CVS Midwest Tape Weekly 01 December 2025

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Bugonia is one of the best films in recent memory to capture what it feels like to be alive right now. Because of that, it is Yorgos Lanthimos’s darkest and most timely work.” - The Independent (UK)

Starring: Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Aidan Delbis

Two conspiracy-obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth.

14A 119 min. (2025) Comedy

DVD 18731731

Blu-ray 18731732

4K Blu-ray 18739612 COMING SOON

Bugonia
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Cruella

Starring:

Emma Stone, Emma Thompson, Mark Strong

During the 1970s London punk rock revolution, young grifter

Estella transforms herself into the raucous, revenge-bent Cruella de Vil.

PG 134 min. (2021) $86M Comedy

DVD 14134825 $22.94

Blu-ray+DVD 14134826 $26.34

2 Discs

4K Blu-ray 14409639 $39.94

Ultimate Collector’s Edition, 2 Discs

Easy A Starring:

Emma Stone, Penn Badgley, Amanda Bynes

When Olive lies to her best friend about losing her virginity, another girl overhears their conversation. Soon, her story spreads across the entire school like wildfire.

PG 92 min. (2010) $58M Comedy

DVD 10455298 $9.34

Blu-ray 10455299 $9.34

Eddington

Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Deirdre O’Connell, Emma Stone

During the COVID-19 pandemic, a standoff between a small-town sheriff and mayor sparks a powder keg as neighbour is pitted against neighbour in Eddington, New Mexico.

14A 148 min. (2025) $4M Drama

DVD 18685839 $23.24

Blu-ray 18685840 $28.49

“Ari Aster transforms everyday American insanity into one of the most artistically complete and compulsively watchable doom-scrolls of the year.” - Elle

La La Land

Starring: Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Rosemarie DeWitt

When Sebastian, a pianist, and Mia, an actress, follow their passion and achieve success in their respective fields, they find themselves torn between their love for each other and their careers.

PG 128 min. (2016) $151M Drama

DVD 11850123 $17.84

Blu-ray 11850124 $18.74

4K Blu-ray 11852865 $47.59 2 Discs

Winner of 6 Academy Awards and 7 Golden Globes

Poor Things

Starring: Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe, Ramy Youssef

An account of the fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter, a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter.

18A 142 min. (2023) $35M Science Fiction

DVD 16428830 $33.99

Blu-ray 16428831 $42.49

The Help

Starring: Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer

An aspiring author during the civil rights movement of the 1960s decides to write a book detaling the African American maids’ point of view on the white families they work for.

PG 146 min. (2011) $170M Drama

DVD 17029190 $10.49

Blu-ray+DVD 10507461 $20.39

2 Discs

Irrational Man

Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone, Betsy Aidem

A tormented philosophy professor finds a will to live when he commits an existential act.

PG 95 min. (2015) $4M Drama

DVD 11494103 $9.34

Blu-ray 11494102 $18.69

Zombieland Double Tap

Starring: Zoey Deutch, Emma Stone, Abigail Breslin

Columbus, Tallahassee, Wichita, and Little Rock

move to the American heartland as they face off against evolved zombies and fellow survivors.

18A 99 min. (2019) $73M Horror

DVD 12520104 $12.74

Blu-ray+DVD 12520105 $18.69

2 Discs

PAW Patrol

Mighty Pups to the Rescue

The Mighty Pups are powered up! In these five pawsome episodes, the PAW Patrol unleash their new superhero powers to save Adventure Bay from all kinds of chaos.

G 67 min. Children’s

Anemone

Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Sean Bean, Samantha Morton

In Northern England, a man heads out on a journey into the woods to reconnect with the estranged hermit brother with whom he shared a complicated past.

14A 125 min. (2025) $1M Drama

Heartland Season 18

Starring: Amber Marshall, Michelle Morgan, Chris Potter

With new competition from a neighboring ranch, and a drought threatening the herd, the only solution is for the Bartlett-Fleming family to buckle down and adapt like never before.

PG 440 min. (2025) Drama

DVD 18729810 $37.49 2 Discs

The Long Walk

Starring: Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Ben Wang

A group of teenage boys compete in an annual contest known as ‘The Long Walk,’ where they must maintain a certain walking speed or get shot.

UNK 108 min. (2025) $31M Horror

DVD 18655298 $29.99 Blu-ray 18655299 $37.49

The Smashing Machine

Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Ryan Bader

MMA fighter Mark Kerr reaches the peak of his career but faces personal hardships and addiction along the way that derail his career.

