WEEKLY BUYER’S GUIDE
January 12, 2026
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2
Starring: Josh Hutcherson, Piper Rubio, Elizabeth Lail Anyone can survive five nights. This time, there will be no second chances. PG13 105 min. (2025) Horror DVD 18949208 18949207 Blu-ray COMING SOON
New Audiobooks p4 | New Music p6
VIDEO Network
3:10 to Yuma
Starring: Faye Dunaway, William Holden, Peter Finch A television network cynically exploits a deranged former anchor’s ravings and revelation about mass media for its own profit, but finds that his message may be difficult to control.
Starring: Glenn Ford, Van Heflin, Felicia Farr Broke small-time rancher Dan Evans is hired by the stagecoach line to put big-time captured outlaw leader Ben Wade on the 3:10 train to Yuma, but Wade’s gang tries to free him.
R 121 min. (1976) Drama Blu-ray 19097031 $29.99 4K Blu-ray 19097030 $37.49 2 Discs AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 24
NR 92 min. (1957) Western 4K Blu-ray 19097024 $37.49 2 Discs AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 3
Playtime (French)
A Woman Under the Influence
Cloud (Japanese)
Starring: Masaki Suda, Kotone Furukawa, Daiken Okudaira Yoshii, a young man who resells goods online, finds himself at the center of a series of mysterious events that put his life at risk. NR 124 min. (2024) Suspense/Thriller DVD 19097029 $18.74 Blu-ray 19097028 $22.49 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 17
Starring: Jacques Tati, Barbara Dennek Monsieur Hulot curiously wanders around a high-tech Paris, paralleling a trip with a group of American tourists. Meanwhile, a nightclub/restaurant prepares for its opening night. NR 123 min. (1967) Comedy Blu-ray 19097026 $29.99 2 Discs 4K Blu-ray 19097025 $37.49 2 Discs AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 10
The Man Who Wasn’t There
Birth
Starring: Nicole Kidman, Cameron Bright, Lauren Bacall Anna, a widow still mourning the death of her husband a decade earlier, meets Sean, a 10-yearold boy who claims to be his reincarnation, leading her to confront unresolved grief and desires. R 100 min. (2004) Drama Blu-ray 18796931 $29.99 4K Blu-ray 18796930 $37.49 2 Discs AVAILABLE JANUARY 27
Starring: Billy Bob Thornton, Frances McDormand, James Gandolfini A laconic, chainsmoking barber blackmails his wife’s boss and lover for money to invest in dry cleaning, but his plan goes terribly wrong. R 116 min. (2001) Drama Blu-ray 19097033 $29.99 4K Blu-ray 19097032 $37.49 2 Discs AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 24
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Starring: Gena Rowlands, Peter Falk, Fred Draper Although wife and mother Mabel is loved by her husband Nick, her mental illness places a strain on the marriage. R 147 min. (1974) Drama Blu-ray 19097027 $29.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 10
Eclipse Series 8 Lubitsch Musicals Starring: Maurice Chevalier, Jeanette MacDonald, Claudette Colbert With sound’s arrival, legendary director Ernst Lubitsch fused European operettas with cinematic artistry to create witty, elegant, and risqué films before the Production Code era. NR 366 min. Musical Blu-ray 19097023 $59.99 2 Discs AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 17 Prices and availability are subject to change without notice.
Here’s What to Watch VIDEO One Battle After Another
Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Benicio del Toro, Sean Penn When their evil enemy resurfaces after 16 years, a group of ex-revolutionaries reunite to rescue the daughter of one of their own. R 162 min. $71M Drama DVD 18655266 $26.99 Blu-ray 18655267 $33.74 4K Blu-ray 18655268 $40.49 AVAILABLE JANUARY 20
Kissinger
Starring: Henry Kissinger An unlikely celebrity who drew fire from across the political spectrum, Henry Kissinger is widely recognized as one of the great American statesmen of the 20th century. TV14 180 min. (2025) Biographical DVD 18638161 $22.49
Black Phone 2
Starring: Ethan Hawke, Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw As Finn struggles with life after his captivity, his sister begins receiving calls in her dreams from the black phone and seeing disturbing visions of three boys being stalked at a winter camp. R 114 min. (2025) $77M Horror DVD 18731722 $23.24 Collector’s Edition Blu-ray 18731723 $29.99 Collector’s Edition 4K Blu-ray 18827536 $35.99 Collector’s Edition, 2 Discs
CODA
Starring: Emilia Jones, Marlee Matlin, Eugenio Derbez When the family’s fishing business is threatened, Ruby finds herself torn between pursuing her musical passion and her fear of abandoning her deaf parents. PG13 111 min. (2021) Drama DVD 18770051 $19.54 Blu-ray 18770053 $25.49 4K Blu-ray 18770052 $32.29
“No theatrics, no gimmicks–just a wonderful coming-ofage gem that aims directly at the heart and hits the bullseye.” - Us Weekly
First time on home video
