Midwest Tape Weekly June 2, 2025

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Friendship

Starring: Tim Robinson, Paul Rudd, Kate Mara

Suburban dad Craig falls hard for his charismatic new neighbor, as Craig’s attempts to make an adult male friend threaten to ruin both of their lives.

R 100 min. (2025) Comedy

DVD 18155783

Blu-ray 18155784

COMING SOON

“For

all its silly and surreal flourishes, Friendship keeps a beating heart.” - The Guardian

My Next Breath

Jeremy Renner

Autobiography

The gripping and inspiring story of acclaimed actor Jeremy Renner’s near-fatal accident, and what he learned about inner strength, endurance, and hope as he overcame insurmountable odds to recover, one breath at a time.

AB CD 6 Discs 18037627 $42.99

Limited Theatrical Releases

VIDEO

Starring: Hyun Bin, Park Jeong-Min, Jo Woo-jin

In 1909, Korean resistance fighters launch a daring attack in Harbin against the Japanese to gain their country’s independence.

NR 114 min. (2025) Action/Adventure

DVD 17802618 $21.24

Blu-ray 17802619 $25.49

4K Blu-ray 17802620 $29.74

“A visually striking period drama…” - Variety

Every Little Thing

Starring: Terry Masear

A woman in Hollywood cares for injured hummingbirds, experiencing personal growth as she witnesses their fragility and resiliance.

UNK 93 min. (2024) Documentary DVD 17679286 $16.99

“...comes to embody the fragile yet uncontainable mystery of all life.”

- New York Magazine

Ex-Husbands

Starring: Griffin Dunne, James Norton, Miles Heizer

A Manhattan dentist facing a midlife crisis crashes his son’s bachelor party in Mexico.

UNK 99 min. (2023) Drama DVD 17720867 $16.99

Liza A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story

Starring: Liza Minnelli, Judy Garland, Michael Feinstein

A star-studded tribute that brings into focus the period of Liza Minnelli’s life starting in the 1970s and the creative relationships she has with her mentors and influences.

UNK 104 min. (2024) Biographical DVD 17810401 $16.99 Blu-ray 17810402 $25.49

There’s Still Tomorrow (Italian)

Starring: Paola Cortellesi, Valerio Mastandrea, Emanuela Fanelli

A working-class woman in postwar Rome dreams of a better future for herself and her daughter while facing abuse at the hands of her domineering husband.

UNK 118 min. (2025) Drama

2073

Starring: Naomi Ackie, Samantha Morton, Hector Hewer

A woman living in a ruined Earth tries to comprehend how the world was destroyed.

R 83 min. (2024) Suspense/Thriller

Blu-ray 17782897 $22.09

Eat the Night

(French)

Starring: Lila Gueneau, Theo Cholbi, Erwan Kepoa Fale

When Pablo falls for a stranger in an online video game, he gets swept up in their liaison, abandoning his sister to deal with the impending shutdown of their digital haven alone.

UNK 107 min. (2025) Drama

18002219 $23.79

18002218 $28.04

The Prosecutor

(Cantonese)

Starring: Donnie Yen, Julian Cheung, Michael Hui

A young man is wrongly charged with drug trafficking. An ex-prosecutor investigates the case, looking to restore justice despite obstruction from evil forces.

NR 117 min. (2025) Action/Adventure

Harbin (Korean)

The Wedding Banquet

Starring: Bowen Yang, Lily Gladstone, Kelly Marie Tran

A gay man makes a deal with his lesbian friend: a green-card marriage for him, in exchange for in vitro fertilization treatments for her.

UNK 102 min. (2025) $2M Comedy

DVD 18026816 $20.24

Blu-ray 18026817 $22.49

AVAILABLE JUNE 10

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.

R 124 min. (2025)

$58M Comedy

South of Nowhere

Jeffery Deaver Mystery

Colter Shaw races to find a family lost in a flood as a failing levee threatens a Northern California town. With his sister Dorion, he must uncover whether nature or sabotage is to blame—before it’s too late.

AB CD 10 Discs 18209110 $49.99

PARTYNEXTDOOR & Drake

$ome $exy

$ongs 4 U

Rap/Hip-Hop

CD 18061109

$11.99

Parental Advisory

Chart-topping collaboration is now available on CD

DVD 18055783 $19.49

Blu-ray 18133604 $20.99

Sneaks

Voices of: Anthony Mackie, Keith David, Laurence Fishburne

When a designer sneaker unwittingly finds himself lost in New York City, he must dig deep into his sole in order to rescue his sister and return to his rightful owner.

PG 93 min. (2025) Children’s

DVD 18110339 $19.49

AVAILABLE JUNE 24

AUDIOBOOK

The Tenant Freida McFadden Suspense

Blake Porter, struggling financially, rents a room to Whitney. Soon, strange events and a sense of danger make him fear someone knows his secrets. By the time he realizes the truth, it’s too late—the trap is set.

