On Demand DVD New Releases May 13-19

Cloud Atlas is certainly the most ambitious of this week’s titles. With a budget of over $100,000,000, the film is one of the most expensive independent films made to date. Nominated for a Golden Globe award, the film involves cast members playing multiple roles, covering different time periods, races and even sexes, and was shot with two separate but parallel filming units, with unique crews for each. On Demand DVD New Releases May 13-19

Back to 1942 A deadly drought in 1942 takes its toll on central China’s Henan province during the war against Japan. Tim Robbins, Adrien Brody, Daoming Chen (NR, 2:15) 5/14

Cloud Atlas

Cloud Atlas (pictured) This expansive, ambitious drama from Andy and Lana Wachowski (The Matrix trilogy) and Tom Tykwer (Run Lola Run) follows several characters over different timelines, exploring the interconnectedness of all people. Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Jim Broadbent (R) Same day as DVD 5/14

The Guillotines An elite crime-fighting unit in the court of the Chinese emperor relies on flying swords to defeat their enemies. (R, 1:52) 5/14

Texas Chainsaw (3-D) Nearly 40 years after the events of the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre, a young woman travels to the Lone Star State to collect her inheritance, unaware of her deadly family legacy, and the chainsaw-wielding maniac that awaits. Alexandra Daddario, Tania Raymonde, Scott Eastwood (R, 1:32) 5/14 

Black Rock Indie fave Katie Aselton (The Freebie) stars in and directs this thriller written by her husband Mark Duplass (Jeff, Who Lives at Home) about three lifelong friends who reunite for a weekend at their childhood getaway off the coast of Maine, only to find the trip devolves into a deadly fight for survival. Also stars Lake Bell, Kate Bosworth (R, ) 5/17

Fame High This documentary captures the on- and offstage drama, competition, heartbreak, and triumph during one school year at the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA).  (NR, 1:41) 5/17

Hating Breitbart  This documentary follows Andrew Breitbart, and the many controversial media episodes he has been involved in, including ACORN and the Anthony Weiner Twitter debacle. (R. 1:25) 5/17

Availability dates subject to change. Check your cable provider for ordering information. 3-D movies require a 3-D TV.

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