—Be Mine ( already out; $29.95 ) : Dan Selon, Kendra Thomas and Jared Welch star in this 70-minute ( ! ) romantic comedy from Ariztical about a guy whose love of chocolate scones leads him to a mysterious hunk—and who he sees again at a Valentine's Day party.
—Blood Creek ( Jan. 19; $26.98 ) : Openly gay film director Joel Schumacher ( Tigerland ) helms this movie, a supernatural horror-thriller concerning two brothers who find themselves at the center of a terrifying occult experiment. DVD special features include audio commentary with Schumacher.
—Gamer ( Jan. 12; $29.95 ) : Michael C. Hall—so good in the TV shows Six Feet Under ( where he played a gay mortician ) and Dexter—is a villainous billionaire tech wiz in this film that stars Gerard Butler ( of the warrior film 300 ) as the superstar of an ultraviolent first-person shooter game called "Slayers." Terry Crews ( the father on TV's Everybody Hates Chris ) is a warrior with a killer body—in every aspect. Special features include a behind-the-scenes documentary, a theatrical trailer and audio commentary. The Blu-ray disc ( $39.99 ) contains featurettes, trailers and Gamer "cheat codes."
—Good Hair ( Feb. 9; $27.98 ) : Emmy award-winning actor/comedian Chris Rock takes the viewer on an intriguing journey through the lengths African-American women will go to for "good hair," dispelling myths and presenting new facts along the way. Good Hair features appearances by Nia Long, Ice-T, Dr. Maya Angelou, Raven Symone and the Rev. Al Sharpton, among others. Extras include an audio commentary by Rock and Executive Producer Nelson George.
—Kathy Griffin: She'll Cut A Bitch ( Jan. 12; $14.99 ) : Kathy Griffin—Emmy winner and self-proclaimed "D-Lister"—is back with her sixth Bravo stand-up special, She'll Cut A Bitch, which originally aired April 15, 2009. The comedy feature even includes never-before-seen footage that includes The Octo Mom ( who was in the news a lot more back then ) and Sarah Palin. Griffin also talks people such as Cher, Suze Orman and Tracy Morgan.
—La Cucina ( Jan. 12; $22.99 ) : This movie which revolves around food ( since "la cucina" means "the kitchen" in Spanish ) and love stars The L Word veteran Leisha Hailey as well as Mad Men's Christina Hendricks and supermodel-turned-actress Rachel Hunter, who plays the pregnant Hailey's lesbian friend.
—The Mysteries of Pittsburgh ( already out; $29.99 ) : Michael Chabon's book is brought to cinematic life—with, thankfully, its gay storyline intact—in this story about a recent college grad ( the adorable Jon Foster ) spends his final summer with a girl and her adventurous boyfriend before heading into a job his father wants him to take. The top-notch cast includes Mena Suvari, Nick Nolte, Peter Sarsgaard and a luminous Sienna Miller. Extras include featurettes.
—Open Graves ( Feb. 23; $26.98 ) : Lesbian fave Eliza Dushku ( Dollhouse; Buffy the Vampire Slayer ) and the beyond-hot Mike Vogel star in this horror film about drunken surfers, an ancient artifact and eternal curses. This can't end well.
—Praxis ( Jan. 12; $29.95 ) : With a foundation based in classic Greek mythology, Praxis centers on Brian ( Tom Macy ) , whose friendship with Joe ( Andrew Roth ) is transformed after they have an unexpected erotic encounter. Throw in a mysterious female ( Regina Aquino ) , and things become a bit more complex. Extras include a making-of featurette and an official trailer.
—Saw VI ( Jan. 26; $26.95 ) : And so it goes: The sixth installment of the horror-movie franchise will be available in three different versions ( an R-rated theatrical full-screen edition, an unrated director's cut widescreen edition and an unrated director's cut Blu-ray disc ) and as a digital download. This movie reportedly finally unveils villain Jigsaw's grand scheme. Special features includes featurettes that look at Jigsaw and the traps. ( People who have seen at least one of the Saw films will know what I mean. )
—Secret Diary of a Call Girl: Season Two ( already out; $29.98 ) : It's her business doing pleasure with you. The second season of Secret Diary of a Call Girl—Showtime's hit original series based on the real-life adventures of a high-class escort—has debuted on DVD from Lionsgate. The show follows the dangerously sexy exploits of "Belle" ( real name: Hannah Baxter ) , a 27-year-old graduate living in London who has worked for the last few years as one of the city's premiere escorts. Extras include an interview with lead actress Billie Piper, who has come a long way from Doctor Who.
—She Likes Girls 4 ( already out; $24.95 ) : Wolfe Video has release She Likes Girls 4, which showcases eight lesbian short movies. Among the shorts are "Babysitting Andy" ( in which a precocious 9-year old tomboy interrogates her gay uncle and his boyfriend ) and "Pages of a Girl" ( a romance that follows two women who meet in a bookstore ) .
—Streamers ( Jan. 19; $24.99 ) : This little-seen but provocative 1983 Robert Altman movie is finally out on DVD, thanks to Shout! Factory. The movie—of which the majority takes place in one room—stars Matthew Modine ( Full Metal Jacket, Weeds ) , Mitchell Lichtenstein, Michael Wright ( Oz ) , George Dzundza ( Crimson Tide ) , Guy Boyd ( Black Scorpion ) and David Alan Grier ( Life with Bonnie ) as four raw Army recruits deal with issues of race, sexuality and class before being shipped off to the Vietnam War. The film is adapted from David Rabe's Tony Award-winning Broadway play.
—Weeds: Season Five ( Jan. 19; $39.98 ) : As the press release says, "The hemptress is back!" Mary-Louise Parker returns as pot-dealing housewife Nancy Botwin in this three-CD set that includes all 13 episodes of the fifth season that initially ran during the summer of '09. Elizabeth Perkins and Kevin Nealon co-star while Jennifer Jason Leigh and Alanis Morissette guest-star.
