I officially feel like a broken record because for the past few months, whenever I write about what’s coming to Redbox in the near future, I also bemoan the fact that it’s still not consistently warm here in Chicago, and MAYBE JUST MAYBE the next month will bring some relief.
The next big thing in home entertainment has arrived at Redbox: 4K! I sat down with Lori Flynn, our VP of Content, to learn more.
Just so everyone’s on the same page, what is 4K?
LF: 4K, or 4K UHD (Ultra High Definition), is an extraordinarily clear type of
When plans go awry in real life, it’s the worst. But when movie characters have to deal with chaos, well, that’s quite a different story. Here are four of my favorite movies where things go horribly wrong.
The Hangover– I still remember sitting in the movie theater the first
Early Man (at the Box 5/22) is another stop-motion animated gem from Nick Park. Park is best known as the creator of the cheese-loving inventor Wallace and his faithful dog (and protector) Gromit, stars of three Oscar-winning shorts (A Grand Day Out, The Wrong Trousers and A Close Shave). This modern
As someone who doesn’t get too excited anymore when the next superhero movie in a seemingly endless stream of superhero movies hits theaters, it means something to me that I was actually looking forward to Deadpool 2. I looooooved the original two years ago, even though I went into that
I don’t typically watch dramas. I much prefer the latest action, family or comedy movies, but after a challenge from my team, I decided to watch the Phantom Thread.
Set in 1950’s London, the movie quickly establishes the main character, Reynolds Woodcock, as a famous and demanding dressmaker that despite
I loved Black Panther, as did most of the world (can someone say $1.3 billlllliiiion worldwide?). But when I walked out of the theater, it wasn’t T’Challa himself who’d made the biggest impression on me… which led me to create this list of my 6 favorite Marvel characters that DON’T
In a dystopian future oppressed by global warming, the Humanity Bureau investigates citizens and exiles those who do not meet high productivity standards. We recently chatted with the star of The Humanity Bureau, Nicolas Cage, who told us why this film was so important to him and what makes it
Today is National Teacher Appreciation Day, and now that I’m experiencing school for a second time through my kindergarten son’s eyes, I am even more conscious of what a huge effect teachers have on their students. On top of dropping knowledge on all things reading, writing and ‘rithmatic, teachers have
Winchester, the supernatural thriller now available from Redbox, reminds us of that classic line from the western, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valence: “When the legend becomes fact, print the legend.” That goes as much for haunted houses as it does for the Old West. If you believe in poltergeists,
Jamie Dornan haunts my dreams.
And no, it’s not what you’re thinking. It has nothing to do with Fifty Shades of Grey, I swear. Rather it’s because of his performance in the series The Fall opposite Gillian Anderson (Scully 4eva!). In it he plays Paul Spector, a very, very twisted
Whhhhhyyyyyy is winter not done with us yet? When is it going to really feel like spring? If you’re like me, you are OVER this prolonged period of blah weather and ready for a change. And if May doesn’t give us the summertime feels we’re so desperate for, then June
As I was preparing to write this post I realized that there might be some younger movie fans out there who don’t realize that Liam Neeson is an Oscar-nominated actor (for his leading role in Schindler’s List) who’s starred in everything from beloved rom-coms (hellllooooo, Love Actually!) to ‘80s TV
I’ve always rooted for the underdog — the one who gets picked last, the nerd, the new kid, the outcast, the person who just doesn’t quite fit in. Perhaps because I myself have always marched to the beat of my own drummer, as the saying goes.
If you can relate,
Could you even imagine getting a call or an email from a stranger who tells you they’re holding a loved one captive until you comply with their demands? It’s a nightmare scenario — and something that makes me glad I’m not rich. But ransom ultimatums do make for great movies,
Why’s everyone always tryin’ to destroy my hometown?!?
In Rampage, three ginormous mutant creatures utterly eviscerate Chicago — and it’s an even worse beating than The Windy City took in Transformers, The Dark Knight, Batman vs. Superman and countless other films. But this time we have Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
I am not a gambler. (Unless you count the 5 times in my life I’ve stepped foot inside a casino and put $10 into a slot machine on my grandma’s behalf.) All that being said, I still love Las Vegas … and I also love movies that center around high
Danny and Sandy. Rose and Jack. Scarlett and Rhett. There are so many incredible movie couples that it would be impossible to try to list them all. (Fun fact: my wedding reception’s theme was “Movie Couples” and the head table was “Westley and Buttercup” in honor of the duo from
Have you ever talked to someone about “the good ol’ days” when they were growing up? “Back in MY day, I walked to school in the snow, uphill both ways — barefoot!!! And I liked it — I LOVED it!”
When people begin reminiscing, one thing that inevitably comes up
Timothée Chalamet is having quite the moment. He’s in not one, not two, but three extremely “buzzy” movies right now: Lady Bird, Call Me By Your Name and Hostiles.
In the Oscar-nominated Lady Bird, he plays the title character’s bad-boy love interest. His “Kyle” plays in a band, rebels against
Hot dog in hand. Jersey on your back. The smell of fresh cut grass in the air. . . well, okay. . . maybe turf instead. Either way, this can only mean one thing: baseball season is finally here! With Opening Day upon us there’s no better time to bring back
In this hysterical comedy, fraternal twin brothers are shocked when their mother reveals that she doesn’t know who fathered them during her wild partying in the 1970s. The duo soon set out on a road trip to try to find their biological dad. Check out this special 10 minute preview
Spring is here, which means summer isn’t far behind. Thankfully we’ve got lots of great movies headed to the Box and Redbox On Demand in April — including 5 more Academy Award nominated films — to help us survive in the meantime.
Here are three must-see picks and then the
Isn’t it great when a movie not only provides a much-needed dose of escapism, but also doubles as a karaoke session? If you’re like me, you looooooove singing along to movies. And I’m not just talking about movies that are actually musicals, either. I mean all types of movies —
I recently sat down to talk with Aaron McDowell, Head of Games at Redbox, about plans to roll out Nintendo Switch rentals in more cities this month.
As a child of the ‘80s, I grew up with Nintendo, but since my kids are still a little too young for video
Wanna try a tongue-twister? Say “Ansel Elgort!” three times fast.
Yeah, we know, it’s too much. So let’s just say “happy 24th birthday, Ansel!” instead and get straight into celebrating the young actor’s life and career to date, because it is very interesting indeed.
For example, did you know that
Ah, youth. With greater independence comes raging hormones and so, so, so many opportunities to both screw up AND shine. Childhood and adolescence are all about figuring out who you are and what you want to do with your life. I can’t lie and say I’d ever want to relive
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle is a beloved 1962 children’s novel — did you read it as a kid? I did! — so it’s really surprising that it hasn’t been made into a feature film until now. But finally, the adventures of Meg Murry (Storm Reid) have been
In celebration of International Women’s Day — that’s today, March 8! — we wanted to introduce you to some of the women on our team who truly rock and are a big part of making Redbox the awesome company that it is.
But first, here are some inspiring words from
