Midwest Tape Weekly August 18, 2025

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“In getting back to basics, First Steps proves to be easily the best superhero movie of the year.”

- Wall Street Journal

Fantastic 4 First Steps

Starring: Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn

Mister Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch, and the Thing face their most daunting challenge yet as they defend Earth from Galactus and Silver Surfer.

PG13 130 min. (2025) Action/Adventure

DVD 18466208

Blu-ray 18466209

4K Blu-ray 18466210

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“Starred Review: A meta-novel that stings and touches the reader…”
-Kirkus Reveiws

Jason Mott

Literary Fiction

Two Black writers navigate a world torn by gun violence—one on a prize-winning book tour, the other preparing to speak after a school shooting. Their lives intersect amid mischief, danger, and enduring hope.

AB CD 8 Discs 18364712 $49.99

AVAILABLE AUGUST 19

VIDEO

Super Sonic Triple Feature

Titles included: Sonic the Hedgehog; Sonic the Hedgehog 2; Sonic the Hedgehog 3

PG 329 min. Children’s

DVD 18466033

$67.14 3 Discs

Movies for Foodies

Titles include Julie & Julia; Chocolat; Eat Pray Love; Chef ; Like Water for Chocolate; The Taste of Things.

R 739 min. Romance

DVD 18073012

$85.84 6 Discs

From the Arcade to the Big Screen

Titles included:

A Minecraft Movie; The Angry Birds Movie; The Super Mario Bros. Movie; Pokemon Detective

Pikachu.

PG 395 min. Children’s

DVD 18466034

$84.14 4 Discs

Unbox the Ultimate Escape—Curated for Every Mood.

The Despicable Me

Collection

Titles included:

Despicable Me; Despicable Me 2; Despicable Me 3; Despicable Me 4; Minions; Minions: The Rise of Gru

PG 557 min. Children’s

DVD 18466031

$83.29 6 Discs

Maestros & Melodies

Titles include Cyrano; Immortal Beloved; Amadeus; Florence Foster Jenkins.

R 513 min. Drama

DVD 18503249

$68.84

Second Edition, 4 Discs

Game Night Adventures

Titles included: Jumanji; Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves; Battleship; Clue; Zathura.

PG13 567 min. Action/Adventure

DVD 17851976

$62.04 5 Discs

Action & Suspense

Titles included: Civil War ; Armor ; The Marsh King’s Daughter ; Damaged; Mindcage

R 500 min.

Action/Adventure

DVD 18466032

$111.34 5 Discs

The Time Traveler’s Collection

Titles include Arrival; Tenet; Looper ; Omni Loop; Predestination.

R 595 min. Science Fiction

DVD 18073011

$69.69 5 Discs

Women in Sports

Titles include King

Richard; Overcomer ; Soul

Surfer ; Ride Like a Girl; Million Dollar Baby

PG13 600 min. Drama

DVD 18072970

$70.54 5 Discs

Sinners

Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Miles Caton, Saul Williams

Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.

R 137 min. (2025) $278M Horror

DVD 18026812 $26.99

Blu-ray 18026813 $33.74

4K Blu-ray 18155742 $38.99

Matlock

Season 1

Starring:

Kathy Bates, Skye P. Marshall, Jason Ritter

Madeline Matlock rejoins the work force, taking a position at a prestigious law firm, where she uses her wily tactics to win cases and expose wrongdoing.

NR 813 min. (2024) Drama

DVD 18572799 $35.69

5 Discs

AVAILABLE AUGUST 26

How to Train Your Dragon

Starring: Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Gerard Butler

As an ancient threat endangers Vikings and dragons alike on the isle of Berk, the friendship between Hiccup, an inventive Viking, and Toothless, a Night Fury dragon, becomes the key to both species forging a new future together.

