Due to a sparse release schedule for the remainder of 2024, this update's featured titles will stay the same for two weeks. Outside of Christmas and New Year's Days, we'll follow the normal review posting schedule

In the meantime, check out the site's special holiday-program focused page for viewing options to cover Christmas and subsequent holidays!

THE SPANISH MAIN [BLU-RAY] (1945): "While the basic concept of The Spanish Main promises an exciting pirate adventure, the final product seems less than thrilling. Between a dull leading man and indifferent direction, the movie only occasionally kicks to life." Starring Paul Henreid, Maureen O'Hara. Warner, $21.99, 12/31/2024.

LEGENDS OF THE FALL [4K UHD] (1994): "Legends of the Fall delivers a silly and artificially grand Western. It tries very hard to offer a romantic and epic tale but fails miserably." Starring Brad Pitt, Aidan Quinn. Sony, $30.99, 12/3/2024.

THE TALK OF THE TOWN [4K UHD] (1942): "With a good cast and a legendary director, The Talk of the Town should offer a winning affair. Unfortunately, the movie drags and fails to find the necessary groove." Starring Cary Grant, Jean Arthur. Sony, $30.99, 12/17/2024.

TRANSFORMERS ONE (STEELBOOK) [4K UHD] (2024): "After 17 years, Transformers One finally brings a Transformers movie that I liked. With a lot of heart, laughs and action, the film becomes an enjoyable origin story." Starring Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry. Paramount, $42.99, 12/17/2024.

THE WILD ROBOT [BLU-RAY] (2024): "Though it can seem awfully evocative of other animated films, The Wild Robot works well anyway. It creates a charming mix of drama, comedy and emotion to deliver an engaging tale." Starring Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal. DreamWorks, $29.98, 12/3/2024.

THE WALKING DEAD [BLU-RAY] (1936): "Despite its status as a zombie movie, The Walking Dead provides a character-based tale that proves insightful. Boris Karloff shines as the lead and helps make this a richer experience than we might otherwise expect." Starring Boris Karloff, Ricardo Cortez. Warner, $21.99, 10/29/2024.

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