New to DVD & Blu-Ray - Week of 12/16/2012

A terrific ensemble cast buoys this poignant dramedy that drifts amongst the attendants at a high school reunion, from the engaged hunk (Channing Tatum) feeling sparks for the married ex (Rosario Dawson) who got away, from the band geek turned rock success (Oscar Isaac) catching up with the shy girl (Kate Mara) who inspired him. Jenna Dewan, Ron Livingston, Lynn Collins, Justin Long, Max Minghella, Chris Pratt, Anthony Mackie also star. 120 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital 5.1.

Three-disc set includes "Evil Bong," "Evil Bong 2: King Bong," and "Evil Bong 3: The Wrath Of Bong."

Weary from the grind of trying to keep his on-the-margins career afloat, comic/actor Fred (Fred Stoller) was genuinely looking forward to having old buddy Vinnie (Angelo Tsarouchas) as a guest in his L.A. apartment. As the days unexpectedly stretch into weeks though, the loneliness starts looking good again! Wry insider farce co-stars Fred Willard, Bill Rutkowski, Scott Chernoff. 91 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital 5.1.

A thirtysomething NYC college admissions officer (Josh Radnor, who wrote and directed) gets an invite to his tiny Ohio alma mater for the retirement party of his onetime mentor (Richard Jenkins). His yearnings for a simpler time in his life find root when he makes the acquaintance of a winsome theater major sophomore (Elizabeth Olsen). Engaging comedy co-stars Zac Efron, Allison Janney, John Magaro. 97 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English.

When Ben (Colin Hanks) wins the lottery, his childhood crush, Lucy (Ari Graynor), suddenly decides to marry him. As Lucy plots to steal all of her new love's money, Ben has a secret of his own that he is hiding--namely that he is a serial killer. Can the newlyweds somehow overcome their, er, quirks and make it as a couple? Offbeat comedy co-stars Jeffrey Tambor, Ann-Margret, Mimi Rogers. 103 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital 5.1; audio commentary; deleted scenes; featurette; music video; theatrical trailer.

When Ben (Colin Hanks) wins the lottery, his childhood crush, Lucy (Ari Graynor), suddenly decides to marry him. As Lucy plots to steal all of her new love's money, Ben has a secret of his own that he is hiding--namely that he is a serial killer. Can the newlyweds somehow overcome their, er, quirks and make it as a couple? Offbeat comedy co-stars Jeffrey Tambor, Ann-Margret, Mimi Rogers. 103 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital 5.1; audio commentary; deleted scenes; featurette; music video; theatrical trailer.

Stand-up Mike Birbiglia directs and stars in this filmic take on his acclaimed autobiographical one-man show, portraying a struggling comic as he tries to deal with a longtime girlfriend (Lauren Ambrose) looking for some signs of commitment, as well as the comic perils of a unique sleep disorder. Carole Kane, James Rebhorn, Cristin Milioti co-star. 81 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English.

People say the movie business can be crooked, but these up-and-coming filmmakers take things a step too far--deciding to raise money for their indie caper script by pulling off an actual heist and filming it. Pretty actresses are cast, a (decidedly non-union) crew is hired...and then the comic hijinks commence in this colorful farce. Blanche Baker, Thomas G. Waites, Eric Etebari, and Robert Loggia star. 88 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English.