Make sure your shelves are stocked with these top titles! Walking Dead Daryl Dixon Season 3 Starring: Norman Reedus, Melissa McBride, Clemence Poesy Daryl Dixon and Carol Peletier continue their journey to somehow return home and to the ones they love, even as they witness the various effects of the Walker apocalypse. NR 352 min. (2025) Horror DVD 18751070 $30.59 2 Discs Blu-ray 18751071 $34.84 2 Discs
Dead of Winter
Starring: Emma Thompson, Judy Greer, Marc Menchaca A griefstricken loner caught in a brutal blizzard discovers a young woman imprisoned by a desperate armed couple, forcing this unlikely hero into a fight for her and the victim’s survival. R 98 min. (2025) Suspense/Thriller DVD 18751066 $17.24 Blu-ray 18751067 $20.99
Silent Witness Season 28
Starring: David Caves, Emilia Fox, Maggie Steed The team’s investigations include the elderly being preyed upon, the return of a hammer-wielding attacker, a dismembered hand found in a canal, and the mysterious death of a passenger on a plane. UNK 600 min. (2025) Drama DVD 18985909 $32.29 3 Discs
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For the Thrills
AUDIOBOOK
Cry Havoc Rebecca Wait
Evil Genius Claire Oshetsky
Ida arrives at a failing coastal boarding school seeking refuge, only to find arson rumors, suspicious staff, and a creeping sickness that hints someone—or something—is behind the chaos. AB CD 10 Discs 18276630 $42.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 20
A young woman’s obsession with love, murder, and freedom in 1970s San Francisco leads her from daydreams to deadly intent as her marriage edges toward violence. AB CD 6 Discs 18277313 $31.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 17
Her Last Breath Taylor Adams
Paper Cut Rachel Taff
Dan’s quest to prove ghosts are real leads him to a cursed weapon, a relentless demon, and a race against time that may reunite him with his lost love— or destroy him. AB CD 12 Discs 18277365 $47.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 17
A former cult survivor turned celebrity faces stalkers, family drama, and buried truths when a new documentary threatens to expose the real story behind her past. AB CD 8 Discs 18276989 $42.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 27
Thrilling listens to keep patrons on the edge of their seats. Such a Clever Girl Darby Kane
The Fair-Weather Friend Jessie Garcia
Aubrey Tanner’s return reignites the mystery of her family’s disappearance, drawing three women with dark secrets into a deadly race against time as history threatens to repeat itself. AB CD 9 Discs 18276720 $42.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 20
The town reels as suspects surface and buried secrets emerge. Allies gather, enemies multiply, and only the darkest truths will reveal what really happened. AB CD 8 Discs 18739421 $49.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 20
The New Neighbors Claire Douglas
Very Slowly All at Once Lauren Schott
Lena suspects her seemingly perfect neighbors of plotting a crime. As doubt and fear grow, she must confront her own dark past while deciding whether to intervene. AB CD 12 Discs 18277391 $47.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 17
A seemingly generous windfall hides a dangerous secret, and a couple must decide how far they’ll go for money before the truth catches up with them. AB CD 9 Discs 18276750 $42.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 20
What Happened That Night Nicci French
Worse Than a Lie Ben Crump
A long-imprisoned man calls his old friends together, and a reunion meant to confront the past ends in murder, forcing a detective to question everything she thought she knew. AB CD 9 Discs 18277035 $42.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 24
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After a Black ex-officer is shot during a traffic stop gone wrong, lawyer Beau Lee Cooper races against a corrupt system to uncover the truth, risking everything to save an innocent man’s life. AB CD 8 Discs 18364889 $48.99 AVAILABLE MARCH 3
Prices and availability are subject to change without notice.
Bestselling Authors AUDIOBOOK
Bonded in Death J. D. Robb
Suspense A former member of a secret wartime group is killed in New York, and Eve Dallas must stop a killer targeting the remaining survivors. AB CD 11 Discs 18723952 $19.99
Catch Her if You Can Tessa Bailey
Romance In this sizzling romance, a high school crush turns into a marriage of convenience when burlesque club owner Eve and Yankees catcher Madden navigate secrets, passion, and the risk of losing it all. AB CD 9 Discs 18543239 $47.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 20
Antihero Gregg Hurwitz
Mystery When a young woman is kidnapped, former black ops assassin Evan must protect her, track down her attackers, and navigate mounting threats, all while following her plea for justice without killing. AB CD 12 Discs 18354884 $39.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 10
Evan Smoak takes on his most complex mission yet.
