New Releases and Recommendations for September 8

Fall is in the air, and we’re looking forward to changing leaves, crisp breezes, and cozy movie nights. This week’s epic lineup of new releases is perfect for the latter – cuddle up on the couch and enjoy. Happy streaming!

Amazon Instant Video New Releases:

• The Cabin In The Woods- Purchase this unconventional thriller in HD before it’s available on DVD and Blu-Ray, or wait two weeks and rent it – either way, prepare to have your mind blown. (2012)
• The Five-Year Engagement– An irreverent, goofy romantic comedy about an engaged couple who keep getting tripped up on their long walk down the aisle. (2012)
• Girlfriend Confidential: LA Season 1– Four successful best friends help each other navigate the tumultuous waters of love, celebrity life and the entertainment industry. (2011)

Amazon Prime Instant Video New Releases:

• Super 8– A group of young movie-makers stumble upon a catastrophic train crash and soon discover that it’s just one piece of a larger, much more terrifying truth. (2011)
• Iron Man 2– Robert Downey Jr. returns as beloved billionaire bachelor Tony Stark in a solid sequel to the superhero blockbuster. (2010)
• True Grit– The Coen brothers’ classic western remake delivers on all fronts with great acting, beautiful cinematography and the perfect balance of comedy and adventure. (2010)

Hulu Plus New Releases:

• Grimm: Quill– While investigating an accident site, Nick comes upon a bizarre and gruesome disease that is spreading quickly. (2012)
• The Promise: Pilot– This gripping new Hulu exclusive series examines the origins of the Middle East conflict in events that took place under British rule sixty years ago. (2012)
• Hotel Hell: The Roosevelt– Ramsay checks into the Roosevelt Inn, a former elementary school that’s now over $1 million in debt. (2012)

Netflix New Releases:

• Scandal Season 1– Sleep with an intern? Accused of murder? Olivia Pope and her crisis management team can keep any skeleton in the closet. (2012)
• Braveheart– “Every man dies; not every man really lives.” Mel Gibson’s Oscar-winning medieval drama is still one of our all-time favorites. (1995)
• Tommy Boy– Holy Schnikes! Chris Farley and David Spade’s raunchy 90’s comedy brings out the inner teenager in all of us. (1995)

Crackle New Releases:

• The Devil’s Chair– A twisted, tightly-wound supernatural horror flick splattered with inventively gory special effects. (2008)
• We Own the Night– A-list talent led by Joaquin Phoenix and Mark Wahlberg show their mettle in a cool cops and robbers riff on Cain & Abel. (2007)
• Donnie Brasco– Johnny Depp and Al Pacino’s riveting chemistry takes this gripping, faithfully fact-based mobster masterpiece to another level. (1997)

Fandor New Releases:

• PressPausePlay– This documentary explores the digital revolution of the last decade, featuring interviews with filmmaker Lena Dunham (Tiny Furniture), Swedish pop singer Robyn, Napster-founder Sean Parker and more. (2011)
• Art House– Starring indie darling Greta Gerwig and The Stooges’ Iggy Pop, this indie comedy takes place in an artist-inhabited communal house that is slated to be turned into housing for the college golf team. (2010)
• Slug 660– Director Todd Rohal delivers an avant-garde working-class tale that’s like The Grapes of Wrath but dirtier. (1998)