April and May are offering comedy, terror, family animation, Sci-fi, drama, adult, and documentary home entertainment releases. Most are being released on DVD, Blu-ray,even in Blu-ray Combo Packs as well as Video on Demand. We will have reviews on most of the titles so check back often and see what our critics have to say about them. You may find a gem that you never knew existed or a hilarous comedy to brighten your day. Whether you are looking for horror, action-adventure, drama, comedy, crime or alternative lifestyle— the next months will have a little something for most everyone.
APRIL 2015
April 7, 2015
The Immigrant- Blu-ray/DVD
THE IMMIGRANT Ewa Cybulska (Academy Award® winner Marion Cotillard) and her sister sail to New York from their native Poland in search of a new start and the American dream. When they reach Ellis Island, doctors discover that Magda (Angela Sarafyan) is ill, and the two women are separated. Ewa is released onto the mean streets of Manhattan and quickly falls prey to Bruno (Academy Award® nominee Joaquin Phoenix), a charming but wicked man who takes her in and forces her into prostitution. The arrival of Orlando (Academy Award® nominee Jeremy Renner) – a dashing stage magician who is also Bruno’s cousin – restores her self-belief and hopes for a brighter future, becoming her only chance to escape the nightmare in which she finds herself.
Inside Amy Schumer- DVD
INSIDE AMY SCHUMER: SEASON 1&2 Straight from Amy Schumer’s provocative and hilariously wicked mind, Inside Amy Schumer explores sex, relationships and the general clusterf**k that is life with sketches, stand-up comedy and woman-on-the-street interviews. Inside Amy Schumer is an Emmy-nominated sketch show on Comedy Central, starring Amy Schumer and Executive Produced by Schumer, Daniel Powell (The Daily Show with Jon Stewart) and Jessi Klein (Saturday Night Live). The 2 Disc DVD package includes all 20 episodes from Seasons 1 and 2, uncensored with exclusive special features
April 14, 2015
Map to the Stars- Blu-ray/DVD
MAP TO THE STARS A darkly comic thriller from acclaimed director David Cronenberg. Hollywood actress Havana Segrand (Julieanne Moore) is unraveling as her career flounders. Her therapist (John Cusack) and his wife are busy managing the career of their child-star son. But when a mysterious young woman named Agatha (Mia Wasikowska) befriends a limo driver (Robert Pattinson) and ties all their lives together, nothing will ever be the same as they try to survive a world of money, fame, envy and relentless hauntings.
Roadside- DVD
ROADSIDE Dan and Mindy Summers are on a road trip along a desolate mountain highway when Dan is forced to exit the SUV to remove a dead tree blocking their path. Before he can get back inside, he and Mindy find themselves held hostage on the side of the road, trapped in their car by a mysterious, unseen gunman. They must fight for their lives in a sadistic game of cat and mouse set against a backdrop of numbing cold, pitch darkness and raw terror.
John Doe: Vigilante- DVD
JOHN DOE: VIGILANTE Frustrated with a failing legal system that allows violent criminals to go free, John Doe begins exacting justice the only way he knows how – by killing one criminal at a time. Soon he becomes a media sensation and inspires a group of copycat vigilantes, but who is the real John Doe – a pillar of justice or a cold-blooded murderer?
April 21, 2015
First Period- DVD
FIRST PERIOD New girl Cassie and school outcast Maggie are easily the most unpopular girls at their high school. Together, they decide the way to win the hearts of cute boys and popular girls is to enter–and win–the annual talent show. But popular rivals Heather, Other Heather, and their hot boyfriends Dirk and Brett will stop at nothing to keep Cassie and Maggie the laughing stock of the school. It’s going to take courage, a make over, and maybe even a rap battle to beat them in true 80s style.
Jonah Lives- DVD
JONAH LIVES A group of suburban teenagers find themselves embroiled in a story of revenge from beyond the grave. Foolishly playing with a ouija board, they contact the spirit of a murdered man. Jonah rips his way out of the earth in the form of a murderous zombie, intent on avenging his untimely demise. Before he can rip out the heart of his killer, he must claim the lives of the teens that disturbed his rest.
