What's New on TV, Netflix Streaming, Digital, and DVD/Blu-ray This Week: November 2-8

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

"Inside Out"
Joy! Joy! Joy! Disney/Pixar's brilliant emotional roller coaster is finally out on Blu-ray and DVD on November 3. There are so many special features with the various in-home releases, especially if you get the Blu-ray Combo Pack, including the short film "Riley's First Date," another short film called "LAVA," tons of behind-the-scenes featurettes, four deleted scenes, and commentary. Check out the extras breakdown.

"Vacation"
The Griswolds are back, for better or worse, in this next generation comedy, which is out on DVD and Blu-ray November 3. Ed Helms plays the adult Rusty Griswold, who takes his wife Debbie (Christina Applegate) and their two sons on a road trip to Walley World. OGs Chevy Chase and Beverly D'Angelo co-star, along with newbies Chris Hemsworth and Leslie Mann (as grown-up Audrey). The Blu-ray includes featurettes "Return to Walley World," "The Griswold Odyssey," a gag reel, and deleted scenes.

"Before We Go"
Watch pretty people fall in love in Chris "Captain America" Evans's directorial debut, co-starring Alice Eve. The two stars play strangers who meet by chance in New York City and change each other's lives. The Blu-ray and DVD both include "A Conversation with Director Chris Evans," to hear Cap's thoughts on his romantic debut behind the camera.


New Video on Demand, Rental Streaming, and Digital Only"Mistress America"
Indie queen Greta Gerwig earned raves for her performance in this critically acclaimed modern screwball comedy from writer/director Noah Baumbach. Tracy (Lola Kirke) is a lonely college freshman in New York City, enjoying neither the exciting university experience nor the glamorous metropolitan lifestyle she envisioned. But when Tracy is taken in by her adventurous soon-to-be stepsister, Brooke, she's rescued from disappointment and drawn into Brooke's mad schemes. "Mistress America" is out on Digital HD November 6 with the Blu-ray/DVD to follow on December 1. Here's an exclusive "Brookisms" video, with Gerwig's Brooke giving her version of wise adult advice:

"Amy"
The brief life of six-time Grammy winner Amy Winehouse -- who died from alcohol poisoning in 2011 at age 27 -- is shown in this extraordinary documentary, which uses mostly archival footage to let Amy tell her story in her own words. The doc is out on Digital HD November 3, with the DVD/Blu-ray/On Demand release December 1.

"Bettie Page Reveals All"
Hulu is adding a lot of interesting new titles in November, and on Nov. 3 they start streaming this documentary on "Queen of Pinups" Bettie Page. Find out what happened to the iconic '50s beauty, just as she peaked as a superstar, in this fascinating 2011 doc, which features interviews with Dita Von Teese, Hugh Hefner, and more.

New on Netflix

"Master of None"
Netflix's new original comedy series stars Aziz Ansari as Dev, a 30-year-old actor in New York who has trouble navigating through life. (He should hang out with Brooke from "Mistress America.") All 10 Season 1 episodes will be available to stream on November 6. Check out the trailer:
"The Runner"
Nicolas Cage stars as a Louisiana congressman whose dreams of running for Senate are compromised by an embarrassing video. (Why does this always happen? Keep it in your dang pants, people!) "The Runner" didn't get the best reviews, but it has a great cast, including Connie Nielsen, Sarah Paulson, Bryan Batt, and Peter Fonda. It's available on Netflix starting November 5.

"The Midnight Swim"
When June's (Lindsay Burdge) mother (Beth Grant) goes mysteriously missing after diving in Spirit Lake, she and her two half-sisters (Jennifer Lafleu, Aleksa Palladino) travel home to put Mom's affairs in order, and are caught up in a series of strange events. This 2014 drama-mystery, the directorial debut of Sarah Adina Smith, starts streaming on Netflix November 3.

TV Worth Watching
"Project Runway" (Thursday on Lifetime at 9 p.m.)
It's almost time to say auf wiedersehen to Season 14, and the winner will be named Thursday, November 5. Will it be Ashley, Candice, Edmond, or Kelly? The competition may end this week, but the drama will continue next week with the reunion show (Swapnil, say you'll be back for All-Stars!), which will be followed by the premiere of "Project Runway: Junior."

"The Big Bang Theory" (Thursday on CBS at 8 p.m.)
Leonard Nimoy's son Adam joins recurring guest star Wil Wheaton on "The Spock Resonance," as they ask Sheldon (Jim Parsons) to be in a documentary about the "Star Trek" legend. Although Sheldon is as thrilled about the idea as you'd expect, CBS teased that he'll also struggle to suppress his emotions about his recent break-up with Amy.

"MasterChef Junior" (Friday on FOX at 8 p.m.)
In the Season 4 premiere, "New Kids on the Chopping Block," 24 new contestants will start their culinary journeys with a mystery-box challenge that involves making a burger and a side dish. The winner gets to choose the main ingredient for the first elimination round.

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