Every week we dive into the cream of the crop when it comes to home releases, including Blu-ray and DVDs, as well as recommended deals of the week. If we were provided screener copies, we’ll have our own write-up, but if that’s not the case, one can find official descriptions from the distributors. Check out our rundown below and return every Tuesday for the best films one can take home. Note that if you’re looking to support the site, every purchase you make through the links below helps us and is greatly appreciated.
A Most Wanted Man (Anton Corbijn)
Anton Corbijn‘s The American is a restrained, absorbing and visually staggering story of an assassin on his final mission, but the marketing sold it as star-powered, edge-of-your-seat thriller. With his follow-up, an adaptation of the John le Carré novel A Most Wanted Man, those expecting the former might be disappointed, as it sways to the latter, resulting in an above-average thriller that could have used a more unconventional visual approach. – Jordan R. (full review)
Land Ho! (Aaron Katz, Martha Stephens)
Following his break-out performance in last year’s restrained Sundance drama This is Martin Bonner, the talented Paul Eenhoorn has returned to the festival with Land Ho!, a lovely, hilarious, and beautifully photographed road trip comedy. While Eenhoorn provides the tender, more reserved half of the duo as Colin, it’s his ex-brother-in-law, Mitch (Earl Lynn Nelson), who steals the show as a foul-mouthed, perpetually horny, pot-smoking, recently retired doctor. – Jordan R. (full review)
The Sopranos: The Complete Series
Although its first season is, to the surprise of few, not a perfect match with a 1080p presentation, The Sopranos’ visual palette only grows richer as its writing runs deeper. Perhaps this correlation will enhance a viewer’s appreciation of one of the greatest series to ever air on television; better yet are the hours of extras packed throughout, offering insights from both creative forces and experts. If you’ve yet to experience all six seasons of David Chase’s benchmark masterpiece — boy, do you earn my jealousy — there’s never been a better place to start. – Nick N.
Stanley Kubrick: The Masterpiece Collection
If you already own individual Blu-rays of the films of Stanley Kubrick, then this collection isn’t essential, but for those that are need to add his work to our collection, or are looking for a perfect holiday gift, it’ll do the trick. The release includes Lolita, Dr. Strangelove, 2001: A Space Odyssey, A Clockwork Orange, Barry Lyndon, The Shining, Full Metal Jacket, and Eyes Wide Shut, as well as a few new documentaries, notably Kubrick Remembered, which explores his archives. – Jordan R.
Also Available This Week
The Dog (review)
Hercules (review)
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (review)
Maleficent (review)
The One I Love (review)
Recommended Deals of the Week
(Note: new additions are in red)
Ain’t Them Bodies Saints (Blu-ray) – $8.94
The American (Blu-ray) – $6.15
Amelie (Blu-ray) – $6.74
An Education (Blu-ray) -$7.57
Animal Kingdom (Blu-ray) – $6.93
Beginners (Blu-ray) – $6.90
Black Swan (Blu-ray) – $8.99
The Cabin in the Woods (Blu-ray) – $7.88
Casino (Blu-ray) – $8.56
The Fly (Blu-ray) – $6.99
Gangs of New York (Blu-ray) – $7.50
Goodfellas (Blu-ray) – $8.17
Gone Baby Gone (Blu-ray) – $6.00
The Grey (Blu-ray) – $6.96
Heat (Blu-ray) – $8.48
High Plains Drifter (Blu-ray) – $9.95
Hot Fuzz (Blu-ray) – $7.88
Hugo (Blu-ray) – $6.99
Inglorious Basterds (Blu-ray) – $8.77
I Saw the Devil (Blu-ray) – $9.99
Jackie Brown (Blu-ray) – $8.99
Knocked Up (Blu-ray) – $8.79
Lost In Translation (Blu-ray) – $8.99
MacGruber (Blu-ray) – $6.64
Melancholia (Blu-ray) – $10.99
Mud (Blu-ray) – $7.88
No Country For Old Men (Blu-ray) – $4.50
Observe & Report (Blu-ray) – $4.88
Office Space (Blu-ray) – $8.99
Persepolis (Blu-ray) – $7.70
Public Enemies (Blu-ray) – $7.88
Reality Bites (Blu-ray) – $8.99
The Secret In Their Eyes (Blu-ray) – $7.74
Seven (Blu-ray) – $7.24
sex, lies, and videotape (Blu-ray) – $7.96
Shutter Island (Blu-ray) – $7.99
A Single Man (Blu-ray) – $7.23
Skyfall (Blu-ray) – $9.96
The Social Network (Blu-ray) – $9.99
The Spectacular Now (Blu-ray) – $7.88
Spring Breakers (Blu-ray) – $9.96
Source Code (Blu-ray) – $5.00
Synecdoche, New York (Blu-ray) – $7.99
There Will Be Blood (Blu-ray) – $8.69
Vanilla Sky (Blu-ray pre-order) – $8.59
Volver (Blu-ray) – $7.57
Waltz With Bashir (Blu-ray) – $7.49
We Own the Night (Blu-ray) – $7.01
The Wrestler (Blu-ray) – $6.99
Zodiac (Blu-ray) – $6.99
What are you picking up this week?