"Bernie"

"Bernie" Credit: "Bernie"

'Bernie'
Based on a true story, this quietly funny film - told through interviews with people living in a small Texas town - tells the story of Bernie, a funeral director (Jack Black) who befriends a rich, grumpy widow (Shirley MacLaine). He eventually kills her and takes her money. The problem: The townsfolk love Bernie and can't believe he did it. (DVD, $28.99; Blu-ray, $29.99)

'The Dictator'
The latest farce from Sacha Baron Cohen has him playing a dictator who gets trapped in NYC and is forced to experience American life. (DVD, $29.99; Blu-ray, $44.99)

'Chimpanzee'
This nature documentary from Disneynature looks at chimpanzees in the African rain forest. Disney always does a great job with these fascinating nature films. (DVD/Blu-ray combo, $39.99)

'The Complete History of the New York Giants'
When you keep winning Super Bowls, they're going to keep making new history DVDs. (DVD, $26.97)

'A Separation'
This Iranian family drama was the Oscar winner for Best Foreign Language Film this year. (DVD, $30.99; Blu-ray, $35.99)

TV on DVD
-- 'The Closer: The Complete Seventh Season' (DVD, $59.98)
-- 'Flintstones: The Complete First Season' (DVD, $39.98)
-- 'Gossip Girl: The Complete Fifth Season' (DVD, $59.98)
-- 'House, M.D.: Season Eight' (DVD, $59.98; Blu-ray, $74.98)
-- 'Mike & Molly: The Complete Second Season' (DVD, $44.98)
-- 'NCIS: The Complete Ninth Season' (DVD, $64.99)
-- 'NCIS: Los Angeles: The Complete Third Season' (DVD, $62.99)

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