Hearts And Minds: Criterion Collection (Blu-ray)
Highly Recommended THE MOVIE: Please Note: The stills used here are taken from standard-issue DVD included in the Criterion combo, not the Blu-ray.
June 30, 2014
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Highly Recommended THE MOVIE: Please Note: The stills used here are taken from standard-issue DVD included in the Criterion combo, not the Blu-ray.
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A look at some DVDs scheduled to be released in the weeks ahead.
I consider myself a little unusual as I purchase DVDs and Blu-ray discs. Some I have purchased recently proudly state on the packet DVD+UltraViolet or BluRay+UltraViolet.
Skip It THE FILM: In no way would a rational person confuse Elizabeth Banks for a prostitute, yellow Marc Jacobs dress or not.
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