July 16, 2013 · 6:03 am
Chadwick Boseman plays baseball star Jackie Robinson in the sports drama “42.”
This week’s home video releases include a Sylvester Stallone action film, a horror-franchise reboot and an inspirational sports drama.
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July 9, 2013 · 6:24 am
In “Admission,” Tina Fey plays a Princeton University employee with the power to decide who does and does not get accepted to the top-notch school.
This week’s home video releases include a romantic comedy starring Tina Fey and Paul Rudd, an Oscar-nominated documentary and a science-fiction film about alien invaders.
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July 2, 2013 · 6:31 am
Director Eugene Jarecki’s documentary “The House I Live In” focuses on the War on Drugs, an ongoing effort that has resulted in about 45 million arrests.
Because of the holiday, no major theatrical releases migrated home video during the week of July 4. However, an exemplary documentary about the U.S. War on Drugs filled the void.
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June 25, 2013 · 6:00 am
Steve Carell gets magical in “The Incredible Burt Wonderstone.”
This week’s home video releases are anchored by a Cold War drama starring Ed Harris and a mainstream comedy featuring Steve Carell, Steve Buscemi and Jim Carrey.
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June 18, 2013 · 6:32 am
This week’s home video releases include a raucous teen comedy, Dustin Hoffman’s directorial debut and a fantasy project based on a classic fairy tale.
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June 11, 2013 · 6:54 am
Michelle Williams, far left, plays Glinda and James Franco (by her side) plays the title character in “Oz the Great and Powerful.”
This week’s home video releases range from a high-octane action film starring Dwayne Johnson to a modern-day prequel to the “Wizard of Oz.”
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June 4, 2013 · 6:25 am
Melissa McCarthy (front) and Jason Bateman star in “Identity Thief.”
This week’s home video releases include an R-rated comedy starring Melissa McCarthy and Jason Bateman, a new entry in the “Die Hard” franchise, and a charming zombie romance.
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May 28, 2013 · 6:10 am
Keri Russell plays the mother of a family haunted by strange happenings in the horror film “Dark Skies.”
A horror film about malevolent aliens is the only major theatrical release moving to home video this week.
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May 21, 2013 · 6:48 am
Alden Ehrenreich, left, and Alice Englert play star-crossed lovers in “Beautiful Creatures.”
R-rated films, including action-adventure efforts from two big-name stars, dominate this week’s home video releases.
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May 14, 2013 · 6:43 am
Alexandra Daddario, left, plays Heather Miller and Dan Yeager plays Leatherface in the horror-thriller “Texas Chainsaw.”
This week’s home video releases include a bloody, R-rated horror film and an elaborate epic with a star-studded cast.
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