Asmik Grigorian - The Gambler - BLU-RAY

Based on a short novel by Dostoyevsky, Prokofiev's The Gambler unfolds in the fictional casino town of Roulettenburg, where a variety of characters converge and clash. These characters include a General indebted to a covetous Marquis, the General's resentful stepdaughter Polina, and Alexey, who harbors feelings for her. Director Peter Sellars, known for his insightful interpretations of overlooked masterpieces, challenges us to mirror the bravery of Dostoyevsky and Prokofiev - the courage to confront our inner darkness. The musical direction of Russian conductor Timur Zangiev shines together with the vocal performances of the exceptional cast InchAsmik Grigorian portraying a passionate Polina, and Sean Panikkar delivering a powerful performance as AlexeiInch (Financial Times)InchPeter Sellars... has done what this exceptional director always tries to do present an old, distant story as an analysis of the here and nowInch (Suddeutsche Zeitung)InchA triumph of vision and passionInch (European News Agency)InchGrand sound cinemaInch (Bachtrack)

Three-disc set includes X (2022)Way back in 1979, aspiring porn actress Maxine Minx (Mia Goth) headed out on a shoot with a few castmates and crew to an isolated farmhouse deep in the heart of Texas. Elderly landowners Howard (Stephen Ure) and Pearl (Goth, again) seemed surprisingly accommodating-but in the course of one violent night, the deranged couple would be demanding final cut. Ti West's acclaimed throwback shocker also stars Jenna Ortega, Kid Cudi, Brittany Snow, Martin Henderson, Owen Campbell. 106 min. C/Rtg R Pearl (2022)With her husband in the trenches of World War I, young Pearl (Mia Goth) had no options but to look after her parents' Texas farm and her infirm father (Matthew Sunderland) under the eye of her domineering mother (Tandi Wright). To fall back on, she had fantasies provided by the local movie house and dreams of personal showbiz glory-and her efforts to obtain them will lead to a horrific psychotic break. Ti West's stylish and shocking InchXInch prequel co-stars David Corenswet, Emma Jenkins-Purro. 102 min. C/Rtg RMaXXXine (2024)Los Angeles, 1985 Established adult film star Maxine Minx (Mia Goth) just landed the horror lead that could be her aboveground breakout. Unfortunately, she's being stalked by an unknown figure-who knows about the Texas porn shoot that only she walked away from six years prior-and is lethally preying upon her contemporary colleagues. Ti West's fear-packed follow-up to InchXInch and InchPearlInch also stars Kevin Bacon, Giancarlo Esposito, Lily Collins, Elizabeth Debicki, Halsey. 104 min.

James Caan is Harvard University professor and compulsive gambler Axel Freed, who tries to turn borrowed money into a small fortune in Vegas, but winds up deeper in the hole to bookies. With his life spiraling out of control, the beleaguered Freed sees an exit from his troubles in the form of one of his students, a star basketball player willing to shave points. Lauren Hutton, Paul Sorvino, and James Woods also star in this moody drama directed by Karel Reisz and written by James Toback from his own experiences. 110 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack English; Subtitles English (SDH); audio commentary; featurettes/ Two-disc set.