CVS Midwest Tape Weekly 26 May 2025

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“Thunderbolts* reminds us of how vital and relatable the MCU still is when it wants to be, and how hugs and friendship at the end of the day are essential to everyone, even a motley crew of unlikely heroes.”

- USA Today

Thunderbolts*

Starring: Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour

After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap, an unconventional team of antiheroes must embark on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts. UNK 126 min. (2025)

Action/Adventure

DVD 18159029

Blu-ray 18159030

COMING SOON

Marvel Cinematic Universe

VIDEO

Starring: Anthony Mackie, Harrison Ford, Danny Ramirez

Sam Wilson, the new Captain America, finds himself in the middle of an international incident and must discover the motive behind a nefarious global plan.

PG 118 min. (2025) $200M Action/Adventure

17699119 $36.74 4K Blu-ray 18128628 $44.24 2 Discs

“Pacy and punchy, this is a promising first official outing for the new Captain America…”

- Empire Magazine

Ant-Man and the Wasp

Quantumania

Starring: Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Michael Pena

Scott and Hope are dragged into the Quantum Realm along with Hope’s parents and Scott’s daughter. Together they must find a way to escape, but what secrets is Hope’s mother hiding?

PG 125 min. (2023) $213M

“...clever enough to be fun, and wise enough not overstay its welcome. Who better understands the benefits, after all, of keeping it small?”

- Entertainment Weekly

Guardians of the Galaxy

Volume 3

Starring: Chris Pratt, Zoë Saldana, Dave Bautista

Still reeling from the loss of Gamora, Peter Quill rallies his team to defend the universe and one of their own—a mission that could mean the end of the Guardians if not successful.

PG 149 min. (2023) $358M

15917887 $26.34

15917888 $31.44

4K Blu-ray 16008533 $39.94 2 Discs

“A picture that balances a slightly overstuffed storyline with mischief, humour and the biggest of hearts.” - Observer

Phase Five features all of the Marvel Studios productions released from 2023 until mid-2025

The Marvels

Starring: Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, Zawe Ashton

Carol Danvers gets her powers entwined with those of Kamala Khan and Monica Rambeau, forcing them to work together to save the universe.

PG 105 min. (2023) $84M

16345489 $26.34

16345490 $31.44 4K Blu-ray 16513941 $37.39 2 Discs

“[Nia] DaCosta’s kinetic direction and intimate storytelling style lets audiences see this trio... from new and entertaining vantage points.” - Hollywood Reporter

Deadpool & Wolverine

Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin

Wolverine is recuperating from his injuries when he crosses paths with the loudmouth Deadpool. They team up to vanquish a common enemy.

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14A 128 min. (2024) $637M Action/Adventure

DVD 17008880 $31.49

Blu-ray 17008881 $37.49

4K Blu-ray 17359961 $44.24 2 Discs

“...the heartfelt stuff isn’t buried by the film’s commitment to nonstop shenanigans and giddy self-awareness.” - USA Today

Captain America
Brave New World

Shoresy

Season 2

Starring: Jared Keeso, Ryan McDonell, Tasya Teles

Shoresy and the Sudbury Blueberry Bulldogs of the Northern Ontario Senior Hockey Organization continue their quest to never lose again.

18A 133 min. (2023) Comedy

DVD 18110333 $17.24

AVAILABLE MAY 27

Dune: Prophecy

Season 1

Starring: Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Chloe Lea Two Harkonnen sisters combat forces that threaten the future of humankind, and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit.

14A 392 min. (2024) Science Fiction

DVD 17676768 $24.74 3 Discs

Blu-ray 17676767 $29.99 3 Discs

4K Blu-ray 17676766 $33.74 3 Discs

Bridget Jones

Mad About the Boy

Starring: Renee Zellweger, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Leo Woodall

After jumping back into the dating pool, single mother Bridget Jones finds herself caught between a younger man and her son’s science teacher.

PG 124 min. (2025) $58M Comedy

The Woman in the Yard

Starring: Danielle Deadwyler, Russell Hornsby, Okwui Okpokwasili

A mysterious woman repeatedly appears in a family’s front yard, often delivering chilling warnings, leaving the residents to question the potential danger she might pose.

14A 88 min. (2025) $20M Drama

DVD 17837430 $24.74

Collector’s Edition

Blu-ray 17837431 $30.74

Collector’s Edition AVAILABLE MAY 27

Outlander

Season 7

Starring: Caitriona Balfe, Sam Heughan, Sophie Skelton

Claire is enjoying a second honeymoon in Scotland when she is transported to 1743 and into a mysterious world where her freedom and life are threatened.

