WEEKLY BUYER’S GUIDE
August 17, 2026
More Christopher Nolan films on p2
“The result is something that’s splendid and sprawling...”
Starring: Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway After the Trojan War, Odysseus faces a dangerous voyage back to Ithaca, meeting creatures like the Cyclops Polyphemus, the Sirens, and Calypso along the way. R 172 min. (2026) Action/Adventure DVD 19901098 19901099 Blu-ray 4K Blu-ray 19901100 COMING SOON
- New York Magazine
New Audiobooks p4 | New Music p6
Best of Christopher Nolan
VIDEO
Inception
Following
Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Elliot Page, Joseph Gordon-Levitt Master thief Dom Cobb steals secrets from dreams. Now, to win back his life, he must attempt inception—planting an idea instead of stealing one. PG13 148 min. (2010) $293M Action/Adventure DVD 10456548 $5.94 Blu-ray 11986895 $12.74 2 Discs 4K Blu-ray 11966617 $32.29 3 Discs
Starring: Alex Haw, Jeremy Theobald A young writer who follows strangers for material meets a thief who takes him under his wing. UNK 70 min. (1999) Drama Blu-ray 10012431 $29.99 Director-Approved Special Edition, Criterion Collection
“Nolan keenly exploits cinema’s narrative potential.” - Sight & Sound
“...the smartest CGI head-trip since The Matrix.” - CNN
BATMAN Batman Begins
Starring: Christian Bale, Liam Neeson, Katie Holmes The story of Gotham City’s Batman, from a boy’s family tragedy to a guilt-clouded manhood and an encounter that spurs Bruce Wayne’s training, transformation, and triumph. PG13 140 min. (2005) $205M Action/Adventure DVD 10120343 $5.94 Blu-ray 14928974 $15.29
The Dark Knight
Starring: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Maggie Gyllenhaal When a menace known as the Joker wreaks havoc and chaos on the people of Gotham, Batman, James Gordon, and Harvey Dent must work together to end the madness. PG13 153 min. (2008) $533M Action/Adventure DVD 10245405 Blu-ray 10245413
Dunkirk
Oppenheimer
PG13 106 min. (2017) $188M Action/Adventure DVD 11966615 $5.94 2 Discs Blu-ray 11966614 $12.74 3 Discs 4K Blu-ray 11966613 $29.74 3 Discs
DVD Blu-ray 4K Blu-ray
Starring: Fionn Whitehead, Damien Bonnard, Aneurin Barnard Allied soldiers from Belgium, the British Commonwealth and Empire, and France are surrounded by the German army and evacuated during a fierce battle in World War II.
The Dark Knight Rises
$5.94 2 Discs $12.74 2 Discs
Interstellar
Starring: Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon The life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the physicist who had a large hand in the development of the atomic bombs that brought an end to World War II. R 181 min. (2023) $328M Drama
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Starring: Christian Bale, Anne Hathaway, Tom Hardy Bane, an imposing terrorist, attacks Gotham City and disrupts a long period of peace. This forces Bruce Wayne to come out of hiding and don the cape and cowl of Batman again. PG13 165 min. (2012) $448M Action/Adventure DVD 10012253 $5.94
$14.44 2 Discs $23.79 3 Discs $32.29 3 Discs
Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain In a dystopian future where Earth has become nearuninhabitable, a team of astronauts embarks on a mission to find a new home for humanity. PG13 168 min. (2014) Action/Adventure DVD 11774131 Blu-ray 11774100 4K Blu-ray 11977986
$12.74 $15.29 2 Discs $28.04 3 Discs
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Television VIDEO Outlander Season 8
Starring: Caitríona Balfe, Sam Heughan, Sophie Skelton The final season of the epic drama adapted from the bestselling books by Diana Gabaldon. NUR 525 min. (2026) Drama DVD 19933490 $29.99 4 Discs AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 22
The Secret Agent
(Portuguese) Starring: Wagner Moura, Gabriel Leone, Maria Fernanda Candido Amid the political turmoil of 1977 Brazil, a technology expert is forced into hiding and seeks help from the underground resistance as he tries to flee the country with his son. R 161 min. (2025) $4M Drama Criterion Collection DVD 19887824 $22.49 2 Discs Blu-ray 19887823 $29.99 2 Discs 4K Blu-ray 19887822 $37.49 3 Discs AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 22