AB CD 7 Discs 17631816 $39.99

Morgan Wallen I’m the Problem Country

CD 18212365

$23.99

Parental Advisory

MUSIC VIDEO

One of the most anticipated albums of 2025

My Friends Fredrik Backman Humor

Louisa, an aspiring artist, unravels the story behind a mysterious painting and the group of teenagers who inspired it. As she traces its origins, Louisa discovers the transformative power of friendship and art.

AB CD 11 Discs 17267569 $44.99

Ghost Skeleta

Pop/Rock

CD 18002166

$13.99

Debuted at #1 on the

Billboard 200 Albums Chart

Nonfiction

AUDIOBOOK

Let patrons explore the world through true stories with these great nonfiction audiobooks.

Joy Goddess

A’Lelia Bundles

History

The story of A’Lelia Walker, daughter of Madam C.J. Walker and a key Harlem Renaissance figure. Known for her lavish parties and support of the arts, she hosted cultural icons and shaped 1920s Black society. Her great-granddaughter and namesake offers an intimate portrait of A’Lelia’s vibrant yet complex life.

AB CD 9 Discs 17515446 $52.99

AVAILABLE JUNE 10

“An

engaging biography of a formidable woman.” -Kirkus Reviews

The Hiroshima Men

Iain MacGregor

History

A vivid account of one of history’s most significant events: the approval, construction, and fateful decision to drop the atomic bomb—based on new research and interviews.

AB CD 10 Discs 17590628 $73.99

AVAILABLE JULY 8

Trailblazer

Carol Moseley Braun

Autobiography

A memoir from ambassador Carol Moseley Braun detailing her life and political career on the Hill, including her tenure as the first Black female US senator.

AB CD 9 Discs 16851418 $42.99

AVAILABLE JUNE 24

Wildfire Days

Kelly Ramsey

Autobiography

An adventure-filled memoir of one woman’s struggle to succeed as a wildland firefighter on an elite, male-dominated crew.

AB CD 9 Discs 17515516 $63.99

AVAILABLE JUNE 17

Super Visible

Margaret Stohl

S.T.E.A.M.

Explores the untold stories of women and nonbinary creators at Marvel from 1939 to today through interviews, comic excerpts, and artwork— making visible the voices that shaped Marvel’s legacy.

AB CD 7 Discs 17354478 $52.99

AVAILABLE JUNE 24

Desi Arnaz

Todd S. Purdum

Biography

The visionary, trailblazing Cuban American who revolutionized television and brought laughter to millions as Lucille Ball’s beloved husband on I Love Lucy.

AB CD 8 Discs 17590464 $63.99

AVAILABLE JUNE 3

The Mission

Tim Weiner

Political Science

Follow how the CIA lost its way after 9/11 and fought to regain its role as a top spy agency— crucial to confronting today’s global threats.

AB CD 9 Discs 17560536 $42.99

AVAILABLE JULY 15

Dear Alyne

Alyne Tamir

Humor

From world traveler, entrepreneur, and content creator @DearAlyne, a vulnerable and hilarious memoir of how she escaped the restrictive expectations of her family and faith and found herself in the process.

AB CD 8 Discs 17153476 $42.99

AVAILABLE JUNE 10

“Perfect for Tamir’s followers and fans of Elizabeth Gilbert and Cheryl Strayed.”

-Booklist

An

Inside Job

Daniel Silva Action

Silva returns with another blockbuster thriller, a powerhouse novel showcasing his superb skill and brilliant imagination that is a must-read for his multitudes of fans and growing legions of converts.

AB CD 12 Discs 17523928 $47.99

AVAILABLE JULY 15

Another action-packed tale of high stakes international intrigue

Edge of Honor

Brad Thor Suspense

Spy Scot Harvath returns to a deadly power struggle where a secret cabal threatens America. With enemies everywhere, his next move could decide the nation’s fate—and cost him everything.

AB CD 10 Discs 17267738 $44.99

AVAILABLE JULY 1

With enemies at every turn, one wrong move could push the nation over the edge

Don’t Forget Me, Little Bessie

James Lee Burke

Historical Fiction

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 $39.99

AVAILABLE JUNE 3

James Lee Burke tells his most thrilling and insightful story yet through the eyes of 14-year-old Bessie Holland

Rage

Linda Castillo Mystery

Chief Kate Burkholder investigates the brutal murders of two Amish men. As she uncovers ties to a black market, the killers target her, and Kate must solve the case before becoming their next victim.

AB CD 8 Discs 17292271 $39.99

AVAILABLE JULY 8

Don’t look too close…the truth might kill you

The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau

Kristin Harmel

Women’s Fiction

Colette Marceau, a jewel thief with a mission, has spent decades redistributing stolen wealth. When a diamond bracelet linked to her sister’s WWII disappearance resurfaces, Colette must confront buried secrets and the ghosts of her past to uncover the truth.

AB CD 9 Discs 17515496 $63.99

AVAILABLE JUNE 17

Two jewel thieves, a priceless bracelet, and a quest for answers in a decades-old murder

Don’t Let Him In Lisa Jewell Thriller

Nina finds solace in the charming Nick, but her daughter Ash suspects a dark secret. Meanwhile, Martha grows uneasy about her husband’s frequent absences. As their lives collide, a shocking truth emerges.

