All I Want for Christmas Is You (2017) Rated G

A young Mariah Carey wishes for a dog for Christmas. Starring Mariah Carey, Breanna Yde, and Henry Winkler.

I know it seems like this film is narcissistic, but if you look past that it revolves around Carey, it’s a child’s story about wanting something the parents think is too much for them to have. For Carey, it is a dog, but at some point, every child wants something as much as Carey does in the film. She tells the story as she remembers it, and you can actually see how much she wants the dog, begging for it and trying to convince her parents that she will take care of it. The story includes Mariah’s song, of course, and the narration isn’t overpowering. The film blends animation, a relatable story, and charming characters into a wonderful tale. It teaches a lesson and entertains at the same time. It’s a story worth a watch.

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1968: The Year That Changed America (CNN) Rated NR

 A series that highlights the shift in politics during the year of 1968. Starring Dan Rather, Renee Graham, Tim Naftali

I just watched this series recently and it’s a good thing. If I had watched it in 2018 before covid, before learning how much the Democratic party has control over the country…well, it’s shocking but watching this and seeing the start of it floored me. The show begins the narrative of the year with a cinematic timeline, and the filmmakers do try to walk us through the year without realizing what they are telling us. Granted, President Nixon won, and who knows how many games they also played to win the election, but the Democratic party just leaves a bad taste in my mouth. This isn’t about a year of change it’s a year of realizing how they can manipulate the people. This show is not worth the watch. 

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New This Week in Theaters, March 5, 2026

 

The Bride (2026) DVD Release Date The Bride (R)
Opens on Friday, March 6
Starring: Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale, Jake Gyllenhaal, Annette Bening, Peter Sarsgaard

A lonely Frankenstein travels to 1930s Chicago to ask groundbreaking scientist Dr. Euphronious to create a companion for him. The two revive a murdered young woman and The Bride is born. But what ensues is beyond what either of them imagined.

Hoppers (2026) DVD Release DateHoppers (PG)
Opens on Friday, March 6
Starring: Piper Curda, Bobby Moynihan, Jon Hamm

Scientists have discovered how to “hop” human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing people to communicate with animals as animals. Animal lover Mabel seizes an opportunity to use the technology, uncovering mysteries within the animal world that are beyond anything she could have imagined.

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New This Week on DVD, March 3, 2026

 

 Zootopia 2 (PG)

After cracking the biggest case in Zootopia’s history, rookie cops Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a great mystery when Gary De’Snake arrives and turns the animal metropolis upside down. To crack the case, Judy and Nick must go undercover to unexpected new parts of town, where their growing partnership is tested like never before. Starring Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Ke Huy Quan

 The Running Man (R)

Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards is convinced by The Running Man’s charming but ruthless producer to enter the deadly competition game as a last resort. But Ben’s defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite — and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters, but a nation addicted to watching him fall. Starring Glen Powell, William H. Macy, Lee Pace

 Hamnet (PG-13)

The powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece, Hamlet. Starring Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Emily Watson

 Ella McCay (PG-13)

An idealistic young politician juggles familial issues and a challenging work life while preparing to take over the job of her mentor, the state’s longtime incumbent governor. Starring Emma Mackey, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jack Lowden

 Muzzle: City of Wolves (R)

LAPD officer Jake Rosser endeavors to lead a peaceful life with his family and retired K-9 officer, Socks. However, tranquility dissolves into chaos when a gang targets them in a brutal attack. Alongside his new K-9 partner Argos, Jake launches into a relentless pursuit of justice, determined to protect his loved ones. Starring Aaron Eckhart, Tanya van Graan, Karl Thaning 

Cobra Kai – Season 06 (NR)

The TV show uses the same storyline and characters but takes places 34 years after the last movie ended and we find out that Johnny Lawrence has decided to reopen the acclaimed karate dojo called Cobra Kai. The karate dojo takes in a whole new crow of misfit kids, including a star student named Miguel Diaz. The characters deal with family issues and school bullying and try their best to fight their demons through the art of karate. Starring William Zabka, Ralph Macchio, Courtney Henggeler

Lurker (R)

When a twenty-something retail clerk meets a rising popstar, he takes the opportunity to edge his way into the in-crowd. But as the line between friend and fan blurs beyond recognition, access and proximity become a matter of life and death. Starring Theodore Pellerin, Archie Madekwe, Havana Rose Liu

 Merrily We Roll Along (PG-13)

Franklin Shepard is a talented Broadway composer who abandons his theater career and all his friends in New York in order to produce films in Los Angeles. The story begins at the height of his Hollywood fame and moves backwards in time, showing snapshots of the most important moments in Frank’s life that shaped the man he is today. A live recording of the 2024 Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s musical, filmed at the Hudson Theatre in New York City. Starring Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez, Daniel Radcliffe

 Murder Before Evensong (TV-14)

