For withdrawn artist Lyle Maze, painting offers a retreat from the world he feels cut off from due to his Tourette's Syndrome and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. But when his best friend goes away and he and the man's pregnant girlfriend start to feel attracted to each other, things become complicated. Rob Morrow directed, co-wrote and stars in this heartfelt romantic comedy/drama; with Laura Linney, Craig Sheffer. 98 min.

The third mini-series based on Armistead Maupin's stories finds his beloved characters facing life, love and the 1980s head on. Mary Ann has a new career as a TV reporter; Michael tries to forget Jon by romancing a closeted movie star; DeDe and D'orothea return from Guyana with DeDe convinced Rev. Jim Jones is alive and after her; and Anna Madrigal gets a surprise visit from her mother. Laura Linney, Olympia Dukakis, Paul Hopkins, Barbara Garrick and Mary Kay Place star. 180 min. on two discs. Widescreen; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, French; audio commentary; behind-the-scenes footage; featurettes; filmographies; more.

In this funny and affectionate romantic comedy set in London at Christmastime, a group of quirky characters discovers the thrills and heartbreak of love--with their spouses, paramours, and new acquaintances. Among the principals are British prime minister Hugh Grant, smitten with new secretary Martine McCutcheon; business executive Alan Rickman, married to Emma Thompson, but enticed by Heike Makatsch, his secretary; and Keira Knightley, a new bride pursued by her husband's best friend. With Colin Firth, Laura Linney, Liam Neeson, and Bill Nighy as an aging pop star who ties all of the stories together. 135 min. Standard; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital Surround, French Dolby Digital Surround; Subtitles: French, Spanish; audio commentary; deleted scenes; music video.