Since we know time is money, here's a quick handy reference guide to recent DVD releases that should be on your radar and, in many cases, on your shelf. Immediately.
Up (Blu-Ray)
Release Date: November 10
What it is: Just the latest notch in belt of the ridiculously good folks at Pixar. The animated geniuses who made viable heroes out of talking fish and foodie rats return with the tale of a cranky old man and a fat kid on a South American adventure. And once again, against all odds, it works. Beautifully.
Why you need it: As with all Pixar offerings, Up looks incredible on Blu-Ray (seriously, if you need to calibrate the colors on your TV, use this. It doesn't get any more vivid). Also, Disney does a good job of packaging Blu-Rays and standard DVDs together, so you don't have to double-dip after you make the upgrade. This is one of 2009's best films, hands down. So dig in.
Watchmen: The Ultimate Cut
Release Date: November 10
What it is: Like you weren't already prepared to see a hundred different versions of this movie the minute you left the theater. The latest, which, if you believe the packaging, is the "ultimate," features the director's (read: longer) cut of Watchmen with the animated "Tales of the Black Freighter" (previously available as a separate release) story integrated into the film much like it is in the graphic novel.
Why you need it: Unless you are a hardcore Watchmen fan, you probably don't need this. But if you felt that Zach Snyder didn't quite painstakingly recreate every panel of the graphic novel painstakingly enough, then this should satisfy you. Provided you can see it through your homemade Rorschach mask.
Justice League: The Complete Series
Release Date: November 10
What it is: You get seasons one and two of the original Justice League series, as well as both seasons of the Justice League: Unlimited series. Basically, it's all the Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Green Lantern, et al you could possibly ask for.
Why you need it: Packaged in a neat metal box, this represents probably the best incarnation of the Justice League's adventures you'll find outside of the comic books. From the iconic Bruce Timm designs to the deeper and more complicated storylines, this will appeal to youngsters and adult fans.