14A 934 min. (2023) Drama

DVD 18055780 $49.49 6 Discs

Yellowstone

Season 5 Part 2

Starring: Kevin Costner, Luke Grimes, Kelly Reilly

The fight for the Dutton legacy intensifies, with Beth, Rip, and Jamie caught in a dangerous power struggle.

14A 360 min. (2024) Western

The Alto Knights

Starring: Robert De Niro, Cosmo Jarvis, Debra Messing

Two of New York City’s most notorious organized crime bosses, once best friends, vie for control of the city’s streets.

14A 123 min. (2025) $6M Drama

DVD 17837438 $24.74

Blu-ray 17837439 $30.74

AVAILABLE MAY 27

The Prosecutor (Cantonese)

Starring: Donnie Yen, Julian Cheung, Michael Hui

A young man is wrongly charged with drug trafficking after being decieved. An ex-prosecutor investigates the case and restores justice despite obstruction from evil forces.

UNK 117 min. (2025) Action/Adventure

18008353 $33.14

4K Blu-ray 18008354 $39.09

AVAILABLE MAY 27

Landman

Season 1

Starring: Billy Bob Thornton, Demi Moore, Jon Hamm

In the heart of Texas, Tommy Norris, a struggling oil executive, tries to take his company to the top during the fuel boom.

14A 521 min. (2024) Drama

DVD 17658315 $26.99 3 Discs Blu-ray 17658316 $35.24 3 Discs

Literary Fiction AUDIOBOOK

Great Black Hope

Rob Franklin

After a drug arrest, Smith—a queer

Black Stanford grad—grapples with grief, family pressure, and a justice system that favors his class but not his race, as he spirals through addiction, secrets, and self-discovery.

AB CD 8 Discs 17515411 $68.99

AVAILABLE JUNE 10

“This book is so smart, so moving, so earned; as soon as I finished, I started reading it again.” -Kaveh Akbar

Where literature meets the soul—your patrons’ next great listen starts here.

Maggie;

or, A Man and a Woman Walk Into a Bar

After learning of her husband’s affair and a breast cancer diagnosis, a woman names her tumor after the other woman and begins a darkly funny journey of grief, healing, and self-discovery.

AB CD 6 Discs 17590705 $68.99

AVAILABLE JULY 22

The Satisfaction Cafe

After a series of unexpected life changes, Joan Liang opens the Satisfaction Café, a space for connection and conversation, as she seeks fulfillment and builds a lasting legacy.

AB CD 9 Discs 17590591 $83.99

AVAILABLE JULY 1

Slanting Towards the Sea

Years after divorcing Vlaho, Ivona returns home to care for her father and reconnects with her ex’s new family—until a new romance upends their fragile peace and stirs long-buried emotions.

AB CD 8 Discs 17967358 $83.99

AVAILABLE JULY 8

The Catch Yrsa Daley-Ward

When a woman who looks exactly like their missing mother reappears, estranged twin sisters Clara and Dempsey clash over the mystery, forcing them to confront their past and the secrets that bind them.

AB CD 8 Discs 17772688 $51.99

AVAILABLE JUNE 3

The Payback

Kashana Cauley

Former Hollywood designer Jada teams up with two debt-stricken coworkers to pull off a heist, erase their student loans, and take revenge on the system that failed them.

AB CD 5 Discs 17590676 $68.99

AVAILABLE JULY 15

Work Nights

Stuck in a dull office job, Jane becomes entangled with an intern, Madeline, and a morally upright musician, Addy, leading her down a path of lies and a life-altering choice.

AB CD 6 Discs 17879557 $68.99

AVAILABLE JUNE 17

A Family Matter

In 1982, young mother Dawn’s life is changed by an unexpected connection with Hazel. In 2022, Heron receives life-altering news but struggles to share it with his daughter, Maggie, along with longheld secrets.

AB CD 4 Discs 17515336 $68.99

AVAILABLE JUNE 3

Hidden Nature

Nora Roberts

Women’s Fiction

While healing from a near-fatal shooting, police officer Sloan Cooper uncovers a pattern of mysterious disappearances across several states. with a new ally by her side, Sloan risks everything to solve the case and stop the abductions.

AB CD 12 Discs 17292249 $55.99

AVAILABLE MAY 27

A

second chance at life can be deadly

Don’t Forget Me, Little Bessie

James Lee Burke

Suspense

Bessie Holland finds purpose through a suffragette mentor but, after killing a man to protect her father, she flees to New York. There, she earns the respect of future gangsters with her courage and compassion in a city craving justice.

