New to On Demand & DVD

On Demand DVD New Releases: March 12-18 I, Tonya Tonya Harding rises in the ranks at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships. But after her chief rival is attacked and Tonya comes under suspicion, the resulting media storm reveals that the life she has led differs greatly from everyone’s expectations of the perfect champion. Margot Robbie, Sebastian Stan, Allison Janney (R, 2:00) 3/13 Justice League It’s the dawn of a new era in crime-fighting as Batman and Wonder Woman work to assemble a team of superheroes. Now joined by Aquaman, The Flash and Cyborg, can this unlikely group of heroes coexist […]

I really have come to enjoy a good superhero movie. Gone are the days of plotless action films that make you regret the time you spent, especially given the increased run times in the genre. I’m so happy to say the film Thor: Ragnarok is well worth every minute you spend with it. Thor (Chris Hemsworth) heads back to Asgard, and to his dismay, his father Odin (Anthony Hopkins) is not there. Instead, he discovers his brother Loki (Tom Hiddleston) is still alive, and together, the two brothers set off to find their father. But Odin isn’t long for our […]

On Demand DVD New Releases: March 5-11 Thor: Ragnarok Thor is back, and he needs to assemble a team to take on Hela, the goddess of death, who wants to create a new Asgard in her image. But first he must survive a deadly gladiatorial contest that pits him against his friend: the Incredible Hulk. Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett (PG-13, 2:10) 3/6 The Man Who Invented Christmas Charles Dickens is struggling. After three straight flops in an attempt to capture the magic following Oliver Twist, he needs a new book to keep his family from financial ruin. The […]

Family — we all have it. The relatives we love and the relatives we avoid. Families can be small or big, natural or adoptive, and may include a plethora of different dynamics. Your family is a road map to your past, present and future. And family is at the center of the film Coco from the Disney and Pixar team. Miguel (voiced by Anthony Gonzalez) has rhythm in his heart. His family, whom he loves dearly, has barred music from their house. He struggles to see how he fits in to this unit where he can’t follow his passion, especially […]

On Demand DVD New Releases Feb. 26-March 4 Coco Miguel’s family celebrates the Day of the Dead every year — but not with music. As a music aficionado, Miguel longs to express the rhythms in his heart. When he unexpectedly finds himself in the Land of the Dead, he tries to become the person he needs to be, regardless of the consequences, and return home to his family. Voices of Anthony Gonzalez, Gael García Bernal, Benjamin Bratt (PG, 1:45) 2/27 Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (pictured above) In a small Midwestern city, three mysterious billboards are put up with a controversial […]

In the movies, sequels are a way of life. Films that rake in big dollars at the box office are fertile territory for a second, third or fourth go-around. With likable characters and fun actors, it was only a matter of time until the 2015 Christmas Day release of Daddy’s Home found its way to a sequel, and that time is now with the Daddy’s Home 2. Brad (Will Ferrell) and Dusty (Mark Wahlberg) have ironed out their differences and are continuing down the pathway to being the best co-dads in the world. The kids love both of them equally, […]

On Demand DVD New Releases Feb. 19-25 The Star A group of animals, yearning for adventure, follows a bright star that leads them to a couple whose child is in danger. These animals soon become the heroes in this unique perspective on the story of the first Christmas. Voices of Steven Yeun, Keegan-Michael Key, Gina Rodriguez (PG, 1:26) 2/20 Daddy’s Home 2 Brad and Dusty are enjoying their lives as co-dads in their blended families. Christmas this year has the two families coming together, and that means Brad and Dusty’s dads are in town. Will they all have a blessed holiday season? […]

On Demand DVD New Releases Feb. 12-18 Roman J. Israel, Esq. Denzel Washington stars as Roman Israel, a driven, idealistic defense attorney who, through a tumultuous series of events, finds himself in a crisis that leads to extreme action. Colin Farrell costars as the monied, cutthroat lawyer who recruits Roman to his firm. Also stars Carmen Ejogo (PG-13, 2:02) 2/13 Wonder (pictured above) Auggie is a kid about to start fifth grade, marking his first time in school with other kids. Can everyone in school get past his physical appearance to see the delightful individual he is, or will this […]

“Hotshots” is the name given to the elite line of men and women fighting our nation’s wildfires. They are on the front lines as the devastating flames envelop the land around them. We take a look at just one group of hotshots in the film Only the Brave. Eric Marsh (Josh Brolin) has been working for years to get his fire crew certified as hotshots. His team is comprised of a variety of individuals, from the veterans who have been with him for years to the newbies he gives a chance to cut their teeth and prove they belong. One […]

It’s the perfect town. Everyone’s grass is meticulously maintained. Crime is virtually nonexistent. A friendly wave to all the neighbors is an everyday occurrence. The film Suburbicon from director George Clooney focuses on this community that shares its name. As with any idyllic community, nothing could possibly be going on behind closed doors, and everything is just as it seems — right? Wrong! What you see is not always what you get. The community is in an uproar over some new neighbors — who happen to be the first black family in Suburbicon. Residents have banded together to make it […]