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Two new DVD releases offer different looks at heroes.
“Only the Brave”: Joseph Kosinski’s “Only the Brave” is a deeply moving recounting of the events leading up to the death of 19 firefighters, known as the Granite Mountain Hotshots, while trying to protect the small town of Yarnell, Ariz., in 2013. A serious of unfortunate events put the crack firefighting team in the path of a massive fire that overwhelmed them, leaving only one survivor.
“Only the Brave” is a reminder of what real heroes look like and how they act. They can be your friends and neighbors who are only different in how they don’t hesitate when there is a chance to help others. The loss of one such hero is a tragedy. The loss of 19 is a devastating moment in time that should be honored with this kind of loving film tribute.
“Chris Claremont’s X-Men”: Director Patrick Meaney takes a look at one of the most influential writers in comic book history. Chris Claremont started at Marvel as a young man who had no intentions of working in the industry. But, that changed when he was assigned to write a book that no one else wanted because it was on the brink of cancellation: X-Men.
His work on the title over the next 17 years not only turned the comic into the biggest franchise in comic book history, but his stories have been adapted into 10 films, three TV series and countless video games. He also changed the way comics were written by going deep into personal stories and showing a willingness to take chances. The film points out Claremont’s success with X-Men is one of the biggest stories in comic book history.
Meaney’s production is a little sloppy, but the story he weaves is so interesting the flaws can be ignored. Available only through video on demand. Also new on DVD Feb. 6 “Suburbicon”: A perfect suburban world in 1959 hides dark secrets. Matt Damon stars.
“LBJ”: Woody Harrelson stars in this film that follows Lyndon B. Johnson as he goes from being a powerful Senate majority leader to a powerless vice president.
“The Jackie Gleason Show in Color”: This variety series starring Jackie Gleason was filmed in Miami.
“Keep Watching”: Home invaders force a family to play a game of “kill or be killed.”
“Walking Out”: A son must find a way to help his father after a terrible accident. Matt Bomer stars.
“24 Hours to Live”: Assassin is brought back to life and given 24 hours to get revenge for his death. Ethan Hawke stars.
“War of the Worlds: The Complete Series”: The TV series is based on the novel by H.G. Wells.
“Day of the Dead: Bloodline”: Survivors fighting the walking dead discover what they know about the killer creatures is wrong.
“Battle Creek”: Young man who can’t go out in sunlight meets someone who brings sunshine into his world.
“Kill Order”: Chaos erupts when armed men break into a high school classroom.
“Homeland: Season 6”: Carrie (Claire Danes) gets involved with the aftereffects of the U.S. presidential election.
“Duckman: The Complete Series”: Jason Alexander provides the voice of the rude, lewd defective detective.
“A Bad Moms Christmas”: Three overworked mothers are ambushed during the holidays by their own moms. Kristen Bell stars.
“Bosom Buddies: The Complete Series”: Network comedy series that launched the career of Tom Hanks.
“All I See Is You”: Blind woman sees the world differently once she regains her sight. Blake Lively stars.
“The Guardian: The Complete Series”: Nick Fallin (Simon Baker) is a hotshot attorney busted on a drug charge and ordered to perform 1500 hours of community service. He uses that time to help the less fortunate.
“PJ Masks: Cracking the Case”: Catboy, Owlette and Gekko save the day.
“Woody Woodpecker”: A big city lawyer wants to build his dream home in Woody’s backyard. Film blends animation and live action. Being released on digital HD Feb. 6 “Darkest Hour”: Winston Churchill (Gary Oldman) must make some tough decisions as Adolf Hitler’s army gets closer to England. Will be available on DVD Feb. 27.
“Daddy’s Home 2”: Parenting becomes a big issue when fathers and sons get together. Set to be released on DVD Feb. 20.
“RV: Resurrected Victims”: Murder victims begin coming back to life with the purpose of avenging their deaths.