AB CD 9 Discs 17661123 $53.99

AVAILABLE JUNE 3

The Parisian Chapter

Janet Skeslien Charles

Historical Fiction

In 1995 Paris, Lily Jacobsen takes a job at the American Library after her best friend moves out. As the library faces financial troubles, Lily must navigate personal challenges to protect its future.

AB CD 6 Discs 17879535 $68.99

AVAILABLE MAY 27

Never Flinch

Stephen King Horror

An extraordinary new novel with intertwining storylines—one about a killer on a diabolical revenge mission, and another about a vigilante targeting a feminist celebrity speaker—featuring the beloved Holly Gibney and a dynamic new cast of characters.

AB CD 13 Discs 17593968 $59.99

AVAILABLE MAY 27

Beach House Rules

Kristy Woodson Harvey Women’s Fiction

After Charlotte’s husband is arrested, she and her daughter find refuge in a beachfront house for single mothers, where a secret connection threatens to unravel their new community.

AB CD 10 Discs 17424659 $83.99

AVAILABLE MAY 27

That Last Carolina Summer

Karen White

Women’s Fiction

After her husband’s arrest, Charlotte and her daughter Iris move into a beachfront house for single mothers, finding solace among a tight-knit community. But a shocking secret threatens to unravel everything they’ve built.

AB CD 9 Discs 17496297 $54.99

AVAILABLE JULY 22

The Midnight Estate

Kelly Rimmer Mystery

Fiona Winslow returns to her family estate. When she finds a book that mirrors her own life, Fiona must decide whether the true mystery lies in her family’s past or within the book’s pages.

AB CD 10 Discs 16851378 $54.99

AVAILABLE JULY 22

Critically Acclaimed Albums

MUSIC

Sunflower Bean Mortal

Primetime

Pop/Rock

CD 17761815

$19.54

“9.0 out of 10. It’s not perfect, but damned if it isn’t timeless.”

-Paste Magazine

Bon Iver

Sable, Fable

Pop/Rock

CD 17928970

$19.54

“5 out of 5 stars. It’s a huge leap forward from the introverted brooding of For Emma…, and a showcase of a man not just 20 years older, but wiser.” -DIY Magazine

Tunde Adebimpe

Thee Black Boltz

Pop/Rock

CD 17837486

$19.54

“Highly accomplished, elegantly performed, wonderfully sung, this is an album by a master craftsman using his keen ear to create something beautiful. The man has never missed.” -musicOMH.com

Ghost

Skeletá

Pop/Rock

CD 18002166

$18.99

“4 out of 5 stars. Through a rich exploration of genres and a new level of emotional depth, it becomes clear that ‘Skeletá’ was made with a new vision in mind, and comes as the promising start of a new Ghost chapter.” -NME

Viagra Boys

Viagr Aboys

Pop/Rock

CD 18186201

$19.54

“Ever predictable, funny and imaginatively constructed, Viagr Aboys is a total gas.” -Mojo

Sumac & Moor Mother

The Film

Pop/Rock

CD 17891317

$20.39

“4 out of 5 stars. The Film is a powerful work from two unstoppable creative forces on the same wavelength.” -AllMusic

Emma-Jean Thackray

Weirdo

Jazz

CD 17874125

$14.44

Parental Advisory

“It’s a densely layered, frictional set that matches emotional heft and musical invention in equal and impressive measure.” -Uncut

Tennis

Face Down in the Garden

Pop/Rock

CD 18186200

$21.24

“This is how Tennis sail into the sunset: as likeable and as intoxicatingly smooth as ever.”

-Pitchfork

Maria Somerville

Luster

Pop/Rock

CD 17891331

$20.39

“A fantastic example of worldbuilding, Maria Somerville has create[d] something unique and truly forward-thinking” -Clash Music

The Cure Mixes of a Lost World

Pop/Rock

CD 18158473

$29.99

AVAILABLE JUNE 13

Remixes of tracks from the legendary band’s 2024 album

Lorde Virgin Pop/Rock

After four years, Grammy Awardwinning artist Lorde returns with a brand-new album. Among the tracks is the single What Was That.

