A sci-fi drama centered on two doomed lovers tops the DVD releases for the week of Dec. 10.

"The Beast": From French filmmaker Bertrand Bonello, this unusual romance follows two characters, Gabrielle and Louis (Léa Seydoux and George MacKay), as they meet each other in 1910 Paris, 2014 Los Angeles and the AI-controlled future of 2044, with circumstances keeping them from connecting fully each time.

"Seydoux makes this trio of Gabrielles specific, droll and very moving, even when 'The Beast' wanders a bit, or pulls from its various literary and cinematic influences — a little David Lynch, a little David Fincher, a lot of slightly curdled romanticism — to occasionally uncertain effect," writes Chicago Tribune critic Michael Phillips in his review. "MacKay’s good; Seydoux is excellent."

ALSO NEW ON DVD DEC. 10

"Abruptio": Puppet horror film in which a downtrodden guy discovers he has a bomb implanted in his neck that will explode unless he acts accordingly.

"The Block Island Sound": A fisherman encounters a strange entity exerting a malevolent influence in the waters near the titular isle in this horror thriller.

"The Soul Eater": A series of murders in a rural French village are investigated as old stories about an ancient evil creature resurface.

"Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 2": Dip your hand back in the honeypot in this horror sequel that takes advantage of the beloved characters now being in the public domain.

"How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies": After his grandmother is diagnosed with cancer, a scheming young man moves in to care for her (and secure his inheritance) in this Thai dramedy.

"Bangkok Dog": Action flick in which an American special agent goes deep undercover in Bangkok's criminal underworld.

"Interstellar: 10th Anniversary Collector's Edition": 4K Ultra HD set of director Christopher Nolan’s landmark sci-fi drama includes the film on both 4K and Blu-ray, as well as a third Blu-ray with more than two hours of new and legacy bonus content. Also includes access to a digital copy of the film, reproductions of five costume patches, five theatrical poster reproductions, and a never-before-seen storyboard sequence from the director’s archives.

"No Country for Old Men": The Coen brothers' award-winning adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's novel joins the Criterion Collection on 4K and Blu-ray.

"8 ½": Also enjoying an upgrade from Criterion is Federico Fellini’s 1963 masterwork with a new 4K digital restoration.

OUT ON DIGITAL HD DEC. 10

"Chasing Red": 2015 documentary centered on the lives of four runners who participate in multiple events such as Pamplona's Running of the Bulls each year.

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