GABRIEL OVER THE WHITE HOUSE [BLU-RAY] (1933): "As a snapshot of political attitudes a few years into the Great Depression, Gabriel Over the White House becomes an interesting curiosity. As a film, though, it seems relentlessly heavy-handed." Starring Walter Huston, Karen Morley. Warner, $21.99, 1/28/2025.

ALICE, SWEET ALICE: COLLECTOR'S EDITION [4K UHD] (1976): "Due to the screen premiere of Brooke Shields, Alice, Sweet Alice boasts a novelty factor. As an actual movie, though, it seems spotty and less than compelling." Starring Linda Miller, Paula Sheppard. Arrow, $49.95, 2/11/2025.

AMADEUS [4K UHD] (1984): "40 years after I first saw it, I remain enchanted with Amadeus. The film hasn’t aged a day, and it offers a lively and intriguing historical drama that brings its subjects to life with surprising energy." Starring F. Murray Abraham, Tom Hulce. Warner, $29.99, 2/25/25.

ASSASSIN'S CREED [BLU-RAY 3D] (2016): "Any hopes that Assassin’s Creed would launch a cinematic franchise seem stillborn, as the movie flopped commercially. I can’t mourn its instantaneous death, as the film offers a dull, meandering affair that wastes the ample talent involved." Starring Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard. Fox, $39.99, 3/21/2017.

THE TRIUMPH OF SHERLOCK HOLMES [BLU-RAY] (1935): "If one expects a rousing detective story from The Triumph of Sherlock Holmes, one will encounter disappointment. The project suffers from sluggish pacing and lacks suspense." Starring Arthur Wontner, Lyn Harding. Film Masters, $24.99, 1/7/2025.

STRANGE WORLD [4K UHD] (2022): "I doubt anyone will call Strange World the worst Disney animated film ever, but it provides a wholly mediocre experience. Even with a slew of action scenes, the movie seems uninspired and oddly dull." Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Jaboukie Young-White. Disney, $39.99, 2/14/2023.

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