CVS Midwest Tape Weekly 25 August 2025

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“There’s

more wit and energy this time around, and a genuinely sweet message about friendship.”

- The Guardian

The Bad Guys 2

Voices of: Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Craig Robinson

The Bad Guys are struggling to find trust and acceptance in their newly minted lives as Good Guys, when they are pulled out of retirement and forced to do ‘one last job’ by an all-female squad of criminals.

UNK 104 min. (2025) $21M Children’s

DVD 18477065

Blu-ray 18477066

4K Blu-ray 18477067

COMING SOON

“This movie has a secret weapon that makes it into a comedy killing machine: Liam Neeson.”

- RogerEbert.com

Only one man has the particular set of skills—to lead Police Squad and save the world.

UNK 85 min. (2025) Comedy

DVD 18572858

Blu-ray 18572859

COMING SOON

The Naked Gun
Starring: Liam Neeson, Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser
More Naked Gun films on p2

Comedy Classics from David Zucker

VIDEO

Naked Gun From the Files of Police Squad!

Starring: Leslie Nielsen, Priscilla Beaulieu Presley, O. J. Simpson

Leslie Nielsen stars as police squad’s granite-jawed, rockbrained cop Frank Drebin, who bumbles across a mind-control scheme to assassinate Queen Elizabeth. Priscilla Presley, O.J. Simpson, a stuffed beaver, two baseball teams, and an odd assortment of others join the wacko goings-on and blow the laugh-o-meter to smithereens.

UNK 84 min. (1988) Comedy

DVD 14176710 $25.49

Blu-ray 14176703 $32.29

Airplane!

Starring: Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty, Kareem Abdul Jabar

An ex-fighter pilot is forced to take over the controls of an airliner when the flight crew succumbs to food poisoning.

14A 87 min. (1980) Comedy Blu-ray 15319997 $17.99

Top Secret!

Starring: Val Kilmer

A 1950s rock star leads a double life as an American spy.

14A 90 min. (1984) Comedy Blu-ray 14903342 $17.99

The Naked Gun 2 1/2

The Smell of Fear

Starring: Leslie Nielsen, Priscilla Beaulieu

Presley, George Kennedy

Lt. Frank Drebin loves a mystery. Why are we here? Is there life after sex? Yes, Drebin tackles the big issues and the biggest of all is how to stop devious Quentin Hapsburg’s plan to destroy the environment!

UNK 85 min. (1991) Comedy

DVD 14176711 $25.49

Blu-ray 14176704 $32.29

Naked Gun 33 1/3

The Final Insult

Starring: Leslie Nielsen, Priscilla Beaulieu

Presley, O. J. Simpson

Oscar night. Who will win? Who will lose? And will someone please kick that numbskull off stage? Wait! That’s no ordinary numbskull. That’s Lt. Frank Drebin, crashing the ceremonies to stop a terrorist plot that could mean curtains for him, or will a simple window shade be enough?

UNK 82 min. (1994) Comedy

DVD 14176712 $25.49

Blu-ray 14176705 $32.29

High School High

Starring: Jon Lovitz, Tia Carrere, Louise Fletcher

Richard Clark has just taken a teaching position at Marion Barry High. He will try to inspire the D-average students into making good grades and try to woo a fellow teacher.

UNK 85 min. (1996) $21M Comedy Blu-ray 12807702 $40.79

Baseketball

Starring: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Jenny McCarthy

Two childhood friends are pro athletes in a sport called BASEketball, a hybrid of baseball and basketball, and must deal with a greedy businessman scheming against their team.

UNK 104 min. (1998) Comedy Blu-ray 15040673 $19.54

Lilo & Stitch

Starring: Jason Scott Lee, Billy Magnussen, Zach Galifianakis

A lonely Hawaiian girl befriends a runaway alien, helping to mend her fragmented family.

PG 107 min. (2025)

$418M Children’s

DVD 18159031

$32.99

Blu-ray+DVD 18159032 $36.74 2 Discs

AVAILABLE AUGUST 26

How to Train Your Dragon

Starring: Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Gerard Butler

The friendship between Hiccup, a Viking, and Toothless, a Night Fury dragon, becomes the key to both species forging a new future together in the face of an ancient threat.