Dead Med Freida McFadden
First Sign of Danger Kelley Armstrong
Once and Again Rebecca Serle
Order of Royals Jude Deveraux
The Method Matthew Quirk
The News from Dublin Colm Tóibín
Suspense A stressed med student faces heartbreak and failure at a school known for student deaths, until gunshots ring out before finals, triggering a terrifying night of tragedy. AB CD 8 Discs 18949380 $39.99
Romance Born with the power to turn back time, the women of the Novak family confront love, loss, and choices they may wish they could undo in this poignant, twist-of-fate summer story. AB CD 6 Discs 18153386 $32.99 AVAILABLE MARCH 10
Suspense When her best friend vanishes, actress Anna Vaughn must turn her on-screen skills into real survival, going undercover with an FBI agent to uncover the truth and stay alive. AB CD 10 Discs 18276682 $42.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 20
Mystery Detective Casey Duncan and Sheriff Eric Dalton must uncover who’s threatening their hidden town before their new life—and Haven’s Rock—is destroyed. AB CD 9 Discs 18739430 $52.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 17
Women’s Fiction Princess Aradella, trapped by her aunt Queen Olina, must navigate intrigue and dark secrets, while her growing love for Mekos tests her destiny in a world of magic and danger. AB CD 10 Discs 18813931 $42.99
Short Stories (Single Author) A brilliant collection of nine short stories, many never before published, about the complexities of family, longing, loss, and love set across Ireland, Spain, and America. AB CD 7 Discs 18153393 $34.99 AVAILABLE MARCH 10
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Soundtracks
MUSIC
The Smashing Machine Original Score
Composer Nala Sinephro presents The Smashing Machine (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack). The film, directed and written by Benny Safdie, tells the story of prolific UFC fighter Mark Kerr. CD 18751950 $15.29 AVAILABLE MARCH 13
Christopher Bear Roofman Original Motion Picture Score
Sam Phillips Gilmore Girls
Guest Artist: Jon Natchez The score to the biographical crime comedy features music by Christopher Bear of Grizzly Bear, with contributions from Jon Natchez of the War on Drugs. CD 18956528 $14.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 20
Featuring Sam Phillips’s iconic guitar and vocal score, affectionately called ‘The La-La’s’ by fans, this curated collection is now available on CD for the first time, bringing the beloved music beyond the TV series. CD 19164740 $16.14 AVAILABLE MARCH 20
Sounds from the stage and screen Scala!!! Original Music by Barry Adamson
Barry Adamson, original member of Magazine and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, returns with the soundtrack to the acclaimed documentary chronicling the history of London’s most infamous independent cinema. CD 18993561 $12.74 AVAILABLE JANUARY 16
Ragtime The Musical
Featuring a lush score by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, and starring Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, and Brandon Uranowitz, Ragtime weaves a rich tapestry that blurs the line between personal struggle and national identity. CD 19189933 $24.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 6
Wicked: For Good The Original Motion Picture Score
Theodore Shapiro Severance: Season 2
Grammy and Oscar nominee John Powell teams up with Stephen Schwartz to deliver a cinematic score rooted in musical traditions, expanding Oz’s world with sweeping emotion. CD 19089130 $22.99 2 Discs
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Stranger Things 5 Soundtrack from the Netflix Series
Steven Price The Running Man
Featuring an inventive score by Oscar winner Steven Price, this blends propulsive beats, retro synths, and lush orchestral themes. CD 19164741 $15.29 AVAILABLE MARCH 27
Season 2 of Severance builds on Season 1’s music with new themes and sounds, inspired by expanded storylines and locations. CD 19066859 $16.14 AVAILABLE JANUARY 30
Artists: Tiffany, The Clash Celebrate the epic conclusion of Netflix’s Stranger Things with the official Season 5 soundtrack, a nostalgic journey back to 1987, featuring iconic tracks that underscore the final battle in Hawkins. CD 19124845 $14.44 AVAILABLE JANUARY 30
Prices and availability are subject to change without notice.
Staff Picks MUSIC
Chick Corea Forever Yours: The Farewell Concert
CD 18737130 $15.29 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 27
Highlights from the jazz legend’s final shows
Mumford & Sons Prizefighter
Guest Artists: Chris Stapleton, Hozier Grammy and BRIT award winners Mumford & Sons return with their sixth studio album. The project features collaborations with Hozier, Gracie Abrams, Gigi Perez, and Chris Stapleton, showcasing a dynamic blend of voices and styles. CD 18956554 $11.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 13
Includes the single Rubber Band Man
Chet Faker A Love for Strangers
New Found Glory Listen Up!
Puscifer Normal Isn’t
New album explores heartbreak, uncertainty, and human connection
Band marks their 30th anniversary with a new album
A showcase of the band’s signature intensity and creative edge
CD 18814349 $15.99 AVAILABLE APRIL 24
Illenium Odyssey
dyssey is the new album from O Grammy-nominated artist, producer, and songwriter Illenium, whose emotionally charged sound has built one of electronic music’s most passionate communities. CD 18993557 $14.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 6
Features the single With Your Love
CD 18814345 $15.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 6
CD 18751945 $13.59 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 20
Poppy Empty Hands CD 19164734 $15.29 AVAILABLE JANUARY 23
An album featuring 13 bold new tracks
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Starring: Allison Williams, McKenna Grace, Dave Franco When a devastating accident reveals a shocking betrayal, Morgan Grant and her daughter, Clara, explore what’s left behind as they confront family secrets, redefine love, and rediscover each other. PG13 117 min. (2025) $49M Drama DVD 18730880 $25.49 Blu-ray 18731711 $30.74 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 17
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