14A 123 min. (2025) $11M

Action/Adventure

DVD 18731735 $23.24

Blu-ray 18731736 $27.74

AVAILABLE DECEMBER 23

Beyond Paradise

Season 3

Starring: Kris Marshall, Sally Bretton, Zahra

Ahmadi

DI Humphrey

Goodman and his team solve more intriguing crimes in Devon while Martha and Humphrey try to overcome unexpected hurdles as foster parents.

UNK 450 min. (2024) Drama

DVD 18751106 $35.24 3 Discs

AVAILABLE DECEMBER 16

Shoresy

Season 4

Starring: Jared Keeso, Tasya Teles, Ryan McDonell

Shoresy explores life after hockey, and the Sudbury Blueberry Bulldogs contend with the distractions of summer in Sudbury.

18A 158 min. (2025) Comedy

“...a sharp showcase for [Dwayne] Johnson’s remarkable physical transformation, and his acting chops.” - NPR

Suspense & Thrillers AUDIOBOOK

Everyone in the Group Chat Dies

When Kirby Cornell receives a chilling message from her dead ex-roommate, her attempt to escape her miserable life in Crowhurst turns into a fight to outrun the terrible secret she and her friends buried long ago.

AB CD 7 Discs 18252428 $74.99

AVAILABLE DECEMBER 9

A murder mystery that fuses the comedy of sitcoms with serial killer thrills of the ‘90s

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Cry Havoc

Fleeing Scotland after a family scandal, 16-year-old Ida secures a scholarship at a failing girls’ boarding school. She feels St. Anne’s could be a refuge, until she learns that her roommate is a hardened outcast and potential arsonist.

AB CD 10 Discs 18276630 $60.99

AVAILABLE JANUARY 20

Dead Ringer

Chris Hauty

A disgraced ex–Secret Service agent and a Jesuit professor investigate the JFK assassination—unaware that the conspiracy they’re chasing is still alive, and they may be its next victims.

AB CD 9 Discs 18252338 $89.99

AVAILABLE DECEMBER 2

The Day I Lost You

Ruth Mancini

When a baby goes missing in England and is later found in Spain, two women claim to be his mother—each with proof, and each hiding painful secrets. As their stories collide, the truth about Baby Sam threatens to destroy them both.

AB CD 7 Discs 18018830 $51.99

AVAILABLE DECEMBER 2

After the End

After a fresh start in a quiet suburb, single mother Nora grows close to her new neighbours—until dark secrets tied to her home reveal that their friendship may be deadly.

AB CD 7 Discs 18018891 $51.99

AVAILABLE DECEMBER 9

Vengeance

Rick Campbell

Amid war and a presidential assassination plot, rogue SEAL Jake Harrison must stop his nemesis before global chaos erupts.

AB CD 7 Discs 18659741 $64.99

AVAILABLE DECEMBER 26

Watch Us Fall

Christina Kovac

The Briars

Sarah Crouch

After fleeing a bad relationship, Annie Heston finds refuge in a mountain town—until a body is found near the man she thought she could trust.

AB CD 8 Discs 18443734 $89.99

AVAILABLE JANUARY 13

Wildwood

Amy Pease

A mother-son law enforcement team confronts buried secrets in their small town as they work to expose a conspiracy that goes far beyond the tight-knit community.

AB CD 8 Discs 18443711 $74.99

AVAILABLE JANUARY 6

When a journalist vanishes, four Georgetown friends known as ‘the Sweeties’ are drawn into the investigation—until Lucy’s search for answers exposes the secrets they’ve all tried to hide.

AB CD 6 Discs 18252404 $74.99

AVAILABLE DECEMBER 2

The Award

Matthew Pearl Humor

Aspiring novelist David Trent faces his vindictive neighbour and a shocking revelation that forces him into desperate choices with unforeseen consequences.

AB CD 6 Discs 18018813 $44.99

AVAILABLE DECEMBER 2

Clive Cussler Quantum Tempest

Clive Cussler, Mike Maden Thriller

Juan Cabrillo and the Oregon crew race to stop a cartel boss from unleashing a powerful AI weapon that could seize control of the US.

AB CD 11 Discs 18364700 $81.99

AVAILABLE DECEMBER 2

I, Medusa

Ayana Gray Fantasy

Meddy finds purpose as a priestess of Athena in Athens—until Poseidon’s attention alters her fate. Cursed with serpents for hair, she transforms into Medusa and claims her own story as mortal, martyr, and myth.

AB CD 10 Discs 18364555 $68.99

AVAILABLE DECEMBER 2

Sharpe’s Storm

Bernard Cornwell

Action

In 1813 France, Major Richard Sharpe must keep the audacious Rear Admiral Sir Joel Chase alive—his mission crucial to defeating Napoleon, but deadly in a winter battlefield.

