Movies

The year was 2013. A little animated film burst on to the scene and left kids and parents alike singing the music of Frozen. “Let It Go” was an anthem for the two sisters who found their way into our hearts. Now they are back, and we are ready to return to Arendelle. Queen Elsa (voice of Idina Menzel) is coming into her own as ruler of Arendelle. The community is thriving and, although Elsa is still learning to understand the depth of her powers, she definitely possesses what it takes to be in charge. Anna (Kristen Bell) is the […]

By Stephen Whitty Murder can be fun. That’s the lethal little idea at the black heart of Knives Out, a surprising mystery that’s one part Clue, one part Agatha Christie, and both charming and chilly. The classic whodunit plot has old Harlan Thrombey — fabulously rich and eccentric, and marvelously played by Christopher Plummer — turning up dead the morning after his 85th birthday. Looking at the slit throat and the knife in his hand, the local police assume suicide. But Benoit Blanc, a Southern-fried sleuth played with a big slice of country ham by Daniel Craig, isn’t quite so […]

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 […]

The film Midway from director Roland Emmerich explores the time between the attack at Pearl Harbor and the Battle of Midway, a pivotal point in World War II, and the men and women who were impacted by the military action in the Pacific. In the days leading up to the fateful strike by the Japanese at Pearl Harbor, the United States naval fleet was filled with colorful characters. Lt. Dick Best (Ed Skrein) was known as a pilot who was a bit of a hotshot. Always pushing the envelope, Best wanted to be ready for anything, and that turns out […]

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 […]

Auto racing is more than simply competing to win a race. In the film Ford v Ferrari, viewers experience the battle for supremacy within an industry and the relationships forged in the race to go fast. Carroll Shelby (Matt Damon) is thought to be the best American car designer, and Shelby loves to race. Working with driver Ken Miles (Christian Bale), a man Shelby viewed as not only a colleague but also a friend, he is pushing the automobile to do more than ever before. Henry Ford II (Tracy Letts) is trying to remake the image of Ford Motor Company. […]

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 […]

The year was 1984 when a young director named James Cameron introduced us to The Terminator, a film that launched both the director and the franchise that would eventually become legendary. The year is now 2019 and the hero and villain we loved are back in the film Terminator: Dark Fate. For those of you who don’t know some of the Terminator series backstory, Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton) has been hunted by terminators sent from the future to eliminate her and later her son John to prevent them from stopping the encroaching doom. Early in Dark Fate we are greeted […]

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 […]