PG 125 min. (2025) $240M Children’s

DVD 18273781 $24.74

Collector’s Edition

Blu-ray 18273782 $30.74

Collector’s Edition

4K Blu-ray 18324369 $37.49

Collector’s Edition, 2 Discs

Karate Kid Legends

Starring: Jackie Chan, Ben Wang, Joshua Jackson

After kung fu prodigy Li Fong relocates to New York City, he embarks on a journey to enter the ultimate karate competition with the help of Mr. Han and Daniel LaRusso.

PG 94 min. (2025) $53M Action/Adventure

DVD 18159033 $31.49

Blu-ray 18159034 $35.99

4K Blu-ray 18610322 $41.99 2 Discs

AVAILABLE AUGUST 26

The Accountant 2

Starring: Ben Affleck, Jon Bernthal, Cynthia Addai-Robinson

Christian Wolff applies his brilliant mind and illegal methods to reconstruct the unsolved puzzle of a Treasury chief’s murder.

14A 132 min. (2025) $65M Action/Adventure

Sovereign

Starring: Nick Offerman, Jacob Tremblay, Dennis Quaid

A father and son who identify as sovereign citizens, a group of antigovernment extremists, find themselves in a standoff with a chief of police that sets off a manhunt.

14A 102 min. (2025) Drama DVD 18324372 $24.74

AVAILABLE AUGUST 26

1923

A Yellowstone Origin Story

Season 2

Starring: Harrison Ford, Helen Mirren, Brandon Sklenar

With hard conditions and adversaries threatening to end the Dutton legacy, Spencer embarks on an arduous journey home, racing against time to save his family in Montana.

14A 443 min. (2025) Western

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder

Season 1

Starring: Emma Myers, Zain Iqbal, Asha Banks

A teenage girl uncovers secrets in her small town about a five-year-old closed murder case. UNK 270 min. (2024) Suspense/Thriller

Bring Her Back

Starring: Billy Barratt, Sora Wong, Sally Hawkins

A brother and sister uncover a terrifying ritual at the secluded home of their new foster mother.

18A 104 min. (2025) $19M Horror

181557976 $24.74

Blu-ray 18155797 $30.74

Freaky Tales

Starring: Pedro Pascal, Tom Hanks, Jay Ellis

An NBA star, a corrupt cop, a female rap duo, teenage punks, neo-Nazis, and a debt collector embark on a collision course in 1987 Oakland, California.

18A 107 min. (2025) Action/Adventure Blu-ray+DVD 18014016 $27.74 2 Discs

Finding My Way

Malala Yousafzai

Malala Yousafzai shares her journey of navigating love, identity, and growing up in the spotlight. Honest and heartfelt, it’s a story of becoming yourself against all odds.

AB CD 8 Discs 17661676 $48.99

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 21

Mother Mary Comes to Me Arundhati Roy

A raw, moving memoir from the author of The God of Small Things, tracing Arundhati Roy’s complex bond with her fierce, influential mother, Mary Roy.

AB CD 8 Discs 17880675 $74.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 2

All the Way to the River

Elizabeth Gilbert

Elizabeth Gilbert recounts a deep friendship that turned to love, then spiraled into addiction, heartbreak, and ultimately, profound self-discovery.

AB CD 11 Discs 18364081 $81.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 23

Factual listens for patrons that are grounded in fact, and designed for discovery.

Confronting Evil

Bill O’Reilly, Josh Hammer

History

Bill O’Reilly and Josh Hammer examine history’s most ruthless figures and reveal how evil thrives when good people look away—and why confronting it is a choice we all face.

AB CD 8 Discs 17912101 $55.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 9

History Matters

David McCullough

Essays & Collections

In this posthumous collection of thoughtprovoking essays—many never published before—Pulitzer Prize–winning historian David McCullough affirms the value of history and how we can be guided by its lessons.

AB CD 4 Discs 17880887 $74.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 16

When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows

Steven Pinker

Philosophy

Steven Pinker explores common knowledge—how we understand what others know we know—and how it shapes our social and political lives.

AB CD 8 Discs 17880958 $74.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 23

Jump and Find Joy

Hoda Kotb

Self-Help

Through personal stories and expert insights, Hoda Kotb shares how anyone can embrace unexpected changes and thrive through life’s twists.

AB CD 6 Discs 18364074 $68.99

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 7

It Doesn’t Have to Hurt

Gupta, MD Health

Transform your everyday life by reducing and eliminating chronic pain with the latest sciencebacked pain relief techniques and expert practical advice from America’s bestselling doctor.

