hong Kong, things get steamy with the erotic drama White River, which finds a husband and wife exploring new sexual territory when one of them begins having an affair. Several Futures has the Lebanese drama Phantom Beirut on Blu-Ray, which finds a man once presumed killed during the war returning home after many years away. The release comes with an additional short film from director Ghassan Salhab.
Circle Collective returns to the table with the college dramedy Pools starring recent breakout Odessa A’zion. This is not the only tonally tricky film on the slate, as Brainstorm Media releases a new Blu-Ray of Dark Horse from director Todd Solondz, which includes an interview with the filmmaker. Crispin Glover finds himself lost in a labyrinthine hotel in the peculiar thriller Mr. K from Music Box Films. The release includes interviews and short films.
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.
If you want to support GVN while picking up some great releases, please use the links below:
Purchase Nickelodeon (Blu-Ray)
Purchase The Walk (4K UHD Blu-Ray)
Purchase Keeping Up with the Joneses (4K UHD Blu-Ray)
Purchase The Phantom President (Blu-Ray)
Purchase Three Smart Girls (Blu-Ray)
Purchase Romanoff and Juliet (Blu-Ray)
Purchase White Zombie (Blu-Ray)
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