Articles by Meredith Ennis

In Self/less, director Tarsem Singh explores the consequences of taking one life so that someone else can live forever. Billionaire businessman Damian Hale (Academy Award winner Ben Kingsley) is a powerful force — a corporate genius who runs things from his NYC seat of power. When he receives a terminal cancer diagnosis, Hale is determined to access a radical medical procedure, “shedding,” that will give him the chance to beat his destiny. The twist? His consciousness will be transplanted into the body of another person (played by Ryan Reynolds), in theory, an artificially grown human designed for this purpose. The […]

On Demand DVD New Releases Nov. 9-15 Mr. Holmes (pictured below) Sherlock Holmes is a legend, but as with any legend there have been embellishments on some of his mannerisms. This story has Holmes trying to correct some of those points while revisiting a case he never solved. Ian McKellen, Laura Linney, Milo Parker (PG, 1:44) 11/10 Self/Less One wealthy man seems to have found a way to transcend the cancer that is taking his life. He undergoes a radical medical procedure that transfers his consciousness to the body of another. Where did that body come from and what other […]

On Demand DVD New Releases: Nov. 2-8 Inside Out (pictured below) Go inside 11-year-old Riley head and experience what she does. After a big move to San Francisco, some of Riley’s memories begin to fade. The characters representing familiar feelings (Joy, Sadness, Anger, Disgust and Fear) that manage the memories need to help her return to her joyful and happy self. Voices of Amy Poehler, Bill Hader, Lewis Black (PG, 1:34) 11/3 Vacation Like a chip off the old block of his father, Rusty Griswold decides to take his family across the country for a visit to the infamous Walley […]

On Demand DVD New Releases Oct. 26-Nov. 1 The Gift Simon and Robyn are living a happy life when an odd character from Simon’s past suddenly appears. Gordo seems to be a nice guy who just wants to rekindle a friendship with his old “friend” Simon. But there is more going on, and the relationship quickly turns into something else. Jason Bateman, Joel Edgerton, Rebecca Hall (R, 1:48) 10/27 Max Max is a special dog with a special bond with his owner Kyle, but the dog who has served his country has experienced loss as much as anyone. Kyle’s brother […]

On Demand DVD New Releases Oct. 19-25 Jurassic World (pictured below) John Hammond’s dream of opening a dinosaur park has become a reality with the beautiful Jurassic World. But it’s been open for 10 years now and the visitor rates are starting to decline. When corporate backers urge the creation of a new attraction, scientists start messing with the wrong things and it backfires horribly. Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Ty Simpkins (PG-13, 2:04) 10/20 Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection ‘F’ One peaceful day on Earth, two remnants of Frieza’s army named Sorbet and Tagoma arrive searching for the Dragon Balls […]

DOPE tells the story of Malcolm (Shameik Moore), a high-school senior who lives in a tough Los Angeles neighborhood. He is hoping to go to college — Harvard, no less — though first he has to get through the academic interviews and ace the SATs. As a teenager, writer-director Rick Famuyiwa never imagined that his own experiences growing up in a sketchy Los Angeles-area neighborhood high school would someday be made into a feature film. But that’s exactly what happened with the development of DOPE, which was filmed on location in and around the area in which Famuyiwa grew up: […]

On Demand DVD New Releases Oct. 12-18 Dope (pictured below) Malcolm is a kid living in a tough Inglewood, Calif., neighborhood called The Bottoms. When he applies to colleges during his senior year, Malcolm’s dream is to attend Harvard. This smart geek sets off on an adventure with his friends and just might go from geek to dope in one night. Shameik Moore, Tony Revolori, Kiersey Clemons (R, 1:43) 10/13 The Gallows It’s been 20 years since an accident during a theater production at a small-town high school cost the life of one of its students. A group of current […]

On Demand DVD New Releases Oct. 5-11 Insidious: Chapter 3 The origin story to this spooky saga comes to life in this new film. Quinn Brenner tries to contact her mother, who has passed away. Opening the door to her mother will also open the door to other spirits, some of which aren’t friendly at all. Dermot Mulroney, Stefanie Scott, Lin Shaye (PG-13, 1:37) 10/6 (With bonus Q&A) Magic Mike XXL (pictured) It’s been three years since Mike walked away from life as a stripper. Now he joins the remaining members of the Kings of Tampa to travel to a […]

On Demand DVD New Releases Sept. 28-Oct. 4 Entourage (pictured below) Now a studio head, Ari Gold has offered Vincent Chase the starring role in Gold’s first feature film. Turtle, Drama and E are also back with many great stars — including Jessica Alba, Mark Wahlberg and Ronda Rousey — making appearances. Adrian Grenier, Jeremy Piven, Kevin Connolly (R, 1:44) 9/29 Poltergeist In 1982, a film that uttered the simple phrase “They’re here” sent chills up the spines of audiences everywhere. In this contemporary reimagining of that classic tale, a peaceful suburban home is invaded by angry spirits, and a […]

Making their motion-picture debuts in Pitch Perfect 2 are six superfans — you might even say enormous fans — some of whom also happen to be members of the Green Bay Packers: Clay Matthews, David Bakhtiari, Don Barclay, T.J. Lang, Josh Sitton and Jordan Rogers (who plays for the Canadian Football League). Die-hard aficionados of Pitch Perfect, they were cast after impressing the filmmakers with their enviable knowledge of every song, line and dance move of the 2012 comedy. When the men learned that a sequel to their beloved comedy — of which they can quote every one of screenwriter […]