Articles by Meredith Ennis

On Demand DVD New Releases Sept. 2-8 Booksmart (pictured above) Amy and Molly have always been the good girls in school. They studied hard in an effort to get into the best colleges, and now that they have been accepted, it’s time to let their hair down and break a few rules. Kaitlyn Dever, Beanie Feldstein, Billie Lourd (R, 1:42) 9/3 Critic’s Choice:  Be warned: You’ve never seen young ladies quite like this before. Director Olivia Wilde explores what happens when the good girls let their hair down in this raw film that has a true sweetness to it as […]

On Demand DVD New Releases: Aug. 26-31 Rocketman (pictured above) Step inside the story of Elton John and how he became the superstar showman he is today. Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell, Richard Madden (R, 2:01) 8/27  Make It A Movie Night: A musical wonderland of goodness. The R rating means it’s not for the kids, but neither was most of Elton’s life. More of a musical than a biopic — sing along! The Banana Splits Movie It’s not what you think: A costumed maniac wreaks bloody havoc during the taping of a popular children’s show (R, 1:29) 8/27 Godzilla: King […]

On Demand DVD New Releases Aug. 18-25   The Sun is Also a Star As Natasha faces deportation, she happens to meet Daniel, who saves her life. What if the most special relationship she ever formed happened when tomorrow may never come? Yara Shahidi, Charles Melton, Jake Choi (PG-13, 1:40) 8/20 Brightburn Brandon is a special child, and now his differences are affecting everyone around him. While his mom stands squarely in his corner, she knows there is something very unique about her son. Elizabeth Banks, Jackson A. Dunn, David Denman (R, 1:30) 8/20 A Dog’s Journey (pictured above) Bailey […]

New to On Demand and DVD: Aug. 12-18 All Is True A portrait of William Shakespeare in the last three years of his life. Kenneth Branagh, Judi Dench, Ian McKellan (PG-13-1:41) 8/13 Avengers: Endgame (pictured above) The devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War have set the table for the Avengers to do whatever it takes to rectify things and bring the universe back from the brink of collapse. Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo (PG-13, 3:01) Make It A Movie Night: A perfect conclusion to the first chapter of the Marvel Cinematic Universe for those who have been there […]

On Demand DVD New Releases: Aug. 4-11   Tolkein The story of the formative years of the acclaimed author J.R.R. Tolkien. His love, courage and fellowship of friends led him to write his famous Middle-earth novels. Nicholas Hoult, Lily Collins, Colm Meaney (PG-13, 1:52) 8/6 The Curse of La Llorona After ignoring the eerie warning of a troubled mother suspected of child endangerment, a widowed social worker and her own small children are soon drawn into a frightening supernatural realm. Linda Cardellini, Raymond Cruz, Patricia Velasquez (R, 1:33) 8/6 Poms The Sun Springs retirement community gets a new club when […]

On Demand DVD New Releases: July 29-Aug. 3 Long Shot Secretary of State Charlotte Field needs some help in the speechwriting department as she begins a run for the White House. When she bumps into Fred Flarsky, a recently unemployed journalist Field once knew, she decides to hire him to set out on this crazy ride. Seth Rogen, Charlize Theron, June Diane Raphael (R, 2:05) 7/30 The Intruder Scott and Annie are a young married couple looking for their dream house. When they find it away from the hustle and bustle of life, there is one problem: The owner who […]

New to On Demand and DVD: July 22-28 Alita: Battle Angel (pictured above) Teenage cyborg Alita longs to find out who she is and what her purpose in life is. Rebuilt from scraps that her would-be father Dr. Ido found, can Alita remember who she used to be and save the world she’s grown to love? Rosa Salazar, Christoph Waltz, Mahershala Ali (PG-13, 2:02) 7/23 Visually stunning, this futuristic feature will leave you amazed.  Hellboy  Caught between the supernatural and human worlds, Hellboy battles an ancient sorceress bent on revenge. David Harbour, Ian McShane, Milla Jovovich (R, 2:00) 7/23 Missing […]

On Demand DVD New Releases: July 15-21 Shazam! (pictured above) When Billy Batson shouts the magic word “Shazam,” he transforms from a 14-year-old foster kid into an adult superhero who is ready to put his ripped body and godlike powers to the test. Zachary Levi, Mark Strong, Asher Angel (PG-13, 2:12) 7/16 Breakthrough Based on the incredible true story of John Smith, a teen who was goofing around on the ice when it gave way and sent him into the extremely cold water below. Although the accident initially seemed fatal, his family and community had faith that a miracle was […]

On Demand DVD New Releases July 8-14 Pet Semetary  Soon after moving to their new rural home, Louis and his wife Rachel bury their cat’s remains in the local pet cemetery. But all is definitely not as it seems in this film based on Stephen King’s novel of the same name — sometimes dead is better. Jason Clarke, John Lithgow, Amy Seimetz (R, 1:41) 7/9  Little (pictured above) When Jordan, a powerful business owner who is mean to everyone, wakes up as the 13-year-old version of herself, she’ll need to drop the attitude to survive. Her assistant April will have […]

On Demand DVD New Releases July 1-7   The Best Of Enemies (pictured above) Civil rights activist Ann Atwater and Ku Klux Klan leader C.P. Ellis form an unlikely friendship when they co-chair a community summit about the desegregation of schools in 1971 Durham, N.C. Taraji P. Henson, Sam Rockwell, Wes Bentley (PG-13, 2:13) 7/2 The Public When the homeless are dying during a cold snap, many of those on the streets decide to take back the public library in an act of civil disobedience. Alec Baldwin, Emilio Estevez, Jena Malone (PG-13, 1:59) 7/2   Availability dates, titles and schedule […]