PG 117 min. (2025) $240M Children’s

DVD 18273726 $26.99

Collector’s Edition

Blu-ray 18273727 $33.74

Collector’s Edition

4K-Blu-ray 18470099 $38.99

Collector’s Edition, 2 Discs

“...entertaining, bears a sense of heart and brings a tight script of fantasy and friendship to life.”
-

New York Times

Make sure your shelves are stocked with

Cooking with Legends

Starring: Lidia Bastianich, Jacques Pépin

Lidia Bastianich and Jacques Pépin are the perfect pairing for a lively program that showcases each chef’s ability to teach from a lifetime of experience on-air and in the kitchen.

TVG 55 min. (2025) Documentary

DVD 18118542 $22.49

All We

Imagine as Light (Malayalam)

Starring: Kani Kusruti, Divya Prabha, Chhaya Kadam

Nurse Prabha’s routine is troubled by an unexpected gift from her estranged husband. Her roommate, Anu, tries in vain to find a spot in the city to be intimate with her boyfriend.

UNK 118 min. (2024) $1M Drama

Criterion Collection

DVD 18144025 $18.74

Blu-ray 18144024 $22.49

The King of Kings

Voices of: Pierce Brosnan, Forest Whitaker, Oscar Isaac

Through a father’s storytelling, a boy journeys through Jesus’s life, from humble beginnings to ultimate sacrifice. Along the way, he discovers the transformative power of faith.

PG 105 min. (2025) $60M Children’s DVD 18324373 $23.24

Blu-ray+DVD 18324374 $29.99

2 Discs

AVAILABLE AUGUST 26

The

Boys Season 4

Starring: Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Antony Starr

The Boys work to keep Victoria Neuman away from the White House, while Homelander tries to use her to further consolidate his power

NR 480 min. (2024) Comedy

DVD 18377904 $34.49

3 Discs

Blu-ray 18377905 $41.99

2 Discs

AVAILABLE AUGUST 19

New and Notable AUDIOBOOK

HUMOR

The

A Killer Wedding

Joan O’Leary

Christine’s dream assignment turns dark when the bride’s grandmother is found dead. Amid secrets and suspicion, she must uncover a deadly truth before the celebration becomes a disaster.

AB CD 9 Discs 17927558 $42.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 23

We Love You, Bunny

Mona Awad

Newly acclaimed author Sam is kidnapped by her former MFA frenemies, furious over how she portrayed them. As they tell their side of the story, Sam is dragged into a surreal, slasher-style tale of the eerie power of art.

AB CD 16 Discs 17880946 $94.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 23

Sweet Heat

Bolu Babalola

Coming of Age

Kiki prepares to be maid of honor when her ex, the best man Malakai, reenters her world. Forced to coexist amid wedding chaos, their unresolved chemistry threatens to ignite old flames.

AB CD 11 Discs 17523476 $47.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 2

One Dark Night

Hannah Richell Mystery

On Halloween, a student dies near a haunted road, shaking the community. As detective Ben investigates, his ex-wife Rachel and their secretive daughter Ellie struggle to face the truth.

AB CD 9 Discs 17658249 $63.99

AVAILABLE AUGUST 19

Break-In

Katherine Faulkner Suspense

When Alice kills an intruder, it’s ruled self-defense— but unsettling clues suggest there’s more to the story. As she investigates, dark secrets emerge, threatening to upend everything she thought she knew.

AB CD 10 Discs 17880117 $63.99

AVAILABLE AUGUST 26

Shop these anticipated and notable listens!

ROMANCE

The Honeycrisp Orchard Inn

The Wilderness

Angela Flournoy

Women’s Fiction

In their 20s, five friends navigate love, careers, and identity across two decades in New York and LA, facing personal rifts and a shifting world as they grow into adulthood.

AB CD 8 Discs 17927542 $42.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 16

The End of the World as We Know It

Christopher Golden Fantasy

Stephen King’s The Stand returns in this authorized anthology, The End of the World as We Know It. Curated by top editors, it features all-new stories set in the novel’s world—haunting, powerful, and deeply human.

AB CD 22 Discs 17658217 $94.99

AVAILABLE AUGUST 19

This cozy and sexy romance follows a young event planner who returns to her family’s inn on an apple orchard to help run their Harvest Festival—only to find herself butting heads with the handsome son of the apple orchard’s owners.