AB CD 9 Discs 16751731 $60.99

AVAILABLE DECEMBER 2

Sugar and Spite

M. C. Beaton, R. W. Green Mystery

When deaths plague her quiet village’s birdwatching community, Agatha and team must stop the killer— while navigating tangled romances that threaten to distract her from the truth.

AB CD 6 Discs 18046784 $55.99

AVAILABLE DECEMBER 13

The Devil’s Daughter

Two diametrically different sisters—one calculating and egotistical, the other honourable, kind, and compassionate—clash in this compelling listen.

AB CD 7 Discs 18085506 $48.99

AVAILABLE JANUARY 13

Everybody Wants to Rule the World

Now the Dark Lord, Davi must navigate restless armies, treacherous plots, and a mysterious time loop—all while trying not to destroy humanity or upset her girlfriend.

AB CD 9 Discs 18018852 $60.99

AVAILABLE DECEMBER 2

My Husband’s Wife

Alice Feeney Mystery

When wedding planner Eva meets her new client’s fiancé, she’s stunned—it’s her husband, the man she thought died five years ago. Now he’s back with secrets, lies, and the power to destroy everything she’s built.

AB CD 8 Discs 18194643 $55.99

AVAILABLE JANUARY 20

Stuart Woods’ Blown Away

Brett Battles, Stuart Woods Thriller

Teddy Fay’s Palm Springs getaway turns deadly when a guest dies at a star-studded party, and he must unravel a web of intrigue to stop a sinister plot and protect innocent lives.

AB CD 7 Discs 18364642 $68.99

AVAILABLE DECEMBER 16

Tom Clancy Executive Power

Brian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson, Tom Clancy Thriller

When Kyle Ryan goes missing in a coup-threatened African nation, his father, the US president, must choose between national interests and saving his son.

AB CD 11 Discs 18364061 $83.99

AVAILABLE DECEMBER 9

Soundtracks MUSIC

Jonas Brothers A Very Jonas Christmas Movie

Soundtrack

The Jonas Brothers are ringing in the holiday season with a brand-new film, which sees Kevin, Joe, and Nick try to make their way home for Christmas. The music from the film is showcased on this CD.

CD 18730868 $16.99

Gabby’s

Dollhouse

The Movie Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Artists: Aespa, Max, Laila Lockhart Kraner

The soundtrack features catchy new and original songs from the cinematic adventure. It features performances by K-pop superstar group aespa, singer-songwriter MAX, and even Gabby herself, actress Laila Lockhart Kraner.

CD 18819842 $20.99

After the Hunt Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Artists: Tony Bennett, Bill Evans, The National Comprises multiple recordings by composer John Adams, as well as new music by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, and a selection of songs by Tony Bennett and Bill Evans, the National, Ryuichi Sakamoto and Everything but the Girl.

Finishing Move

Doom: The Dark Ages Original Soundtrack

Bethesda Softworks and Laced Records are bringing the carnage as Finishing Move’s original soundtrack for id Software’s DOOM: The Dark Ages lands on double CD.

CD 18681585 $28.04

AVAILABLE DECEMBER 5

CD 18739380 $20.39 2 Discs

Tom Roberts

Nosferatu

Original Score

To mark the 100th anniversary of Nosferatu, pianist and composer Tom Roberts created a new score inspired by German romantic composers and Romanian folk music.

CD 18744992 $28.89

Jeremy

Allen White

Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere

Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

The soundtrack features 12 new recordings by Jeremy Allen White and cast, chronicling Bruce Springsteen’s creation of Nebraska. Produced by Dave Cobb, it captures the raw emotion of Springsteen’s 1982 acoustic masterpiece.

CD 18808804 $22.94

AVAILABLE DECEMBER 5

Evita

Artist: Rachel Zegler

Rachel Zegler steps into one of the most iconic roles in theatre history with her headline-making turn as Evita in this revival from the London Palladium.

CD 18765091 $32.29

AVAILABLE DECEMBER 2

Kiss of the Spider Woman

Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Artists: Jennifer Lopez, Diego Luna, Tonatiuh

Based on the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical hit, this soundtrack features performances from the film’s cast, including Diego Luna and Jennifer Lopez.

CD 18739376 $22.09

Hazbin Hotel Season 2

Original Soundtrack

Artists: Sam Haft, Erika Henningsen, Stephanie Beatriz

The soundtrack to the adult animated musical comedy series features all new-original songs written and produced by Sam Haft and Andrew Underberg.