In 1980s England, Canon Daniel Clement, the Rector of Champton, finds himself unexpectedly entangled in a murder case when a dead body turns up in the church. When Daniel announces a plan to modernize the church, the parish is suddenly divided. And then a body is found dead at the back of the church. As the police move in and the bodies start piling up, Daniel is the only one who can try and keep his fractured community together… and catch a killer. Starring Matthew Lewis, Amanda Redman, Amit Shah

 Star Trek – Strange New Worlds: Season Three (TV-PG)

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is about a team being led by Christopher Pike. They are exploring new worlds in the galaxy on the USS Enterprise. It is a prequel to the Original “Star Trek” series. It takes place about a decade before the original series does. It is also a prequel to the “Star Trek Discovery Series.” It embodies many of the same values that the original series did. Starring Anson Mount, Ethan Peck, Jess Bush

 Talamasca: The Secret Order (NR)

Guy Anatole joins the clandestine world of the Talamasca, an international spy agency for the immortal universe, as he searches for answers to his family’s own part in the supernatural world. Starring Nicholas Denton, Celine Buckens, Maisie Richardson-Sellers

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Vanished (MGM+) Rated NR

 Alice’s vacation is cut short when her boyfriend disappears, forcing her to look at his past. Starring Kaley Cuoco, Sam Claflin, and Matthias Schweighöfer.

While this series is not unusual in its storytelling, Kaley does bring you into the life of an average girl whose boyfriend has a secret past. She, of course, plays the dumb girlfriend who doesn’t believe what he is capable of, and she needs another woman of the world, a disgraced journalist, to bring common sense into the situation. Kaley also has a costume and makeup team that changes her character as she grows in knowledge. While this story isn’t new, it is well written and worth the watch.

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New This Week in Theaters, February 26, 2026

 

Starbright (2026) DVD Release Date Starbright (PG-13)
Opens on Friday, February 27
Starring: John Rhys-Davies, Ted Levine, Diego Boneta

When teenage Starbright moves to a new town, she’s determined to make new friends and keep her head high. But things don’t go as planned when the popular kids at school constantly bully her. One day, she meets a kindred spirit in a misfit who helps her find her voice. Together, they help each other stand up to the bullies and finally find their place in the world. Starbright learns that it’s okay to be different and that it is never too late to find your true destiny.

Scream 7 (2026) DVD Release Date Scream 7 (NR)
Opens on Friday, February 27
Starring: Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Isabel May

When a new Ghostface killer emerges in the quiet town where Sidney Prescott has built a new life, her darkest fears are realized as her daughter becomes the next target. Determined to protect her family, Sidney must face the horrors of her past to put an end to the bloodshed once and for all.

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New This Week on DVD, February 24, 2026

No New DVD releases this week.

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The Tech Bro Murders (ID) Rated NR

 Detective Sandra Brown investigates Silicon Valley tech-related murders. Starring Sandra Brown, Sydney Culbertson, and John Castle.

This is a typical Investigation Discovery series. It dives into the crimes of Silicon Valley, where incredibly smart people turn deadly. Some of these stories are ones you have heard before and others are retold to those that don’t remember the murders. While it’s a basic show that brings older cases to the front-page news again, it does cover the itch that true crime junkies have in “who done it.” Of course, these cases all are closed and there is nothing new to add. It’s a fun watch but not worth it. 

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The Hillside Strangler (MGM+) Rated NR

 Follows the case of two serial killers in Los Angeles during the 1970s. Starring Kenneth Bianchi, Frank Salerno

I really wished this documentary was better than it was, especially considering who produced the series. It had the cheaply made feel. It did not pull me in or make me wonder if the men were or weren’t the killers. It also struggled with following a timeline of events, which made it hard to keep us in the “who done it?” mode. While we know, of course, who done it, it still lacks the suspense of the question. The show also didn’t bring us into the lives of Bianchi and Salerno. They had a couple of interviews with those who knew them at the time of the murders but not much into the historical lives of the cousins. There’s more to the story that was brushed over. This show is not worth the watch. 

 

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Russian Grand Ballet: Swan Lake (2017) Rated NR

 The Russian Grand Ballet is pleased to present, Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake. This full-length classical production features the rarely seen Waltz of the Black Swans. Music By Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Choreography by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov. Libretto: Vladimir Begichev, and Vasily Getzer. Starring Constantine Mayorov, Yulia Zakharenko, Denis Chernyak

This production was beautifully done. The dancers were wonderful. I’ve never actually seen the Ballet of Swan Lake, and they took me on the journey. I was able to see the ballet in four acts and by The Russian Grand Ballet who uses students from Moscow, St. Petersburg and Kiev. I couldn’t tell you if they did it perfectly or if there were mistakes in the dancing, but it was a joy to watch. This theatre production is wonderfully done and worth the watch.

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