July 8, 2014 · 5:03 am

Rohan Chand, left, and Jason Bateman star in the comedy “Bad Words.”
It’s another slow week for home video, as the only major theatrical release moving to the small screen is an offbeat comedy anchored by Jason Bateman.
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July 1, 2014 · 6:39 am

Ifran Khan plays Saajan Fernandes in the foreign drama “The Lunchbox.”
No major, mainstream movies are making the transition to home video this week, and that puts the spotlight on a clever foreign drama and a limited-release horror film.
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June 24, 2014 · 6:28 am

Sullivan Stapleton plays Themistocles in the stylized historical adventure “300: Rise of an Empire.”
This week’s major home video releases include an offbeat drama from the director of “Prisoners,” a supernatural romance and a sequel to the historical adventure “300.”
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June 17, 2014 · 6:38 am

From left to right, Paul Schlase, Tony Revolori, Tilda Swinton and Ralph Fiennes star in “The Grand Budapest Hotel.”
It is a solid week for home video with new offerings ranging from a lightweight animated movie to the latest from visionary writer-director Wes Anderson.
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June 10, 2014 · 6:41 am

In “Non-Stop,” Liam Neeson plays an air marshal faced with a terrifying threat to the safety of his aircraft and passengers.
Two lightweight-but-nonetheless-enjoyable thrillers anchor this week’s home video releases.
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June 3, 2014 · 6:50 am

From left to right, Ben Foster, Emile Hirsch and Mark Wahlberg play US Navy SEALs in “Lone Survivor.”
This week’s home video releases include a remake of “RoboCop,” a film about the life of Jesus Christ and a fantastic military drama.
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May 27, 2014 · 4:20 am

Gabriella Wilde, left, and Alex Pettyfer star in “Endless Love,” a remake of director Franco Zeffirelli’s 1981 romance.
It’s another slow week for home video, as the only major theatrical release moving to the small screen is a love story featuring Alex Pettyfer and Gabriella Wilde.
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May 20, 2014 · 4:07 am
A number of high-profile theatrical releases are moving to the small-screen this week, and they range from a supernatural romance to a military drama.
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May 13, 2014 · 4:06 am

Joaquin Phoenix falls in love with his computer operating system in “Her.”
This week’s home video releases offer a new take on Frankenstein’s monster, a sex comedy featuring several young stars, and an offbeat dramedy about romance and technology.
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May 6, 2014 · 7:36 am

Kristen Bell plays the title character in “Veronica Mars,” a big-screen continuation of the television show.
It’s a relatively slow week for home video, but fans of the television series “Veronica Mars” have plenty to cheer about.
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