Welcome back movie lovers! I’m back again for another look at the home video releases for the week for all you faithful FTS readers.

Inside Out

Who’s in it?
Amy Poehler, Mindy Kaling, Bill Hader, Phyllis Smith, Lewis Black, Richard Kind

What’s it about?
“Growing up can be a bumpy road, and it’s no exception for Riley, who is uprooted from her Midwest life when her father starts a new job in San Francisco. Like all of us, Riley is guided by her emotions – Joy (Amy Poehler), Fear (Bill Hader), Anger (Lewis Black), Disgust (Mindy Kaling) and Sadness (Phyllis Smith). The emotions live in Headquarters, the control center inside Riley’s mind, where they help advise her through everyday life. As Riley and her emotions struggle to adjust to a new life in San Francisco, turmoil ensues in Headquarters. Although Joy, Riley’s main and most important emotion, tries to keep things positive, the emotions conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house and school.” – Pixar

Nate’s Two Cents?
Pixar does it again with their latest installment Inside Out releasing on home video just a few weeks before their new theatrical release The Good Dinosaur. Once again Pixar delivers another film for the young and the old that will pluck at your heartstrings as they so often do. With a film about growing up and adjusting, kids can relate to the young character Riley and her emotions. Parents also can find the film relatable as they go through watching this happen on a daily basis with their own children and their cluster of emotions. If you haven’t seen this yet I highly recommend checking it out this week.

Vacation

Who’s in it?
Ed Helms, Christina Applegate, Leslie Mann, Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo, Skylar Gisondo, Steele Stebbins, Keegan Michael Key, Chris Hemsworth

What’s it about?
“Ed Helms stars in the New Line Cinema reboot of the Vacation film series as Rusty Griswald, the son of Chevy Chase’s iconic character of the original four films. Horrible Bosses’ helmers John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein write and direct.” – Jeremy Wheeler, Rovi

Nate’s Two Cents?
The not-so-great follow up film that picks up many years after the original set of films where Rusty now has a family of his own. They once again set out to make it to Walley World before they close their gates for good, and of course get into trouble along the way. The movie isn’t really that funny and offers a couple good laughs, but nothing to get excited about. If you’re interested I’d recommend just waiting till this one hits Netflix.

Tiny Furniture

Who’s in it?
Lena Dunham, Laurie Simmons, Grace Dunham, Alex Karpovsky, Amy Seimetz, David Call, Merritt Wever

What’s this thing about?
“A recent college graduate keeps stumbling as she steps out into the real world in this independent comedy drama. Aura (Lena Dunham) has just graduated from a university in the Midwest, receiving a degree in film theory that even she seems to realize is essentially worthless. With no real prospects she returns home to her mother, Siri (Laurie Simmons), a successful photographer living in New York City. Aura’s 17-year-old sister, Nadine (Grace Dunham), is about to graduate from high school and is choosing which college to attend in the fall; Aura is ostensibly back home to help Siri and Nadine during a hectic time, but they don’t appear to particularly need or want her assistance. Aura befriends Jed (Alex Karpovsky), a minor celebrity thanks to his surreal YouTube videos, who insists he’s in New York to take meetings for an upcoming TV project; he soon invites himself into Aura’s bedroom as a semi-permanent guest, though he clearly has no interest in any sort of romantic or sexual relationship. With little else to do, Aura takes a job at a nearby restaurant and becomes smitten with Keith (David Call), one of the cooks; while he seems attracted to her, he also has a girlfriend and it isn’t until they’re both stoned one night that he makes his move in a rather unusual setting. Tiny Furniture was written and directed by Lena Dunham, who also plays Aura; Laurie Simmons and Grace Dunham are her mother and sister in real life as well as in the film, which was mostly shot in Simmons’ actual apartment. The film was named Best Narrative Feature at the 2010 South by Southwest Film Festival.” – Mark Deming, Rovi

Nate’s Two Cents?
This film was my introduction to Lena Dunham back when I was still in college. One of my film professors recommended it and talked about the fact it was made for only around $65,000. If you’re an avid fan of things like the series Girls, also created by Dunham, then you will most likely enjoy this foray into the mind of Dunham.

The End of the Tour

“THE END OF THE TOUR tells the story of the five-day interview between Rolling Stone reporter (and novelist) David Lipsky (Jesse Eisenberg) and acclaimed novelist David Foster Wallace (Jason Segel), which took place right after the 1996 publication of Wallace’s groundbreaking epic novel, Infinite Jest. As the days go on, a tenuous yet intense relationship seems to develop between journalist and subject. The two men bob and weave around each other, sharing laughs and also possibly revealing hidden frailties – but it’s never clear how truthful they are being with each other. Ironically, the interview was never published, and five days of audio tapes were packed away in Lipsky’s closet. The two men did not meet again. The film is based on Lipsky’s critically acclaimed memoir about this unforgettable encounter, written following Wallace’s 2008 suicide. Both Segel and Eisenberg reveal great depths of emotion in their performances and the film is directed with humor and tenderness by Sundance vet James Ponsoldt from Pulitzer- Prize winner Donald Margulies’ insightful and heartbreaking screenplay.” – A24

She’s Funny That Way

“From renowned director Peter Bogdanovich, SHE’S FUNNY THAT WAY is a screwball comedy featuring the interconnected personal lives of the cast and crew of a Broadway production. When established director Arnold Albertson (Owen Wilson) casts his call girl-turned-actress Isabella “Izzy” Patterson (Imogen Poots) in a new play to star alongside his wife Delta (Kathryn Hahn) and her ex-lover Seth Gilbert (Rhys Ifans), a zany love tangle forms with hilarious twists. Jennifer Aniston plays Izzy’s therapist Jane, who is consumed with her own failing relationship with Arnold’s playwright Joshua Fleet (Will Forte), who is also developing a crush on Izzy.” – – Lionsgate

Before We Go

“BEFORE WE GO, the directorial debut of Chris Evans, follows the journey of two strangers stuck in New York City for the night. Starting as convenient acquaintances, the two soon grow into each other’s most trusted confidants when a night of unexpected adventure forces them to confront their fears and take control of their lives.” – Radius-TWC

Stung

“For catering staffers Paul and Julia, Mrs. Perch’s fancy garden party at her remote country villa is nothing out of the ordinary. A mishap with toxic plant fertilizer leads to the most unwelcome of dinner guests: giant killer wasps. Director Benni Diez takes audiences on a thrilling, gory rollercoaster ride from campy to creepy, in this delightful and dreadful creature-feature.” – Rotten Tomatoes

Toy Story That Time Forgot

“During a post-Christmas play date, the gang find themselves in uncharted territory when the coolest set of action figures ever turn out to be dangerously delusional. It’s all up to Trixie, the triceratops, if the gang hopes to return to Bonnie’s room in this Toy Story That Time Forgot.” – Disney