AB CD 8 Discs 17880871 $74.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 2

Katabasis

R. F. Kuang

Fantasy

AB CD 12 Discs 17524158 $67.99

AVAILABLE AUGUST 26

Something to Look Forward To

Humor

Flagg

AB CD 6 Discs 18364490 $68.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 2

#Resort Love

Samantha Chase Romance

AB CD 8 Discs 18614307 $55.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 9

Forget Me Not Stacy Willingham Suspense

AB CD 9 Discs 17292239 $55.99

AVAILABLE AUGUST 26

The hottest new releases by bestselling authors

Don’t Say a Word

Allison Brennan Thriller

AB CD 8 Discs 17486423 $60.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 16

Tomlinson’s Wake

Randy Wayne White Suspense

AB CD 8 Discs 17490864 $60.99

AVAILABLE AUGUST 26

At Last

Marisa Silver

Literary Fiction

AB CD 7 Discs 17880368 $74.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 2

The Final Score

Don Winslow Mystery

AB CD 9 Discs 17927914 $60.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 16

Framed in Death

J. D. Robb Mystery

AB CD 11 Discs 17637620 $55.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 2

Sunward

William Alexander LGBTQ+

AB CD 4 Discs 17880920 $74.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 16

New Jazz Albums MUSIC

Brad Mehldau Ride into the Sun

Guest Artists: Daniel Rossen, Chris Thile

A songbook record of music by the late singer, songwriter, and guitarist Elliott Smith.

CD 18543328 $17.84

AVAILABLE AUGUST 29

Cécile McLorin Salvant Oh Snap

Guest Artists: June McDoom, Kate Davis

The MacArthur Fellow and threetime Grammywinning singer and composer wrote these short, intimate songs as part of a creative quest to place spontaneity and joy at the center of her writing process.

CD 18543326 $17.84

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 19

Chick Corea Trilogy 3

Guest Artists: Brian Blade, Christian McBride

Chick Corea’s final tour with Christian McBride and Brian Blade is captured in this release, a double live album showcasing their unmatched chemistry.

CD 18578984 $22.09

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 12

Rafiq

Bhatia Environments

On his new album, Oscar-nominated composer Rafiq Bhatia makes sculptural, meticulously crafted music that finds common ground among ecstatic avant-garde jazz.

CD 18534363 $20.39

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 12

Mulatu

Astatke

Mulatu Plays

Mulatu

Mulatu Astatke’s first major studio album in over a decade, reinventing his classic compositions in his pioneered Ethio-jazz style.

CD 18548284 $20.39

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 26

Kassa Overall Cream

Grammynominated jazz visionary and Doris Duke Artist Award winner Kassa Overall presents eight interpretations of hip-hop classics by the Notorious B.I.G., Wu-Tang Clan, Dr. Dre, A Tribe Called Quest, OutKast, and more.

CD 18578987 $22.09

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 12

Christian McBride Without Further Ado Volume 1

Guest Artists: Sting, Jeffrey Osborne

Bassist, composer, arranger, producer, and bandleader Christian McBride reconvenes his Grammy Award-winning big band for a starstudded follow-up to 2020’s For Jimmy, Wes & Oliver

CD 18462148 $23.79

AVAILABLE AUGUST 29

Saul Williams Meets Carlos Nino & Friends at Treepeople Artists: Kamasi Washington, Francesca Heart

Saul Williams joined Carlos Niño & Friends for a unique sound ceremony on December 18, 2024. The ensemble blended instruments and sound design in a powerful, nature-rooted performance.

CD 18563570 $22.09

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 19

Cochemea

Volume 3: Ancestros Futuros

The third and final chapter in Cochemea’s epic quest to explore and express the spiritual connection between his art and ancestry.

CD 18543322 $20.39

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 26

Robert Plant

Saving Grace

Pop/Rock

CD 18563627

$17.84

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 26

Album breathes new life into centuries-old music

Zach Williams

Jesus Loves

Religious

Guest Artists: CAIN

Zach Williams’s latest is his most personal album yet, blending Southern grit with faith-driven storytelling. Featuring 12 tracks, including Friend in High Places, the album speaks to misfits, church kids, and prodigals.

CD 18610417 $17.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 19

A heartfelt and relatable new album

Raekwon

The Emperor’s New Clothes

Rap/Hip-Hop

Guest Artists: Nas, Method Man

CD 18569611

$20.39

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 19

The rap icon balances gritty energy with emotional depth

Neko Case

Neon Grey Midnight Green Pop/Rock

CD 18558023

$20.39

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 26

Singer-songwriter releases a fearless and adventurous new album

Zara Larsson

Midnight Sun Pop/Rock

Zara Larsson’s new album showcases her growth and emotional depth. It blends confidence, vulnerability, and Swedish pop pride. Inspired by endless summer nights, it captures the feeling of a sun that never sets.