You, Me & Tuscany
Starring: Regé-Jean Page, Halle Bailey, Marco Calvani When a woman crashes at an empty Italian villa, posing as the owner’s fiancee, she discovers an unexpected romance that could change her life. PG13 105 min. (2026) $19M Comedy Collector’s Edition DVD 19610118 $23.24 Blu-ray 19610119 $29.99
Project Hail Mary
Starring: Ryan Gosling, Ken Leung, Milana Vayntrub Science teacher Ryland Grace wakes up on a spaceship light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission: solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out. He must call on his scientific knowledge and unorthodox ideas to save everything on Earth from extinction...but an unexpected friendship means he may not have to do it alone. PG13 156 min. (2026) $344M Science Fiction DVD 19459421 $25.49 Blu-ray 19459422 $30.74 4K Blu-ray 19839373 $41.24
“Big themes. Big emotions. A lead who personifies grace.” - The Australian
Make sure your shelves are stocked with these top titles! A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 1
Starring: Peter Claffey, Dexter Sol Ansell, Finn Bennett A century before the events of Game of Thrones, knight Ser Duncan and his squire, Egg, wander through Westeros while the Targaryen dynasty rules the Iron Throne. NR 208 min. (2026) Action/Adventure DVD 19476006 $25.49 2 Discs Blu-ray 19476005 $32.24 2 Discs 4K Blu-ray 19476004 $38.99 2 Discs
Crime 101
Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Halle Berry A jewel thief risks his flawless record against an obsessive detective and a volatile rival, while an insurance broker turns accomplice after decades of professional disrespect. R 140 min. (2026) $36M Drama DVD 19353220 $25.49 Blu-ray 19353221 $30.74 4K Blu-ray 19651605 $37.49
Goat
Starring: Caleb McLaughlin, Gabrielle Union, Stephen Curry A small goat with big dreams gets a once-in-alifetime shot to join the pros and play roarball, a high-intensity, full-contact sport dominated by the fiercest animals in the world. PG 100 min. (2026) $101M Children’s DVD 19640069 $26.99 Blu-ray 19640070 $32.24
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Latest & Greatest
AUDIOBOOK ROMANTIC LISTENS
How to Find a Romance in a Bookshop Poppy Alexander After a social media post gone wrong, a literary agent runs away to look after a seaside bookshop for the summer—and forms an unlikely friendship with a charming novelist struggling with his latest idea. AB CD 8 Discs 18695756 $42.99 AVAILABLE AUGUST 18
This Changes Everything Danielle McKechnie Chasing acting dreams in New York, Ellie finds success elusive until a chance reunion with her childhood sweetheart forces her to reconsider what she’s really running toward. AB CD 12 Discs 19424907 $58.99 AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 8
One for the Road Elliot Fletcher
Burned-out doctor Alistair and single mom Isla fake a relationship for their own reasons on the Isle of Skye, until pretending starts feeling real. AB CD 11 Discs 18675633 $47.99 AVAILABLE AUGUST 25
Last Day of a Prior Life Andrés Barba
Paranormal Fiction A woman preparing an empty house for sale is drawn into eerie codependence with an unblinking, apparition-like boy, a haunting exploration of longing and the ties that bind us across time. AB CD 3 Discs 18695860 $24.99 AVAILABLE AUGUST 25
Blindside Michael Mammay
Science Fiction Carl Butler suspects he’s next on someone’s hit list. As a missing-persons case pulls in his crew, the clues point to an old enemy, sending Butler across the galaxy into a trap that’s already waiting for him. AB CD 7 Discs 18391691 $58.99 AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 1
The Silent Paths of Night David R. Slayton
Fantasy Phoebe’s return unleashes Rerek, an ancient demon of chaos. Only priest Raef and his beloved Seth can stop it—before their pasts do. AB CD 9 Discs 18888586 $45.99
A Tender Age Chang-rae Lee
