February 1, 2011 · 8:08 am

Chloe Grace Moretz plays a complicated character in the horror thriller “Let Me In.”
This week’s home video releases include three R-rated dramas that delve into the darker side of life. Included is a science-fiction fantasy starring three of today’s hottest young actors, a crime drama featuring Hilary Swank and Sam Rockwell and a vampire film that’s considerably bleaker than “The Twilight Saga.”
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January 25, 2011 · 8:09 am

Diane Lane and John Malkovich cheer on their horse in “Secretariat.”
This week’s home video releases include a couple enjoyable indie films and two mainstream efforts featuring the great John Malkovich.
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January 11, 2011 · 8:06 am

Jesse Eisenberg, left, and Joseph Mazzello enjoy some screen time in “The Social Network.” The film, directed by David Fincher, is one of the best reviewed of the year.
This week’s home video releases include a computer-animated kids’ flick, a horror movie with a fishy twist and an award-winning drama that ranked among the best theatrical releases of 2010.
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January 4, 2011 · 7:56 am

Danny Trejo plays the dangerous title character in “Machete.”
The first week of the new year is bringing several noteworthy films to home video, including two horror flicks, a mainstream comedy and a Robert Rodriguez action-thriller.
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December 28, 2010 · 7:51 am

George Clooney plays a mysterious assassin in director Anton Corbijn’s “The American.”
It’s a slow week for home video, with only a couple major theatrical releases heading to stores, the most notable being a thriller starring George Clooney.
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December 21, 2010 · 7:54 am

Angelina Jolie plays a mysterious secret agent in the action-thriller “Salt.”
This week’s home video releases cover a lot of ground, ranging from a mainstream horror film to an action-adventure featuring Angelina Jolie.
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December 14, 2010 · 12:33 am

Ben Affleck, left, and Jeremy Renner play bank robbers in the action thriller “The Town.” Affleck also co-wrote and directed the film.
It’s a banner week for home video, with a half dozen major theatrical releases making their way into stores. Included are two animated films, a live-action family movie and a thriller directed by and starring Ben Affleck.
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December 7, 2010 · 8:08 am
This week’s major home video releases are all over the map genre-wise, but the best of the batch is a special effects thriller starring Leonardo DiCaprio.
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November 30, 2010 · 8:07 am

Nicolas Cage, left, teaches Jay Baruchel a few things about magic in “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice.”
This week’s home video releases include an action-romance starring Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz, a romantic comedy with Drew Barrymoore and Justin Long and a fantasy adventure inspired by a Mickey Mouse cartoon.
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November 23, 2010 · 7:05 pm

Julia Roberts tries to find herself in “Eat Pray Love,” a movie adaptation of Elizabeth Gilbert’s bestselling memoir.
This week’s home video releases range from a star-studded action film to a drama about a woman in search of enlightenment.
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