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Box Office Features
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Free Guy
Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Jodie Comer, Taika Waititi A bank teller, who discovers he is actually a background player in an open-world video game, decides to become the hero of his own story, one he rewrites himself. PG13 115 min. (2021) $94M Comedy
“…a big, warm hug of a movie with plenty of love…” - USA Today Available October 12
DVD 14409627 $22.49 BLU-RAY 14409628 $29.99 4K+BLU-RAY 14409629 $34.49 2 Discs
Space Jam
A New Legacy
Starring: LeBron James, Don Cheadle, Khris Davis Basketball champion and global icon LeBron James goes on an epic adventure alongside timeless Tune Bugs Bunny with this animated/live-action event. PG 115 min. (2021) $68M Children’s
“…a fun family movie bolstered by a good heart and strong visuals…” - Screen Rant Available October 5
DVD 14325168 $26.24 BLU-RAY+DVD 14325169 $30.74 2 Discs 4K+BLU-RAY 14447834 $37.49 2 Discs ALSO AVAILABLE SPACE JAM (1996)
DVD 11835102 $5.99
The Suicide Squad
Starring: Margot Robbie, Idris Elba, John Cena Supervillains Harley Quinn, Bloodsport, Peacemaker, and a collection of nutty cons join the super-secret, super-shady Task Force X as they are dropped off at the remote, enemy-infused island of Corto Maltese. R 132 min. (2021) $55M Action
“…a funny, fast-paced rebound that plays to the source material’s violent, anarchic strengths.” - Rotten Tomatoes Available October 26
DVD 14409624 $26.24 BLU-RAY+DVD 14409625 $29.99 2 Discs 4K+BLU-RAY 14409626 $37.49 2 Discs
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2-3 Box Office Features
4-5 Coming Soon to Midwest Tape
6-7 Hot New Releases 8-9 First New Releases 10 Critically Acclaimed 11 Limited Theatrical 12 Blu-ray Editorial 14-15 Must-Have TV
16 Actor Spotlight – Nicolas Cage 17 Hallmark Holidays 18-19 Espionage
20-21 Foreign Spotlight 22-23 Midwest Tape Recommends 24-25 Documentaries 26 The Great Courses
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Candyman
Starring: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Teyonah Parris, Nathan StewartJarrett A sequel to the horror film Candyman (1992) that returns to the now-gentrified Chicago neighborhood where the legend began. R 91 min. (2021) $39M Available November 16
DVD 14415366 $22.49 BLU-RAY+DVD 14415367 $26.24 2 Discs 4K+BLU-RAY 14500829 $34.49 2 Discs
Escape Room
Tournament of Champions
Starring: Taylor Russell, Logan Miller, Thomas Cocquerel In this sequel, six people unwittingly find themselves locked in another series of escape rooms, slowly uncovering what they have in common to survive, and discovering they’ve all played the game before. PG13 88 min. (2021) $25M Available October 10
DVD 14326689 $23.24 BLU-RAY 14326690 $26.24
Don’t Breathe 2
Starring: Stephen Lang, Brendan Sexton III, Madelyn Grace The sequel is set in the years following the initial deadly home invasion, where Norman Nordstrom lives in quiet solace until his past sins catch up to him. R 98 min. (2021) $29M Available October 26
DVD 14409630 $23.24 BLU-RAY+DVD 14409631 $29.99 2 Discs
Respect
Starring: Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker, Audra McDonald Respect is the remarkable true story of the music icon’s journey to find her voice. PG13 145 min. (2021) $22M Drama Available November 9
DVD 14409619 $22.49 BLU-RAY+DVD 14409620 $26.24 2 Discs
The Green Knight
Starring: Dev Patel, Alicia Vikander, Joel Edgerton A fantasy adventure based on the Arthurian legend, the film tells the story of Sir Gawain, King Arthur’s headstrong nephew, who embarks on a quest to confront the eponymous knight, a gigantic tree-like creature. R 125 min. (2021) $17M Adventure Available October 12
DVD 14327173 $22.49 BLU-RAY+DVD 14327174 $29.99 2 Discs
Stillwater
Starring: Matt Damon, Abigail Breslin, Camille Cottin A father travels from Oklahoma to France to help his estranged daughter, who is in prison for a murder she claims she didn’t commit. R (2021) $14M Drama Available October 26
DVD 14327178 $22.49 BLU-RAY+DVD 14327179 $26.24 2 Discs “M. Night Shyamalan Still Knows
What You’re Thinking — And ‘Old’
Leans Into Its Twists.” - Rolling Stone Old
Starring: Gael Garcia Bernal, Vicky Krieps, Embeth Davidtz A thriller about a family on a tropical holiday who discover that the secluded beach where they are relaxing for a few hours is somehow causing them to age rapidly, reducing their entire lives into a single day. PG13 109 min. (2021) $47M Suspense Available October 19
DVD 14327182 $22.49 BLU-RAY+DVD 14327183 $26.24 2 Discs 4K+BLU-RAY 14489821 $33.74 2 Discs
“Henry Golding Rules in a G.I. Joe Movie as Sleek Ninja-Combat
Dynasty Thriller.” - Rolling Stone Snake Eyes
Starring: Henry Golding, Andrew Koji, Samara Weaving A G.I. Joe spinoff centered on the character of Snake Eyes, a tenacious loner who is welcomed into an ancient Japanese clan. But his honor and allegiance will be tested, even if that means losing those closest to him. PG13 121 min. (2021) $28M Action Available October 19
DVD 14326686 $23.24 BLU-RAY 14326687 $29.99 4K+BLU-RAY 14326688 $32.99 2 Discs
