DVD Releases for December 8:

Beautiful Losers (Not rated)

Aaron Rose’s documentary examines an NYC art community rooted in skateboarding, punk, hip-hop, graffiti and DIY culture, introducing each artist and offering a behind-the-scenes look at how their community took shape. (Shepard Fairey himself, Harmony Korine himself, Ed Templeton himself)

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (PG)

In the sixth installment of the Potter film franchise, the young wizard is back to fight evil. Now age 16, Harry’s hormones are raging and he learns more about the past of his nemesis. (Daniel Radcliffe Harry Potter, Rupert Grint Ron Weasley, Emma Watson Hermione Granger)

Julie & Julia (PG-13)

The stories of Julie Powell, a down-and-out New Yorker, and groundbreaking chef Julia Child are intertwined, as both find meaning and identity through cooking. (Meryl Streep Julia Child, Amy Adams Julie Powell)

Public Enemies (R)

Charming and elusive bank robber John Dillinger expands his turf, outwitting the pursuit of an ambitious FBI agent. He makes time to fall in love, though, after he meets one mysterious beauty who’s take his heart. (Johnny Depp John Dillinger, Christian Bale Melvin Purvis, Marion Cotillard Billie Frechette)

The Cove (PG-13)

The thriller-style documentary teams filmmakers, activists and free divers for a mission to uncover a deadly secret in a remote, Japanese cove. (Louis Psihoyos director, Fisher Stevens producer)