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Part 3: A Sneak Peek at Next Week's Releases on Video/DVD

There are some interesting video/DVD releases slated for next week, including "In the Cut," "Intolerable Cruelty," and "Sylvia." Let's take a look at these movies on DVD and video, along with some additional releases of interest.

February 10, 2004 - Video and DVD Releases


"In the Cut"

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Tagline: "Everything you knew about desire is dead wrong."

Length: 119 minutes
MPAA Rating: R for strong sexuality including explicit dialogue, nudity, graphic crime scenes and language (Unrated version also available on video/DVD.)


Meg Ryan does nude scenes in this grim erotic thriller that reflects the sensibilities of writer-director Jane Campion and novelist Susanna Moore. NYPD homicide detective Malloy (Mark Ruffalo) is investigating a murder when he meets writing teacher Frannie (Ryan), and they begin a steamy love affair. As the serial murders continue in her Lower Manhattan neighborhood, Frannie begins to wonder if Malloy could be the killer.

Selected Special DVD Features:

  • Available in R-Rated and Unrated Editions

    Formats Available: The above information on special features refers to the DVD. Check for availability on VHS.

    "Intolerable Cruelty"

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    Tagline: "A romantic comedy with bite."

    Length: 100 minutes
    MPAA Rating: PG-13 for sexual content, language and brief violence

    George Clooney and Catherine Zeta-Jones are paired in this Coen Brothers screwball comedy. Miles Massey (Clooney) is a big-time attorney who represents the wealthy husband of Marylin Rexroth (Zeta-Jones) in their divorce. Miles wins, leaving Marylin with nothing, but he becomes smitten with her. Then she sets out to get even with him by embarking on a scheme that involves a new tycoon boyfriend, and the battle of the sexes is on.

    Selected Special DVD Features:

  • Available in Widescreen and Full-Screen Editions

    Formats Available: The above information on special features refers to the DVD. Check for availability on VHS.

    "Sylvia"

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    Tagline: "Life was too small to contain her ... "

    Length: 100 minutes
    MPAA Rating: R for sexuality/nudity and language


    Gwyneth Paltrow plays the title role in this biopic about American poet Sylvia Plath, who committed suicide in 1963 at age 30. The film opens in 1956, around the time Plath meets English poet Ted Hughes (Daniel Craig). They soon marry and eventually have two children. Hughes' literary recognition comes earlier than Plath's, and she suspects he is having an affair. Plath's mother is portrayed by Paltrow's mother, Blythe Danner.

    Selected Special DVD Features:

  • Widescreen

    Formats Available: The above information on special features refers to the DVD. Check for availability on VHS.

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