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The Beatles: Get Back’ is going to be experienced in IMAX, on that huge screen

To celebrate the anniversary of the landmark performance, select IMAX theaters will host the screenings with a filmmaker Q&A and give away exclusive mini-posters. The Q&A will be broadcast via satellite simultaneously to all connected IMAX locations. “I’m thrilled that the rooftop concert from ‘The Beatles: Get Back’ is going to be experienced in IMAX, on that huge screen,” says director/producer Peter Jackson. “It’s The Beatles’ last concert, and it’s the absolute perfect way to see and hear it.”

The Flight of the Phoenix – The Criterion Collection

The Flight of the Phoenix - The Criterion Collection: James Stewart, Hardy Krüger, Richard Attenborough, Peter Finch, and Ernest Borgnine star in this saga of a group of men who are stranded in the Sahara when their plane crashes. A rescue is unlikely, and their numbers are already starting to dwindle. Now, their only chance of making it out of the desert alive rests with the long shot plan of cobbling together a working aircraft out of what's left of theirs. Ian Bannen, Ronald Fraser co-star; based on the novel by Elleston Trevor.

Ren & Stimpy: The Almost Complete Collection

Some might argue there is no SpongeBob SquarePants without Ren & Stimpy. The Nickelodeon show from the 90s revolutionized animation to the chagrin of parents. There are elements of early SpongeBob that owes to Ren & Stimpy. Ren & Stimpy relied on vulgarity and offence to capture its audience. This new collection of Ren & Stimpy is the best priced collection put together. The almost complete series is short six episodes from the ill-advised Ren and Stimpy: Adult Party Cartoon (also known as Ren and Stimpy: The Lost Episodes) from Spike TV. This is a perfect collection for those viewing the series for the first time.

Mario Bava: The Godfather of Modern Horror

How can one man be so influential to cinema and so shamefully neglected at the same time? Mario Bava- The Godfather of Modern Horror, which features commentary from today's leading filmmakers, takes audiences on a cinema odyssey exploring the wildly creative films of Italian filmmaker Mario Bava, celebrating his innovation and rebellion within the horror genre that influenced a whole generation of filmmakers such as Martin Scorsese, Ridley Scott, Francis Ford Coppola, and Quentin Tarantino.

Here We Are: Book of Opposites by Oliver Jeffers

Oliver Jeffers has tapped into something special with his Here We Are series. Oliver is back with another book called Here We Are: Book of Opposites. His whimsical art is a hit with kids and adults alike. His interpretation of the world around us is a kaleidoscope of prose imagery for the little guys who want to explore. The Book of Opposites promises to ignite that imagination for both parents and kids. This is how children's books should be made. These books are timeless time-capsules to a point in our youth. As the cover cleverly illustrates an adult and kid are ready to explore the world together both in drawings and words. Sharing Here We Are books is a magical time between parents and kids that captures their sense of wonderment

Boris the Potato Child by Anne Simon

Boris, the round-headed child, reigns like a despot in the little house he lives in with his mother. His mother, Bulle, formerly known as Aglaia, was once the all-powerful queen of the country Marylene. Since Marylene's fall, residents have lived in peace thanks to a self-governing system they have adopted. But when Boris meets Sabine, a warrior French fry thirsty for revenge, nothing will ever be the same ...

Village of the Giants

Village of the Giants is a 1965 American teensploitation loosely based on H. G. Wells's 1904 book The Food of the Gods and How It Came to Earth, and with elements of the beach party film genre. The cast includes teen stars of 1965, Tommy Kirk (The Shaggy Dog), Johnny Crawford (TV’s The Rifleman), Ron Howard (TV’s Happy Days) and Beau Bridges (The Landlord). The movies rounded up musical guest appearances by The Beau Brummels, Freddy Cannon, Mike Clifford, and the theme song by Jack Nitzsche. The latest brand new 4K restoration by StudioCanal should be a hit with collectors.

The Batman: The Complete Series

He's in his mid-twenties and just finding his way as protector, defender and Caped Crusader, while maintaining his public persona as billionaire bachelor Bruce Wayne. This animated series picks up a few years after the conclusion of the theatrical film, Batman Begins. This younger Batman confronts updated versions of familiar foes, meeting each member of his classic Rogues' Gallery for the first time. 

