New to On Demand & DVD

On Demand DVD New Releases April 16-22 The Commuter The ride on the commuter train is a normal part of Michael MacCauley’s day. When he is approached by a mystery woman who he originally thinks is making small talk, he soon realizes this ride will be nothing like those he has taken before. Liam Neeson, Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson (PG-13, 1:45) 4/17 The Post Kay Graham, the country’s first female newspaper publisher, is forced into the toughest decision of her career as her hard-driving editor wants to take The Washington Post into battle against the United States government. Meryl Streep, […]

Money makes the world go around. When you have more money than virtually anyone in the world, everyone wants a piece. In the film All the Money in the World from director Ridley Scott, we figure out just what one wealthy man will pay to keep his grandson alive. That man is J. Paul Getty (Christopher Plummer). Known as one of the richest men in the world, if not the richest, he has accumulated wealth for years. As someone with wealth would attest, having all of the money makes you a target for anyone who is looking to grab some […]

P.T. Barnum (Hugh Jackman) has always envisioned a better life for his family. Struggling to survive after losing his job, he comes up with an idea that will put him front and center for the birth of show business. The musical film The Greatest Showman gives us a glimpse of that birth and Barnum’s drive to provide a better life for his family. Barnum believes people would pay to see a variety of oddities in wax form. But when the wax melts away, a chance encounter with a little person, coupled with the memory of a stranger’s kindness, spawns an […]

On Demand DVD New Releases: April 9-15 All the Money in the World J. Paul Getty is the richest man in the world. But when his grandson Paul is kidnapped and held for ransom, can Getty’s security chief help Gail, the boy’s mother, find her son in spite of his grandfather’s unwillingness to part with his money for Paul’s safe return? Michelle Williams, Christopher Plummer, Mark Wahlberg (R, 2:12)  4/10 Proud Mary Mary is a hitwoman selling her services to an organized-crime family in Boston, but her life is about to change when a hit goes awry and a young boy crosses […]

Long ago in a galaxy far, far, away I was a young boy who was introduced to the Star Wars saga. As a boy, I didn’t care that we started in the middle of the story, I was just overjoyed to see a unbelievable set of characters appear in front of me on a screen. Through the years, I have experienced the magic of the Star Wars films on giant screens and waited, like most, very patiently to see where the universe took us with each new film. I’m happy to say that the latest installment, Star Wars: The Last […]

On Demand DVD New Releases: March 26-April 1 Star Wars: The Last Jedi Continue the journey from The Force Awakens as Rey searches to find her place in the world around her in this film that unlocks some of the age-old mysteries of the Force and some shocking revelations of the past. Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Mark Hamill (PG-13, 2:32) 3/27 The Rape of Recy Taylor This documentary explores  the story of Mrs. Recy Taylor, who was gang raped by six white boys in 1944 Alabama. Unbroken, she spoke up and fought for justice with help from Rosa Parks and […]

On Demand DVD New Releases: March 19-25 Downsizing (pictured) Paul Safranek and his wife decide to make a major life change and shrink down to a fraction of their size to experience life without the pressures of money and the real world. Despite Paul believing all his problems will be gone, his eyes are opened to a new world with new concerns. Matt Damon, Christoph Waltz, Hong Chau (R, 2:15) 3/20 Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle Four teenage friends find an old video game system and the game Jumanji. They are literally drawn into the game, taking the form of […]

Bad movies can be fun. I’ve always had an affinity for both the best and the worst that hit the silver screen. Every time I sit down, I look forward to the journey that will unfold before my eyes. When I heard they were making a presumably good movie about the best bad movie ever, well, I was in for a chance to experience The Disaster Artist. Tommy Wiseau (James Franco) is a mystery. When he meets Greg (Dave Franco) during an acting class in San Francisco, they develop a friendship and soon decide to take their talents to Los […]

We love feeling that someone is protecting us in every corner of the world. It doesn’t matter whether that person is a lone man armed with sophisticated weaponry or a woman with extraordinary abilities and a fearless attitude. But the thought of an entire team to battle evil — well, that sounds too good to be true. But it is true in Justice League, the newest addition to the DC Universe of films. In my years as a film critic and fan, I’ve seen many superhero movies enter the pipeline. The thought of a new film including Batman, Wonder Woman, […]

Tonya Harding is a name that lives in figure skating infamy. There are some amazing accomplishments attached to her name, but she is probably more known for the infamous attack on a rival than for what she did on the ice. In I, Tonya we get a glimpse into just what life may have been like for the figure skater who broke the mold. At a young age, Tonya Harding (Margot Robbie) could skate. She was introduced to her coach Diane (Julianne Nicholson) when Tonya’s mother LaVona (Allison Janney) had her skate her way into Diane’s class. It wasn’t normal […]