In the late 1940’s, Mickey Cohen and his gang of ruthless thugs held the city of Los Angeles in its grips. Using power and intimation, they ran a number of illegal businesses throughout the city while paying cops and judges to stay out of their way. Gangster Squad, new on DVD and Blu-Ray this week, is the True Story of a police chief and a brave group of cops and vigilantes who band together in an attempt to take down Mickey Cohen and release the city of Los Angeles from their hold. Gangster Squad headlines a head with ten New Releases in total. Below is a brief synopsis of each of this week’s new releases;
NEW RELEASES ON DVD & BLU-RAY
Gangster Squad: starring Sean Penn, Josh Brolin and Ryan Gosling – During the 1950’s in Los Angeles, a police sergeant is recruited to form a special vigilante task force in order to take down the powerful mob boss Mickey Cohen. (Action/Crime) (DVD and Blu-Ray)Also available to rent at 2 Doors Down in Manitouwadge
Broken City: starring Mark Wahlberg and Russell Crowe – and A private investigator is hired by the mayor of New York City in a supposed attempt to uncover his wife’s infidelities. What should be a routine investigation turns into anything but, as the mayor’s schemes are uncovered threatening his chances of being re-elected. (Thriller/Crime) (DVD and Blu-Ray)Also available to rent at 2 Doors Down in Manitouwadge!
A Haunted House: starring Marlon Wayans – A man invites his girlfriend to move in, not knowing that she is being followed by a ghost. In an attempt to rid their house of the spirit, the couple recruits the help of a psychic and a team of Ghostbusters. (Comedy) (DVD and Blu-Ray) Also available to rent at 2 Doors Down in Manitouwadge!
The Impossible: starring Naomi Watts and Ewan McGregor – The incredible True Story of a families attempt to survive and reconnect after a Tsunami hits their beach side resort while on vacation in Thailand. Academy Award Nominee- Naomi Watts for Best Actress in a Leading Role. (Drama) (DVD and Blu-Ray) Also available to rent at 2 Doors Down in Manitouwadge!
Promised Land: starring Matt Damon – A salesman for a natural gas company faces resistance from a small but vocal group of concerned citizens after arriving in a small town, where his corporation wants to tap into the available resources. (Drama) (DVD and Blu-Ray) Also available to rent at 2 Doors Down in Manitouwadge!
Assassins Run: starring Christian Slater – A woman becomes the target of the Russian mafia after her husband, a successful American businessman, is killed. (Action) (DVD) Also available to rent at 2 Doors Down in Manitouwadge!
4:44 Last Day on Earth: starring Willem Dafoe – A glimpse into the lives of a couple as they face their final days knowing that the world is about to end. (Drama/Sci-Fi) (DVD)
Haunting in Connecticut 2:starring Chad Michael Murray – A young family moves into a historic home in Georgia, only to learn that the house is haunted by a force looking to bring down anything- or anyone in its path. (Horror) (DVD and Blu-Ray)
Cheech and Chong the Animated Movie– Cheech and Chong are back in their first ever full-length animated movie! (Comedy) (DVD)
Pawn: starring Ray Liotta – A petty robbery spirals into a tense hostage situation after three gunmen hold up a diner that turns out to be a front for the mob. (Thriller/Crime) (DVD and Blu-Ray) Also available to rent at 2 Doors Down in Manitouwadge!
FOR THE GAMERS
Dead Island Riptide – The Dead Island heroes escaped in a helicopter to the safety of a military ship, but when a vicious storm hits and the virus suddenly spreads throughout the crew, the nightmare starts all over again… Available to rent and buy for PS3 and XBOX 360.
CROSSOVER CASH & PRIZES!
An Exciting New Promotion is Coming in May!
The Staff at Crossover Video and Games is thrilled to launch a exciting new promotion for the month of May: Scratch & Win! Any customer who rents 2 movies or games will be given a scratch and win card for a chance to wincash and prizes! This exciting offer will only be available during the month of May so don’t miss out!
More details in next week’s Crossover Insider!
Have a safe week and don’t forget to support your local businesses!
Tyler Davis, Owner
Crossover Video and Games, Marathon