Marvel Studios’ Eternals

Marvel's Cinematic Universe just keeps growing, The Eternals are here. Jack Kirby's creation took full bloom this year. However, the pandemic curtailed the movie's box office returns. Now you can enjoy the movie on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on February 15. Marvel fans can enjoy never-before-seen bonus material including four deleted scenes and a gag reel.

Lost in Space: The Ultimate Collection

In celebration of the third and final season of the smash-hit rebirth of the beloved sci-fi classic series on Netflix, LOST IN SPACE: THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION, from Legendary Comics, is now on sale bringing new adventures featuring the Robinsons, Robot, Doctor Smith and Don West to fans. The special graphic novel omnibus brings together six previously released stories with two all-new untold adventures in one complete book.

The Fantastic Four: Full Circle by Alex Ross

Marvel's first family is getting the royal treatment by Alex Ross. The Fantastic Four have never looked better with Alex Ross with writing and art credits. This is the Fantastic Four of old, it borrows heavily from the canon of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. This will have to bit the must have graphic novel for 2022. You will have to be patient and will till August of 2022 for Fantastic Four: Full Circle.

The Marvel Comics Library’, Spider-Man Vol. 1. 1962–1964

Taschen comic book related books have become popular. Taschen and Marvel Comics are rolling some great new series. The Marvel Comics Library’, Spider-Man Vol. 1. 1962–1964 is the first in this promising series. Taschen always delivers some of the top quality books in the market. The books are like pieces of art themselves. The Marvel Comics Library’ promises to be an exciting new line for Tashen. I can't wait until I get my hands on this one.

Hollywood on the Hudson: Film and Television in New York from Griffith to Sarnoff by Richard Koszarski

The year 1955 was a watershed one for New York’s film industry: Elia Kazan’s On the Waterfront took home eight Oscars, and, more quietly, Stanley Kubrick released the low-budget classic Killer’s Kiss. A wave of films that changed how American movies were made soon followed, led by directors such as Sidney Lumet, William Friedkin, Francis Ford Coppola, and Martin Scorsese. Yet this resurgence could not have occurred without a deeply rooted tradition of local film production.

Netflix Is A Joke: The Festival 

Netflix Is A Joke: The Festival is celebrating the very best of comedy April 28-May 8, 2022. Produced by Netflix in association with Live Nation,  the 11-day comedy fest in Los Angeles will feature over 130 artists including Ali Wong, Amy Poehler, Amy Schumer, Aziz Ansari, Bert Kreischer, Bill Burr, Chelsea Handler, Chris Rock, Conan O’Brien, Cristela Alonzo, Dave Chappelle, David Letterman, Deon Cole, Eddie Izzard, Ellen DeGeneres, Felipe Esparza, Fortune Feimster, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, Hasan Minhaj and Ronny Chieng, Iliza Shlesinger, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, Jerry Seinfeld, John Mulaney, Jonathan Van Ness, Ken Jeong, Kevin Hart, Kevin Smith,  Larry David, Margaret Cho, Maya Rudolph and Gretchen Lieberum, Michael McIntyre,  Mike Birbiglia, Mike Myers and David O. Russell, Nick Kroll, Nicole Byer, Patton Oswalt, Pete Davidson, Ray Romano,  Sandra Bernhard, Seth Rogen, Theo Von, Tig Notaro, Tim Robinson, Tina Fey, Wanda Sykes and more. 

The Clash: All the Albums, All the Songs by Martin Popoff

The Clash would outlast their peers while creating some of the most influential albums in rock ’n’ roll history. Author Martin Popoff dissects each of the Clash’s ninety-one studio tracks, examining the circumstances that led to their creation, the recording processes, the historical contexts and more. In addition, introductory essays set the scene for the band’s six studio releases (including the double LP London Calling and the triple Sandinista!) and feature sidebars detailing studios, release dates, personnel, and more.

Dr. Oz running for the U.S. Senate

I usually try to stay out of political issues, but editorial cartoonist Randy Bish summed it best for us. Just what the doctor ordered. Dr. Oz is running for the U.S. Senate. I think Dr. Oz will need some self-medication to get out of this storm. Oprah, look what you unleashed!