The Walking Deceased- DVD
THE WALKING DECEASED a comical bloody addition to the pantheon of zombie-apocalypse spoofs. Lampooning every tried and true zombie meme. Join the Sheriff with his son, and a motley crew of survivors as they weather confrontations with zombies, meet up and then leave their tattered camp–a partially destroyed shopping mall. The group journeys to the supposed Safe Haven Ranch seeking shelter from the owners, a fascinating and diabolical older couple. Along for the ride with the still-human survivors is a lone zombie who begins to see and develop his human side when he hooks up with the brash female lead. The unexpected twists and turns and will delight those who enjoy over-the-top blood spattering while horror movie buffs will appreciate the George Romeroesque touches.
April 23, 2015
Sweet Lorraine-DVD
SWEET LORRAINE Lorraine Beebie, the perfect minister’s wife in suburban New Jersey, has one goal: to see her husband as the mayor of the small town in which she has rebuilt her life. Lorraine’s quest comes head to head with her seedy and sultry past in New York City, a past that includes her ex-lover, the current mayor. Lorraine’s secrets, along with the many others hidden behind white picket fences, threaten to surface throughout the campaign. The film confronts social issues head on and makes satirical commentary on the gender divide using dark humor and boxing.
April 28, 2015
The Boy Next Door- Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack
THE BOY NEXT DOOR Jennifer Lopez stars as Claire Peterson, a high school literature teacher struggling to get back in the dating game after separating from her cheating husband played by John Corbett. When handsome and charismatic 19-year-old Noah (Ryan Guzman) moves in next door, Claire has a moment of weakness that leads to an extremely intense and intimate night together. Noah’s attraction quickly turns into a dangerous, violent obsession, forcing Claire to her limits as she protects her world from being torn apart.
The Barber- DVD
THE BARBER Eugene van Wingerdt (Scott Glenn) is a small-town barber hiding a dark secret. Twenty years earlier he was arrested for several gruesome murders, but was released due to insufficient evidence. The detective in charge of the case killed himself in despair. Now the detective’s son is in town, with a few secrets of his own.
Paddington- Blu-ray/DVD/VOD
PADDINGTON tells the story of the comic misadventures of a young Peruvian bear who travels to London in search of a home. Finding himself lost and alone, he begins to realize that city life is not all he had imagined until he meets the kindly Brown family (Bonneville and Hawkins) who take him home after reading the label around his neck. It looks as though his luck has changed until this rare talking bear catches the eye of Millicent (Nicole Kidman), a museum taxidermist.
MAY 2015
May 5, 2015
Mr. Turner- Blu-ray/DVD
MR. TURNER Mr. Turner, an artist since he was a child, leads a complicated life as he pursues a better understanding of the world and people in it. He travels as much as he paints. He visits brothels and sexually exploits his housekeeper while forming a relationship with a landlady who lives near the sea.
Selma- Blu-ray/DVD
SELMA After seeking the help of President Lyndon B. Johnson and being refused, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and other civil rights leaders led marches from Selma to the Capitol building in Montgomery in March 1965. The first march, now known as “Bloody Sunday”, took marchers across the Edmund Pettus Bridge and into brutal treatment at the hands of the police and others, hospitalizing seventeen. Despite the hatred, the marchers returned to the bridge two days later in peaceful response. In the weeks that followed, the marchers, now protected by armed forces, reached Montgomery where Dr. King gave his famous “How Long, Not Long” speech.
Love, Rosie- DVD
LOVE, ROSIE Since the moment they met at age 5, Rosie (Lily Collins) and Alex (Sam Claflin) have been best friends, facing the highs and lows of growing up side by side. A fleeting shared moment, one missed opportunity, and the decisions that follow send their lives in completely different directions. As each navigates the complexities of life, love, and everything in between, they always find their way back to each other—but is it just friendship, or something more?
