'Argo' The big talk about this terrific film is how star-director Ben Affleck was snubbed by the Oscars. But that discussion is pointless. Affleck's lack of a Best Director nomination hardly detracts from this wonderfully crafted thriller, based on a true story, about hostages trapped in Iran and the man (Affleck) who devises a clever plan to get them out. (DVD, $28.98; Blu-ray/DVD combo, $35.99) 
 'Anna Karenina' Keira Knightley takes on the title role in this new, critically acclaimed adaptation of the Leo Tolstoy novel. (DVD, $29.98; Blu-ray, $34.98) 
 'Fun Size' Nickelodeon star Victoria Justice heads out on a PG-13 adventure to find her lost brother. (DVD, $29.99; Blu-ray, $39.99) 
 'The Thief of Bagdad' This 1924 Douglas Fairbanks silent fantasy is the first release from the Cohen Film Collection, which will be putting out some classic and rare films. Take note, Criterion fans. (DVD, $19.98; Blu-ray, $24.98) 
 'Battlestar Galactica: Blood &amp; Chrome' The beloved sci-fi series returns with a prequel looking at William Adama as a young pilot during the first Cylon war. (DVD, $29.98; Blu-ray/DVD combo, $34.98) 
 TV on DVD -- 'Game of Thrones' Season 2 (DVD, $59.99; Blu-ray, $79.98) -- 'Hats Off to Dr. Seuss Collector's Edition' (DVD, $44.98; Blu-ray, $59.99 -- 'The Six Million Dollar Man: Season 3' (DVD, $38.98)

'Argo' The big talk about this terrific film is how star-director Ben Affleck was snubbed by the Oscars. But that discussion is pointless. Affleck's lack of a Best Director nomination hardly detracts from this wonderfully crafted thriller, based on a true story, about hostages trapped in Iran and the man (Affleck) who devises a clever plan to get them out. (DVD, $28.98; Blu-ray/DVD combo, $35.99) 'Anna Karenina' Keira Knightley takes on the title role in this new, critically acclaimed adaptation of the Leo Tolstoy novel. (DVD, $29.98; Blu-ray, $34.98) 'Fun Size' Nickelodeon star Victoria Justice heads out on a PG-13 adventure to find her lost brother. (DVD, $29.99; Blu-ray, $39.99) 'The Thief of Bagdad' This 1924 Douglas Fairbanks silent fantasy is the first release from the Cohen Film Collection, which will be putting out some classic and rare films. Take note, Criterion fans. (DVD, $19.98; Blu-ray, $24.98) 'Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome' The beloved sci-fi series returns with a prequel looking at William Adama as a young pilot during the first Cylon war. (DVD, $29.98; Blu-ray/DVD combo, $34.98) TV on DVD -- 'Game of Thrones' Season 2 (DVD, $59.99; Blu-ray, $79.98) -- 'Hats Off to Dr. Seuss Collector's Edition' (DVD, $44.98; Blu-ray, $59.99 -- 'The Six Million Dollar Man: Season 3' (DVD, $38.98)

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