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Spring Streaming
"Harley Quinn and the Birds of Prey"
New movies leap to online platforms in light of virus crisis Joseph J. Airdo >>The Entertainer!
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s the world around us transforms into something that we previously only saw in movies like “Carriers” and “Contagion,” people are suddenly finding themselves stuck at home and in desperate need of something to do. Aside from dusting off some old board games, accomplishing every item on your spring cleaning checklist and realizing that—when push comes to shove—you are actually a pretty good cook, your options may at first feel somewhat limited. However, just as people are looking for new ways to have fun in these challenging and very unfamiliar times, movie studios are looking for new ways to get their films to audiences. With movie theaters having to close as a health precaution, many of this spring’s new offerings were left without an outlet incredibly quickly after their release. Fortunately, we live in an age where we do not need to leave our homes to be entertained. Movie studios are helping to cure our cabin fever with some good, old-fashioned escapism, making a
number of those films that debuted in theaters last month available for rent or purchase online. Sure, nothing beats the big screen, but being able to enjoy a new movie with your significant other or family in the comfort of your own home is a pretty appealing thing right about now. So pop some popcorn, cuddle up on the couch and check out any—or all—of these new releases that were very recently only available in theaters.
"HARLEY QUINN AND THE BIRDS OF PREY" Margot Robbie reprises her role as Harley Quinn from 2016’s “Suicide Squad” in this crime dramedy that exists within the DC superhero universe. Available for digital rental and/or purchase through a variety of services, it is a frantic and fun piece of escapism entertainment with Robbie again proving that this is a character she was born to play. The crazy chaos that ensues is more than enough to take your mind off the real world’s woes for a couple of hours.
"SONIC THE HEDGEHOG" Despite its abbreviated theatrical run, this action-comedy managed to score the title of highest-grossing video game film "Bloodshot"
in U.S. box office history—and now it is available for purchase through a number of different digital platforms. James Marsden stars alongside the computeranimated speedy hedgehog as he tries to evade the clutches of Dr. Robotnik, played with extreme eccentricity by Jim Carrey. You do not need to be familiar with the video game to enjoy the flick’s fast-paced fun.
"THE INVISIBLE MAN" Elisabeth Moss stars as a woman who is terrorized by her abusive ex who has discovered a way to make himself invisible in this psychological thriller. The flick, which is available to rent via several online services, brings the classic Universal monster into the modern age. Moss gives a great performance while the eerie chain of events leaves you on the edge of your seat—clutching your
couch’s armrest—from beginning to end.
"ONWARD" Chris Pratt and Tom Holland voice teenage elf brothers in this animated adventure from Disney/ Pixar, which is not only available for digital purchase from a number of online outlets but is also streaming on Disney+. It is a magical movie that has everything you expect from a Disney/Pixar production— excitement, emotion and a lot of laughs. It also adheres a bit too well to the studio’s “buddy adventure” formula, but fun, fantasy and familiarity are three things families need more than ever at this moment.
"THE WAY BACK" Ben Affleck stars as an alcoholic
"Sonic the Hedgehog"
