Articles by Meredith Ennis

On Demand DVD New Releases March 16-22 Richard Jewell (pictured above): You can’t judge a kook by his cover. That’s the lesson of Richard Jewell, the true story of the security guard who pointed cops to a suspicious package at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics — a package that later exploded. Jewell was initially hailed as a hero, but later interrogated as a suspect. That rush to judgement, by the FBI and the media and most of America, is at the heart of Clint Eastwood’s coldly critical drama. Paul Walter Hauser, Sam Rockwell, Kathy Bates, Jon Hamm, Olivia Wilde (R, 2:11) […]

On Demand DVD New Releases March 9-15 Spies in Disguise In this animated film, the world’s best spy is turned into a pigeon, leaving him to rely on his nerdy scientist pal to save the world — and return him to his human state. Voices of Will Smith, Tom Holland, Rachel Brosnahan (PG, 1:42) 3/10 Bombshell Ripped from the headlines and featuring a tour de force of Hollywood talent, this riveting drama tells the story of the women at FOX News (Theron plays Megyn Kelly and Kidman plays Gretchen Carlson) who exposed CEO Roger Ailes for sexual harassment. Charlize Theron, […]

On Demand and DVD New Releases: March 2-8 Queen & Slim A couple’s first date goes horribly wrong when a police officer pulls them over. The stop results in unintended consequences and changes lives forever. Daniel Kaluuya, Jodie Turner-Smith, Bokeem Woodbine (R, 2:12) 3/3 Dark Waters (pictured above) A corporate defense attorney uncovers a dark secret that connects a growing number of unexplained deaths to one of the world’s largest chemical companies. He soon finds his life and his family’s lives threatened as he tries to expose the truth. Mark Ruffalo, Anne Hathaway, Tim Robbins (PG-13, 2:06) 3/3 Cabaret Maxime […]

On Demand DVD New Releases Feb. 24-March 1 Knives Out A star-studded cast is featured in this delightful whodunit. Mystery writer Harlan Thrombey has been killed, but who caused his ultimate demise and which of his eclectic family members stand to benefit? Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas (PG-13, 2:10) 2/25 Frozen II Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven leave Arendelle to attempt to find the origin of Elsa’s powers and save their kingdom. Voices of Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Josh Gad (PG, 1:43) 2/25 Color Out of Space After a meteorite lands in their yard, the Gardners must […]

On Demand DVD New Releases Feb. 17-23 Jojo Rabbit A young boy who wants to be a part of Hitler’s army finds his mom is hiding a Jewish girl in their home in this dark comedy. Roman Griffin Davis, Sam Rockwell, Scarlett Johansson (PG-13, 1:48) 2/18 A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (pictured above) Inspired by a 1998 Esquire article by Tom Junod, this is the endearing story of the unlikely friendship that formed between Junod and the iconic television host Fred Rogers. Tom Hanks, Matthew Rhys, Christine Lahti (PG, 1:49) 2/18 Midway The Battle of Midway is brought to […]

Wild Nights With Emily A dramatized look at the life of poet Emily Dickinson, specifically her relationship with another woman. Molly Shannon, Susan Ziegler, Amy Seimetz (PG-13, 1:24) 2/11  Ford V Ferrari This riveting thrill ride is based on American car designer Carroll Shelby, who was enlisted by the Ford Motor Company to build a revolutionary car that could go toe-to-toe with Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Matt Damon, Christian Bale, Caitriona Balfe (PG-13, 2:32) 2/11   Availability dates, titles and schedule subject to change and may vary by system. Check with your cable provider for ordering […]

On Demand DVD New Releases: Feb. 3-9 Last Christmas Kate is a cynical young woman going through the motions of life when she meets a handsome stranger in this heartwarming rom-com that features the songs of George Michael and Wham! Emilia Clarke, Henry Golding, Emma Thompson (PG-13, 1:43) 2/4 Doctor Sleep This next chapter in The Shining story finds a now-adult Dan Torrance trying to protect a young girl with similar powers from a cult who preys on children to remain immortal. Ewan McGregor, Rebecca Ferguson, Kyliegh Curran (R, 2:32) 2/4 The Good Liar (pictured above) When career con artist […]

On Demand DVD New Releases: Jan. 27-Feb. 2 Parasite (pictured above) Greed and class discrimination come into play in this sensationally twisted drama that follows the Kim family, who convincingly work their way into the wealthy Park family. Song Kang ho, Lee Sun Kyun, Cho Yeo Jeong  Subtitled (R, 2:12) 1/28 Harriet This is the untold, extraordinary story of Harriet Tubman’s escape from slavery and her fight to change the course of history. Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Odom Jr., Janelle Monáe (PG-13, 2:05) 1/28 The Great Alaskan Race  In 1925’s historic great race of mercy, a group of brave mushers travel 700 […]