Coming of Age Korean American boy Jeon-Gi, torn between doting parents and a wild neighborhood pack, faces a summer of trouble with far-reaching consequences. AB CD 8 Discs 19215406 $51.99 AVAILABLE AUGUST 25
Stock your shelves with these new and notable titles! Whiskey Woods William W. & J. A. Johnstone
Action In Glen Rose, Texas, rival distiller Sheldrake wages war on the Stark family’s whiskey business—burning, kidnapping, and pushing Jed Stark toward bloody, all-out revenge. AB CD 9 Discs 19615066 $39.99 AVAILABLE AUGUST 25 4 | Midwest Tape Weekly Buyer’s Guide | 800.875.2785 | August 17, 2026
No Higher Ground Nicole Brooks
Thriller Trapped on a rooftop during a catastrophic flood with her children and stepmother, Raven confronts resurfacing childhood trauma as family tensions— and floodwaters—rise toward a breaking point. AB CD 7 Discs 18888624 $39.99 AVAILABLE OCTOBER 13 Prices and availability are subject to change without notice.
Bestselling Authors AUDIOBOOK Delusional James Patterson, James O. Born
Thriller Detective Michael Bennett and army sniper turned NYPD officer Rob Trilling travel to Montana to investigate a case that crosses state borders and family lines. AB CD 7 Discs 19582010 $39.99
Some stories can only be told in a language you’re still learning.
Double Tap Vince Flynn, Don Bentley
Suspense On his first deep-cover mission, a young Mitch Rapp infiltrates a jihadi cell to stop a kidnapped chemical weapons scientist from unleashing mass destruction—before a crisis ignites global chaos. AB CD 11 Discs 19272024 $49.99 AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 22
Fury in Death J. D. Robb
Mystery When a brutally murdered executive exposes signs of a powerful, secretive conspiracy, Lieutenant Eve Dallas must unravel layers of rage, corruption, and hidden motives to stop a killer striking again. AB CD 11 Discs 19282647 $49.99 AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 8
Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel Lucy Foley, Agatha Christie
Taipei Story R. F. Kuang
Coming of Age During a summer in Taipei, a Chinese American college student navigates culture shock, grief, and family secrets, leading to a poignant search for identity and belonging. AB CD 8 Discs 19542083 $47.99 AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 8
Queen of Lombard Street Lisa Kleypas
Mystery At a remote luxury hotel in the Swiss Alps, a blizzard traps a group of guests with dark secrets, leaving Miss Marple to unravel a murder before the killer strikes again. AB CD 8 Discs 19127784 $47.99 AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 22
Historical Fiction A determined Victorian economist founds a bank for women, but when her mentor faces scandal, she must choose between loyalty and justice. AB CD 10 Discs 19425084 $47.99 AVAILABLE OCTOBER 20
Partita Barbara Kingsolver
The Witches of Cambridge Alice Hoffman
Literary Fiction A woman’s quiet life is upended when an old lover resurfaces, forcing her to confront her past. As memories resurface, she must decide whether to reopen old wounds or leave them behind. AB CD 10 Discs 19503213 $47.99 AVAILABLE OCTOBER 6
Literary Fiction At a college steeped in hidden history, two young women join a secret society of witches, only to uncover a legacy of power, persecution, and disappearances that threatens their lives and their bond. AB CD 11 Discs 18718141 $49.99 AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 8
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New Soundtracks
MUSIC
Daniel Pemberton Project Hail Mary Original Motion Picture Score
Thomas Newman In the Blink of an Eye
Anderson .Paak K-Pops! Music from and Inspired by K-Pops! Motion Picture
Volker Bertelmann Conclave
Ludwig Göransson The Odyssey
Predator Killer of Killers
War Horse Original Cast Recording Remastered Version
Supergirl
Soundtracks Academy Award nominee Daniel Pemberton’s original score for Project Hail Mary is now available on CD. This double-disc package includes stunning imagery from the film alongside Pemberton’s breathtaking, cinematic score. CD 19611483 $24.64 AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 18
