By: Al B.
FANTASTIC BEASTS:
THE SECRETS OF DUMBLEDORE
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
Available on 4K, Blu-ray, DVD and Steam on HBO Max – now
Professor Albus Dumbledore knows the powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald is moving to seize control of the wizarding world. Unable to stop him alone, he entrusts Magizoologist Newt Samander to lead and intrepid team of wizards, witches and one brave Muggle baker on a dangerous mission, where they encounter old and new beasts and clash with Grindelwald’s growing legion of followers. But with the stakes so high, how long can Dumbledore remain on the sidelines?
FEAR
Film Movement
Available on DVD/Digital now
Vetla, a strong-willed widow, lives alone in a small Bulgarian village close to the Turkish border. She has recently lost her job as a teacher due to the lack of families with young children. One day, while hunting in a forest, she encounters an African refugee, Bamba, who is trying to reach Germany, and will bring about a dramatic turn in her life. Reluctantly, she offers him hospitality, but day after day, a bond develops as Bamba learns the language and takes part in her daily life.
CAGED BIRDS
Corinth Films
Available on DVD/Digital Now
In CAGED BIRDS, Barbara “Babs” is a young radical lawyer fighting Switzerland’s antiquated prison system in the 1980s, and finds it to be an endless, draining battle. One day, she’s approached by the country’s most wanted criminal, Walter Stürm in a public square. Intelligent and sensitive, “Walti” –nicknamed “The Jailbreak King” — isn’t your average criminal, as he’s recently escaped from prison for the seventh time. He’s also a Robin Hood-like figure and Swiss counter-cultural icon, taunting the establishment with outrageous thefts and media savvy.
COMEDY CONFESSIONS
Omnibus Entertainment
Available on DVD/Digital Now
Comedy Confessions takes home audiences on a journey into the lives of three struggling comedians who have decided to pursue their dreams of careers in stand-up comedy despite the harsh realities of being homeless. One of them, Tiffany Haddish will achieve her dreams to become a true Hollywood movie star, the other two, Doc Jones and Steve Lolli find the lure of the spotlight takes an unforgiving toll on their hopes and ambitions. This honest and touching movie is told in their own words revealing the passions, dedication and plains that drive them.
PAID IN BLODD
Well Go USA Entertainment
Streaming on Hi-Ya! Now and on Digital July 26
When a powerful crime ring starts construction on the largest casino in all of Asia, the group is challenged by a young, vicious gangster (Jang Hyuk) from Seoul who will stop at nothing to gain power. In a desperate attempt to stop the newcomer’s plot to kill his way to the top, the gang’s leader declares all-out war on the man and his followers.
MOTHERLY
The Horror Collective/
Entertainement Squad
Streaming on all Major Platforms now
Single mom Kate will do anything to rotect her daughter Beth from a dark and disturbing past that haunts them both. They have started a new life in an isolated farmhouse in the middle of the woods, far from the prying eyes of other people. Over the course of one day, Kate begins to suspect that something sinister is happening around them. As the danger becomes clear, Kate’s motherly instincts are put to the test. How far will she go to protect her daughter?
SCARF FACE
IndiePix Films
Available on DVD/Digital Now
SCARF FACE, explores the world of competitive eating and the untold story behind the epic rivalry between America’s Joey Chestnut and Japan’s Takeru Kobayashi. The film follows multiple eaters at various levels of their careers over the course of six years – including Miki Sudo, Molly Schuyler, and Juan “More Bite” Rodriguez – as they discuss their lives, superstitions, and health concerns as well as how they ended up as competitors in this bizarre subculture.
NINJA BADASS
Omnibus Entertainment
Available on DVD/Digital Now
The Ninja VIP Super Club is doing a slow drag across the American Midwest, culminating in female sacrifice. When they kidnap a super hot babe that local scumbag, Rex, has his eyes on – it’s up to him to become a ninja and steal her back!