December 6
'24: Season Four'
The fourth season of Fox's pulse-pounding drama, starring Keifer Sutherland.
$69.98
'Cinderella Man'
Ron Howard directs this boxing drama, starring Russell Crowe and Renee Zellweger.
$29.98; $44.98 collector's edition | Rated PG-13 | 145 minutes
'Fantastic Four'
This summer's movie version of the comic book tale brings the Thing to DVD.
$29.98 | Rated PG-13 | 106 minutes
December 12
'The 40-Year-Old Virgin'
Steve Carell tries to get some action in the surprise-hit comedy.
$29.98 | Rated R; also available in unrated version | 116 minutes
The Simpsons: The Complete Seventh Season
Classic episodes like "A Fish Called Selma" and "Homerpalooza" are part of this set.
$49.98
'Valiant
Ewan MacGregor and John Cleese are among those providing voices in this animated feature.
$29.99 | Rated G | 76 minutes
December 20
'The Great Raid'
Benjamin Bratt stars in this World War II drama, based on a true story.
$29.99; $39.99 director's cut | Rated R | 133 minutes
'Party of Five: The Complete Second Season'
Before he got "Lost," Matthew Fox starred in this family drama.
$49.95
'Serenity'
The cult sci-fi TV series "Firefly" reinvents itself in movie form.
$29.98 | Rated PG-13 | 119 minutes
- Best of 'Bonus Points'
A look back at the DVD highlights of 2005.
(washingtonpost.com, December 20, 2005)
- 'King Kong: Peter Jackson's Production Diaries'
(The Washington Post, December 16, 2005)
After you see the remake, find out how it was made with this making-of DVD.
- 'The 40-Year-Old Virgin'
An unrated version of the hit comedy delivers plenty of laughs.
(washingtonpost.com, December 13, 2005)
- 'Cinderella Man'
Ron Howard's film about boxing legend James J. Braddock makes for absorbing home viewing.
(washingtonpost.com, December 5, 2005)
- DVD and Home Video Section
Get reviews of the latest releases every week in this special section. - Technology Gift Guide
Gadgets -- from iPods to Xboxes -- are explored. - Toy Time
Children from Washington area schools decide which holiday toys make the grade. - Holidays, Simplified
Plan your yuletide schedule with this handy resource.
Gift Worthy
Transcript
washingtonpost.com's Jen Chaney took questions about which DVDs are worth giving this holiday season.
