At a loss for what to watch this week? From new DVDs and Blu-rays, to what's streaming on Netflix, we've got you covered.
New on DVD and Blu-ray
"Chef"
Jon Favreau wrote and directed this delicious comedy about a chef named Carl Casper, who quits the biz to start a food truck with help from fellow chef Martin (John Leguizamo) and Carl's son Percy. Sofía Vergara plays Carl's ex-wife, with Dustin Hoffman as Carl's former boss, Scarlett Johansson as the hostess of the restaurant, and Oliver Platt as a food critic whose mean tweets kicked off this whole business.
"The Exorcist: The Complete Anthology"
This Blu-ray box set includes both the theatrical version and the extended director's cut of "The Exorcist," "Exorcist II: The Heretic," "The Exorcist III," and the two prequels, "Exorcist: The Beginning" and "Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist." Although this set doesn't boast a whole lot of extras, it's the only way to snag "Dominion" on Blu if you're a completist. The entire set is actually cheaper than the "Exorcist" Blu-ray released in 2010, and this is the first time four of these are even on Blu-ray, so hey, why not?
"The Pretty One"
Zoe Kazan stars as identical twins with very different lives. Laurel is sweet but childish; she lives at home with their dad and wears the old clothes of their dead mother. She's in love with the boy she used to babysit, and spends her days taking care of their dad. Audrey lives her own life in a different city, with a real job and a boyfriend and cool clothes; she's "the pretty one" of the two sisters, even though they're genetically identical. A terrible accident gives Laurel the chance to experience life as the pretty one, but can she keep up the ruse? Jake Johnson co-stars as Laurel/Audrey's next-door neighbor in this darling indie from writer/director Jenée LaMarque.
TV Worth Watching
"Gracepoint" (Fox, Thursday at 9 p.m. EST)
It's not clear why there's an American adaptation of the excellent BBC drama "Broadchurch," but we'll take it. David Tennant reprises his role as the lead detective in a murder investigation, joined by Anna Gunn as his partner.
"Saturday Night Live" (NBC, Saturday at 11:29 p.m. EST)
Sarah Silverman is hosting! Don't worry, you can mute Maroon 5 if you really want to.
"The Vampire Diaries " (The CW, Thursday at 8 p.m. EST)
It's the premiere of the sixth season! The Other Side has gone bye-bye, the doppelganger nonsense is dunzo, and now we've got to figure out what the future holds for Damon (Ian Somerhalder) and Bonnie (Kat Graham). We're also anticipating some new characters, like a mysterious and possibly psycho new villain (Chris Wood).
New on Netflix
"The Double"
Jesse Eisenberg does double duty as nerdy Simon James and his suave, shifty doppelganger James Simon (without a green screen!) in Richard Ayoade's quirky adaptation of the Dostoyevsky novella. Mia Wasikowska appears as Hannah, the fiery love interest of Simon and James, alongside a motley crew of fabulous actors like Wallace Shawn and Noah Taylor. Beautiful, weird, and highly literary, with a cool Japanese pop soundtrack.
"Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa: Unrated Version"
If you didn't get nearly enough of Irving Zisman (Johnny Knoxville) and his dangly bits, well, you're in for a treat. If you dig the "Jackass" crew, then you know what to expect. And if you don't, well, buyer (or renter) beware!
"The Walking Dead" (Season 4)
It's never too late to catch up on the gory trials and tribulations of Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) and the folks he meets trying to stay alive among all the flesh-eating walkers, diseases, and baddies (like the Governor) shambling around this AMC drama.
New Video on Demand, Rental Streaming, and Digital Only
"Broad City" (Amazon Prime)
This Comedy Central sitcom is finally available on Amazon Prime. (Shout out to everyone who tried to watch it on the Comedy Central site and struggled through endless ads!) It actually became available last week, but it's so ridiculously good that you can't afford to miss it. Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer star as best friends who love pot, sex, and being slackers. Amy Poehler is an executive producer!
"Hellion" (iTunes)
This gritty indie from IFC is about a motocross-obsessed 13-year-old named Jacob (Josh Wiggins) who's in and out of trouble, but mostly in it. Aaron Paul co-stars as his drifting, freshly widowed dad, with Juliette Lewis offering some support as a concerned aunt who's given custody of Jacob's little brother Wes (Deke Garner). Austenite Kat Candler wrote and directed this coming-of-age story.
"In A World..." (Amazon Prime)
Lake Bell does triple duty as writer, director, and star of this witty indie about a voice coach named Carol who's struggling to get into the male-dominated voice-over acting biz. Her competitors include her successful and selfish dad (Fred Melamed) and a gross chauvinist named Gustav (Ken Marino). The excellent ensemble cast includes Demetri Martin, Michaela Watkins , Tig Notaro, Rob Corddry, and lots of other cool people.
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