DVD Reviews

New Releases Feature Animated Documentary Foreign Special Interest Television
Becoming Nobody Directed by Jamie Catto An interview with the renowned spiritual teacher on the really big questions of life. Teachers
The Lighthouse Directed by Robert Eggers A claustrophobic descent into maritime madness. Shadow
Clemency Directed by Chinonye Chuku An emotionally rich drama that explores the moral and ethical impact of the death penalty on those required to enforce it. Justice
The Kill Team Directed by Dan Krauss A chilling and ethically powerful true story that asks why civilian murders keep happening in wars. Shadow
Adopt a Highway Directed by Logan Marshall-Green Touching story of a socially awkward ex-con who discovers the value of giving and receiving. Kindness
Downton Abbey Directed by Michael Engler Sequel to the TV series in which the beloved characters face new challenges and discover new joys. Love
Ad Astra Directed by James Gray A thought-provoking parabolic science fiction film about the transformation of an astronaut hobbled by a wounded feeling function. Connections
Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice Directed by Rob Epstein, Jeffrey Friedman A top-drawer documentary about the longtime reigning queen of pop music. Imagination
Abominable Directed by Jill Coulter, Todd Wilderman A magical animated film about the power of friendship and music. Reverence
Raise Hell: The Life and Times of Molly Ivins Directed by Janice Engel Thought-provoking documentary on the journalist whose humor challenged government incompetence and social injustices. Vision
Edie Directed by Simon Hunter Inspiring story about an adventuresome elder who discovers the fire inside herself. You
Official Secrets Directed by Gavin Hood A true story about conscience as a catalyst to change, a spur to morality, and a source of hope. Justice
Arctic Directed by Joe Penna A survival story that shifts gears into a spiritual parable about kindness and compassion. Compassion
American Woman Directed by Jake Scott A story of perseverance and emotional resilience with a bravura performance by Sienna Miller. Transformation
Blinded by the Light Directed by Gurinder Chanda A buoyant tribute to the power of music to change lives. You
After the Wedding Directed by Bart Freundlich An emotionally literate drama in which the characters must deal with their past and present choices. Compassion
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark Directed by André Øvredal A frighteningly fun and meaningful adaptation of classic horror stories. Shadow
Luce Directed by Julius Onah A taut psychological thriller that questions race, identity, and class assumptions. Shadow
Midsommar Directed by Ari Aster A sunlight-drenched cocktail of grief and religion gone wrong. X-The Mystery
Honeyland Directed by Ljubomir Stefanov, Tamara Kotevska A heart-stirring eco-documentary about a nurturing female beekeeper in Macedonia. Nurturing
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