Articles by Meredith Ennis

On Demand DVD New Releases: April 24-30 Underworld: Blood Wars Vampire death dealer Selene is back and is fighting to end the eternal war between the Lycans and the vampire faction that betrayed her. Kate Beckinsale, Theo James, Tobias Menzies (R, 1:31) 4/25 La La Land In this Oscar-winning film, an aspiring actress toiling in a coffee shop meets a struggling jazz musician who seems attached to his roots. Can the two find common ground as a couple in the fast-paced world of show business? Features stunning musical numbers that feel set in the ’50s with all the style of […]

On Demand DVD New Releases: April 17-23 The Founder Ray Kroc was a milkshake salesman from the Midwest when he stumbled upon the McDonald brothers and their concept to make good hamburgers fast and with consistency. Seeing a good thing, he did everything he could to get the brothers to agree to his franchise ideas, ensuring he was in charge of the company’s future. Michael Keaton, Nick Offerman, John Carroll Lynch (PG-13, 1:55) 4/18 Ocean Waves Best friends Taku, Yutaka, and the new transfer student, Rikako, find their friendship tested when Taku joins Rikako on a trip and the school […]

On Demand DVD New Releases April 10-16 Lion (pictured, above) After a 5-year-old boy from India is adopted by an Australian couple, life changes in every way. In his 20s, that boy, Saroo, decides to search for the family he was separated from as a child. His adoptive mother encourages the journey, as it will open his eyes to his past. Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman, Rooney Mara (PG-13, 1:58) 4/11 Hidden Figures As NASA races to space against the Russians, a team of African-American women is at the core of the most important mathematical data. Such a global accomplishment needs all […]

On Demand DVD New Releases April 3-9 Office Christmas Party What better way to land the big client who is so desperately needed than to throw an epic Christmas party with him as the guest of honor? But Clay, the branch manager, is about to get an earful from his sister, the no-nonsense CEO, as the party gives the word “epic” a new definition. Jason Bateman, T.J. Miller, Jennifer Aniston (R, 1:45) 4/4 Aftermath A man’s life is changed forever after losing his family in a plane crash. He attempts to move on, but soon finds that he cannot face life without […]

On Demand DVD New Releases March 27-April 2 A Monster Calls A boy, too young to be a man but no longer a child, is dealing with the harsh reality that his mum is dying of cancer. He turns to his drawings to bring to life a tree monster to help him find his voice and cope with life’s many stresses. Lewis MacDougall, Sigourney Weaver, Felicity Jones (PG-13, 1:48) 3/28 Patriots Day In Boston, Patriots Day is a celebration that includes the annual running of the Boston Marathon. Two bombs exploding near the finish line in April 2013 scarred what was an […]

On Demand DVD New Releases March 20-26 Sing Buster Moon is a koala who has a knack for producing shows that don’t make any money. Next up, a singing competition that will feature some of the most talented animals in town. Voices of Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Seth MacFarlane (PG, 1:48) 3/21 All Nighter A workaholic dad discovers his daughter has gone missing and teams up with her awkward ex-boyfriend for one life-changing night of hilarious male bonding and outrageous adventure! J.K. Simmons, Emile Hirsch (R, 1:26) 3/24 Available same day as theatrical release Assassin’s Creed (pictured above) Callum Lynch unlocks his genetic memories and […]

On Demand DVD New Releases March 13-19 Elle The successful CEO (Isabelle Huppert) of a video game company tries to learn the identity of the man who raped her. Isabelle Huppert, Virginie Efira (R, 2;10) 3/14 French, subtitled in English. Fences August Wilson’s acclaimed play comes to the screen. Troy Maxson works hard to provide for his family, but struggles to relate to them in a warm and loving way. Can this hardened man come to terms with the events of his past to stop alienating his family? Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, Stephen Henderson (PG-13, 2:19) 3/14 Mean Dreams As Casey’s home life has reached […]

On Demand DVD New Releases March 6-12 Jackie In the aftermath of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, first lady Jacqueline Kennedy works through life in a world beyond the White House. Dealing with incredible trauma, Jackie fights to overcome the obstacles placed in her way after the tragedy. Natalie Portman, Peter Sarsgaard, Greta Gerwig (R, 1:40) 3/7 Moana (pictured) Moana has always been told not to venture off her island home, but faced with coconuts that are going bad and a lack of fish, she sets off on a journey to restore her lush island paradise. Her mission — find […]

On Demand DVD New Releases Feb. 27-March 5 Allied In 1942 North Africa, an intelligence officer meets a French resistance fighter on a deadly mission behind enemy lines and is immediately smitten. When they reunite in London, the couple are put to the test as some suspect there is more than meets the eye with this lovely woman. Brad Pitt, Marion Cotillard, Jared Harris (R, 2:04) 2/28 Doctor Strange Dr. Stephen Strange loses the use of his hands after a horrific accident. He finds Kamar-Taj, a mysterious enclave that is not just a healing center but is also on the front line […]

On Demand DVD New Releases Feb. 20-26 Bad Santa 2 Willie is back and “badder” than ever as he jumps into his Santa suit to pull a job alongside his favorite elf and Mrs. Claus. Be prepared for another Santa film that you should not show to your children. Billy Bob Thornton, Kathy Bates, Tony Cox (R, 1:32) 2/21 The Girl With All the Gifts Glenn Close stars in a post-apocalyptic story about a devastating disease that turns its victims into flesh-eating “hungries.” Also stars Gemma Arterton, Paddy Considine (R, 1:30) 2/24 Hacksaw Ridge Desmond T. Doss served his country during the Battle of […]