The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Nostalgic picks for holiday gifts
As the COVID- 19 pandemic rages on, nostalgia continues to be essential pop culture comfort food. Consider these DVD picks, all out now, for anyone on your gift- giving list ( or yourself ).
“Beverly Hills Cop”: 1984 comedy starring Eddie Murphy as a police officer avenging his best friend’s murder has been remastered in 4K.
“Blade”: The 1998 action/ horror film starring Wesley Snipes as a vampire hunter out to seek justice for his mother’s death is being rereleased with a 4K Ultra HD Bluray Combo Pack.
“Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection”: Collection includes 60 theatrical shorts and interviews with stars, animators and historians centering on Looney Toons’ lovable stinker.
“Coming to America”: 1988 comedy starring Eddie Murphy as an African prince seeking a bride in the U. S. has been remastered in 4K.
“The Curse of Frankenstein”: In this 1957 horror film, Dr. Frankenstein ( Peter Cushing) faces the consequences of bringing a deadly creature back to life ( Christopher Lee).
“The Golden Child”: 1986 film starring Eddie Murphy as a social worker sent to find a humanity- saving kid has been remastered and available on Blu- ray for the first time.
“Green Eggs and Ham: The Complete First Season”: Animated series loosely based on the Dr. Seuss story follows the adventures of SamI- Am ( Adam Devine).
“The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings” trilogies: Both sets of epic J. R. R. Tolkien tales directed by Peter Jackson are being released on 4K UHD.
“Holiday Affair”: A store clerk ( Robert Mitchum) falls for a young mother ( Janet Leigh) attempting a Christmas shopping scheme in this 1949 rom- com.
“Perry Mason: The Complete First Season”: HBO reboot of the 1957- 66 legal drama stars Matthew Rhys as the broody defense lawyer.
“Popeye”: Robin Williams’ 1980 take on the sailor man is being released on Blu- ray for the first time with new content in celebration of its 40th anniversary.
“Top Gun”: The 1986 action/ adventure film starring Tom Cruise, Val Kilmer and Kelly Mcgillis as pilots with the need for speed is being released in a limited- edition 4K Ultra HD/ Blu- ray Combo Steelbook.
“Trading Places”: The 1983 prince- and- pauper tale starring Eddie Murphy and Dan Aykroyd has been remastered.
Also new on DVD
“Chernobyl”: Emmy- winning HBO miniseries follows the tragic 1986 nuclear explo
sion and aftermath in Ukraine. Stars Jared Harris, Stellan Skarsgard, Emily Watson, Jessie Buckley and Paul Ritter.
“Evergreen”: A couple ( Tanner Kalina and Amanda Maddox) face relationship challenges while on a winter holiday vacation in a remote cabin.
“Made in Italy”: A father ( Liam Neeson) and son ( Micheal Richardson) attempt to reconnect while fixing up a run- down house.
Out on digital HD
“Alt Space”: A New York couple grapple with a fear of leaving their apartment and a devolving sense of reality.
“Disco”: An award- winning dancer ( Josefine Frida Pettersen) clashes with her evangelical family. In Norwegian and English.
“18 to Party”: A group of ’ 80s latchkey teenagers struggles with relationships, addictions and recent suicides against the backdrop of a small- town venue.