On Demand DVD New Releases April 21-26

On Demand DVD New Releases April 21-26

Bettie Page Reveals All Take a look at Bettie Page, one of the world’s most recognized sex symbols. Page recounts the true story of how her free expression overcame government witch hunts to help launch America’s sexual revolution. Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Mark Mori crafts a story using the legendary icon’s own words and the words of those who knew her. Also stars Dita Von Teese, Hugh Hefner (R, 1:41)  4/22

Filth James McAvoy stars as a corrupt, wildly out-of-control homicide cop who manipulates and hallucinates his way through the festive season in a bid to secure promotion and win back his wife and daughter.. From the author of Trainspotting. Also stars Jamie Bell, Eddie Marsen (R, 1:37) 4/24 Pre-theatrical release

Blue Ruin A mysterious outsider’s quiet life is turned upside down when he returns to his childhood home to carry out an act of vengeance. Proving himself an amateur assassin, he winds up in a brutal fight to protect his estranged family. Macon Blair, Devin Ratray, Amy Hargreaves (R, 1:30) 4/25 Available same day as theatrical release.

Gambit

Gambit In this hysterical comedy, a British art curator teams up with an eccentric and unpredictable Texas rodeo queen to enact revenge on his abusive boss by conning him into buying a fake Monet. Colin Firth, Cameron Diaz, Alan Rickman (PG13, 1:29) 4/25 Available same day as theatrical release.

And, to round out a light week of new releases, here are some additional suggestions from Channel Guide Magazine‘s own Paul Hall:

Barefoot He comes from a wealthy family but has always been the outcast not quite fitting in with his surroundings. She is free-spirited and has lived virtually her whole life in isolation. Together they will go to his brother’s wedding, and they may just be what each other needs to be a successful couple. Evan Rachel Wood, Scott Speedman, J.K. Simmons (PG-13, 1:30) 4/22

The Trials of Muhammad Ali The world swirled with every action of Muhammad Ali’s life: from the controversial moment he joined the Nation of Islam to changing his name from Cassius Clay and his refusal to fight in Vietnam. From Kartemquin Films, the documentary company that gave us Hoop Dreams and The InterruptersMuhammad Ali, David Susskind, Eamonn Andrews (NR, 1:26) 4/21

The Hooping Life When you think hula hoops, the vision is that of a 1950s black and white era. Today it is simply hooping. Experience modern hooping along with stories of being saved from depression and gangs amid the culture around a simple hoop. Part outrageous, part encouraging, all hoops. Shaquille O’Neal, Anah Reichenbach, Christabel Zamor (NR, 1:10) 4/22 Pre-theatrical release

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