STACK #221 March 2023

MOVIE FEATURE

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Nightmarish hallucinations, British gangsters, sibling rivalry, and a spiritual journey await in this month's Blu-ray bundle from the boutique label. Words Scott Hocking

RETURNTO PARADISE (1998) Two years after holidaying in Malaysia, two friends (Vince Vaughn and David Conrad) are forced to return after they learn the third member of their trip

(Joaquin Phoenix) has been charged with drug trafficking and is awaiting execution. This twist-laden thriller from director Joseph Ruben ( The Stepfather ) comes to Blu-ray via a new 4K scan, and extras include new interviews with Ruben and composer Marc Mancina.

THE HOUSE OFTHE SPIRITS (1993) Based on the best-selling novel by Isabel Allende, this romantic epic steeped in magic realism spans three generations of a powerful South American family. The

JACOB'S LADDER (1990) Tim Robbins stars as a VietnamWar veteran

traumatised by nightmarish hallucinations that threaten his grip on reality. Written by Bruce Joel Rubin ( Ghost ) and directed by Adrian Lyne ( Fatal Attraction ), this haunting psychological horror-thriller left a lasting impression on viewers in the early '90s. Extras include an audio commentary by Adrian Lyne, three additional scenes, and a Building Jacob's Ladder featurette.

all-star cast of Meryl Streep, Glenn Close, Jeremy Irons, Vanessa Redgrave, Winona Ryder, and Antonio Banderas is reason alone to check it out! Extras include interviews with director Billie August, author Isabel Allende, Jeremy Irons, and Vanessa Redgrave.

LITTLE BUDDHA (1993)

GEORGIA (1995) Jennifer Jason Leigh plays an aspiring rock star living in the shadow of her successful sister Georgia (Mare Winningham), a C&W artist, in this intense character study. Featuring

I'LL SLEEPWHEN I'M DEAD (2003) This hardboiled British gangster flick from Get Carter director Mike Hodges make its worldwide debut on Blu-ray. Clive Owen stars

A Seattle couple (Chris Isaak and Bridget Fonda) receive an unexpected visit from Buddhist monks, who believe that their late teacher has been reborn

knockout performances from the leads (Winningham received an Oscar nomination), this forgotten indie gem makes its worldwide debut on Blu-ray from a 2K scan of the original negative. Extras include a new audio commentary by film historians Bryan Ressman and Max Evry.

in the couple's nine-year-old son. Directed by legendary filmmaker Bernardo Bertolucci ( The Last Emperor ), this beautifully shot spiritual drama receives a welcome HD release. Extras include a new audio commentary, and interviews with DOP Vittorio Storaro and producer Jeremy Thomas.

as a former mobster who must return to London's criminal underworld in order to track down those who victimised his late brother (Jonathan Rhys-Meyers). Extras include an audio commentary by Mike Hodges and writer Trevor Preston, a BBC feature on the film, and the trailer.

• The new Imprint range is out on March 29 for a limited time only, while stocks last.

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