Articles by Meredith Ennis

Under the Electric Sky chronicles the life, love, community and passion of festivalgoers attending the Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) Las Vegas. The film follows the compelling stories of fans journeying from all parts of the world to experience the wonder of EDC. Live performance footage, behind-the-scenes access and exclusive interviews reveal what has made this three-night, 345,000-person event a global phenomenon.  According to co-director Dan Cutforth, “We felt like there was a plethora of movies out there that documented different DJs and they all felt kind of the same. We didn’t feel like anyone had done a film where you felt […]

On Demand Dvd New Releases: Sept. 1-7 For No Good Reason The works of Ralph Steadman are some of the most amazing and “out there” pieces put on canvas. This film explores Steadman’s art and politics, including the time he spent working alongside Hunter S. Thompson. (R, 1:29) 9/2 From the Rough Catana Starks was the first African-American woman to coach an all-men’s college team. With no scholarships and only one US student, she worked to build a unique, global team. Taraji P. Henson, Michael Clarke Duncan (PG, 1:27) 9/2 Moms’ Night Out A stay-at-home mom needs a break and plans a long overdue […]

On Demand DVD New Releases: Aug. 25-31 Belle Belle is a mixed-race girl left to be raised by her aristocratic great-uncle. She is raised believing her position to be a step above the slave class, but the color of her skin holds her back from her family standing. Finding love and her voice may just help to end slavery in England. Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Matthew Goode, Emily Watson (PG, 1:45) 8/26 Blended Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore star as single parents whose families get swept away for a blended family honeymoon in the African Savanna. (PG-13, 1:57) 8/26 Draft Day (pictured above) Sonny Weaver Jr. […]

On Demand DVD New Releases Aug. 18-24 The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (3-D) As we rejoin the webslinger, Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield) is graduating. It’s time to move on in his life and Gwen, unfortunately, is about to get left by the side of the road. Because of the promise Peter made to her father, he embarks on his own to battle a truly powerful Electro and himself. Also stars Emma Stone, Jamie Foxx (PG-13, 2:22) 8/19 Fading Gigolo Not every gigolo has to look like Channing Tatum. Meet Fioravante. He is just trying to help his friend Murray make some […]

On Demand DVD New Releases Aug. 11-17 Bears Disneynature’s latest follows a mother bear named Sky and her cubs as they journey in the Alaskan wilderness. You’ll see the bears work to find food and avoid a predator wolf, among other slice-of-nature moments. Narrated by John C. Reilly (G, 1:18) 8/12 Breathe In When a foreign exchange student arrives in a small upstate New York town, she challenges the dynamics of her host family’s relationships and alters their lives forever. Guy Pearce, Felicity Jones (R, 1:37) 8/12 Dinosaur 13 The incredible true story of the largest, most complete Tyrannosaurus Rex ever found – […]

On Demand DVD New Releases Aug. 4-10 Divergent In this future, the world is divided and you are placed into a faction that best aligns with your virtues. Those who don’t fit are divergent. That is where our story starts with the likable Tris. Can she survive where others have not? The first of a trilogy of movies based on the popular book series, this film plays as only the beginning of a much bigger story. Fans of The Hunger Games films should enjoy this with all the similarities. Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Jai Courtney (PG-13, 2:19) 8/5 (pictured below) […]

In The Other Woman, Carly (Cameron Diaz) is a woman who knows what she wants. She’s got the job, she’s got the man and she’s on top of the world. Only, unbeknownst to her, that perfect man is married to Kate (Leslie Mann). Once she and Carly meet, they join forces to teach him a lesson. The Other Woman’s producer, Julie Yorn, had been looking for a comedic script for a strong female duo or ensemble when she discovered an idea by screenwriter Melissa K. Stack. “Melissa had such a dry perspective and such intelligence, and we all fell in […]

On Demand DVD New Releases July 28-Aug. 3 Dom Hemingway He wasn’t about to open his mouth, so as a consequence Dom spent 12 years in prison. Now, after serving that time, his hush money gone, he is back in London looking for work as a safecracker and reuniting with his daughter. Jude Law, Richard E. Grant, Demian Bichir (R, 1:33) 7/29 A Haunted House 2 Malcolm is starting life over with his new girlfriend, Megan, in a new house. Only the paranormal forces that plagued him in the first house are back, too, and he must try to protect […]

Director David Ayer cast the movie Sabotage with a specific execution firmly in mind. Ayer explains, “I want people to believe that these characters really exist. Most importantly, I wanted to surround Arnold [Schwarzenegger] with strong, capable actors — actors with great skill sets, talent … and soul. “Arnold’s an incredibly charismatic guy and really warm and engaging. He has this great relationship with Olivia [Williams, who plays Caroline Brentwood], both on and off camera. They have this incredible common ground. You never know how two actors are going to get along until you get them in the same room […]