Blu-ray/DVD picks

At top: A scene from Despicable Me; lower right: Dreams bending reality in Inception.

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planet we all share, but be aware that some powerful scenes of real life may be a bit much for some.—Lucy Correa, assistant media buyer

Stocking DVDs

Inception. Good films may seem like a dream, but this mind-bending, thought-provoking exploration of dreams versus reality takes the concept to a new level. You’ll want to watch it over and over. And be sure not to blink! Leonardo DiCaprio and Joseph Gordon-Levitt head a solid cast in what many critics, professional and amateur, consider one of the best films of 2010. PG- 13.—LC

THE PREFERRED STOCKING stuffer for many families at Christmastime is a DVD, usually picked from a list. And our list has something for everyone in the family. All are available in Blu-ray unless you see *.

—Stacy Thrailkill, media buyer

Despicable Me. Love conquers evil in this charming animated tale featuring the voice of Steve Carell as Gru, a suburb-based criminal mastermind who “adopts” three orphan girls to unwittingly abet his scheme to steal the moon. Yes, that moon. This is a film with lots of laughs, but also lots of heart. PG.

—Myeesha Parker, assistant media buyer

Other titles available are The A-Team, Legend of the Guardians, Knight & Day, Going the Distance*, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, The Other Guys, Nanny McPhee Returns, Salt, Cyrus*, Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps and the final season of the TV series 24. C

Shrek Forever After. In a sort of fairy-tale version of It’s a Wonderful Life, everyone’s favorite ogre finds himself in a midlife crisis. Shrek is duped by a conniving Rumpelstiltskin into signing a pact that takes him to an alternate-reality version of Far Far Away where Rumpelstiltskin is king and Shrek has never met Fiona. But his friends, and even his enemies, help Shrek realize how good his real life really is. PG.—Cody Yaple, assistant media buyer

Life/Planet Earth Blu-ray combo pack. Two of the most spectacular nature series ever made are together in one great set. Using state-of-the-art technology, the production crews captured scenes of animal behavior and nature never before seen. This worthwhile viewing experience for all members of the family will make you truly appreciate the

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