Articles by Meredith Ennis

On Demand DVD New Releases Dec. 25-31 Flatliners (pictured) Five medical students are truly obsessed by what comes after death. Together they work to stop one another’s hearts to trigger firsthand knowledge of what comes after that moment when the beating stops. But can this reckless behavior carry a larger cost? Ellen Page, Diego Luna, Nina Dobrev (PG-13, 1:50) 12/26 The Mountain Between Us Ben and Alex are two strangers who find themselves in a struggle for survival after their plane crashes on the side of a remote, snow-covered mountain. As they realize that help may not be coming, they […]

On Demand DVD New Releases Dec. 18-24 Victoria & Abdul During Queen Victoria’s jubilee celebration, a young Indian clerk named Abdul arrives to deliver a ceremonial coin. Abdul begins a friendship with the monarch that defies all norms — and teaches the long-standing queen more than anyone could imagine. Judi Dench, Ali Fazal, Eddie Izzard (PG-13, 1:51) 12/19 Mother! A young woman and her husband have a loving, tranquil existence. When two uninvited guests show up, their peaceful home is about to be turned upside down — but why? Jennifer Lawrence, Javier Bardem, Ed Harris (R, 2:01) 12/19 The Lego […]

On Demand DVD New Releases Dec. 11-17 All Saints A pastor is sent to close down a small-town church because of financial struggles. When a new family of refugees starts seeking God within his church, the pastor must decide which path will have him doing what he feels called to do. Based on a true story. John Corbett, Cara Buono, Barry Corbin (PG, 1:48) 12/12 Detroit In July 1967, one of the largest race riots in U.S. history took place in Detroit. During the racially charged 12th Street Riot, an incident at the Algiers Motel led to multiple deaths and brutal beatings. […]

On Demand DVD New Releases Dec. 4-10 Despicable Me 3 (pictured above) Gru has gone straight and, alongside Lucy, is in the business of catching the bad guy, but their new foil Balthazar Bratt may have something to say about that. With the arrival of Gru’s twin brother Dru, who just wants to plan one more heist, and with the whole cavalcade of Minions, will Gru get back into a life of crime? Voices of Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Trey Parker (PG, 1:30) 12/5 American Assassin Mitch Rapp lost his parents at age 14 and later lost his girlfriend to a […]

On Demand DVD New Releases Nov. 27-Dec. 2 Logan Lucky (pictured above) Charlotte Motor Speedway is home to one of the biggest NASCAR races of the year. Two brothers who know how all the cash at the track moves decide to come up with a plan for an incredible heist. Channing Tatum, Adam Driver, Daniel Craig (PG-13, 1:58) 11/28 Woodshock A haunted young woman spirals in the wake of profound loss, torn between her fractured emotional state and the reality-altering effects of a potent cannabinoid drug. Kirsten Dunst, Joe Cole, Pilou Asbaek (R, 1:40) 11/28 I Do… Until I Don’t  Vivian […]

On Demand DVD New Releases: Nov. 20-26 The Hitman’s Bodyguard Darius Kincaid has been a ruthless hitman for years, and he has been called to testify against one of his employers. Michael Bryce is employed to protect Darius from those who want him dead (which is everyone). Darius has tried to kill Michael many times, creating anything but a match made in heaven. Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson, Gary Oldman (R, 1:58) 11/21 Leap! (pictured above) She wants to be a dancer. He wants to be an inventor. Together the two children run away from their orphanage to start realizing […]

On Demand and DVD New Releases: Nov. 13-19 Wind River The FBI sends rookie agent Jane Banner to investigate the murder of a woman on the Wind River Indian Reservation. She teams up with the game tracker who found the body, and together they look to uncover the story behind the horrible murder in an area isolated from the rest of the world. Jeremy Renner, Elizabeth Olsen, Julia Jones (R, 1:47) 11/14 The Nut Job 2: Nutty By Nature Surly is back, and the mayor of Oakton wants to destroy his home and replace it with an amusement park. It’s […]

On Demand DVD New Releases Nov. 6-12 The Glass Castle (pictured) Jeannette grew up with a dysfunctional family who moved around the country like nomads, always finding new and underwhelming places to live. Her alcoholic father would distract her and her siblings with visions of hope to take their mind off their current situation. Eventually, all of the past will be dealt with in the present. Brie Larson, Woody Harrelson, Naomi Watts (PG-13, 2:07) 11/7 Cars 3 Lightning McQueen is starting to fade. When the newer and faster Jackson Storm bursts onto the scene, it is time for McQueen to […]

On Demand DVD New Releases: Oct. 30-Nov. 5 Kidnap Karla Dyson experiences one of the horrors every parent fears when her son is kidnapped almost before her eyes. But this mom is not about to sit idly by and wait for the police to help her; she’s taking justice into her own hands. Halle Berry, Sage Correa, Chris McGinn  (R, 1:22) 10/31 The Dark Tower (pictured) It’s the ultimate battle of good versus evil as Roland, known as the last Gunslinger, has been going toe-to-toe with the Man in Black to keep the Dark Tower from toppling. But will Roland succeed in keeping […]

On Demand DVD New Releases: Oct. 23-29 The Emoji Movie Gene is the “meh” emoji that lives in your phone. So what happens when emojis with one emotion actually have a range of emotions? When Gene makes the wrong face, a number of emojis set out to right the wrong and be relevant. Voices of T.J. Miller, James Corden, Anna Faris (PG, 1:26) 10/24 War For the Planet of the Apes The tensions between apes and humans escalate as the continuing effects of the simian flu have humans on edge. It becomes “us vs. them” and Caesar leads the apes to war. […]