THE LORDS OF FLATBUSH [BLU-RAY] (1974): "The Lords Of Flatbush never becomes a terrible movie. However, it seems overly derivative and lacks much to compel the viewer." Starring Perry King, Sylvester Stallone. Sony, $29.99, 12/31/2024.

KONG: SKULL ISLAND [4K UHD] (2017): "A semi-reboot of the long-established franchise, Kong: Skull Island fails to ignite. Despite many positive attributes, the film lacks the emotion and humanity to become more than empty calories." Starring Tom Hiddleston, Brie Larson. Warner, $19.99, 7/18/2017.

CONCLAVE [4K UHD] (2024): "A mix of thriller and examination of the Catholic Church’s inner workings, Conclave largely succeeds. While some elements stretch credulity, the movie still gives us a good ride." Starring Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci. Universal, $34.99, 2/11/2025.

THE ROLLING STONES: WELCOME TO SHEPHERD'S BUSH [BLU-RAY] (1999): "A well-oiled machine toward the end of a long tour, Welcome to Shepherd’s Bush finds the Rolling Stones in a good place. Add to that the energy of a small-venue show and this becomes a winning performance." Starring the Rolling Stones. Mercury, $32.98, 12/6/2024.

SMILE 2 [BLU-RAY] (2024): "While not a literal remake of the first film, Smile 2 nonetheless repeats a lot of the same beats. It still manages some punch – mainly due to a solid lead performance from Naomi Scott – but the end result doesn’t quite connect." Starring Naomi Scott, Rosemarie DeWitt. Paramount, $31.99, 1/21/2025.

SOUTH PARK: THE END OF OBESITY [BLU-RAY] (2024): "After a long string of less than clever efforts, South Park finally bounces back with The End of Obesity. While the program doesn’t click like the best South Park, it boasts enough wit and insight to entertain." Starring Trey Parker, Matt Stone. Paramount, $25.99, 12/3/2024.

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