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Franco takes on 'Oz,' now on DVD Jun 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Jeff Tuckman reviews the newest releases on home video, including the fantasy prequel "Oz the Great and Powerful," Paul McCartney's new concert disc "Rockshow," The Three Stooges" shorts plus a few other items.
'Identity Thief' makes a run for DVD Jun 6, 2013 12:00 AM
The box-office hit “Identity Thief” pairs Plainfield native Melissa McCarthy and Jason Bateman in a comedy that works largely because of its stars. It's now out on DVD.
'Dark Skies' leads home video roster May 31, 2013 12:00 AM
Jeff Tuckman reviews "Dark Skies" and "The Ultimate Guide to the Presidents."
‘Silver Linings Playbook’ out on DVD May 3, 2013 12:00 AM
One of the best films of the year, the inspirational "Silver Linings Playbook" was nominated for seven Academy Awards. The film, starring Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper, is now out on DVD.
Revenge drama ‘Django Unchained’ out on DVD Apr 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Jeff Tuckman reviews Quentin Tarantino’s Academy Award winning film “Django Unchained,” as one of his best of his career. Set in 1858 Texas, two years before the Civil War, Django (Jamie Foxx), a slave, is purchased by Dr. King Schultz, (Christoph Waltz), a bounty hunter. Fireworks, violence and fnighting ensue.
FDR drama, Cary Grant collection out on DVD Apr 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Bill Murray gives one of his best performances of his career as Franklin D. Roosevelt in "Hyde Park on Hudson," now on DVD. The film offers a view of the president outside the White House, one that focuses on the complicated relationships with the women in his life as well as a pivotal visit to America by the king and queen of England.
Bible miniseries unfolds on DVD Apr 4, 2013 12:00 AM
"The Bible: The Epic Miniseries" was a huge hit for the History Channel. See the whole series now on DVD.
‘Zero Dark Thirty,’ ‘Les Mis’ available on DVD Mar 25, 2013 12:00 AM
Two Oscar-nominated films -- "Zero Dark Thirty" and "Les Miserables" -- make their way to DVD.
Oscar nominees propel 'The Master' Feb 28, 2013 12:00 AM
Joaquin Phoenix, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Amy Adams were all nominated for Academy Awards for their terrific performances in "The Master." You can now see the film on DVD.
Tension-filled ‘Argo’ makes great viewing on DVD Feb 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Winner of the Golden Globe and many other awards, as well as an Oscar front-runner, Ben Affleck's "Argo" tells the story of a wild, stranger-than-fiction CIA plot to get escaped hostages out of Iran. It's now available on DVD.
Denzel Washington takes ‘Flight’ to DVD Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Denzel Washington, in one of this best performances in years, adds depth and tension to "Flight," a movie in which a plane crash is only one of the tragedies a pilot must overcome in his life.
'Casablanca,' 'Gone With the Wind' among the celebrated films Feb 1, 2013 12:00 AM
Warner Brothers Studios has put together a great collection of 20 films that have all won the Academy Award for best picture. Included are classics like "Casablanca" and "Gone with the Wind," as well modern winners "The Departed" and "Million Dollar Baby."
'Sugar Man' tells the tale of rocker Rodriguez Jan 25, 2013 12:00 AM
"Searching For Sugar Man" reveals the true story of 1970s musician Rodriguez — just Rodriguez — whose soulful melodies and lyrics should have catapulted him to the top of the charts, But his album tanked and Rodriguez disappeared. The documentary is now on DVD.
Filmed at Arcada, Joan Rivers’ St. Charles show now on DVD Jan 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Joan Rivers' special at St. Charles' Arcada Theatre is now out on DVD. "Don't Start With Me" features her in-your-face brand of comedy.
‘Game Change,’ ‘Smash’ out on DVD Jan 13, 2013 12:00 AM
HBO's "Game Change," now on DVD," depicts the behind-the-scenes drama of the 2008 McCain campaign and the decision to tap Sarah Palin as his running mate. Julianne Moore shines as the former Alaska governor.
‘Ted,’ ‘Girls’ out on DVD Dec 14, 2012 12:00 AM
Seth MacFarlane directed, produced and co-wrote "Ted." a box-office hit now on DVD about a man (Mark Wahlberg) and his brought-to-life stuffed bear. Ted is no family-friendly toy. He's grown-up John's best bud — a foul-mouthed, dope-smoking, sex-crazed creature (voiced by MacFarlane) who is messing with John's love life.
‘Expendables 2’ explodes on DVD Nov 30, 2012 12:00 AM
Viewers know what they're in for when the most famous action stars of the 1980s — including Sylvester Stallone, Chuck Norris and Arnold Schwarzenegger — all team up in the same film. You expect aventure and great special effects rather than stellar acting and writing, and the "Expendables 2" delivers. It's now on DVD.
‘Brave’ hits the mark on DVD Nov 15, 2012 12:00 AM
Pixar has a history of making quality films that parents and children want to see over and over again. Their latest, "Brave," is a unique and original film, and among the studio's best. It's now out on DVD.
‘Amazing Spider-Man’ swings onto DVD Nov 8, 2012 12:00 AM
In "The Amazing Spider-Man." now on DVD, Andrew Garfield takes over the spider suit from Tobey Maguire. Once again, viewers are introduced to Peter Parker, a nerdy high school student who gains special powers when he gets bitten by a radioactive spider.
'Campaign' DVD earns votes for laughs, satire Nov 1, 2012 12:00 AM
With the presidential election less than a week away, "The Campaign" is out on DVD, sending up the political system and providing laughs to counter all the TV ads and negative mailers. The comedy stars Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis as rival congressional candidates in a nasty yet comic race.