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May 2013
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Friday May 31, 2013 30:00 PM ET
Based on a short story by Elmore Leonard, this western seems to have avoided aging despite the passage of 46 years. Glenn Ford is excellent as outlaw Ben Wade.
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Wednesday May 29, 2013 55:00 PM ET
Twenty-six episodes of the Australian teen dance drama, split between two separate volumes, offer a whole lot of melodrama.
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Wednesday May 29, 2013 40:00 PM ET
A detailed examination of the creation of Francis Ford Coppola's masterpiece, including very cool replica documents from the Archive of Paramount Pictures.
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Wednesday May 29, 2013 35:00 PM ET
Director Stephen Frears' crime classic deserves a better visual presentation, but at least it's finally available on Blu-ray. Ace work by John Cusack, Anjelica Huston, and Annette Bening remains a highlight.
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Friday May 24, 2013 15:00 AM ET
An uninspired family film that might hold the attention of very young viewers, especially if they've had little exposure to superior product.
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Thursday May 23, 2013 10:00 PM ET
Compressing the 50-year history of The Rolling Stones down to just under two hours is a challenge that director Brett Morgen faces head on.
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Tuesday May 21, 2013 50:00 PM ET
An all-star cast, including David Duchovny and Julia Roberts, is wasted by director Steven Soderbergh in this plotless mess.
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Tuesday May 21, 2013 35:00 AM ET
Available in multiple configurations, this live album dates back to a time when McCartney could thrill concertgoers without relying heavily on Beatles tunes.
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Sunday May 19, 2013 40:00 PM ET
Based on true events, Richard Gere shines as Clifford Irving, the author who literally faked an autobiography of someone he never met—Howard Hughes.
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Sunday May 19, 2013 35:00 PM ET
Four films directed by one Japan's most important filmmakers, Criterion's Eclipse Series continues to keep overlooked obscurities in wide release.
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Thursday May 16, 2013 00:00 PM ET
The seventh film in the series based on Clive Barker's characters debuts on Blu-ray with a surprisingly strong presentation.
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Tuesday May 14, 2013 40:00 PM ET
Basically a series of Cheech and Chong's greatest bits, animated and strung together, this release benefits from three informative commentary tracks.
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Monday May 13, 2013 40:00 PM ET
A quirky comedy whose quirks feel increasingly forced, but Hugh Laurie, Alia Shawkat, and Leighton Meester all shine.
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Saturday May 11, 2013 30:00 AM ET
Exclusive to Walmart and Sam's Club, this animated film was produced in South Korea and features voice work by Rob Schneider and Norm MacDonald.
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Wednesday May 8, 2013 30:00 PM ET
A darkly comic tale of infidelity that takes a few suprising turns. Ray Liotta and Laura Linney steal it with finely-tuned supporting turns.
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Wednesday May 8, 2013 00:00 PM ET
Despite enthusiastic contributions by Mark Wahlberg as producer and star plus the formidable directorial experience of Allen Hughes, this is a thriller without thrills.
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Wednesday May 8, 2013 45:00 PM ET
Sam Peckinpah's beautiful mess, this epic Western boasts a great lead performance by Charlton Heston. This limited release offers two different cuts.
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Wednesday May 8, 2013 35:00 PM ET
The famous cat and mouse depicted as youngster, but still at each other's throats. All 13 first season episodes available on DVD for the first time.
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Tuesday May 7, 2013 30:00 AM ET
Collectors of the full seasons will have this two-part episode once the fourth season is out, but some exclusive extras make this a nice release.
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Monday May 6, 2013 35:00 PM ET
Five nights a week, Taylor Hicks welcomes music fans into his "living room" (the ultra-classy, ultra-intimate Napoleon's Lounge) for a night of blues and soul.
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Monday May 6, 2013 25:00 PM ET
A first-time director tackling this needlessly non-linear story doesn't add up to much more than good actors like Michael Chiklis and Forest Whitaker slumming for a paycheck.
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