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January
Orwell: 2+2=5 / (Mod Ac3)

George Orwell was one of the most visionary authors of the 20th Century, whose novels, 1984 and Animal Farm, foretold a chilling, authoritarian future. Acclaimed director Raoul Peck (I Am Not Your Negro) interweaves clips, readings from Orwell's diary, cinematic references, and modern-day footage to craft not only a portrait
of the writer, but a fresh take on how prophetic his work has
become.
One Battle After Another

Washed-up revolutionary Bob exists in a state of stoned
paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited, self-reliant daughter,
Willa. When his evil nemesis resurfaces after 16 years and she
goes missing, the former radical scrambles to find her, father
and daughter both battling the consequences of his past.
Roofman

After escaping from prison, former soldier and professional thief
Jeffrey Manchester finds a hideout inside a Toys "R" Us, surviving undetected for months while planning his next move. However,
when Jeffrey falls for a divorced mom, his double life starts to
unravel, setting off a compelling and suspenseful game of cat
and mouse as his past closes in.
Wicked: For Good

The cinematic cultural sensation returns with the epic conclusion
to the untold story of the witches of Oz. Elphaba and Glinda are
now estranged, each living with the consequences of their choices.
As the angry citizens of Oz rise up against the Wicked Witch, Glinda
and Elphaba must reunite and truly see each other—if they are to change themselves, and all of Oz. Bring home the adventure and prepare to be changed…for good.

Blu-Ray also available.
 
The Smashing Machine by New Video Group
The Smashing Machine

The number one ranked fighter in the world, Mark Kerr is seemingly invincible inside the ring, and yet a dysfunctional personal life and alarming dependency on drugs have set him on a collision course towards self-destruction. Meanwhile, Kerr's friend and cornerman Mark The Hammer Coleman prepares to battle his own demons.
Good Night & Good Luck:
Live from Broadway


George Clooney's Tony-nominated, box-office record-breaking
Broadway play chronicling a time in American history when
legendary newsman Edward R. Murrow took an on-air stand
against a growing tide of fearmongering and disinformation,
and won
American Experience: Kissinger

Kissinger, a new two-part, three-hour biography, offers an incisive
portrait of Henry Kissinger, the enigmatic powerbroker who served
in the topmost echelons of American diplomacy. Whether celebrated
or reviled, Kissinger's contradictions reflect those at the heart of America's foreign policy during the second half of the 20th century,
a period in which America became the unchallenged superpower
in the world yet often pursued policy at odds with it's own
highest ideals. 
Irish Blood
by Silverstone, Alicia

After receiving a mysterious package from her estranged father,
L.A. divorce lawyer Fiona Sharpe travels to Ireland to uncover the
truth-only to find herself entangled in a web of family secrets, lies,
and danger.
December
Black Phone 2

True evil transcends death and the black phone rings again as
The Grabber (Ethan Hawke) torments Finn, the teen who killed
him, from beyond the grave by menacing his sister Gwen. Haunted
by horrific visions, the teens set out to stop their psychological0
torture only to uncover a disturbing secret as they confront a killer
who has grown more powerful in death.
Bugonia

A wildly entertaining psychological thriller, the film follows two
conspiracy-obsessed young men who kidnap a powerful CEO
they believe is an alien out to destroy humanity. What begins as
a paranoid act spirals into a battle of delusions and control—one
as viscerally unpredictable as it is provocative.
Good Fortune

A well-meaning but rather inept angel named Gabriel meddles in
the lives of a struggling gig worker and a wealthy venture capitalist.
Sister Boniface Mysteries: Season Four

The wine-making, moped-riding nun investigates more ugly
deeds in beautiful surroundings. It’s the mid-1960s in the quaint Cotswold village of Great Slaughter, but strange things are afoot.
Becoming Thurgood: America's
Social Architect


This landmark documentary-authorized by the Marshall family,
explores the life and legacy of Thurgood Marshall, from his
trailblazing legal battles to his historic role as the first Black
Supreme Court justice. 
The Long Walk

In the near future, where America has become a police state,
one hundred boys are selected to enter an annual contest where
the winner will be awarded whatever he wants for the rest of his life.
The game is simple - maintain a steady walking pace of four miles
per hour without stopping. Three warnings, and you're out -
permanently.
Masterpiece: The Great Escaper

The Great Escaper tells the true story of Bernard Jordan, who
made global headlines in the summer of 2014. He had staged a
"great escape" from his care home to join fellow war veterans on
a beach in Normandy, commemorating their fallen comrades at the
D-Day Landings 70th anniversary. Michael Caine and the late,
two-time Oscar® winner Glenda Jackson star as Bernard Jordan
and his wife, Rene. 
Morning Show: Seasons 1 & 2 Boxset

