On Demand DVD New Releases March 14-20

Meredith Ennis

10 years ago

The Big Short Using different but overlapping storylines to explore the buildup of the banking crisis of 2008, this film follows four outsiders who saw what big banks, the media and the government failed to recognize: the impending global collapse of the economy. They decide to use their discovery to take on the corrupt banking system — and make some money while doing so. Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling (R, 2:10) 3/15

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip Alvin, Theodore and Simon mistakenly believe that Dave is about to propose to his girlfriend in Miami, dumping them in the process. With three days to get to Dave and stop him from proposing, the Chipmunks set off on a cross-country road trip to try to prevent their best friend from leaving them behind. Jason Lee, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Josh Green (PG, 1:32) 3/15

Sisters Before their parents put their childhood home up for sale, two adult sisters decide to throw one last party in an attempt to relive their glory days. Things get out of control and the sisters soon realize there may not be a house left standing at the end of the night. Amy Poehler, Tina Fey, Maya Rudolph (1:58) 3/15 (Unrated)

Brooklyn (pictured) In 1952, a young Irish woman immigrates to Brooklyn, N.Y., and slowly begins to make a new life there. When tragedy sends her home for a visit, the pull of family and familiarity is strong and she must decide which home is the one in which she belongs. Saoirse Ronan, Emory Cohen, Domhnall Gleeson (PG-13, 1:51) 3/15

Carol Based on Patricia Highsmith’s novel The Price of Salt, this film tells of two women from very different backgrounds who find themselves in an unexpected love affair in 1950s New York. Cate Blanchett’s Carol is a well-off woman trapped in a loveless marriage when she meets shopgirl Therese (Rooney Mara) and sparks fly between them. Also stars Kyle Chandler (R, 1:58) 3/15

The Preppie Connection Toby, a scholarship student at a private school uses street cred and connections to make friends with the popular kids and eventually, establish a drug trafficking network. Toby gets in far over his head as he leads his friends into the dangerous world of Colombian drug cartels. Based on a true story Lucy Fry, Thomas Mann, Sam Page (Not yet rated, 1:35) 3/18 Same day as theatrical release

The Program An Irish sports journalist is convinced that cyclist Lance Armstrong is doping during his Tour de France appearances. The journalist sets out to find the evidence to prove his suspicions and expose Armstrong. Jesse Plemons, Chris O’Dowd, Ben Foster (R, 1:43) 3/18 Same day as theatrical release

The Confirmation A young boy is spending the weekend with his estranged father. A series of unfortunate events allows the two to discover a bond they didn’t know existed between them. Clive Owen, Maria Bello, Patton Oswalt (PG-13, 1:30) 3/18 Same day as theatrical release

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