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Hugo – A heartfelt tale of accomplishment and automata

‘Hugo’ is the first true family film from Martin Scorcese – a warm tale of the meaning of purpose and the purpose of meaning.

Flicks on DVD and Blu-ray – Super 8, The Birth of a Nation, Rushmore

Only a few new films come to home video this week, but we have some good one – and some not so good – with ‘Super 8,’ ‘Conan the Barbarian,’ and ‘Spy Kids 4.’ Classics new to Blu-ray include ‘Three Amigos,’ ‘Birth of a Nation,’ ’12 Angry Men,’ and ‘Rushmore.’ It’s not such a bad week after all!

Must you read the book to enjoy the movie?

Book to film adaptations are tricky things. You either love them or hate them. But is a book required reading to enjoy the movie on which it’s based?

Flicks on DVD and Blu-ray – Pirates, Beginners, Jets and Sharks

Johnny Depp, Julia Roberts, Tom Hanks, Ewan McGregor, Christopher Plummer, Natalie Wood, Audrey Hepburn, Tom Cruise, Jean Harlowe, and more come to home video this week!

Into the Abyss – Emotional and powerful examination of the why of death

‘Into the Abyss’ is the latest documentary from Werner Herzog that takes a difficult look at a triple homicide in 2001 and why death occurs, both by criminals and by the state.

Adam Sandler times two in Jack and Jill

Adam Sandler co-stars with himself, his friends, Katie Holmes and a major movie star in the new comedy ‘Jack and Jill.’ And it’s actually funny!

J. Edgar explores the many sides of the myth of Hoover

Clint Eastwood takes on the life and times of J. Edgar Hoover. But does he try to emulate ‘The Social Network’ just a little too much?

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