February 22, 2009 · 9:36 pm

Ashley Schneider is a baaad girl in "Extreme Movie."
It’s not spring yet, but DVD manufacturers have love — or at least sex — on the brain. This week’s crop of new releases features two teen sex comedies, a minor-league horror film and a direct-to-DVD cartoon for adults.
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February 15, 2009 · 8:36 pm

Leonardo DiCaprio, left, and Russell Crowe in "Body of Lies."
This is a good week for home video, as most of the mainstream offerings are solid and several are downright outstanding.
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February 8, 2009 · 2:30 am

Josh Brolin plays former President George W. Bush (front) and Toby Jones plays Karl Rove in the new political drama "W."
This week’s DVD releases include one of comedian Bernie Mac’s final screen appearances, a meditation on the life of former President George W. Bush and a fantastic war drama by director Spike Lee.
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February 3, 2009 · 6:08 am

Seth Rogen and Elizabeth Banks in "Zack & Miri Make a Porno."
This week’s new video releases range from a raunchy sex comedy by writer-director Kevin Smith to an animated family film featuring the voices of Ben Stiller and Chris Rock.
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January 27, 2009 · 7:32 am

Penelope Cruz is a naughty girl in "Vicky Cristina Barcelona."
It’s an extremely busy week for DVD releases, as we’re getting everything from an award-winning Woody Allen picture to a religious-themed meditation on the sanctity of marriage. Throw in a rough and tumble gangster film and two Hollywood cop dramas and you have a lot to choose from.
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January 18, 2009 · 1:08 pm

Mark Wahlberg stars in "Max Payne."
This week’s DVD releases include an outstanding sports drama, a traditional shoot-em-up and an animated feature starring the voice of John Cusack.
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January 11, 2009 · 3:26 am

Kevin Costner stars in "Swing Vote."
This week’s new video releases include two mainstream comedies, a Kiefer Sutherland horror film, and a terrific Western with Ed Harris’ fingerprints all over it.
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January 4, 2009 · 2:41 am

(Left to right) Robert De Niro and Al Pacino star in "Righteous Kill."
This week’s DVD releases target mostly male viewers, as they’re heavy on action and include a gritty Robert De Niro and Al Pacino cop drama, a Nicolas Cage thriller and a drug comedy starring Seth Rogen and James Franco.
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December 27, 2008 · 1:00 am

Shia LaBeouf and Michelle Monaghan in "Eagle Eye."
This week’s DVD releases include a Shia LaBeouf action flick, a Keira Knightley costume drama and an offbeat comedy starring British comedian Ricky Gervais.
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December 20, 2008 · 10:08 pm

Jason Statham gets ready to ride in "Death Race."
A brainless action film, a girl-power drama, an intimate documentary and two offbeat comedies. In other words, this week’s DVD crop has something for all types.
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