Buried at the center of many classic westerns is a love story between grown men. My Darling Clementine, Rio Bravo, and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid are just some of the beloved oaters that are as much about men’s loyalty and companionship as they are about gunslinging. Appaloosa fits snugly into that venerable tradition.

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Here’s a sampling of the new titles hitting DVD shelves today:

3:10 to Yuma: Christian Bale and Russell Crowe team up to perpetuate the myth that everyone in the Old West was faking their American accents.

Smiley Face: Despite more good reviews than bad, this stoner comedy starring Anna Farris barely made it into theaters. Seems destined for cult status.

Death Sentence: Kevin Bacon treads into Charles Bronson territory, spurring hope for a Kinjite remake.

Sunshine: The guy who reinvented zombie flicks reinvents the space-adventure.

Eagle vs. Shark: The guy from Flight of the Conchords stars in this quirky indie romantic-comedy without that other guy from Flight of the Conchords.