Alex Levy’s career is shaken after her co-anchor’s scandal. As
rising reporter Bradley Jackson challenges the status quo, both
navigate fierce rivalries, shifting loyalties, and power struggles
amid a turbulent newsroom and evolving media landscape.
Conjuring: Last Rites / (Ecoa Sgnl Sub) by New Line Home Video
Conjuring: Last Rites

Inspired by the harrowing true story of the Smurl family haunting,
The Conjuring: Last Rites marks the final appearance of Patrick
Wilson and Vera Farmiga as Ed and Lorraine Warren. The Warrens
most terrifying case when a quiet Pennsylvania home becomes
ground zero for a relentless supernatural siege. ready for a
\haunting rooted in real horror… and not everyone will make
it out unscathed.
Naked Gun (2025) / (Dol Sgnl Sub Ws) by Paramount
Naked Gun (2025)

Committed to living up to the standard set by his dad for L.A.'s
elite police unit, Frank Drebin, Jr. (Liam Neeson) has his biggest challenge when the tech breakthrough known as the P.L.O.T.
Device gets stolen-and he has to juggle the schemes of evil
billionaire Richard Cane (Danny Huston) and the attentions of
sultry crime writer Beth Davenport (Pamela Anderson).


Blu-Ray also available. 
The Roses

Life seems easy for a picture-perfect couple. But behind the
facade of their supposed ideal marriage, a storm is brewing.
Soon, a tinderbox of fierce competition and hidden resentment
ignites in this wonderfully wry, dark comedy.
November
Ken Burns: We the People;
The American Revolution


Thirteen American colonies unite in rebellion, win an eight-year
war to secure their independence, and establish a new form of government that would inspire democratic movements at home
and around the globe. 
Masterpiece: Maigret, Season 1

Bringing Georges Simeon's implacable Paris commissaire into
the present day, this impressive Masterpiece series cast Benjamin Wainwright as a younger Jules Maigret, on the ascendancy in the
Police Judiciaire and in charge of it's serious crimes unit. 
Riefenstahl

Riefenstahl examines this question using never-before-seen
documents from Leni Riefenstahl’s estate, including private films,
photos, recordings and letters, uncovering fragments of her
biography and placing them in an extended historical context.
During her long life after the fall of Nazism, she remained
unapologetic, managing to control and shape her legacy; in
personal documents, she mourns her “murdered ideals.” 
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues

Spinal Tap II follows England’s loudest and most punctual band
as they reunite after a 15-year hiatus for one final concert.
Him

Jordan Peele and Monkeypaw Productions present a chilling
journey into the dark side of the pursuit of excellence at any
cost. Attacked by an unhinged fan, quarterback Cameron Cade
receives a lifeline when his football idol Isaiah White offers to
train him. But as Isaiah's charisma curdles into something sinister,
Cam descends a disorienting spiral that may cost him more than
he bargained for.
Caught Stealing

Hank Thompson (Austin Butler), a former baseball prodigy now
tending bar at a New York dive, has a great girl (Zoë Kravitz) and
his team is chasing the pennant. When his neighbor Russ
(Matt Smith) asks him to watch a cat, he?s caught in the middle
of a crew of threatening gangsters and he has no idea why. He's
got to use all his hustle to stay alive long enough to find out.
Cat's in the Cradle: The Song That
Changed Our


Cat's In the Cradle: The Song that Changed Our Lives, celebrates
the 50th anniversary of Harry Chapin's iconic song and explores the song's lasting impact on music, culture, and personal lives. Featuring interviews with legendary musicians like Billy Joel, Pat Benatar, Judy Collins, Dee Snider (of 'Twisted Sister'), Darryl McDaniels (of 'Run DMC'), Mandy Patinkin, Robert Lamm (of 'Chicago') and Whitfield
Crane (of 'Ugly Kid Joe') and more, the documentary reflects on the song's universal themes of parenthood, time, and relationships that
have resonated with audiences for five decades.
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale / (Digc Ecoa) by Focus Features
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale

Blu-Ray

The cinematic return of the global phenomenon follows the
Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s. When
Mary finds herself at the centre of a public scandal and the family
faces financial trouble, the entire household grapples with the
threat of social disgrace. The Crawleys must embrace change
as the staff prepares for a new chapter with the next generation
leading Downton Abbey into the future.
Toxic Avenger (2025)

When a downtrodden janitor, Winston Gooze, is exposed to a catastrophic toxic accident, he’s transformed into a new kind of
hero: The Toxic Avenger. 
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