Articles by Meredith Ennis

On Demand DVD New Releases Dec. 1-7 5 Seconds Of Summer: So Perfect. Trace the meteoric rise of 5SOS from a Sydney suburb to worldwide fame in this very first, in-depth biography, featuring electrifying archive footage and intimate interviews. Luke Hemmings, Ashton Irwin (TV-G, 1:10)  12/1  Pre-DVD release. And So It Goes Oren is a self-centered and eccentric realtor who couldn’t care less about anyone else, but when his estranged son suddenly drops off a granddaughter he never knew about, his life is turned upside down. Diane Keaton, Michael Douglas (PG-13, 1:34) 12/2 As Above, So Below When a team of explorers ventures into […]

How to Train Your Dragon 2 picks up five years after the first movie, and the film acquired some new characters for the second chapter. For the dragon trapper Eret, son of Eret, the filmmakers chose Kit Harington (Game of Thrones). “Kit showed up on a short list of possible actors to voice Eret,” says director Dean DeBlois. “I knew him from Game of Thrones and I can safely say he’s my favorite character on that series. I thought he was perfect for the role.” Producer Bonnie Arnold adds, “Eret is supposed to be about 20, the same age as […]

Let’s Be Cops: Did You Know … ? Here’s some fun trivia about Let’s Be Cops, starring Jake Johnson, Damon Wayans Jr. and Rob Riggle. In the film, when Ryan (Johnson) and Justin (Wayans) make the decision to dress up as cops for a costume party, they take it to another level. As people start to mistake them for genuine cops, things get real, and they find themselves in the middle of an actual case. • Director and cowriter for Let’s Be Cops Luke Greenfield got the idea for the film when a costume designer gave him an authentic Los Angeles Police Department […]

On Demand DVD New Releases Nov. 24-30 The Expendables 3 Barney leaves his team behind to assemble a new and younger group of Expendables. Although he tries to keep his old friends out of harm’s way, they won’t let Barney go it alone against a nemesis from their past. Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Antonio Banderas (PG-13, 2:06) 11/25 The Giver Children in this seemingly perfect world are assigned jobs as adults. Jonas was last to be assigned, and it was he who was set to receive the knowledge of the things that no one talked about. His sessions with The Giver will […]

On Demand DVD New Releases Nov. 17-23 20,000 Days On Earth Drama and reality collide in a fictitious 24 hours in the life of iconic musician Nick Cave. Come celebrate the transformative power of the creative spirit. Nick Cave, Susie Bick, Kylie Minogue (Documentary, 1:37) 11/18 22 Jump Street (pictured below) Schmidt and Jenko are back, and Capt. Dickson is sending them to college. It’s the same plot as in 21 Jump Street — find the drug dealers to get to the suppliers. But we get a bigger budget in this film, so expect louder explosions and a keg full of collegiate […]

On Demand DVD New Releases Nov. 10-16 Always Woodstock When struggling songwriter Catherine Brown’s life in New York City falls apart, she must confront her past by spending the summer at her childhood home in Woodstock, NY. Brittney Snow,  Ryan Guzman (1:37) 11/14 Available same day as theatrical release. Bad Turn Worse A weekend of partying with stolen money leaves three Texas teens indebted to a dangerous criminal. Things go from bad to worse when he forces them to rob his boss to pay off the debt. Mackenzie Davis, William Devane (1:32)  11/14 Available same day as theatrical release. In Your Eyes Two seemingly polar opposites living on […]

On Demand DVD New Releases Nov. 3-9 The Dog An intimate portrait of John Wojtowicz, the inspiration behind Al Pacino’s character in Sidney Lumet’s Oscar-Nominated Dog Day Afternoon. (TV-MA, 1:41) 11/4 Hercules The son of Zeus, Hercules has completed his 12 labors only to find himself without a family. As he moves forward, he leads his band of fighters into battle to collect money, fighting on any side — until one battle opens his eyes to the ruthlessness that exists within some of his employers. Dwayne Johnson, Ian McShane, John Hurt (PG-13, 1:38) 11/4 Land Ho!  Two men, former brothers-in-law, take […]

On Demand DVD New Releases Oct. 27-Nov. 2 America: Imagine the World Without Her What would the world look like if America never existed? The creators of 2016: Obama’s America explore this question in this stirring documentary. (PG-13, 1:45) 10/28 Begin Again Jilted by her boyfriend, Gretta gets “discovered” by a washed-up music executive looking to regain his edge for spotting talent. Now this unusual pair teams up to create a formidable duo as they help each other grow while developing a truly unique sound. Keira Knightley, Mark Ruffalo, Hailee Steinfeld (R, 1:44) 10/28 Child of God Based on Cormac McCarthy’s novel, […]

In 2013, The Purge came to movie theaters with an interesting storyline: that on one night every year, any and all crime is made legal. The film was a surprise summer hit, debuting at No. 1 with an astonishing $34.1 million weekend at the domestic box office. After witnessing the response to The Purge, writer/director James DeMonaco quickly turned his attention to developing a sequel. The Purge: Anarchy moves the audience outside on the streets during the annual Purge. For DeMonaco and producer Sébastien K. Lemercier, the first movie was originally intended to be a smaller film that served as a […]

On Demand DVD New Releases Oct. 20-26 Earth to Echo Tuck, Munch and Alex are an inseparable trio of friends, but their time together is coming to an end. Their neighborhood is being destroyed by a highway construction project. Teo Halm, Brian Bradley (PG, 1:31) 10/21 The Fluffy Movie Gabriel ‘Fluffy’ Iglesias, the world-famous Hawaiian-shirt-clad comedian, takes viewers on a laugh-filled journey into his life with jokes not seen in theaters. Also stars Jeremy Ray Valdez (1:54) 10/21 Listen Up Philip  When a novelist has problems with his novel and girlfriend, he seeks refuge in his mentor’s cottage, where he can focus on his […]