CD 18410999 $20.39

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 26

Includes the single Pretty Ugly

Joy Crookes Juniper Pop/Rock

Guest Artists: Vince Staples, Kano

CD 18558028

$20.39

Parental Advisory

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 19

Features the single Perfect Crime

Spinal Tap The End Continues Pop/Rock

Guest Artists: Elton John, Paul McCartney

CD 18627123

$20.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 12

Musical companion to the trio’s upcoming film sequel

Canadian Perspective MUSIC

Orchestre Symphonique De Montreal

Berlioz: Le Carnaval Romain & Symphonie Fantastiqu

Classical

Rafael Payare and the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal present Berlioz’s vivid works, capturing his dramatic flair and psychological depth.

CD 18627110 $26.34

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 17

L0L0

Debbie Downer x Overkill

Pop/Rock

An undeniable presence in the pop-punk genre. Debbie Downer x Overkill is a collection of L0L0’s first two EPs.

CD 18534415 $20.39 Parental Advisory

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 5

Meredith Moon

From Here to the Sea

Folk

Meredith Moon explores avenues of blues, folk, and folk-rock, and even incorporates elements of oldtime jazz. Moon’s signature instrument—the banjo— still makes an appearance, along with the roots music that shaped her sound.

CD 18627098 $23.79

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 12

Anne Murray

Here You Are Country

This collection of rediscovered songs expands Anne Murray’s timeless catalog, giving fans music that bridges the past and present.

CD 18550640 $33.99

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 19

Simple Plan

The Kids in the Crowd: Music from the Documentary Soundtrack Soundtracks

This release represents Simple Plan’s first-ever career-spanning compilation featuring a mix of the band’s biggest hits, fan favorites, unreleased demos, and a brand new track, Nothing Changes.

CD 18627121 $17.84

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 24

Danko Jones

Leo Rising

Pop/Rock

Danko Jones adds to their rich catalog with another electrifying album of hard rock that shows why they are one of Canada’s biggest bands.

CD 18519766 $25.49

AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 21

William Prince

Further from the Country Country

The distance traveled on William Prince’s new album is generational, aspirational, and metaphysical. It is the work of an artist who meets the challenge of putting incisive and enduring words to this age of uncertainty.

CD 18548282 $22.09

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 17

Absolute Losers In the Crowd

Pop/Rock

Charlottetown rock trio Absolute Losers return with a bold new album. Unlike their bedroomcrafted debut, this release features expansive, emotionally rich production shaped during intense studio sessions.

CD 18627142 $22.94

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 26

Finger Eleven Last Night on Earth

Pop/Rock

Finger Eleven returns with their first studio album in a decade, blending decades of rock influences. Inspired by Phil Collins and Genesis, the album explores classic themes with fresh energy.

CD 18627076 $22.94

AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 7

Purity Ring

Purity

Ring

Pop/Rock

Purity Ring’s self-titled fourth album launches a bold new era with a concept inspired by RPGs like Nier Automata.

CD 18627079 $23.79

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 26

Ballerina

Starring: Ana de Armas, Keanu Reeves, Ian McShane

Taking place during the events of John Wick Chapter 3: Parabellum, the film follows Eve Macarro , who is beginning her training in the assassin traditions of the Ruska Roma.

UNK 125 min. (2025) $58M Action/Adventure

DVD 18273773 $31.49

Blu-ray 18273774 $41.99

4K Blu-ray 18614478 $41.24

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 9

“A Wick-edly entertaining addition to one of cinema’s best action franchises.”

-Empire Magazine

M3GAN 2.0

Starring: Jemaine Clement, Violet McGraw, Allison Williams

Two years after M3GAN’s rampage, her creator, Gemma, resorts to resurrecting her infamous creation in order to take down Amelia, the militarygrade weapon built by a defense contractor who stole M3GAN’s underlying tech.

14A 121 min. (2025) $24M Action/Adventure

DVD 18278214 $24.74 Unrated Edition

Blu-ray 18278215 $30.74 Unrated Edition

4K Blu-ray 18477068 $37.49 2 Discs

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 23

“Allison Williams’ robofranchise trades splatter for spycraft in this entertaining sequel.”

-Entertainment Weekly

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