Video releases
Now retired from teaching, globe-trotting archeologist Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) is pulled back into action for one final adventure after uniting with his estranged goddaughter, Helena (Phoebe Waller-Bridge), the daughter of his former wartime ally Basil Shaw (Toby Jones). Learning that an artifact, previously rescued by Indy during the war, has now fallen into the hands of revenge-fueled scientist Jurgen Voller (Mads Mikkelsen), the duo race to reclaim the lost treasure. As Voller and his secret NASA operatives, set off to reset the outcome of World War II, Indiana and his allies, old and new, must face their greatest challenge yet.
Director: James Mangold. Stars: Harrison Ford, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Mads Mikkelsen, Antonio Banderas, John Rhys-Davies, Toby Jones, Boyd Holbrook, Ethann Isidore, Karen Allen. 2023. 154 minutes. Action.
“THE KILL ROOM”
Worlds collide when the arts community is introduced to the criminal underworld. Seeking to launder money as a means of hiding his connections, bakery owner Gordon (Samuel L. Jackson) and boss to temperamental assassin Reggie (Joe Manganiello), offers struggling art dealer Patrice (Uma Thurman) a lifeline. Agreeing to the scheme, Patrice hosts Reggie’s artwork, a side project to his hitman obligations, which unwittingly captures the attention of the avant-garde arts scene. As the accolades and resurgent art gallery grows, the trio must further bury the truth as the secret origins of “The Bagman” and his artwork come into question.
Director: Nicol Paone. Stars: Uma Thurman, Joe Manganiello, Samuel L. Jackson, Maya Hawke, Debi Mazar, Dree Hemingway, Larry Pine, Candy Buckley, Liv Morgan. 2023. 98 minutes. Action.
“DADDY DAUGHTER TRIP”
A family road trip becomes an adventure to remember when father and daughter encounter two famous travel bloggers on their journey. Wanting to provide his young daughter, Meara (Miranda Schneider), with a memorable spring break, ambitious but struggling inventor Larry (Rob Schneider) sets out to plan the perfect father/daughter adventure. Proving skeptical wife Megan (Jackie Sandler) correct after immediately encountering obstacles, the trip is saved when they meet social media darlings Fernanda (Monica Huarte) and Santiago Arachavaleta (Miguel Angel Munoz), a pair of travel vloggers.
Director: Rob Schneider. Stars: Rob Schneider, Miranda Schneider, Jackie Sandler, John Cleese, Miguel Angel Munoz, Monica Huarte, Gavin Guerrero, Michael Buble. 2023. 100 minutes. Comedy.