John Lithgow · 1980s

dir. Brian De Palma

S-Tier Criterion 4K. De Palma's best film according to a lot of people. The Criterion reviews have been positive.

Criterion Collection · 4K + Blu-ray

dir. Jeannot Szwarc

In ancient times, a man named Claus, who delivers toys in his small village, fulfils his destiny to become Santa Claus after meeting an expert toy-making elf, Patch, in the North Pole. In the present day, Santa Claus has become overwhelmed by his workload, and the disgruntled Patch flees the workshop to New York City. There, Patch unknowingly threatens the fate of Christmas by taking a job at a failing toy company run by a scheming businessman.

dir. Herbert Ross

A-Tier Paramount 4K. Kevin Bacon dancing in a warehouse looks surprisingly clean on a modern display, and the 80s color palette pops in HDR.

dir. James L. Brooks

Aurora, a finicky woman, is in search of true love while her daughter faces marital issues. Together, they help each other deal with problems and find reasons to live a joyful life.

Paramount Pictures · 4K + Blu-ray

dir. Peter Hyams

While planet Earth poises on the brink of nuclear self-destruction, a team of Russian and American scientists aboard the Leonov hurtles to a rendezvous with the still-orbiting Discovery spacecraft and its sole known survivor, the homicidal computer HAL.

Arrow Video · 4K Ultra HD

dir. William Dear

Drops the same day as The Great Outdoors, director commentary included and new artwork. 'Not needed but very welcome' is the honest verdict. If you have the Blu-ray, this is an easy upgrade.

Kino Lorber · 4K + Blu-ray