CD 18772117 $17.84

Depeche Mode

Memento Mori:

Mexico City

Pop/Rock

CD 18841277

$29.74

Deluxe Edition

AVAILABLE DECEMBER 5

Features over two hours of live music

NF

Fear Religious

Dove Award-winning superstar NF is back with the follow-up to his 2023 album Hope.

CD 18808798 $16.99

Includes a collaboration with mgk

The Band

The Best of the Band

Pop/Rock

CD 18808792

$20.99

AVAILABLE

DECEMBER 12

Collection on CD for the first time

Johann Strauss Orchestra

Thank You

Johann Strauss Classical

CD 18769871

$56.09

Celebrating the 200th birthday of the famous composer

Lily Allen

West End Girl

Pop/Rock

Lily Allen returns with her longawaited fifth studio album. Written and recorded over an intense 10-day period: blending raw honesty with infectious pop craftsmanship, documenting elements of her time in New York with piercing clarity and insight.

CD 18841336 $23.99

Parental Advisory

AVAILABLE JANUARY 30

Headline-making new album from the singer

Brantley Gilbert

Greatest Hits... So Far Country

CD 18808793

$18.99

AVAILABLE DECEMBER 12

Includes three brandnew tracks along with his biggest hits

Juliana Hatfield

Lightning Might Strike

Pop/Rock

CD 18814351

$20.39

AVAILABLE DECEMBER 12

An album shaped by a challenging period of grief

Canadian Perspective

VIDEO | AUDIOBOOK | MUSIC

VIDEO

Seeds

Starring: Kaniehtiio Horn, Graham Greene, Dallas Goldtooth

Ziggy is offered her first gig as an online influencer, promoting for Nature’s Oath, a seed and fertilizer company. When her cousin summons her back to the rez, she is forced into a battle to save her people’s legacy, finding her power along the way.

UNK 84 min. (2025)

Suspense/Thriller

Blu-ray 18702142 $57.79

Bob Moses

Blink

Pop/Rock

Guest Artists: CRi

Bob Moses, the Grammy-winning duo of Tom Howie and Jimmy Vallance, explores the tension between past and present in their latest release.

CD 18640259 $20.39

Leith Ross

I Can See the Future

Pop/Rock

Leith Ross takes the audience on a journey into their own life (past, present, and future) to paint a picture of what they believe the world will become outside of themselves, even long after their life ends.

CD 18687975 $27.99

Cowboy Junkies

One Soul Now

Pop/Rock

The album, originally released in 2004, draws together all the wisdom, passion, skill, and insight collected during almost 20 years of playing, writing, touring, recording, and living together as a band.

CD 18715101 $22.94

AUDIOBOOK

The Ripple Effect

David Tsubouchi

Business & Economics

Tsubouchi, Kealey, and 18 other accomplished Canadians share how they turned challenges of gender, ethnicity, and immigration into opportunities— offering practical insights on building meaningful, successful networks.

AB CD 6 Discs 18345723 $69.99

MUSIC

The Bros. Landreth

Dog Ear

Pop/Rock

Guest Artists: Bonnie Raitt, Begonia

The Bros. Landreth return with their fourth album, shaped by time on the road and the bond between bandmates. Infused with the energy of their live shows and their signature warmth, the songs explore themes of presence, love, and legacy.

CD 18739384 $20.39

Cowboy Junkies

More Acoustic Junk

Pop/Rock

A new collection celebrating their iconic sound in stripped-down form. This album features five brand-new acoustic recordings alongside five tracks from the original Acoustic Junk album.

CD 18715100 $22.94

Anne Murray

Here You Are Country

These rediscovered songs expand Murray’s timeless catalogue, giving fans music that bridges the past and present.

CD 18550640 $33.99

Lighthouse

One Fine Morning Anniversary Edition

Pop/Rock

The Anniversary Edition celebrates the band’s enduring legacy through innovative music, groundbreaking performances, and a lasting impact on the global music scene.

CD 18715121 $30.99

The

Boojums

The Boojums

Pop/Rock

The Boojums are a DIY garage-punk trio hailing from Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia. Their debut album blends punk and garagerock influences; the band crams 12 tracks into just over 30 minutes.

CD 18665393 $22.94

Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon

Season 3

Starring: Norman Reedus, Melissa McBride, Clemence Poesy

Daryl Dixon and Carol Peletier continue their journey to somehow return home. As they struggle to find their way back, the path takes them farther astray, leading them through distant lands with ever-changing and unfamiliar conditions as they witness the various effects of the Walker apocalypse.

(2025) Horror

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