CD 18208939 $19.99

AVAILABLE JUNE 27

Fourth album from the Grammy Awardwinning star

Wet Leg Moisturizer

Pop/Rock

CD 18115593

$17.84

AVAILABLE

JULY 11

Sophomore album from the accliamed indie rock duo

Alice Cooper

The Revenge of Alice Cooper Pop/Rock

CD 18247314

$22.09

AVAILABLE JULY 25

A thrilling return to rock’s golden era

Cole Swindell Spanish Moss Country

Cole Swindell’s fifth studio album features the top five and rising single Forever to Me, and the recent digital-only releases Kill a Prayer and One Day.

CD 18130549 $14.99

AVAILABLE JUNE 27

New music from the ACM Award-winning country star

Ciara CiCi

R&B

Guest Artists: Busta Rhymes, Lil Baby

CD 18247401

$17.84

Parental Advisory

AVAILABLE JULY 11

Includes the single Ecstasy

Barbra Streisand The Secret of Life: Partners, Volume 2

Pop/Rock

Guest Artists: Hozier, Paul McCartney

CD 18212179

$21.24

AVAILABLE JUNE 27

Features duets with Josh Groban, Mariah Carey, Ariana Grande, and more

Canadian Perspective

AUDIOBOOK | MUSIC

Ten Telecaster Tales

Rik Emmett

Autobiography

Rik Emmett reimagines the concept album, blending music, storytelling, and creativity. Inspired by a custom Telecaster-style guitar, Emmett explores the roots, philosophy, and spirit of songwriting, weaving fairytale elements into a narrative that connects his musical and literary journeys.

AB CD 4 Discs 17948903 $94.99

AUDIOBOOK

PARTYNEXTDOOR & Drake

$ome $exy $ongs 4 U

Rap/Hip-Hop

Originally released digitally, Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR join forces on a new album. Among the 21 tracks are the singles Somebody Loves Me; Nokia; and Die Trying

CD 18061109 $15.74 Parental Advisory

Vantage Points

Chase Joynt

Autobiography

Chase Joynt uses a surprising family link to media theorist Marshall McLuhan to explore childhood abuse, masculinity, and media’s role in shaping narratives. Blending memoir, media, and politics, it offers an experimental, visual take on trans life writing and identity.

AB CD 4 Discs 17655421 $64.99

MUSIC

Nell

Smith

Anxious Pop/Rock

This is a mesmerizing selection of songs that explore the highs, lows, and uncertainty of teenage life through the eyes of Nell. It is the follow-up to her debut collaboration with the Flaming Lips that explored the works of Nick Cave.

CD 17982261 $21.24

Clyde Mitchell

Christopher Tyler

Nickel: Mass: Te Deum

Classical

Guest Artists: Catherine Redding, Vancouver Contempory Orchestra

Award-winning Canadian composer Christopher Tyler Nickel adds to his impressive catalogue of large-scale liturgical works with a double bill featuring his Mass and Te Deum, composed concurrently and completed in 2022.

CD 17982258 $27.19

Cleopatrick

Fake Moon

Pop/Rock

Cleopatrick’s sophomore album is a daring leap into new territory for the Cobourg, Ontariobased post-rock duo. It’s a record spanning time, influence, and sound, blending lo-fi intimacy with grand, expansive production.

CD 18002155 $17.84

Lauren Spencer Smith

The Art of Being a Mess Pop/Rock

True to its name, this album captures the emotional rollercoaster Spencer Smith experienced while writing her second album. Each song taps into a feeling: anger, devastation, love, peace, confusion, and everything in between.

CD 18186222 $19.99 Parental Advisory

AVAILABLE JUNE 27

Triumph

Magic Power: All Star Tribute to Triumph

Pop/Rock

Guest Artists: Sebastian Bach, Joey Belladonna

The 15-track album features an amazing collection of musical firepower.

CD 18073098 $32.29

AVAILABLE MAY 30

Ambre Ciel

Still, There Is the Sea Pop/Rock

Ambre Ciel is a composer, violinist, pianist, and singer who hails from Montreal and is a purveyor of dreamy, expansive, spacious pop music that draws influence from contemporary classical-influenced artists such as Agnes Obel.

CD 18125874 $19.54

AVAILABLE JUNE 6

Motherhood

Thunder Perfect Mind

Pop/Rock

Playful as a puppy but smart as a whip, New Brunswick, Canada’s

Motherhood has a knack for packing deeply conceptual art rock into a delightfully unpretentious package.

CD 17810447 $17.84

“Bizarre but intensely fun, Fallout is like nothing you’ve ever seen; for that reason alone, you won’t be able to turn away.” - Variety

Starring: Ella Purnell, Kyle MacLachlan, Moises Arias

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