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Video Verdict: ‘Unstoppable,’ ‘Waiting for Superman,’ ‘You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger’

Chris Pine, left, and Denzel Washington are charged with corralling an out-of-control train in the thriller “Unstoppable.”

This week’s major home video releases include a star-studded drama from writer-director Woody Allen, one of the most-talked-about documentaries in recent years and a fast-moving thriller starring Denzel Washington and Chris Pine.

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Video Verdict: ‘Paranormal Activity 2,’ ‘Life As We Know It,’ ‘You Again,’ ‘My Soul to Take,’ ‘It’s Kind of a Funny Story’

Josh Duhamel, left, and Katherine Heigl get a quick lesson in parenting in the romantic comedy “Life As We Know It.”

It’s a busy week on home video, with major releases ranging from an offbeat indie comedy to a couple of mainstream horror films.

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Romantic comedies that are actually funny

I just wrote a piece for the Reno Gazette-Journal that focuses on romantic comedies that are actually funny. Yes, it’s out just in time for Valentine’s Day. Check it out here: http://www.rgj.com/article/20110204/ENT01/102040320/1056/ENT/Best-romantic-comedies-For-Valentine-s-Day-don-t-waste-time-on-the-bad-ones

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Video Verdict: ‘Let Me In,’ ‘Conviction,’ ‘Never Let Me Go’

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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Video Verdict: ‘Secretariat,’ ‘RED,’ ‘Nowhere Boy,’ ‘The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest’

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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Video Verdict: ‘Buried,’ ‘Animal Kingdom,’ ‘Lebanon’

Ryan Reynolds finds himself in a tight spot in the thriller “Buried.”

The kids will have to watch something from the archives this week, as the most noteworthy home video releases are all for mature audiences. Leading the way is a terrifying thriller starring Ryan Reynolds.

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Video Verdict: ‘The Social Network,’ ‘Alpha and Omega,’ ‘Piranha’

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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Top 10 movies of 2010

Recently, I wrote a piece on the top 10 movies of 2010 for the Reno Gazette-Journal, and I thought I would share my list with you. For the full story with comments on each film go to the RGJ Web site.

10. Secretariat

9. The Town

8. The Fighter

7. Kick-Ass

6. I’m Still Here

5. Black Swan

4. Toy Story 3

3. The King’s Speech

2. Inception

1. The Social Network

 

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Video Verdict: ‘Machete,’ ‘Dinner for Schmucks,’ ‘Case 39,’ ‘The Last Exorcism’

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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Video Verdict: ‘The American’

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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