New to Own: Week of April 14, 2014
See the titles new on DVD, Blu-ray and Amazon Instant Video this week.
1.
Philomena
(2013)
A world-weary political journalist picks up the story of a woman's search for her son, who was taken away from her decades ago after she became pregnant and was forced to live in a convent. (98 mins.)
Director: Stephen Frears
2.
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
(2013)
A day-dreamer escapes his anonymous life by disappearing into a world of fantasies filled with heroism, romance and action. When his job along with that of his co-worker are threatened, he takes action in the real world embarking on a global journey that turns into an adventure more extraordinary than anything he could have ever imagined. (114 mins.)
Director: Ben Stiller
3.
The Nut Job
(2014)
An incorrigibly self-serving exiled squirrel finds himself helping his former park brethren raid a nut store to survive, that is also the front for a human gang's bank robbery. (85 mins.)
Director: Peter Lepeniotis
4.
Ride Along
(2014)
Security guard Ben must prove himself to his girlfriend's brother, top cop James. He rides along James on a 24-hour patrol of Atlanta. (99 mins.)
Director: Tim Story
5.
Black Nativity
(2013)
A street-wise teen from Baltimore who has been raised by a single mother travels to New York City to spend the Christmas holiday with his estranged relatives, where he embarks on a surprising and inspirational journey. (93 mins.)
Director: Kasi Lemmons
6.
Ripper Street
(2012 TV Series)
A new drama set in the East End of London in 1889 during the aftermath of Jack The Ripper murders. The infamous H Division... (59 mins.)
7.
The Bletchley Circle
(2012 TV Series)
In 1952, four women who worked at the wartime code-breaking center, Bletchley Park, reunite to track down a serial killer. (45 mins.)
8.
Flowers in the Attic
(2014 TV Movie)
After the sudden death of their father, four children face cruel treatment from their ruthless grandmother. (86 mins.)
Director: Deborah Chow
9.
Interior. Leather Bar.
(2013)
Filmmakers James Franco and Travis Mathews re-imagine the lost 40 minutes from "Cruising" as a starting point to a broader exploration of sexual and creative freedom. (60 mins.)
Director: James Franco, Travis Mathews
10.
Great Expectations
(2012)
A humble orphan suddenly becomes a gentleman with the help of an unknown benefactor. (128 mins.)
Director: Mike Newell
11.
Date and Switch
(2014)
Two guys who make a pact to lose their virginity before prom find their friendship tested when one of them comes out of the closet. (91 mins.)
Director: Chris Nelson
12.
Möbius
(2013)
An FSB officer falls in love with his agent, an American woman, who works as a trader in a Russian bank. (103 mins.)
Director: Eric Rochant