Articles by Meredith Ennis

On Demand DVD New Releases April 25-May 1 Krampus A lack of holiday spirit finds an extended family, gathered together for Christmas, facing danger in the form of Krampus. This demonic force of ancient evil is hellbent on destroying nonbelievers, and the warring family must band together if they all wish to survive. Adam Scott, Toni Collette, David Koechner (PG-13, 1:38) 4/26 Ride Along 2 (pictured) Picking up about a year after the first film’s events, Ben joins his soon-to-be brother-in-law James on a trip to Miami to bust a drug dealer who James has been trying to nab. If […]

On Demand DVD New Releases April 18-24 Fifty Shades of Black This parody of Fifty Shades of Grey tells the story of an inexperienced college student who meets a wealthy businessman with some unusual sexual practices. Marlon Wayans, Kali Hawk, Fred Willard (R, 1:32) 4/19 The Lady in the Van A man befriends an eccentric homeless woman, allowing her to park the van in which she lives in his driveway. Over time, he learns the true story of her identity and the two become friends. Based on a true story. Maggie Smith, Alex Jennings, Jim Broadbent (PG-13, 1:44) 4/19 Norm […]

On Demand DVD New Releases April 11-17 The Adderall Diaries A troubled writer is thrown into a passionate affair and forced to confront the secrets of his past while investigating a scandalous high-profile murder. James Franco, Amber Heard (R, 1:27) 4/15 Same day as theatrical release Colonia A woman attempts to escape an evil, torturous cult run by a Nazi to rescue her boyfriend and overthrow a terrifying military regime. Inspired by shocking true events! Emma Watson, Daniel Bruhl (NR, 1:50) 4/15 Same day as theatrical release The Forest (pictured) Natalie Dormer (Game of Thrones) stars as a young woman […]

On Demand DVD New Releases April 4-10 The Invitation A haunted man attending a dinner party at the house he once called home becomes gripped with paranoia that his ex-wife and her new husband are harboring an insidious agenda. Michiel Huisman, John Carroll Lynch (NR, 1:40) 4/8 Same day as theatrical release Mr. Right (pictured) A young woman who’s been unlucky in love discovers her perfect match is a professional hitman in this killer comedy. Anna Kendrick, Sam Rockwell, Tim Roth (R, 1:30) 4/8 Same day as theatrical release One More Time An aspiring rocker is forced to move in […]

On Demand DVD New Releases March 28-April 3 Concussion (pictured) Dr. Bennet Omalu is a forensic neuropathologist who, while conducting their autopsies, discovers signs of permanent brain damage in pro football players who sustained multiple concussions during their careers. Omalu faces off against the NFL, which doesn’t want the doctor’s research to be made public. Will Smith, Alec Baldwin, Albert Brooks (PG-13, 2:03) 3/29 The Hateful Eight In post-Civil War Wyoming, a bounty hunter and his prisoner take shelter from a blizzard at a stagecoach lodge. There they encounter another group riding out the storm and it seems the travelers […]

On Demand DVD New Releases March 21-27 Daddy’s Home Brad Whitaker is a stepdad trying to connect with his stepkids. Things get complicated when the children’s biological father returns. Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Linda Cardellini (PG-13, 1:36) 3/22 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 2 (pictured) In the fourth and final installment of The Hunger Games film series, Katniss prepares to win the war against President Snow. She and her closest friends will face dangerous enemies and moral choices as they fight not just for their own survival but also for the future of millions. Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam […]

On Demand DVD New Releases March 14-20 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 […]

On Demand DVD New Releases March 7-13 In the Heart of the Sea In the winter of 1820, the New England whaling ship Essex was attacked by a gigantic whale, in an event that would later inspire Herman Melville’s novel Moby-Dick. This film tells the story of the aftermath of the attack. Chris Hemsworth, Cillian Murphy, Brendan Gleeson (PG-13, 2:02) 3/8 Macbeth Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard star in this thrilling adaptation of Shakespeare’s tragedy about betrayal, war, and madness. Also stars Jack Madigan (R, 1:50) 3/8 The Peanuts Movie Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the rest of the gang make […]

UPDATE: Alicia Vikander won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role in The Danish Girl Loosely inspired by the lives of Danish artists Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener, The Danish Girl is a love story that explores Lili’s journey as one of the first known recipients of male-to-female sex reassignment surgery. The Danish Girl stars Eddie Redmayne as Lili and Alicia Vikander as Gerda. In 1926 in Copenhagen, artist Einar Wegener is married to Gerda Wegener and is well known as a painter of landscape. Gerda is also an artist, working as a portraitist of prominent citizens. One […]

On Demand DVD New Releases Feb. 29-March 6 The Danish Girl Loosely inspired by the lives of Danish artists Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener, this love story explores Lili’s journey as one of the first known recipients of male-to-female sex reassignment surgery. Eddie Redmayne, Alicia Vikander, Amber Heard (R, 1:59) 3/1 Creed  (pictured) Former heavyweight boxing champion Rocky Balboa becomes a mentor for Adonis Johnson, son of Balboa’s late friend and former rival, Apollo Creed. Together, the two will face even more dangerous opponents than the boy’s father. Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson (PG-13, 2:13) 3/1 The Night […]