STACK #244 February 2025

MOVIES & TV PREVIEWS

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WHAT’S OUT THIS MONTH? Words Glenn Cochrane Francis Ford Coppola’s long-awaited passion project arrives this month, alongside a twisted fairy tale, a Forrest Gump reunion, and an unexpected love story. Just a taste of what’s out in February!

EDITOR’S PICK MEMORY RELEASE DATE: Feb 12 GENRE: Drama FORMAT: DVD This stunning film caught us by surprise. What a beauty! Starring Peter Sarsgaard ( The Batman ) and Jessica Chastain ( Molly’s Game ), Memory follows a reclusive single mother and social worker whose life is upended when a mysterious man follows her home from a party. When she discovers he has dementia, their lives become profoundly intertwined, raising concern among those around them. Directed by acclaimed Mexican filmmaker Michel Franco ( After Lucia ), Memory is a powerful, often quirky drama that tugs at the heartstrings and leaves

MEGALOPOLIS RELEASE DATE: Feb 5 GENRE: Drama FORMAT: BD, DVD Megalopolis must be seen to be believed. Francis Ford Coppola’s long-awaited passion project has divided audiences - some call it a masterpiece, others disagree. This star

IMMORTAL RELEASE DATE: Feb 12 GENRE: Horror FORMAT: DVD This unique anthology film, starring Dylan Baker, Tony Todd, Sam Levine, and Mario Van Peebles, follows characters who cannot die. Through separate stories, their

studded sci-fi outing is a visual feast, exploring a dystopian society and the dream of rebuilding it into a utopia. See what everyone’s talking about and decide for yourself.

immortality is explored, leading to disturbing experiments and unsettling twists. The film connects these tales with dark, cheeky turns, offering a chilling look at the consequences of eternal life. This one will be sure to catch you off guard.

CINDERELLA’S REVENGE RELEASE DATE: Feb 5 GENRE: Horror FORMAT: DVD Remember how Winnie the Pooh and The Grinch were recently reimagined as gory horror movies? Now it’s Cinderella’s turn! Pushed too far by her evil stepsisters, Cindy

HERE RELEASE DATE: Feb 26 GENRE: Drama FORMAT: BD, DVD A Forrest Gump reunion of sorts, Here reunites director Robert Zemeckis with Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, and composer Alan Silvestri. The innovative director of Back

seeks bloody revenge with help from her Fairy Godmother. This dark twist isn’t for everyone, but for fans of outrageous horror, it’s definitely worth a look.

to the Future and Who Framed Roger Rabbit delivers one of the year’s most unique stories, spanning millions of years at a single geographical location. It’s a mind-blowing, heartfelt journey that captivates from start to finish.

BLUR TO THE END RELEASE DATE: Feb 5 GENRE: Documentary FORMAT: BD, DVD From respected music video director Toby L comes this feature-length documentary about the reunion of British rock band Blur after an eight-year hiatus. It offers an intimate,

ARMORED RELEASE DATE: Feb 12 GENRE: Action FORMAT: DVD

Sylvester Stallone and Jason Patric star as a father-and-son duo working as security guards for an armoured truck company. Their routine shift takes a dangerous turn when they

surprisingly emotional portrait of one of England's greatest bands as they create their acclaimed number one album The Ballad of Darren . The release also includes their live performance from Wembley Stadium—a must for music lovers.

encounter a team of would-be robbers on a bridge. Trapped with no easy way out, they must devise a plan to escape and survive. Sly just can’t catch a break - after being trapped underwater in Daylight (1996), he now finds himself stuck above it.

AFTERMATH RELEASE DATE: Feb 12 GENRE: Action FORMAT: DVD

DIE ALONE RELEASE DATE: Feb 26 GENRE: Horror FORMAT: DVD

a lasting impact. We absolutely loved it.

Genre fans will be excited to learn that this thrill ride comes from horror director Patrick Lussier, known for Dracula 2000, My Bloody Valentine, and Drive Angry . This time, it’s

From Lowell Dean, the director of cult hits Wolf Cop and Another Wolf Cop , comes a darker, more serious horror story… with zombies. Once again Frank Grillo stars, joined

all about the action as a former army ranger uses his elite training to rescue his sister and fellow hostages from ex military terrorists on Boston’s Tobin Bridge. Action-packed and intense, it’s pretty awesome.

by Carrie-Anne Moss ( The Matrix ), in a world reclaimed by nature. A young man with amnesia searches a dystopian landscape for his lost love, battling the undead while unlocking forgotten memories.

Coming in MARCH Next month, things get crazy with some of the biggest hits of the year arriving on all formats. Get ready for The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim , Nosferatu , and Gladiator II . Plus, Kraven the Hunter , Better Man , and The Moogai are just a few of the other major releases coming in March.

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