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October 2023 MBR The Library DVD Shelf
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Midwest Book Review
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Biosphere
IFC Films
c/o RLJ Entertainment
www.us.RLJEntertainment.com
www.acornonline.com
B0C8VSLHMQ, $27.97 (IFC Films) / $16.99 (amazon.com)
https://www.amazon.com/Biosphere-Sterlin-K-Brown/dp/B0C8VSLHMQ
Synposis: In the titular life-sustaining structure, White House science advisor Ray (Sterling K. Brown) and lifelong pal and old boss Billy (Mark Duplass) were becoming accustomed to possibly being the last people remaining on Earth. As the reality of their situation sinks in and relationships become strained, Billy finds himself adapting to the new reality in an unexpected fashion, in this darkly observational apocalyptic film.
Critique: A co-scripted farce written and performed by Mark Duplass and Sterling K. Brown, "Biosphere" is directed by Mel Eslyn and now available as a 106 minute Widescreen DVD with an English soundtrack. A fun and memorable blending of science fiction and comedy, "Biosphere" is especially and unreservedly recommended for personal and community library DVD collections.
The Angry Black Girl & Her Monster
Starring Laya Deleon Hayes and Denzel Whitaker
Directed by Bomani J. Story
Image Entertainment
www.shudder.com
c/o RLJ Entertainment
www.us.RLJEntertainment.com
www.acornonline.com
B0C5S3G2HZ, $27.95 DVD Image Entertainment
$13.99 DVD / $14.99 Blu-ray amazon.com
https://www.amazon.com/Angry-Black-Girl-Her-Monster/dp/B0C5S3G2HZ
Synopsis: Gifted inner-city teenager Vicaria (Laya DeLeon Hayes) had hoped that her incredible grasp of science would someday lift her out of the rough streets that had claimed her mother. When she lost her big brother Chris (Edem Atsu-Swanzy) to gang violence, she had enough-but her successful efforts to reanimate his corpse would have unholy consequences.
Critique: An intense and compelling modern day spin on the "Frankenstein" theme, "The Angry Black Girl & Her Monster" stars Chad L. Coleman, Denzel Whitaker, and Reilly Brooke. Directed by Bomani J. Story and with a running time of 91 minutes, this Widescreen and English soundtrack, this DVD edition is a riveting and recommended addition to personal and community library Horror/Fantasy DVD movie collections. "The Angry Black Girl & Her Monster" is not rated by the Motion Picture Association film rating system.
Cannes Confidential
Acorn Original / Acorn Media
c/o RLJ Entertainment
www.us.RLJEntertainment.com
www.acornonline.com
AMP-2989, $39.99 DVD
https://www.acornonline.com/XF8802.html
Synopsis: A popular television action/adventure mystery series, "Cannes Confidential" stars a no-nonsense detective Camille and a charming international ex-conman Harry who are forced into an uneasy alliance and must cooperate in an unlikely crime-fighting partnership dedicated to solving murder cases on the French Riviera.
Critique: "Cannes Confidential" is a beloved television series packed with excitement and intrigue throughout! This 6 episode, 4.5 hrs, 2 DVD edition of "Cannes Confidential" is a fun and unreservedly recommended pick for personal and community library DVD collections.
EDITOR'S NOTE:
The Midwest Book Review is an organization of volunteers committed to promoting literacy, library usage, and small press publishing. We accept no funds from authors or publishers. Full permission is given to post any of these reviews on thematically appropriate websites, newsgroups, listserves, internet discussion groups, organizational newsletters, or to interested individuals. Please give the Midwest Book Review a credit line when doing so.
The Midwest Book Review publishes the monthly book review magazines "California Bookwatch", "Internet Bookwatch", "Children's Bookwatch", "MBR Bookwatch", "Reviewer's Bookwatch", and "Small Press Bookwatch". All are available for free on the Midwest Book Review website at www (dot) midwestbookreview (dot) com
Anyone wanting to submit books for review consideration can send them to:
James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief
Midwest Book Review
278 Orchard Drive
Oregon, WI 53575-1129
To submit reviews of any fiction or non-fiction books, email them to Frugalmuse (at) aol (dot) com (Be sure to include the book title, author, publisher, publisher address, publisher website/phone number, 13-digit ISBN number, and list price).
