‘Perception: The Complete First Season’ I like my procedurals like USA’s amazing “Monk” — quirky cases solved by a troubled smart guy. TNT’s “Perception” stars Eric McCormack as a neuroscience professor who sees imaginary people. Crazy, sure, but those visions also help him solve complex FBI cases. It’s no “Monk” — yet — but it’s lots of fun. (DVD, $29.99)

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‘Jack Reacher’ There are a lot of Tom Cruise movies I’d rather watch than “Jack Reacher,” his recent thriller in which Cruise stars as the title tough guy who helps investigate a shooting. It’s a long, somewhat tedious film with some good performances from character actors such as Richard Jenkins and, inexplicably, director Werner Herzog. That said, it is still a lesser work from Cruise, who is... » more

‘Manborg’ The super-indie sci-fi horror film “Manborg” is not what you’d call a good movie. The acting is laughable, the effects are cheesy and the script is groan worthy. But that’s by design. Created by Astron 6 Video, this awesome throwback is a love letter to 1980s direct-to-VHS action films with over-the-top painted cover art. If you’re a fan of such “classic” films, “Manborg” is not just recommended... » more

‘The Impossible’ There are few movie scenes you’ll see this year as intense and nerve-racking as when floodwaters pummel a resort and leave a family struggling to survive in this based-on-a-true-story thriller about the 2004 devastation in Thailand from an earthquake and tsunami. This is a superb film. (DVD, $29.95; Blu-ray, $39.99)

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'Star Trek: Enterprise -- Season One' In the history of “Star Trek” series, “Enterprise” is the forgotten one. It was the last TV effort, coming long after the heyday of “The Next Generation,” “Deep Space Nine” and “Voyager.” Set before the original, it was the first “Star Trek” series to be canceled, lasting only four seasons. But it’s a fun adventure that likely would have thrived today. It’s... » more

'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2' Vampires, blah, blah, blah. I'm thrilled this franchise is finally over so the kids can find a new thing to obsess about that I'm not interested in. Hopefully they'll find some measure of joy in the conclusion of the Bella and Edward saga. Now go check out Joss Whedon's "Buffy" so you can see some awesome vampire entertainment. But in all seriousness,... » more