This week’s suggestions of new content on Blu-ray, DVD and streaming for maximum home viewing enjoyment.
Be sure to listen live each Tuesday morning on 700 WLW, when Kevin gives his top recommendations to Mike McConnell.
Also, tune in each week to the Fat Guys at the Movies radio program to hear Kevin talk about the top recommendations for home cinema for the week.
WORTH BUYING
Terminator: Genisys
Rated PG-13
Studio: Paramount
Formats available: 3D BD, BD, DVD, VOD
The latest installment in the Terminator franchise revives the series with a return of Arnold Schwarzenegger and revamping Kyle Reese and Sarah Conner. More time travel makes the movie a little convoluted, and the presence of Jai Courtney isn’t a plus, but it’s still an enjoyable movie.
Better Call Saul: Season 1
Not Rated
Studio: Sony
Formats available: DVD
Learn more about Saul Goodman (Bob Odenkirk), the smarmy lawyer from Breaking Bad in this prequel series that fills in some of the gaps in the buildup to the Emmy-winning series.
Manimal: The Complete Series
Not Rated
Studio: Shout Factory
Formats available: DVD
Simon MacCorkindale stars in this silly but fun fantasy drama from 80s television about a man who can shape shift into various creatures. It’s a great power, if only it didn’t take 20 minutes to complete each transformation.
Automan: The Complete Series
Not Rated
Studio: Shout Factory
Formats available: DVD
This cheesy 80s action show is ludicrous and silly, but all’s fair in nostalgia with a network TV take on TRON, starring the neverwas lead Desi Arnaz Jr.
WORTH RENTING
Mr. Holmes
Rated PG
Studio: Roadside Attractions
Formats available: BD, DVD, VOD
Ian McKellen stars as an aging Sherlock Holmes brought back into the world of solving mysteries when he forges an unlikely friendship with his maid’s son.
Self/Less
Rated R
Studio: Focus Features
Formats available: BD, DVD, VOD
Ben Kingsley plays a wealthy man who, after discovering he has inoperable cancer, signs up for a program that allows him to put his consciousness into a younger body (Ryan Reynolds).
Trainwreck
Unrated
Studio: Universal
Amy Schumer writes and stars in this Judd Apatow film about a woman in her 20s struggling to get her life in order in the wake of a life of drinking and partying.
Bound to Vengeance
Unrated
Studio: Shout Factory
Formats available: BD, DVD, VOD
A woman escapes being kidnapped and goes on a mission to uncover the mystery of other women kept by the criminals.
