Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017) Rated PG-13

Posted on September 7, 2026 by laurarachel4

Special operatives Valerian and Laureline must race to find the dark force that is going to attack Alpha, the city of a thousand planets. Starring Dane DeHaan, Cara Delevingne, and Clive Owen.

I was not impressed with this film. I get why everyone disliked the choices for actors. They lack any emotion, but I almost think it was a director’s choice to make them futuristic and lacking of feelings. The film is almost a rip off of Star Wars; you have Laureline, who’s a strong woman but runs around scantily clad. Then you have the love story that doesn’t make sense. There was little chemistry between the actors, partly because he’s supposedly a ladies’ man, but you’ve never seen him flirt with anyone but her. This film has an interesting storyline but lacks any real emotion, making this film not worth the watch.

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Death of the Pastor’s Wife (2026) Rated TV-MA

Posted on September 6, 2026 by laurarachel4

Follows Mica Miller’s life and death, as a pastor’s wife, and worship leader. She lived with alleged abuse, and stalking from her husband. Starring Mica Miller, John Paul Miller, Charlotte Korn

I vaguely remember hearing about this case and the family questioning the suicide. This documentary takes a look at Mica’s life through her eyes. The family believes that her husband may have contributed to her death. I don’t doubt that with the years of emotional, physical, sexual, and financial abuse she endured that she thought the only way to end it would be death. This miniseries only looks at Mica’s side of things. There are issues inside the church that are obvious and scary. This church is very unhealthy, and it’s not surprising because the pastor lives in sin. He turns scripture around to defend his sin. While the documentary brilliantly tells Mica’s side through her family and friends, who tried to save her, there is more to the story. This miniseries is worth the watch.

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New This Week in Theaters, September 3rd, 2026

Posted on September 3, 2026 by laurarachel4

 

Fall 2: Deadpoint (2026) DVD Release Date Fall 2: Deadpoint (PG-13)
Opens on Friday, September 4th
Starring: Harriet Slater, Arsema Thomas, Tom Brittney

On a perilous climb across Thailand’s Mount Kwan, two climbers become trapped thousands of feet above the ground, where vertigo-inducing heights, sheer exposure, and impossible odds turn every moment into a fight for survival.

4 Kids Walk Into a Bank (2026) DVD Release Date 4 Kids Walk into a Bank (NR)
Opens on Friday, September 4th
Starring: Liam Neeson, Spike Fearn, Jim Sturgess

After losing her mother, Paige’s grandfather steps into to become a more responsible guardian. But when a group of criminals show up at their door demanding that Paige’s grandpa join them for one last job, she’s faced with a decision: let her newly reformed grandpa dip back into his criminal ways or enlist her three best friends to do the job first.

By Any Means (2026) DVD Release Date By Any Means (NR)
Opens on Friday, September 4th
Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Nicole Beharie, Josh Lucas

A young Black FBI agent is sent into 1960s Mississippi to investigate a wave of brutal killings targeting civil rights leaders. Forced to work alongside notorious mafia hitman Greg Scarpa, he finds himself pulled into a deadly hunt where justice and vengeance begin to blur.

Onslaught (2026) DVD Release Date Onslaught (2026)
Opens on Friday, September 4th
Starring: Adria Arjona, Alex Pereira, Dan Stevens

When a rogue squad of genetically engineered super soldiers break loose in the desert, a badass Army sniper must unleash hell to protect her young daughter.

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Toy Story of Terror (2013) Rated TV-G

Posted on September 3, 2026 by laurarachel4

Woody and the gang are staying at a roadside motel when members of the group start to disappear. Starring Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, and Joan Cusack.

This is about as frightening as the Toy Story franchise gets. When a villain steals the toys, Jessie sets out to rescue them and must confront her claustrophobia. She takes the lead in this story, and although she can be irritating, her prominence offers a refreshing change from the franchise’s usual male focus. The film is less humorous than its predecessors, leaning instead into a kid-friendly horror tone. While the premise is not especially original, the story is well written and makes an enjoyable Halloween watch for children. It’s worth a watch.