AB CD 10 Discs 17927841 $42.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 9

The Battle of the Bookshops

Poppy Alexander

Jules returns home to save her family’s failing bookshop, only to face off against a rival’s flashy new store across the street. As the rivalry begins, Jules must fight to protect her legacy and her heart.

AB CD 9 Discs 17523948 $42.99

AVAILABLE AUGUST 19

Otherwise Engaged

Susan Mallery

Women’s Fiction

When an adoption secret comes to light, two sisters are forced to question their identities and the families they’ve always known. As past and present collide, they must decide who they are.

AB CD 9 Discs 17496525 $42.99

AVAILABLE AUGUST 19

The Killing Stones

Ann Cleeves Mystery

When his best friend is murdered on Westray, Jimmy Perez returns to investigate and finds himself entangled in a case where personal ties and buried secrets blur the truth.

AB CD 9 Discs 17731185 $39.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 30

A Different Kind of Tension

Jonathan Lethem Short Stories

This collection showcases Jonathan Lethem’s best stories from over 30 years, including seven recent works and a powerful new tale about a teen facing authority and belonging.

AB CD 10 Discs 17928049 $42.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 23

The Magician of Tiger Castle

Louis Sachar

Fantasy

In the kingdom of Esquaveta, Princess Tullia falls for a scribe just weeks before her arranged political marriage. A disgraced magician must make a choice to save the alliance.

AB CD 6 Discs 18364498 $55.99

AVAILABLE AUGUST 19

It Was the Way She Said It

Short Stories

Whether she’s revealing life lessons, pontificating about aging, or laying bare the beginnings of her life as a writer, McMillan share stories enduring humor, wit, and fearlessness.

AB CD 8 Discs 18364917 $48.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 23

The Secret of Secrets

Dan Brown Action

After Katherine Solomon disappears in Prague, Robert Langdon races to uncover a secret about the mind that could change everything—while being hunted by a mythical assassin.

AB CD 17 Discs 18218548 $72.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 23

Lover Forbidden J. R. Ward

Romance

After a near-death encounter, Lyric is drawn to her mysterious savior, Devlin—unaware he holds a secret that could end the war between the Black Dagger Brotherhood and the lessers forever.

AB CD 11 Discs 17242167 $73.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 9

Sons of Valor IV: False Flag

Brian Andrews Action

From the authors of Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan comes False Flag, the fourth Sons of Valor novel, where the team races to stop a war that could reshape the Middle East forever.

AB CD 10 Discs 17496932 $45.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 20

Holiday Ever After

Hannah Grace Romance

Clara Davenport is sent to fix a toy company PR scandal in a small town, only to clash with Jack—the designer they allegedly wronged. But as tensions thaw, so do their hearts.

AB CD 8 Discs 18252196 $52.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 30

To Clutch a Razor

Roth Fantasy

Dymitr returns home to steal a cursed book during a deadly family funeral rite. But surviving the night—and his monster-hunting kin—may cost him everything.

AB CD 6 Discs 18474598 $42.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 16

Soundtracks

MUSIC

Nine Inch Nails

Tron: Ares

Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Nine Inch Nails returns with over 70 minutes of new music for the motion picture

Tron: Ares. Featuring singles As Alive as You Need Me To Be; Who Wants to Live Forever; and more.

CD 18578998 $14.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 19

Mick Giacchino Skeleton Crew

Skeleton Crew channels the spirit of ‘80s films, capturing joy, fear, and wonder.

Giacchino’s music brings emotional depth and swashbuckling energy, delivering one of the most vibrant modern Star Wars soundtracks to date.

CD 18579004 $21.24

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 26

K-Pop

Demon Hunters

Soundtrack from the Netflix Film

The Netflix film from Sony Pictures Animation follows K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira, and Zoey. The soundtrack includes the new song TAKEDOWN, featuring Jeongyeon, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung from K-pop powerhouse girl group TWICE.

