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Video Verdict: ‘J. Edgar,’ ‘Puss In Boots,’ ‘Tower Heist’

This week’s home video releases include an Oscar-nominated animated movie and a historical biopic directed by Clint Eastwood.

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Video Verdict: ‘Take Shelter,’ ‘The Rum Diary’

It’s a slow week for home video, with no wide-release theatrical films making their way to the small screen. That’s not such a bad thing, however, because it allows me to spotlight two noteworthy independent projects.

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Video Verdict: ‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1,’ ‘A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas’

Two sequels anchor this week’s crop of home video releases, the most noteworthy being chapter four in the “Twilight” franchise.

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Video Verdict: ‘Drive,’ ‘The Thing,’ ‘The Big Year,’ ‘In Time,’ ‘Dream House’

This week’s major home video releases include the prequel to a classic horror film, a science-fiction drama starring Justin Timberlake and a gritty thriller featuring Ryan Gosling.

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Oscar nominations announced

Oscar nominations were announced today and, as usual, there were few surprises. That said, I didn’t expect to see Demián Bichir make his way into the best actor race for “A Better Life.” Certainly, people like his performance, but his chances … Continue reading

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Video Verdict: ’50/50,’ ‘Real Steel,’ ‘Paranormal Activity 3′

This week’s major home video releases include a third addition to the “Paranormal Activity” franchise, a family film about boxing robots and a terrific dramedy featuring Seth Rogen and Joseph Gordon-Levitt.

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Video Verdict: ‘Ides of March,’ ‘Abduction’

This week’s home video releases include a thriller designed to turn Taylor Lautner into an action star and a powerful political drama from actor-director George Clooney.

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Interview with ‘Haywire’ star Gina Carano

I recently interviewed “Haywire” star Gina Carano for the Reno Gazette-Journal because she has spent a lot of time in the Reno area and her father still lives there. If you’re interested, you’ll find the full piece here: http://www.rgj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2012201150315

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Critics’ Choice Movie Awards 2012 winners

WINNERS OF THE 17TH ANNUAL CRITICS’ CHOICE MOVIE AWARDS BEST PICTURE      “The Artist”   BEST ACTOR George Clooney – “The Descendants”   BEST ACTRESS Viola Davis – “The Help”   BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR Christopher Plummer – “Beginners”   … Continue reading

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Critics’ Choice Movie Awards air tonight

If you’re a movie lover, be sure to check out the Critics’ Choice Movie Awards airing tonight on VH1 (8/7 central). As long-time readers know, I’m a member of the Broadcast Film Critics Association, so I vote in the awards, … Continue reading

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