 

 

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Never Let Go (2024) Rated R

Posted on September 2, 2026 by laurarachel4

A family has been haunted by an evil spirit for years. When one of the children questions if the evil is real, their safety becomes questionable. Starring Halle Berry, Percy Daggs IV, and Anthony B. Jenkins.

It’s quite obvious from the beginning that this mother has some kind of mental illness and that it was passed down through generations. The stakes get high when one of the boys starts to question whether the evil is real or not. This is not your typical thriller. It tries to be psychological in a thriller sense, but there wasn’t much suspense. The film wanted to blur the lines between reality and fiction but had a hard time conveying this. Thus, the film is not worth the watch.

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Snoop Dogg Presents: The Joker’s Wild (TBS) Rated TV-14

Posted on September 1, 2026 by laurarachel4

Snoop Dogg, hosts TBS’ new version of The Joker’s Wild, set in his very own casino that includes a gigantic slot machine and giant dice and playing cards. Starring Snoop Dogg, Dave Burchell, and Jeannie Mai.

This game show is all about the host, Snoop Dogg. It’s not about the game or the knowledge. In fact, most of the contestants are not very smart, which doesn’t entertain like the creators hoped for. The game show also brings Snoop’s persona of a street-wise, drug-happy character. That is also not very entertaining. I think if they left the game as it was and just added Snoop’s persona, it might not have been so bad. Ultimately, this show is not worth the watch.

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New This Week on DVD, September 1st, 2026

Posted on September 1, 2026 by laurarachel4

 

 Bight (NR)

Two couples’ daring foray into open relationships leads down a tumultuous path of jealousy, betrayal, and emotional devastation. Starring Maiara Walsh, Mark Hapka, Cameron Cowperthwaite

Land of Wolves (NR)

When a covert rescue mission goes wrong, four former Navy SEALs are captured and thrown into an underground death match. Watched by depraved billionaires, they are forced to fight in a brutal tournament. With no weapons and no way out, the team must rely on their training and unbreakable bond to survive the bloody arena, dismantle the entire operation and reclaim their freedom. Starring James William Clark, Matthew Gray, Justin Mobley

 Recollection (PG-13)

In a world where people rely on technology to remove painful memories, a glitch returns Kate’s deleted memories, uncovering a horrible truth about her past and those responsible. Starring Rosslyn Luke, Falk Hentschel, Eric Roberts

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Old Home Revival (HGTV) Rated TV-G

Posted on August 30, 2026 by laurarachel4

Gregory Storm flips houses, restoring neglected properties. He brings in buyers during renovation and customizes his innovative designs to create their perfect home. Starring Gregory Storm.

As renovation shows overrun the networks, you have to be different to gain a following. Gregory Storm is that different. He renovates old homes, making them modern while still holding true to their integrity. The other difference the show has is Storm brings in buyers in the middle of the renovation and gives them the opportunity to create the house they would like. I’m not 100% behind the idea of bringing buyers in as they may make a change that does not honor the house’s history. Although, Storm is a smart businessman and knows houses, which makes this show worth the watch.

 

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Little Singles (TLC) Rated TV-14

Posted on August 24, 2026 by laurarachel4

Five little people go to Palm Springs for a vacation together. Starring Jordana James, Stephanie Vrettakos, and Sammy Replogle.

I’m really tired of all these reality shows of a bunch of singles getting drunk and hooking up together. This is no different, and maybe it’s my prejudices that I really don’t want to see little people getting drunk. Not to mention, it’s overly done with the reality of hooking up. I don’t believe people in real life hook up as much as reality TV characters. The only positive thing about this show the showcasing of little people as real people and the misbehaviors of average people’s response to them. If you would not do that to a stranger, you shouldn’t do it to a little person. This show is not worth the watch.

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Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America (HBOMAX) Rated TV-MA

Posted on August 23, 2026 by laurarachel4

Sketch comedy that explores various historical moments. Starring Larry David, Samuel L. Jackson, and Barack Obama.

I’ve not been a great fan of Larry David; he is hit or miss with comedy. These sketches are very much the same thing. Some are funny, and others are duds. It is another take of history and making it unconventional. They try to make it a funny alternative to history. This is not the first time it has been done, and I believe it has been done better before. Although, I have to say I prefer Larry David’s humor to the historical events. This still doesn’t make it worth the watch.

 

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