CD 18508432 $17.99

AVAILABLE AUGUST 22

Sounds from the stage and screen

A

Minecraft Movie

Songs from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Artists: Jack Black, Bret McKenzie

After a digital release, the music from the box office hit is now available on CD. The soundtrack features original songs, including Steve’s Lava Chicken and I Feel Alive, with bonus tracks on the CD version.

CD 18569609 $20.39

Music

from and Inspired by Smurfs

The soundtrack to the latest bigscreen Smurfs adventure features new music from Rihanna, DESI TRILL featuring DJ Khaled, Cardi B, Natania, and more.

CD 18610424 $14.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 5

Alexandre Desplat

Jurassic World

Rebirth Score

To create the score for Jurassic World

Rebirth, director Gareth Edwards turned to a distinguished friend, two-time Oscar winner Alexandre Desplat (The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Shape of Water), who worked with Edwards on Godzilla

CD 18550623 $22.09

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 17

Tom Basden & Carey Mulligan

The Ballad of Wallis Island

Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

The Ballad of Wallis Island follows Charles, an eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island and dreams of getting his favorite musicians, McGwyer Mortimer (Tom Basden and Carey Mulligan), back together. His fantasy quickly turns into reality when the bandmates and former lovers accept his invitation to play a private show at his home on Wallis Island.

CD 18550630 $14.99

AVAILABLE AUGUST 29

Downton

Abbey

Grand Finale Original Motion Picture Score

The soundtrack to the highly anticipated final Downton Abbey film features a score from Emmy Awardwinning composer John Lunn.

CD 18610425 $22.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 12

Rufus Wainwright

John

Cassavetes’ Opening Night

Original West End Live Cast

Recording

The first stage musical from Rufus Wainwright is based on the 1977 film, which chronicles a new play beginning on Broadway and the turmoil faced by the leading actress.

CD 18342932 $20.39

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 12

Blood Orange

Essex Honey

Pop/Rock

CD 18578978

$13.59

AVAILABLE AUGUST 29

Delves into themes including family grief and music’s healing power

Mariah Carey Here for It All

Pop/Rock

Guest Artists: Kehlani, Shenseea

Mariah Carey’s first new album since 2018 marks the start of a bold new era. It balances her legacy with fresh cultural relevance and pop significance.

CD 18610412 $14.44

Parental Advisory

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 26

Includes the single Sugar Sweet

Faithless Champion Sounds

Pop/Rock

CD 18569660

$14.44

AVAILABLE

SEPTEMBER 5

Features final recorded vocals from late frontman Maxi Jazz

Jeff Tweedy

Twilight Override

Pop/Rock

CD 18563631

$26.34

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 26

New solo music from the Wilco frontman

Ed Sheeran

Play

Pop/Rock

After completing his mathematicinspired albums, Ed Sheeran begins a new era with Play. Among the tracks are the singles Old Phone; Azizam; and Sapphire.

CD 18247392 $11.24

Parental Advisory

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 12

Ed Sheeran kicks off a new musical chapter in his career

Daughtry Shock to the System Part 2

Pop/Rock

CD 18548285

$11.99

Parental Advisory

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 12

Finale to the explosive two-part release

I Prevail

Violent Nature

Pop/Rock

CD 18508434

$12.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 19

Band’s most brutal, extreme, and ferocious release to date

Lilo & Stitch

Starring: Jason Scott Lee, Billy Magnussen, Maia Kealoha

A lonely Hawaiian girl befriends a runaway alien, helping to mend her fragmented family.

PG 107 min. (2025) $418M Children’s DVD 18159021 $26.99

Blu-ray+DVD 18159022 $32.24 2 Discs

AVAILABLE AUGUST 26

“Lilo & Stitch is not only incredibly well cast, it also brings the movie into 2025 with some smart changes and thoughtful additions.” - Paste Magazine

The Summer War

Naomi Novik Fantasy

Celia accidentally curses her brother to a loveless life and spends years trying to undo it. To break the spell and end a centuries-old war, she must face immortal enemies—and work with the brother she resents.

AB CD 5 Discs 18364628 $39.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 30

Can Celia heal lands so long torn apart and undo her oldest brother’s curse?

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