On Demand Weekly

Abby Richter: I am not desperate!
[pause]
Abby Richter: Why, did you think I sounded desperate?
Mike: Listen to you. Desperately asking me if you sounded desperate?

-          The Ugly Truth

The top ten video on demand (VOD) movies for the weekend ending November 15, 2009 are:

10. X-Men Origins:  Wolverine   

9. Monsters vs Aliens   

8. Drag Me To Hell 

7. I Love You Beth Cooper

6. Orphan

New Movies On Demand for the Week of January 18

District 9

An extraterrestrial race is forced to live in slum-like conditions on Earth as refugees but when a government agent is exposed to the secrets of their biotechnology an alliance is quickly formed. Simple yet brilliant - one of the best films of the year.

Sharlto Copley, Jason Cope. R / 112 minutes / Available 01/19

The Invention of Lying

New Films on VOD for the Week of March 15

The Twilight Saga:  New Moon - SEE IT ON DEMAND BEFORE IT'S AVAILABLE ON DVD!!

Fans of the Twilight Saga will be able to watch New Moon on demand at 12:01 AM on Saturday, March 20 - at least 8 to 10 hours before most retailers open and are able to sell the freshly minted DVD version of the film.  Tell your friends, Twitter your friends or bite them in the neck to remind them to set their calendars for a midnight on demand viewing slumber party - it almost sounds like the setting of a new slasher film. The Twilight Saga: New Moon. The romance between mortal Bella Swan and vampire Edward Cullen grows more intense, so intense that you don’t realize that they are as chaste as a nunnery.  But watch out for sexy Taylor Lautner as a werewolf.  Owoooooooooo.

Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson. PG-13 / 130 minutes / Available 3/20

Armored

New Films on VOD for the Week of July 12

The Bounty Hunter - Sony

Panned by critics, particularly for its improbable plot, this film is still an action packed treat for anyone desiring eye candy and a fast pace. Bounty hunter Milo Boyd’s (Gerard Butler) latest fugitive just happens to be his ex-wife, reporter Nicole Hurly (Jennifer Anniston). While Milo thinks this will be an easy catch, the real “Dog” turns out to be Nicole, in hot pursuit of a murder cover-up. The only problem is, once Nicole gathers evidence and Milo catches up with her, the tables turn and they’re running for their lives.

Gerard Butler, Jennifer Aniston. PG-13 / 110 minutes / Available 7/13

The Crazies

On Demand Weekly helps you browse through the New Movies On Demand (MOD) this month with our May preview!

The Movies On Demand MOD May Preview of The Indies has arrived. Indies premiering in May feature some notable performances, award nominees and winners and well-known actors in unique roles. For instance, cable viewers can find W.E., directed by Madonna, which won best original song at this year’s Golden Globes; #REGENERATION, the documentary following the Occupy Wall Street movement, narrated by Ryan Gosling, which premieres the same day as theaters; BEL AMI, featuring Robert Pattinson Twilight seducing Uma Thurman, Christina Ricci, and Kristen Scott Thomas’ characters. Also notable is RAMPART, from the director of THE MESSENGER, featuring a dynamic performance from Woody Harrelson and strong supporting cast as well Ben Foster, Cynthia Nixon, Anne Heche, Steve Buscemi, Sigourney Weaver, Robin Wright, Ice Cube, Brie Larson, Ned Beatty; ALBERT NOBBS, with Oscar-nominated performances from Glenn Close and Janet McTeer as Irish women living and working as men in late 19th-century Ireland; WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN, featuring a powerhouse performance from TIlda Swinton; TAKE THIS WALTZ with Michelle Williams and Seth Rogen; and Coriolanus critic’s pick 95% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes which is the directorial debut of Ralph Fiennes

Almost every indie new release listed comes to Movies On Demand either before or the same day as DVD.

Enjoy On Demanding this month!


Indie Titles:
ALL IN: THE POKER MOVIE – Premieres May 1
TV-14, Documentary

Same day as DVD


W.E. – Premieres May 1
R, Drama
Andrea Riseborough, James D'Arcy

Same day as DVD


#REGENERATION – Premieres May 3
TV-14, Documentary
Narration: Ryan Gosling

Same day as theatrical release


BEL AMI- Premieres May 4
R, Drama
Robert Pattinson, Uma Thurman

Before theatrical release


ALBERT NOBBS – Premieres May 15
R, Drama,
Glenn Close, Mia Wasikowska

Same day as DVD


RAMPART – Premieres May 15
R, Drama
Woody Harrelson, Ben Foster

Same day as DVD