Articles by Meredith Ennis

On Demand and DVD New Releases: Nov. 11-17 The Peanut Butter Falcon Zak runs away from his care home to chase his dream of becoming a wrestler. Along the way he meets Tyler and the two develop a special friendship. Shia LaBeouf, Dakota Johnson, Zack Gottsagen (PG-13, 1:37) 11/12 The Farewell A young woman finds out her grandmother is dying and struggles with her family’s decision not to tell their beloved matriarch the truth about her condition. Awkwafina, Tzi Ma, Diana Lin (PG, 1:40) 11/12 The Angry Birds Movie 2 Our favorite flightless birds are back alongside the scheming pigs […]

On Demand DVD New Releases: Nov. 4-10 Fast and Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw Luke Hobbs joins forces with Deckard Shaw to prevent a villain from threatening the future of humanity. Two characters from the Fast & Furious franchise branch out on their own adventure. Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Idris Elba (PG-13, 2:17) 11/5 **Critic’s Pick Of The Month From Channel Guide Magazine Movie Critic Paul Hall: The Fast & Furious franchise has given us some great action over the years, and Luke Hobbs and Deckard Shaw are the first characters to spin off. This film retains all of the […]

On Demand DVD New Releases: Oct. 28-Nov. 3 Luce (pictured above) A couple raises their adopted son into an ideal young man. Coming from a war-torn country, Luce has done everything right, until a high school teacher raises the possibility that it is all a facade for the reality that lies beneath the surface. Naomi Watts, Octavia Spencer, Kelvin Harrison Jr. (R, 1:49) 10/29 Them That Follow  Set deep in the wilds of Appalachia, where believers handle death-dealing snakes to prove themselves before God, a pastor’s daughter holds a secret that threatens to tear her community apart. Kaitlyn Dever, Walton […]

On Demand DVD New Releases: Oct. 21-27 The Lion King This remake gives the 1994 animated classic about Simba’s growth into the would-be king an updated look. Voices of Donald Glover, Seth Rogen, Chiwetel Ejiofor (PG, 1:58) 10/22 Make It A Movie Night: Although frequently referred to as live action, this is truly an animated spectacle that will leave you marveling at the technology that exists to create this film. Rosie After their landlord sells their rented home and they become homeless, a mother tries to protect her family. Sarah Greene, Moe Dunford, Ellie O’Halloran (PG, 1:26) 10/22 Sea of Shadows […]

On Demand DVD New Releases Oct. 14-20 Stuber Uber driver Stu is in for the ride of his life when Vic, a cop who had a recent LASIK procedure, enlists his services, via the app, to track down a criminal he has long tried to catch. Dave Bautista, Kumail Nanjiani, Iko Uwais (R, 1:33) 10/15 Make It A Movie Night: I loved Dave Bautista and Kumail Nanjiani. The two actors and their onscreen chemistry really drive this rideshare to its destination. — Paul Hall, Movie critic Channel Guide Magazine Crawl An impending hurricane is about to unleash more than just weather […]

On Demand DVD New Releases: Oct. 7 -13 Annabelle Comes Home After being locked behind sacred glass in the Warren’s artifacts room, Annabelle awakens the evil spirits in the room. McKenna Grace, Madison Iseman (R, 1:40) 10/8 Toy Story 4 Woody shows Bonnie’s new craft project Forky how to embrace being a toy. Tom Hanks, Tim Allen (G, 1:40) 10/8 Midsommar An American couple, their relationship foundering, travel to a fabled Swedish midsummer festival where they become trapped in a sinister nightmare. Florence Pugh, Jack Reynor (R; 2:26) 10/8       Availability dates, titles and schedule subject to change […]

On Demand DVD New Releases Sept. 30-Oct.6 Spider-Man: Far From Home (pictured above) A trip with his class overseas seems like the perfect refresh for young Peter Parker. But Nick Fury has other plans for Spider-Man as a threat is looming. Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jake Gyllenhaal (PG-13, 2:09) 10/1 Critic’s Pick Of The Month This journey to a post-Avengers: Endgame world will startle if you aren’t up to speed with the status of that film. But if you are, Tom Holland proves to be a quality high school-age Peter Parker. I loved the story, the action and the actors — […]

On Demand DVD New Releases: Sept. 23-29 Yesterday (pictured above) Struggling artist Jack Malik is struck by a bus and wakes up in a world where no one knows the Beatles. It feels wrong to steal songs from one of the greatest bands of all time, but with everyone believing that Jack is the author, the world becomes enamored with him — but for how long? Himesh Patel, Lily James, Kate McKinnon (PG-13, 1:56) 9/24 Anna Beneath Anna’s striking beauty lies a secret that will unleash her indelible strength and skill to become one of the world’s most feared assassins. […]

On Demand DVD New Releases Sept: 16-22 X-Men: Dark Phoenix As she evolves, Jean Grey begins to develop her powers. These powers corrupt and lead her down the path to becoming Dark Phoenix, forcing the X-Men to make a decision on their team member and friend. Sophie Turner, Jennifer Lawrence, James McAvoy (PG-13, 1:53) 9/17 Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am This artful meditation on legendary writer Toni Morrison examines her life, her work and the powerful themes she has confronted throughout her career. Oprah, Toni Morrison (PG-13, 1:59) 9/17 Running With the Devil A tenacious federal agent traces the […]

On Demand DVD New Releases Sept. 09-16   John Wick Chapter 3: Parabellum John Wick broke the rules. Now every bounty hunter and professional is gunning to take him out. Can he survive? Keanu Reeves, Halle Berry, Ian McShane (R, 2:11) Make It A Movie Night: Uber-violent with insane amounts of Keanu, Parabellum is nonstop action. Just think — all this mayhem started because of a dog. 9/10 Aladdin (pictured above) A live-action take on the classic Disney tale. As a young man tries to impress a princess, he steals a lamp that releases a genie who leads him to a […]