December 9, 2014 · 2:40 am

From left to right, Zoe Saldana plays Gamora, Bradley Cooper plays Rocket, Chris Pratt plays Peter Quill, Vin Diesel plays Groot and Dave Bautista plays Drax in “Guardians of the Galaxy.”
Photo courtesy of Disney
This week’s home video releases include two satisfying family films, a dark, religious drama and the top-grossing theatrical title of 2014.
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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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August 13, 2013 · 7:04 am

Robert De Niro and Diane Keaton star in “The Big Wedding.”
This week’s biggest home video releases have a lot of star power, but they are unfortunately light in more important areas.
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August 5, 2013 · 11:08 pm

Tom Cruise stars as Jack Harper in the science-fiction adventure “Oblivion.”
It’s an excellent week for home video, with three outstanding movies, including a big-budget science-fiction epic, making their way to the small screen.
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February 5, 2013 · 5:32 am

Denzel Washington plays airline pilot Whip Whitaker in the Robert Zemeckis-directed drama “Flight.”
This week’s home video releases include a thriller starring Tyler Perry, a family film with Kevin James and a drama that netted Denzel Washington an Oscar nomination.
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December 4, 2012 · 8:16 am

Bane (Tom Hardy), left, faces off against Batman (Christian Bale) in director Christopher Nolan’s ending to the “Dark Knight” franchise.
The finale to director Christopher Nolan’s “Dark Knight” franchise anchors this week’s home video releases.
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December 20, 2011 · 7:31 am

Owen Wilson and Rachel McAdams take a European vacation in writer-director Woody Allen's "Midnight in Paris."
It’s an excellent week for home video, as two new releases are likely contenders in this year’s Oscar race.
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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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May 18, 2010 · 6:55 am

Channing Tatum, left, and Amanda Seyfried share a tender moment in the romantic drama “Dear John.”
This week’s home video releases include a new Jackie Chan comedy plus two smart dramas that were nominated for top honors at the most recent Academy Awards ceremony.
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