New Releases and Recommendations for Sept. 09

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Douglas

The weekend is here and it’s time to relax. We combed through some top channels to bring you the latest and greatest (with some classics thrown in for good measure).   As always, if you have a suggestion on the perfect lazy Sunday flick, please post ‘em in the comments.

Netflix New Releases:

  • Forks Over Knives- This food-focused documentary tackles the link between processed foods, obesity, diabetes and other diseases (2011)
  • Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid- Paul Newman and Robert Redford lead this Academy Award-winning iconic film (1969)
  • As it is in Heaven- Oscar-nominated Swedish drama tells the story of a small-town boy turned famous conductor (2005)

Hulu Plus New Releases:

  • The Tonight Show with Jay Leno- Missed last night’s episode? Now worries, Will Arnett, Anna Kendrick and Tinie Tempah are still here (2011)
  • Eagle vs. Shark- Nominated for the Grand Jury Prize, this hilarious story about relationships and redemption finds humor in the most unexpected places (2007)
  • Hamlet- Ethan Hawke and Bill Murray head this contemporary adaptation of Shakespeare’s epic story of passion, betrayal, and revenge (2000)

Crackle New Releases:

  • 9/11: Stories in Fragments- Sometimes the most profound memories are attached to the simplest of objects (2011)
  • The New Kids- The ultimate bully revenge tale and one of the greatest horror-thrillers of the ‘80s.  Starring James Spader (1985)
  • Defendor- Woody Harrelson doesn’t let a lack of superpowers stop him from being a superhero in a thought-provoking indie action flick (2010)

Amazon Instant Video New Releases:

  • Sherlock Holmes- Holmes battles as never before to bring down a new nemesis and unravel a deadly plot that could destroy the country (2011)
  • Hanna- Raised by her father to be the perfect assassin,  Academy Award nominee Saoirse Ronan holds her own in this action thriller (2011)
  • Blackthorn (pre-theatrical release)- Sam Shepard is Butch Cassidy in this thrilling western about the legendary outlaw’s return from exile (2011)

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