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VOD Spotlight: Admission

July 9, 2013 Channel Guide Staff Comments Off

There’s no doubt that Admission has a lot on its curriculum vitae to make it an attractive candidate. You have the can’t-miss pairing of Tina Fey and Paul Rudd charming their way through an intellectual subject matter based on a literary source (Jean Hanff Korelitz’s novel) all under the auspices of director Paul Weitz, who so ably helmed the similarly toned About a Boy. But, in an issue that goes to the heart of this tricky romantic comedy, full acceptance requires more than a good resumé. Admission has more on its mind than the standard rom-com stuff of meet cutes, […]

On Demand DVD New Releases July 8-14

July 8, 2013 Meredith Ennis Comments Off

On Demand DVD New Releases July 8-14 Admission Tina Fey stars as a college-admissions officer at Princeton whose seemingly orderly life is thrown into chaos when she meets an alternative-school kid who just might be the son she gave up for adoption years ago. Also stars Paul Rudd, Lily Tomlin (PG-13, 1:47) 7/9 (same day as DVD) The Host (pictured) Twilight author Stephenie Meyer wrote the novel that serves as the basis for this otherworldly romance that takes place amid an alien invasion of earth. But the aliens aren’t using spaceships and gun battles. Instead they are taking over our bodies and erasing our […]

On Demand DVD New Releases July 1-7

July 1, 2013 Meredith Ennis Comments Off

On Demand DVD New Releases July 1-7: Just in time for the holiday, this week’s titles include Bruce Willis’ return to the Die Hard franchise, as well as some indie films (Drift, Just Like a Woman, Best Friends Forever, among others). A documentary about women and guns rounds out the list. Drift In the 70s two brothers battle killer waves, conservative society and ruthless bikers to kick-start the modern surf industry. Sam Worthington, Lesley-Ann Brandt, Xavier Samuel (R, 1:53) 7/2 (In theaters 8/2) The Expelled A group of teachers must defend themselves from a gang of murderous kids when their school comes under siege after […]

On Demand DVD New Releases June 24-30

June 24, 2013 Meredith Ennis Comments Off

On Demand DVD New Releases June 24-30 Heading into the holiday weekend, there’s a range of titles to consider, including what sadly may be James Gandolfini’s last movie role, in The Incredible Burt Wonderstone. With Gandolfini’s untimely death on June 19, the status of his unreleased/incomplete projects is uncertain at this time. Other choices include, the Oscar-nominated No, Halle Berry’s latest, The Call and Phantom, which features Ed Harris and David Duchovny. Some less familiar titles with more familiar faces include Upside Down (with Jim Sturgess and Kirsten Dunst), Copperhead (with Billy Campbell and Peter Fonda) and Redemption (with Jason Statham). […]

On Demand DVD New Releases June 17-23

June 17, 2013 Meredith Ennis Comments Off

On Demand DVD New Releases June 17-23: It’s good week for music fans with Glastonbury the Movie (In Flashback), Greenwich Village: Music That Defined a Generation, all premiering this week. Indie film fans will want to consider Maniac, Stoker, or Breakup at a Wedding. In addition, Movie 43, the Golden Globe-nominated Quartet and Jack the Giant Slayer will all be available. American Idiots Four friends embark on a cross-country journey to Las Vegas in an old RV to stop a wedding and save a friend from losing the love of his life. Jeffrey T. Schoettlin, Sean Muramatsu, Caroline D’Amore (R, 1:32) 6/18 (same day as theatrical release) […]

On Demand DVD New Releases June 10-16

June 10, 2013 Meredith Ennis Comments Off

On Demand DVD New Releases June 10-16. Updated fairy tales (Oz the Great and Powerful, Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters) might make for an interesting double feature, though the latter is not rated for children, to be certain. And while no other title can boast quite the cast that Movie 43 does, some of this week’s other premieres do offer some familiar faces, including: Claire Danes and James Mardsen (As Cool as I Am); Cuba Gooding Jr. (Absolute Deception); Claire Bowen (Dead Man’s Burden); Benjamin Bratt, Dwayne Johnson and Susan Sarandon, (Snitch) and Bruce Dern and Val Kilmer (Twixt). As […]

VOD Spotlight: Identity Thief

June 4, 2013 Meredith Ennis Comments Off

Identity Thief stars Jason Bateman (Arrested Development, Terrible Bosses) as Sandy, and Melissa McCarthy (Bridesmaids) as Diana, a woman living the high life after stealing Sandy’s identity. Originally envisioned with two male leads, Bateman (who also is one of the producers of the film) suggested changing the character of the thief to a female, a decision that played out when McCarthy jumped at the chance to play Diana. “I liked that Diana was scrappy and gets physical with [Sandy]. I can’t think of a comedy where you see a man and a woman physically fighting and it’s not slapsticky. In […]

On Demand DVD New Releases June 3-9

June 3, 2013 Meredith Ennis Comments Off

On Demand DVD New Releases June 3-9: Bruce Willis is back as John McClane in A Good Day to Die Hard — this time, he’s on a mission to help his son. Zombies are looking for love in Warm Bodies and Jason Bateman seeks an Identity Thief (Melissa McCarthy). Escape From Planet Earth (3-D) In this animated adventure, astronaut Scorch Supernova (voice of Brendan Fraser) answers an SOS from a notoriously dangerous planet only to find himself caught in a fiendish trap. It’s up to his quiet, by-the-book brother Gary (voice of Rob Corddry) to save him. Also features the voice of William Shatner […]

On Demand DVD New Releases May 27-June 2

May 27, 2013 Meredith Ennis 2

On Demand DVD New Releases May 27-June 2: This week brings a bunch of under-the-radar films and documentaries Alpha Earth Chaos reigns as alien ships attack Earth. A riot breaks out on the last surviving human ship, resulting in it crashing on an uncharted planet. While the survivors attempt to survive the hostile environment and find a way back to Earth, they are attacked by a pack of ruthless aliens. Adrian Paul, Richard Grieco 5/28 Baby Mama’s Club James, a consummate womanizer, and Randall, a devoted husband, are unlikely best friends. But when Randall becomes a father for the first time […]

VOD Spotlight: Side Effects

May 21, 2013 Meredith Ennis Comments Off

Side Effects was shot primarily on location in and around New York City, which director Steven Soderbergh says can be intimidating. “There are so many iconic New York movies. I decided that the important thing was to make the locations organic to this movie. The narrative is the priority. That doesn’t mean we didn’t look for locations that were interesting and different, but I don’t go anywhere one of the characters hasn’t been.” With that in mind, some of the locales that were chosen for filming definitely come under the heading of “gritty.” At Manhattan Psychiatric Center the filmmakers shot […]