Eames: The Architect and the Painter

Longtime Uncrate readers know we're big fans of Charles and Ray Eames, the dynamic husband-and-wife team responsible for some of last century's most iconic designs. Eames: The Architect and the Painter ($24) goes beyond their designs to investigate their personal life and influence on American life, with interesting but nonetheless hit-or-miss results — but still, what else are you going to watch once football season is over?

Rise of the Planet of the Apes

It doesn't really matter if you've never watched the Charlton Heston-led original — this origin story doesn't require a knowledge of what comes later. That said, Rise of the Planet of the Apes ($30) does a good job of retaining the dark, cautionary tone of its predecessors, thanks to above-par acting from the always intriguing James Franco and a true gem of a performance by Andy Serkis as the super-smart chimp Caesar.

Rushmore

Finding it difficult to pass the time before the release of Moonrise Kingdom? Perhaps a little Rushmore ($28) can help you out. Thanks to a new high-definition transfer and DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack, Wes Anderson's sophomore gem has never looked — or sounded — better, making it all the more enjoyable to watch the stellar performances of Bill Murray and Jason Schwartzman. And since it's a Criterion release, you don't have to worry about getting double-dipped — at least, until the 4K version comes out.

Scrooged

Look past the badly airbrushed photo of Bill Murray on the cover — we know it's difficult, but you can do it — and inside you'll find one of the naughtiest, funniest holiday movies of all. Scrooged ($20) is yet another retelling of Dickens' A Christmas Carol, but with Murray's asshole TV executive playing the role of Scrooge, and Manhattan serving as the site for memories of past, present, and future. Keep your eyes peeled for cameos by Mary Lou Retton as Tiny Tim, David Johansen — otherwise known as Buster "Hot Hot Hot" Poindexter — as the Ghost of Christmas Past, and Bob Goulet bringing you an Old Fashioned Cajun Christmas.

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Super 8

Mix two parts Goonies with one part E.T., add in a pinch of Cloverfield plus a dash of Lost, and you have yourself a movie that rivals any of the adventure classics from the 80's. Super 8 ($25) is the result of an equally-super collaboration between J.J. Abrams and Steven Spielberg, and while it's not entirely original, it is the most entertaining movie we've seen this year, and arrives with over two hours of special features that, speaking honestly, we'll probably never watch.

Planet Earth

Sure, odds are if you're a Blu-ray player-owning, HDTV detail-loving person, you probably already own it — but that hasn't stopped you from double-dipping before, has it? The instant classic mini-series Planet Earth ($60) is making a comeback in this six-disc special edition from the Beeb, which includes all 11 original episodes, as well as a host of new special features covering secret underground Mayan rivers, snow leopards, behind-the-scenes looks at how the crew captured some of the more iconic shots, and a three-part series on what the future might hold for animals, habitats, and ourselves.

The Tree of Life

Nope, it's not the huge concrete "tree" in the middle of Disney's animal-focused theme park. Winner of the Palm d'Or at this year's Cannes Film Festival despite being booed at its press screening, The Tree of Life ($25) is either one of the year's best or worst films — depending on which side you're on — but it's undoubtedly one of its most ambitious. Starring Brad Pitt and Sean Penn and directed by Terrence Malick, it goes far beyond its unorthodox, bits-and-pieces plot to bring us images of the Big Bang and an overarching discussion of existence itself. How you interpret it is, well, up to you.

The Hangover Part II

The Wolfpack is back together and taking its hilarity overseas in The Hangover Part II ($25). While you can probably guess a lot of the plot — seemingly innocuous bachelor get-together leads to blackout debauchery and a lost human — the fresh location, increased "raunch" factor, and well-established, effortless chemistry between the actors make it as least as entertaining as the original — if not more so.

Friday The 13th

Celebrate Halloween 2011 the right way with a horror movie marathon anchored by Friday The 13th: The Ultimate Collection ($38). This eight-disc DVD set includes Parts I - VIII of the storied slasher franchise, letting you follow along from the Momma Voorhees-helmed original classic to the nautical trappings of the nearly laughable VIII, and even throws in a plastic hockey mask for good measure.

Friday Night Lights

Not getting enough high school football action out in the real world? Friday Night Lights: The Complete Series ($90) will fill your living room with five full seasons of varsity gridiron action, as well as plenty of off-field drama that transcends the typical high school schtick with broader themes that make the show relatable to an audience far wider than the ass-kicking Texan sports fanatic set. It easily ranks in our top 5.

Prohibition

With the second season premiere of Boardwalk Empire upon us, now's as good a time as any to bone up on your prohibition era history. Directed by tireless documentarian Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, Prohibition ($40) is a six-hour, three part documentary looking at the dark days between the passing of the 18th amendment and its glorious repeal in 1933, complete with two hours of bonus content and plenty of "pan slowly over an old photo" shots — after all, there's a reason it's called the "Ken Burns Effect."

Conan O'Brien Can't Stop

Okay, so we can't really think "can't stop" without hearing some combination of "won't stop," "uhhhh," and "Bad Boy" in our heads, but that sure as hell isn't stopping us from watching Conan O'Brien Can't Stop ($27). Recorded on Coco's "Legally Prohibited from Being Funny on Television" tour — after his disastrous stint on The Tonight Show — this 90-minute feature documents Conan at his most vulnerable, angry, and energized. Equal parts funny and intriguing, it's just the thing to make you feel better about forgetting to watch his new show on TBS.