Guest Artists: G-Dragon, Aespa Anderson .Paak returns with a bold cross-cultural soundtrack accompanying his Netflix directorial debut. Featuring an all-star lineup, the 17-track project blends K-pop, R&B, hip-hop, and soul into a vibrant celebration of music and storytelling. CD 19846974 $23.99 Parental Advisory AVAILABLE AUGUST 21
Benjamin Wallfisch’s score to the animated Predator: Killer of Killers. Not only did he need to tackle one of the most iconic sci-fi titles in pop culture history, but he had to do so across multiple time periods, locations, and genres. CD 19925166 $16.14
Christopher Lennertz & Matt Bowen Boys: The Best Of... Original Score
The philosophical story spans humanity’s past, present, and future through three connected narratives, unified by Newman’s sweeping, emotional music blending traditional and digital instruments. CD 19634689 $16.14 AVAILABLE AUGUST 28
A two-disc CD collection celebrating the hit series, featuring an original score by Emmy Award-winning composer Christopher Lennertz and Matt Bowen and original songs performed by the cast. CD 19832131 $21.24 Parental Advisory AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 25
Mutant, in partnership with Back Lot Music and Focus Features, is proud to present the premiere CD release of Academy Awardwinning composer Volker Bertelmann’s score to Edgar Berger’s Conclave. CD 19867784 $16.14
The novel by Michael Morpurgo becomes an epic musical experience with music from Adrian Sutton and lyrics by John Tams. CD 19952376 $16.99
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Three-time Academy Awardwinning composer Ludwig Göransson presents the original soundtrack to Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated film detailing the epic adventures of Greek hero Odysseus. CD 19893014 $22.09
Claudia Sarne’s original score to Supergirl captures the action and emotion from the film. CD 19952378 $16.14 AVAILABLE OCTOBER 26
Prices and availability are subject to change without notice.
Staff Picks MUSIC Ruthie Foster Just Say Yes Blues CD 19913900 $13.59 AVAILABLE AUGUST 28
A signature blend of rock, soul, blues, and Texas roots
Riley Green That’s Just Me
Country Written and recorded during a pivotal year in his life and amid the biggest tour of his career, That’s Just Me is a deeply personal body of work that showcases Riley Green’s strength as a songwriter. CD 19929347 $15.99 AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 18
Includes the single Think As You Drunk
Jorja Smith What Are the Odds
Pop/Rock CD 19952377 $14.44 AVAILABLE AUGUST 21
Singer-songwriter’s third album is rooted in dance music
Ruth B. Peace to Make
Pop/Rock Singer-songwriter Ruth B. enters a new chapter with Peace to Make. With her third studio album, she steps into her most intimate and emotionally raw work yet. CD 19952311 $12.74 AVAILABLE AUGUST 21
Features the tracks Didn’t I and Bad Combination
Bonobo Distance in Static
Carly Rae Jepsen Day and Night
Pop/Rock Guest Artists: Arooj Aftab, Nicole Miglis, Joy Crookes CD 19875456 $14.44 AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 11
Pop/Rock CD 19909618 $23.99 AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 18
Electronic superstar celebrates 25 years of making music
Album features 24 songs including On Wires
Billy Strings So Much for Goodbyes
Country CD 19933481 $12.74 AVAILABLE AUGUST 28
Bluegrass star’s fifth album is produced by T Bone Burnett
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Starring: Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth If you found out we weren’t alone, if someone showed you, proved it to you, would that frighten you? This summer, the truth belongs to seven billion people. We are coming close to...Disclosure Day. PG13 146 min. (2026) $112M Science Fiction Collector’s Edition DVD 19821395 $26.24 Blu-ray 19821396 $32.99 4K Blu-ray 19821397 $39.74 2 Discs AVAILABLE AUGUST 25
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