Army Wives: The Complete First Season
A topical drama that follows the lives of five women and one man as they struggle on the home front of the war in Iraq. Having received rave reviews, Army Wives is a promising new series from the executive producer of Grey’s Anatomy. DVD extras include features exploring the true stories that inspire the show.

The Bucket List
Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman costar in this often-hilarious movie about mortality. Edward Cole (Nicholson) is a harsh businessman who meets Carter Chambers (Freeman) when the two find themselves sharing a room in a hospital’s cancer ward. With each given only six months to live, the two embark on a mission to live life to the fullest before they kick the bucket.

John Adams
HBO delivers an expansive miniseries that documents the imperfect story of a country’s birth. John Adams is portrayed as both a levelheaded nationalist and a frustrated politician. Meanwhile, an emerging United States is revealed as a nation divided, struggling with its newfound freedom. Based on the best-selling biography by David McCullough.

Jumper
David (Hayden Christensen) builds a life of adventure and wealth after discovering he can teleport himself to anywhere he visualizes. But things get a little out of hand when another “jumper” and a group of jumper hunters (or “paladins”) catch up with him. An entertaining action movie that begs viewers not to think too hard.

The Other Boleyn Girl
Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson star as Anne and Mary Boleyn in this tale of power, intrigue, and sex in the court of England’s King Henry VIII. Mary has always lived in the shadow of her older sister. So when the king passes Anne by and looks upon Mary with lust, a bitter rivalry ignites. Based on the historical novel by Philippa Gregory.