AB CD 10 Discs 17296074 $44.99

AVAILABLE JUNE 24

“The tension builds from page one, gripping you until the shocking conclusion!”

Killer

on the Road

Stephen Graham Jones

Harper plans to run away, but her friends, sister, and ex-boyfriend stage a road-trip intervention— unaware a serial killer stalking Route 80 has marked Harper. Their journey turns into a deadly chase in this high-stakes thriller where the highway becomes a hunt.

AB CD 6 Discs 17658071 $52.99

AVAILABLE JULY 15

A fast-paced and deadly chase listen that will have your heart racing well above the speed limit

Reissue Albums

MUSIC

Underworld

Beaucoup Fish

Pop/Rock

Underworld’s fifth album was originally released in 1999. It features the singles Push

Upstairs; Jumbo; King of Snake; and Moaner

CD 18140502 $15.99

Sufjan Stevens

Carrie & Lowell

10th Anniversary Edition

Pop/Rock

A decade after its release, this continues to resonate as one of Sufjan Stevens’s most personal and beloved albums. This Anniversary Edition features seven never-before-released demos that offer a rare window into the album’s creation.

CD 18122491 $16.99 Parental Advisory

My Chemical Romance

Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge

Pop/Rock

My Chemical Romance’s deluxe edition features four bonus tracks recorded for BBC in 2005, three previously unreleased live tracks, and a live B-side of You Know What They Do to Guys Like Us in Prison

CD 18247397 $12.74

Parental Advisory, Deluxe Edition

AVAILABLE JUNE 6

Returning favorites and expanded editions

Metallica Load Remastered

Pop/Rock

Metallica’s fivetime platinum album is getting a remastered rerelease. It features fan favorites like Until It Sleeps; Hero of the Day ; and King Nothing, plus, for the first time, the original extended version of The Outlaw Torn.

CD 18247396 $21.24 Parental Advisory

AVAILABLE JUNE 13

Quincy Jones

This Is How I Feel About Jazz Jazz

Quincy Jones’s first full-length album as a bandleader after a recording debut with the 1955 split album Jazz Abroad. Jones arranged and conducted three recording sessions during September 1956, each with a different lineup.

CD 18178494 $22.99

Don Henley Inside Job Remaster

Pop/Rock

Guest Artists: Glenn Frey, Don Felder

Don Henley has one of the most recognizable voices in all of music, both as a solo artist and in his work with the Eagles. This is Henley’s fourth solo record, originally released on May 23, 2000.

CD 18133500 $12.74 Parental Advisory

QUINCY JONES CLASSICS AVAILABLE JUNE 6

Quincy Jones

The Quintessence Jazz

This modern bigband masterpiece delivers taut brass, cool reeds, and a groove-packed bebop sound at its peak.

CD 18178493 $22.99

311 311

Pop/Rock

311’s eponymous third studio album celebrates its 30th anniversary with a deluxe CD featuring seven bonus tracks.

CD 18133575 $16.14 Deluxe Edition

AVAILABLE JULY 11

Quincy Jones

Walking in Space

Jazz

Quincy Jones’s album is a bold jazzfunk fusion odyssey, marking his triumphant return as a bandleader.

CD 18178495 $22.99

F1 The Album Soundtracks

Artists: Madison Beer, Tiësto

CD 18247394

$12.74

Parental Advisory

AVAILABLE JUNE 27

Includes tracks from Ed Sheeran, Don Toliver, Chris Stapleton, and more

Parker McCollum Parker McCollum

Country

Singer-songwriter and multiinstrumentalist Parker McCollum presents his new self-titled third album. It is his most personal release yet and an album conceived to be heard in full.

CD 18055806 $14.99

AVAILABLE JUNE 27

Features the single What Kinda Man

Joe Bonamassa

Breakthrough

Blues

CD 18158480

$17.99

AVAILABLE JULY 18

17th album from the Grammy-nominated blues star

Gloria Estefan Raices

Latin

CD 18247361

$14.44

The music icon celebrates 50 years in music with this release

Cody Jinks In My Blood

Country

CD 18247359

$13.59

AVAILABLE JULY 25

A raw, powerful album exploring reflection, struggle, and redemption

Dee Dee Bridgewater, Bill Charlap Elemental

Jazz

CD 18247389

$16.99

AVAILABLE JUNE 13

Two of the most highly respected forces in jazz join forces

Mary Chapin Carpenter Personal History

Country

CD 18247318

$13.59

AVAILABLE JUNE 6

An album that reflects on life’s joys and losses

Seth MacFarlane

Lush Life: The Lost Sinatra Arrangements

Jazz

CD 18178498

$14.99

AVAILABLE JUNE 6

Showcases 12 previously unheard Frank Sinatra arrangements

“Mr. Hess and his five screenwriters have mined childhood to craft something that’s alive with imagination.”
- Wall Street Journal

A Minecraft Movie

Starring: Jack Black, Jennifer Coolidge, Jason Momoa, Jemaine Clement

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