Articles by Meredith Ennis

On Demand DVD New Releases Sept. 21-27 Pitch Perfect 2 (pictured) A humiliating mishap leads to a suspension for the Barden Bellas. Now it will take winning the world championships to regain their status. With most of the original cast returning and more surprises planned, this is sure to have you bopping in your seats. Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Hailee Steinfeld (PG-13, 1:55) 9/22 Saint Laurent  This is the story of the brilliant designer, his indulgent life and the price paid to be at the top of the world of fashion. Gaspard Ulliel, Léa Seydoux, Jeremie Renier (R,  2:15) 9/22 French, […]

While Furious 7 was in production in November 2013, Paul Walker, one of the stars of the series, was killed in an auto accident. Producer Neal H. Moritz, who, alongside other actors in the series Vin Diesel, Jordana Brewster and Michelle Rodriguez, has been with Walker since the beginning of his career, said: “After the unfortunate passing of our good friend and colleague, Paul, there was a lot of talk among us that we were going to stop and not finish this movie. After some time, it dawned on us that Paul would want us to finish it. Vin and […]

On Demand DVD New Releases Sept. 14-20 Cinderella (pictured below) Ella finds herself at the mercy of her new stepmother and stepsisters who take advantage of her kindness. A chance encounter with a stranger leads her down a very different path and makes her the belle of the ball. Lily James, Hayley Atwell, Cate Blanchett (PG, 1:45) 9/15 Monkey Kingdom Follow the journey of Maya and her newborn monkey Kip as she tries to keep him safe. See their colorful extended family, who will warm your heart. Narrated by Tina Fey. (G, 1:21) 9/15 Eden Paul, a teenager in the […]

On Demand DVD New Releases Sept. 7-13 Love & Mercy (pictured below) While legendary Beach Boys leader Brian Wilson crafts his self-titled pop masterpiece, he is struggling with emerging psychosis. Fast-forward and we see a man under psychiatric care who is broken and confused. John Cusack, Paul Dano, Elizabeth Banks (PG-13, 2:01) 9/11 The Overnight Alex, Emily and their son are new to LA. A chance meeting introduces them to the mysterious Kurt and Charlotte. Adam Scott, Jason Schwartzman, Taylor Schilling (R, 1:19) 9/8 And, in case you missed them before, the following films are also available starting this week, all […]

In the movie Spy, Susan Cooper has been an unassuming team player at the CIA for years. She has been the voice behind agents and their successes. When top agents are compromised, she steps up to go deep undercover in a world of arms dealers in an attempt to prevent a global crisis. Here’s some fun trivia about Spy, starring Melissa McCarthy, Jason Statham, Rose Byrne and Jude Law. (Trivia provided by imdb.com): • Paul Feig, the writer-director-producer of Spy, began work on the film in 2010, after seeing Casino Royale, the 2006 James Bond movie, starring Daniel Craig. Feig […]

In I’ll See You in My Dreams, songstress and widow Carol (Blythe Danner) realizes that life can begin again at any age. She strikes up a friendship with her pool man (Martin Starr), pursues a relationship with a new love (Sam Elliott) and reconnects with her daughter. Brett Haley, who directed, co-wrote, and edited I’ll See You in My Dreams, recognizes that an exploration of the lives of a group of retirees might seem an unusual choice for a filmmaker in his 30s. Yet Haley sees the story of Carol, a still vital widow whose carefully constructed life suddenly collapses, […]

On Demand DVD New Releases Aug. 31-Sept. 6 Addicted to Fresno Two codependent sisters move in together and work as hotel maids in Fresno. Shannon has moved in after exiting rehab for sex addiction and hopes to start a new life. Martha is aiding her recovery only to discover a dead hotel guest that Shannon may have had a part in killing. Judy Greer, Natasha Lyonne, Aubrey Plaza (R, 1:25) 9/1 The Age of Adaline (pictured below) Adaline experienced an accident that keeps her frozen in time as a young woman. After spending decades in a fairly solitary environment, she […]

On Demand DVD New Releases Aug. 24-30 Aloha (pictured above) Military contractor Brian Gilcrest returns to Honolulu after a career implosion. While there on assignment, he reconnects with his past love Tracy. Brian doesn’t expect to fall for the Air Force watchdog, Allison, assigned to keep an eye on him, but he does. Bradley Cooper, Emma Stone, Rachel McAdams (PG-13, 1:45) 8/25 Includes Bonus Cast Gag Reel after the credits Iris Iris Apfel is a flamboyantly dressed 93-year-old who has an outsized presence on the fashion scene. More than a fashion film, it’s a story about how a soaring free […]

On Demand DVD New Releases Aug. 17-23 Being Evel (pictured below) This film examines the life and times of legendary daredevil Evel Knievel, who was part hero, part rebel and always entertaining. (NR, 1:42) 8/21 Little Boy (pictured below) A bond formed between a father and a son is something special. When one little boy’s father goes off to fight in World War II, it will take faith, hope and love to help him get through the adversity. Jakob Salvati, Emily Watson, Michael Rapaport (PG-13, 1:46) 8/18 Super light week for releases this week — but, next week has many […]

On Demand DVD New Releases: Aug. 10-16 10,000 Saints After a party gone bad, Jude flees Vermont to be with his stoner dad in 1980’s New York City. There he joins the punk scene with new friends who plot to hide a shocking secret. Ethan Hawke, Emile Hirsch (R, 1:53) 8/14 Same day as theatrical release Air From the producers of The Walking Dead and Insidious, two men responsible for tending to humanity’s last hope of survival begin to lose grip of their own sanity and turn against each other. Norman Reedus, Djimon Hounsou (PG-13, 1:34) 8/14 Same day as theatrical release […]