Black Sea- Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack
BLACK SEA A suspenseful adventure thriller Black Sea centers on a rogue submarine captain (Jude Law) who, after being laid off from a salvage company, pulls together a misfit crew to go after a sunken treasure rumored to be lost in the depths of the Black Sea. As greed and desperation take control on board their claustrophobic vessel, the increasing uncertainty of the mission causes the men to turn on each other to fight for their own survival.
May 8, 2015
Fifty Shades of Grey- Blu-ray/DVD Combo
FIFTY SHADES OF GREY Shy and unassuming literature student Anastasia Steele (Dakota Johnson) finds her life forever altered when she interviews the enigmatic Christian Grey (Jamie Dornan) and is dazzled by the charismatic entrepreneur and his high-flying lifestyle. As the pair embarks on a passionate affair, Ana soon discovers that Grey has dark secrets and desires that will push her to the limits of her imagination—and beyond.
May 12, 2015
The Cobbler- DVD and Blu-ray
THE COBBLER Max Simkin has had enough of working in his little New York shoe repair shop where he quietly envies people with more interesting lives. So when he discovers an old family heirloom with the magical ability to change his appearance and transform into any of his customers, the temptation is too good to pass up. However, his newfound ability to become someone else proves to be as troublesome as it is fun. When a ruthless real estate developer tries to take over his neighborhood, Max uses his gift to become the hero he always hoped he could be. Featuring Adam Sandler, Steve Buscemi, Cliff “Method Man” Smith and Ellen Barkin
See You In Valhalla- DVD
SEE YOU IN VALHALLA After the bizarre death of her brother, Johana Burwood must return home after four years to face her quirky family, including her estranged dad, her two competitive brothers and various significant others. The family is uncomfortable with each other at first, and their inner turmoil manifests itself in quarrels and outright fights. Johana is forced to face some secrets from her past when she runs into an old boyfriend who just can’t seem to let go. It’s only when tensions are at a breaking point that someone comes up with a brilliant idea that will send their departed brother off with incredible style.
May 19, 2015
American Sniper- Blu-ray/DVD
AMERICAN SNIPER Chris Kyle was nothing more than a Texan man who wanted to become a cowboy, but in his thirties he found out that maybe his life needed something different, something where he could express his real talent, something that could help America in its fight against terrorism. So he joined the SEALs in order to become a sniper. After marrying, Kyle and the other members of the team are called for their first tour of Iraq. Kyle’s struggle isn’t with his missions, but about his relationship with the reality of the war and, once returned at home, how he manages to handle it with his urban life, his wife and kids.
May 26, 2015
Seventh Son- DVD/Blu-ray
SEVENTH SON When Mother Malkin, the queen of evil witches, escapes the pit she was imprisoned in by professional monster hunter Spook decades ago and kills his apprentice, he recruits young Tom, the seventh son of the seventh son, to help him.
JUNE 2015
June 2, 2015
Focus- Blu-ray/DVD
FOCUS In the midst of veteran con man Nicky’s latest scheme, a woman from his past – now an accomplished femme fatale – shows up and throws his plans for a loop. Starring Will Smith
Jupiter Ascending- Blu-ray/DVD
JUPITER ASCENDING Jupiter Jones was born under a night sky, with signs predicting that she was destined for great things. Now grown, Jupiter dreams of the stars but wakes up to the cold reality of a job cleaning other people’s houses and an endless run of bad breaks. Only when Caine Wise, a genetically engineered ex-military hunter, arrives on Earth to track her down does Jupiter begin to glimpse the fate that has been waiting for her all along – her genetic signature marks her as next in line for an extraordinary inheritance that could alter the balance of the cosmos
Writer, critic, film editor John Delia, Sr. has been on all sides of the movie business from publications to film making. He has worked as a film critic with ACED Magazine for more than 20 years and other publications for a total of 40 years. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Florida. John is a member of the Southeastern Film Critics Association and Critics Association of Central Florida Send John a message at jdelia@acedmagazine.com