James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief
Midwest Book Review
Biosphere
IFC Films
c/o RLJ Entertainment
www.us.RLJEntertainment.com
www.acornonline.com
B0C8VSLHMQ, $27.97 (IFC Films) / $16.99 (amazon.com)
https://www.amazon.com/Biosphere-Sterlin-K-Brown/dp/B0C8VSLHMQ
Synposis: In the titular life-sustaining structure, White House science advisor Ray (Sterling K. Brown) and lifelong pal and old boss Billy (Mark Duplass) were becoming accustomed to possibly being the last people remaining on Earth. As the reality of their situation sinks in and relationships become strained, Billy finds himself adapting to the new reality in an unexpected fashion, in this darkly observational apocalyptic film.
Critique: A co-scripted farce written and performed by Mark Duplass and Sterling K. Brown, "Biosphere" is directed by Mel Eslyn and now available as a 106 minute Widescreen DVD with an English soundtrack. A fun and memorable blending of science fiction and comedy, "Biosphere" is especially and unreservedly recommended for personal and community library DVD collections.
The Angry Black Girl & Her Monster
Starring Laya Deleon Hayes and Denzel Whitaker
Directed by Bomani J. Story
Image Entertainment
www.shudder.com
c/o RLJ Entertainment
www.us.RLJEntertainment.com
www.acornonline.com
B0C5S3G2HZ, $27.95 DVD Image Entertainment
$13.99 DVD / $14.99 Blu-ray amazon.com
https://www.amazon.com/Angry-Black-Girl-Her-Monster/dp/B0C5S3G2HZ
Synopsis: Gifted inner-city teenager Vicaria (Laya DeLeon Hayes) had hoped that her incredible grasp of science would someday lift her out of the rough streets that had claimed her mother. When she lost her big brother Chris (Edem Atsu-Swanzy) to gang violence, she had enough-but her successful efforts to reanimate his corpse would have unholy consequences.
Critique: An intense and compelling modern day spin on the "Frankenstein" theme, "The Angry Black Girl & Her Monster" stars Chad L. Coleman, Denzel Whitaker, and Reilly Brooke. Directed by Bomani J. Story and with a running time of 91 minutes, this Widescreen and English soundtrack, this DVD edition is a riveting and recommended addition to personal and community library Horror/Fantasy DVD movie collections. "The Angry Black Girl & Her Monster" is not rated by the Motion Picture Association film rating system.
Cannes Confidential
Acorn Original / Acorn Media
c/o RLJ Entertainment
www.us.RLJEntertainment.com
www.acornonline.com
AMP-2989, $39.99 DVD
https://www.acornonline.com/XF8802.html
Synopsis: A popular television action/adventure mystery series, "Cannes Confidential" stars a no-nonsense detective Camille and a charming international ex-conman Harry who are forced into an uneasy alliance and must cooperate in an unlikely crime-fighting partnership dedicated to solving murder cases on the French Riviera.
Critique: "Cannes Confidential" is a beloved television series packed with excitement and intrigue throughout! This 6 episode, 4.5 hrs, 2 DVD edition of "Cannes Confidential" is a fun and unreservedly recommended pick for personal and community library DVD collections.
EDITOR'S NOTE:
The Midwest Book Review is an organization of volunteers committed to promoting literacy, library usage, and small press publishing. We accept no funds from authors or publishers. Full permission is given to post any of these reviews on thematically appropriate websites, newsgroups, listserves, internet discussion groups, organizational newsletters, or to interested individuals. Please give the Midwest Book Review a credit line when doing so.
The Midwest Book Review publishes the monthly book review magazines "California Bookwatch", "Internet Bookwatch", "Children's Bookwatch", "MBR Bookwatch", "Reviewer's Bookwatch", and "Small Press Bookwatch". All are available for free on the Midwest Book Review website at www (dot) midwestbookreview (dot) com
Anyone wanting to submit books for review consideration can send them to:
James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief
Midwest Book Review
278 Orchard Drive
Oregon, WI 53575-1129
To submit reviews of any fiction or non-fiction books, email them to Frugalmuse (at) aol (dot) com (Be sure to include the book title, author, publisher, publisher address, publisher website/phone number, 13-digit ISBN number, and list price).
James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief
Midwest Book Review
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