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New to On Demand: Star Trek Beyond

Growing up in the era that I did, you were either a Star Trek or Star Wars person. I have to admit that I fell into the Star Wars camp more than I was a Trekkie. Since producer/director J.J. Abrams rebooted Star Trek in 2009, I’ve enjoyed both franchises. Now Justin Lin jumps in to helm Star Trek Beyond and his foot is planted square on the gas pedal from the moment the film blasts off. Capt. James T. Kirk (Chris Pine) has something on his mind. He is questioning whether to continue in his role as captain of the […]

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VOD Spotlight: Bad Moms

VOD Spotlight: Bad Moms Knowing the creative background of writers/directors Jon Lucas and Scott Moore (the guys behind The Hangover films, for example) they might seem an unlikely choice to helm a movie about the awesomeness of moms. (Well, it IS an R-rated film about moms, so that might have something to do with it.) As star Mila Kunis says, “Reading the script, you’d think a woman wrote it, but talking to Jon and Scott, you realize it’s an homage to their wives.” Lucas and Moore have been writing partners and friends for more than 15 years. During that time, […]

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On Demand DVD New Releases Oct. 31-Nov. 6

On Demand DVD New Releases Oct. 31-Nov. 6 Anthropoid At the height of World War II, two Czech soldiers are assigned a mission, Operation Anthropoid, to assassinate one of Hitler’s elite commanders. Cillian Murphy, Jamie Dornan (R, 1:42) 11/1 Bad Moms (pictured) Three moms reach their breaking point. They are tired of their conventional responsibilities and what the world expects of them. It’s time for some freedom and fun as these moms decide to take care of themselves and fight back against the head of the PTA, who wants them to conform. Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell, Kathryn Hahn (R, 1:40) 11/1 […]

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We Need More Law And Order: Crime Drama Movies Airing In November

Recently the Republican nominee for president mentioned the need for more law and order. We at Channel Guide Magazine couldn’t agree more. Law & Order was a great show. Phenomenal show! All joking aside, “Crime Drama” is a great genre. Click here to find out when Law & Order airs and a complete list TV Crime Series. Feel more like watching a movie? November is packed with crime drama movies. I’m setting my DVR for The Departed (pictured above) on TNT, Goodfellas on AMC, and Mystic River and No Country For Old Men on IFC. Below is a complete list of crime […]

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On Demand DVD New Releases Oct. 24-30

On Demand DVD New Releases Oct. 24-30 Captain Fantastic Ben has chosen to raise his family in the wilderness of the Pacific Northwest. He trains them both physically and intellectually to be outstanding individuals. An unfortunate event forces him into the world and away from his paradise, and challenges his way of life. Viggo Mortensen, George MacKay, Samantha Isler (R, 1:58) 10/25 Lights Out A mysterious figure terrifies Martin when the lights are out, mimicking the experience of his sister Rebecca when she was young. Now the brother and sister will come face-to-face with the entity that has an attachment to their mother. Teresa […]

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New to On Demand: Alice Through the Looking Glass

In 2010, director Tim Burton brought us into the fairy tale world of Alice in Wonderland. With the colorful Mad Hatter played by Johnny Depp and Mia Wasikowska leading the way as Alice, the journey was magical and filled with visual charm. For the new film Alice Through the Looking Glass, James Bobin takes over the director’s chair as we take the jaunt back to Wonderland. Alice has become somewhat successful as a ship’s captain. Doing the unthinkable and making the impossible very possible, Alice is respected by her crew. Upon returning from her latest excursion, she finds that her […]

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On Demand DVD New Releases Oct. 17-23

On Demand DVD New Releases Oct. 17-23 Alice Through the Looking Glass In an attempt to save the Mad Hatter, Mirana sends Alice to borrow the Chronosphere, which powers all time. The journey back finds Alice meeting a variety of friends and enemies at different points in their lives. Will she succeed on her quest? Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway, Mia Wasikowska (PG, 1:53) 10/18 Cafe Society (pictured) A young man moves to Hollywood to work for his uncle and learn about showbiz. He falls for his uncle’s secretary, but gets swept up in the high-society nightclub life back in New […]

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New to On Demand: Ghostbusters

For over 30 years, Ghostbusters has meant one thing — Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis and Ernie Hudson. But now, a new team of Ghostbusters takes the screen in 2016’s Ghostbusters. These funny women are about to show you that they can chase ghosts, too, and have you laughing at every turn. Abby Yates (Melissa McCarthy) and Erin Gilbert (Kristen Wiig) once formed a team that wanted to get to the bottom of the paranormal. When a stranger digs up a book Erin once coauthored with Abby, Erin realizes she must do everything she can to bury her past […]