New streaming, on-demand highlights 8.28 to 9.3.2023
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — It was poised to take the box office but the return of Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones in “The Dial of Destiny” proved to be something of a box office disappointment. Sure, it might not be as dazzling as “Raiders of the Lost Ark” or “The Last Crusade” bit I’d argue that it is on par with “The Temple of Doom.” It’s more satisfying than “The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.” It’s a fun popcorn film. It was a good night out at the cinema. Now, it’s a good night from the comfort of wherever it is you watch movies while at home. It’s good, you’ll enjoy it.
Elsewhere we have a pair of horror films in the effective "The Boogeyman" and the interesting period thriller "The Last Voyage of the Demeter," a expanded adaptation of part of the first chapter of "Dracula." "The Boogeyman" is the better film but I'd recommend both.
On the Blu-ray and DVD side of things you have two The Flash options; the theatrical release and the ninth (and final) season. Personally, I look forward to spending a week or two watching the extensive documentary “The Story of Film” from director Mark Cousins.
Those and more, take a look.
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Studio Synopsis:Harrison Ford returns to the role of the legendary hero archaeologist for this highly anticipated final installment of the iconic franchise – a big, globe-trotting, rip-roaring cinematic adventure. Thrust again into a challenge that tests his strength, as well as his patience, Indiana Jones (Ford) risks everything to keep an ancient dial that could change the course of history from those who want the device for their own personal gain.
The Boogeyman
Studio Synopsis:"The Boogeyman" is a horror-thriller from the mind of best-selling author Stephen King. High school student Sadie Harper and her younger sister Sawyer are reeling from the recent death of their mother and aren't getting much support from their father, Will, a therapist who is dealing with his own pain. When a desperate patient unexpectedly shows up at their home seeking help, he leaves behind a terrifying supernatural entity that preys on families and feeds on the suffering of its victims.
Available on: Blu-ray and DVD October 10, 2023.
The Last Voyage of the Demeter
Studio Synopsis:A terrifying new addition to the Dracula legend, based on a single chilling chapter from Bram Stoker's classic novel, "The Last Voyage of the Demeter" chronicles the doomed journey of a merchant ship ferrying 50 mysterious wooden crates from Carpathia to London. As they set sail, the crew soon discover they are not alone on board: at night they are stalked by a hidden passenger whose monstrous thirst for blood turns the trip into a harrowing nightmare of tension, terror and unfathomable evil.
The Pod Generation
Studio Synopsis:Sophie Barthes' third feature film is set in the very near future world where AI is all the rage and technology has trumped nature in nearly every aspect of life. "The Pod Generation" follows Rachel (Emilia Clarke) and Alvy (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a New York couple who are ready to start a family. As a rising tech company executive, Rachel lands a coveted spot at the Womb Center, which offers couples the opportunity to share pregnancy on a more equal footing by way of mobile, artificial wombs, or pods. Alvy, a botanist and devoted purist about the natural environment, has doubts, but his love for Rachel prompts him to take a leap of faith. And so, begins the wild ride on their tech-paved path to parenthood.
Wolf Pack
Studio Synopsis:While seeking answers about his father’s death, a tactically trained physician infiltrates a mercenary group and uncovers an international conspiracy.
Millie Lies Low
Studio Synopsis:Anxiety-ridden Millie is on her way from Wellington to New York for an internship at a prestigious architecture firm when a moment of panic causes her to miss her flight.
The Baker
Studio Synopsis:A mild-mannered baker (Ron Perlman) must resurrect his violent past in order to rescue his estranged son from the mob and protect his granddaughter from the hitmen sent to find her.
We Kill for Love
Studio Synopsis: "We Kill for Love" goes in search of the forgotten world of the direct-to-video erotic thriller, an American film genre that once dominated late night cable television and the shelves of neighborhood video stores. Balancing film art with scholarship, it pulls back the curtain to reveal the heart and soul of a forgotten and often maligned film movement.
Don't Come Back Alive
Studio Synopsis:Police officer Camila, criminal prosecutor Fátima, and police detective Ángel, face extremely dangerous situations, gruesome murder cases, and evil criminals. During an operation in a suburban area, they have an encounter with a sinister female figure in a suicide-by-immolation ritual. Now they must figure out why this happened and who is behind it all! This bloodthirsty being, more powerful than death itself, is here to play with them a wicked game.
Blu-ray & DVD Highlights
The Flash
Studio Synopsis:Worlds collide in “The Flash” when Barry Allen uses his superpowers to travel back in time in order to change the events of the past. But when his attempt to save his family inadvertently alters the future, Barry becomes trapped in a reality in which General Zod has returned, threatening annihilation, and there are no super heroes to turn to. That is, unless Barry can coax a very different Batman out of retirement and rescue an imprisoned Kryptonian -- albeit not the one he’s looking for. Ultimately, to save the world that he is in and return to the future that he knows, Barry’s only hope is to race for his life. But will making the ultimate sacrifice be enough to reset the universe?
The Flash: The Ninth and Final Season
Studio Synopsis:After defeating the Reverse Flash once and for all, the ninth season of "The Flash" picks up one week after their epic battle, and Barry Allen aka The Flash and Iris West-Allen are reconnecting and growing closer than ever. When a deadly group of Rogues descend on Central City, led by a powerful and unknown new threat, The Flash and his team including Meta-Empath Cecile Horton, the light-powered meta, Allegra Garcia, brilliant tech-nerd Chester P. Runk and reformed cryogenics thief Mark Blaine, must once again defy the odds to save the day. But as The Rogues are defeated, a deadly new adversary rises to challenge Barry Allen’s heroic legacy. In their greatest battle yet, Barry and Team Flash will be pushed to their limits, to save Central City one last time.
No Hard Feelings
Studio Synopsis:Jennifer Lawrence produces and stars in "No Hard Feelings," a laugh-out-loud, edgy comedy from Gene Stupnitsky (director "Good Boys," co-writer of "Bad Teacher").Maddie (Lawrence) thinks she's found the answer to her financial troubles when she discovers an intriguing job listing: wealthy helicopter parents looking for someone to "date" their introverted 19-year-old son, Percy, and bring him out of his shell before he leaves for college. But awkward Percy proves to be more of a challenge than she expected, and time is running out. She has one summer to make him a man or lose it all.
City of the Living Dead 4K UHD
Studio Synopsis: The death of a priest causes a chain reaction that begins the end of days. The only hope lies in a jaded reporter (Christopher George) and the psychic (Catriona MacColl) he saved from being buried alive. The two set off for Dunwich, New England to shut the gates of hell before it’s too late and the undead rule the Earth.
The Complete Story of Film: An Odyssey & A New Generation
Studio Synopsis: The Complete "Story of Film" collects two epic documentaries by Mark Cousins into a stunningly expansive global journey through film history from the birth of cinema to today.
The Story of Film: An Odyssey is an inclusive and ground-breaking journey through the history of world cinema and a treat for movie lovers around the globe. Guided by filmmaker and historian Mark Cousins, this wonderfully insightful 15-hour love letter to the movies begins with the invention of motion pictures at the end of the 19th century, continuing through the entire 20th century of moviemaking and concluding with the globalized digital industry of the 21st.
In The Story of Film: A New Generation, Cousins picks up where Odyssey left off, returning with a new epic and hopeful tale of modern cinematic innovation in the new millennium, exploring how movies and moviegoing have evolved and will continue to transform to our collective joy and wonder.