Someone, somewhere, at some point must have said that there’s a Blu-ray to fit every occasion. No? Ah, well, take it from me, if there’s a holiday, a special day or date, the big studios have got stuff-on-disc related to it to sell you. And this Valentine’s Day is no exception. There are a host of new titles that have hit the shelves in the last couple of weeks, along with a few releasing a day late, to celebrate the day usually reserved for dozens of roses and boxes of chocolates. Take a gander below at the ten new Blu-ray titles (plus two exemplary additions from last year) we’re recommending for this years’ Valentine viewing!

10. BEAUTY AND THE BRIEFCASE

“Hilary Duff (A Cinderella Story) shines in this sparkling romantic comedy based on the book Diary of a Working Girl by Daniella Brodsky. Lane, a fashion journalist, gets the assignment of a lifetime when Cosmopolitan magazine hires her to write a story about finding love in the workplace. Posing as a corporate assistant, Lane finds herself torn between the office’s eligible men in suits and a dashing stranger (Chris Marmack, The O.C.) who sweeps her off her feet. Will she find the “magic man” who fulfills her fantasy checklist, or will her story have an ending as unexpected as love itself? ”

AMAZON: $17.49

9. LIFE AS WE KNOW IT

“After a disastrous first date for caterer Holly (Katherine Heigl) and network sports director Messer (Josh Duhamel), all they have is common is a dislike for each other and their love for their goddaughter Sophie. But when they suddenly become all Sophie has in this world, Holly and Messer must set their differences aside. Juggling careers and social calendars, they’ll have to find common ground while living under the same roof. Josh Lucas, Christina Hendricks, Hayes MacArthur and Jean Smart co-star in this tart and tender romantic comedy directed by Greg Berlanti (Brothers & Sisters, Everwood). ”

AMAZON: $19.99

8. YOU’VE GOT MAIL

“When Kathleen Kelly (Meg Ryan) and Joe Fox (Tom Hanks) first meet online, they find much in common and begin a tender relationship. Unfortunately, unlike their virtual relationship, in reality the two can’t stand each other. Joe is a megalithic book chain owner who threatens to gobble up Kathleen’s little children’s bookstore. You’ve Got Mail is based on the classic film The Shop Around the Corner, updated for the Internet age by Sleepless in Seattle writer-director Nora Ephron. As usual, Ryan and Hanks’ on-screen chemistry makes their romance jump off the screen and melt your heart.”

AMAZON: $15.99

7. LAST TANGO IN PARIS

“Penetrate the moody, sensual world of Last Tango in Paris, and prepare yourself for “the most controversial film of its era” (Leonard Maltin). Nominated* for two Academy Awards(r)Director (Bernardo Bertolucci) and Actor (Marlon Brando)and exuding a sexual energy unlike any film before or after, this is the scintillating classic that shocked a nation…and “altered the face of an art form” (Pauline Kael). He (Brando) is a 45-year old American living in Paris, haunted by his wife’s suicide. She (Maria Schneider, Jane Eyre) is a 20-year-old Parisian beauty engaged to a young filmmaker. Though nameless to each other, these tortured souls come together to satisfy their sexual cravings in an apartment as bare as their dark, tragic lives. Caught up in the frenzied beat of a carnal dance they cannot seem to stop, these unlikely lovers take their passion to erotic heightsand depthsbeyond anything they could ever have imagined. ”

AMAZON: $14.99

6. TAMARA DREWE

“When journalist Tamara Drewe returns to her parents’ house with a new assignment – and a new nose – she sets the surrounding countryside’s male hearts aflame, breaking the picturesque tranquility and transforming the village of her youth into a swirling maelstrom of temptation, seduction, and tawdry gossip. But when a bit of silly mischief puts lives and loves at risk, Tamara Drewe must choose between getting it all and getting the one. In this fun, witty romance, director Stephen Frears (“The Queen,” “Dangerous Liaisons”) perfectly captures the spirit of the beloved graphic novel. ”

AMAZON: $25.99

5. KITES

“Hot, sexy, exotic, and wild are the only words to describe this “lovers-on-the-lam blast of pure pulp escapism.” (The New York Times) Indian superstar Hrithic Roshan stars as J, a Las Vegas hustler engaged to the daughter of the city’s most powerful and dangerous casino owner. But all bets are off when he falls in love with the ravishing Natasha (Barbara Mori), an illegal immigrant engaged to J’s jealous and violent future brother-in-law. When their illicit romance is discovered, J and Natasha flee for the border with the police and relentless hired killers on their trail. Pulse-pounding action and sensational musical numbers propel this passionate love story to its stunning conclusion. ”

AMAZON: $19.99

4. YOU WILL MEET A TALL DARK STRANGER

“Two couples discover the grass may not always be greener on the other side in Woody Allen’s breezy comedy on wry, You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger. Hoping to relive the pleasures of youth, Alfie Shepridge (Anthony Hopkins) dumps his wife of 40 years (Gemma Jones) and pursues a young call girl (Lucy Punch). So when daughter Sally (Naomi Watts) develops a crush on her boss (Antonio Banderas) and husband Roy (Josh Brolin) becomes obsessed with the beauty (Freida Pinto) who lives across the way, the entire clan’s fantasies take on reality as their passions not only drive them out of their marriages, but out of their minds as well.”

AMAZON: $25.99

3. MOONSTRUCK

“Fall under the delightful spell of Moonstruck, the mesmerizing romantic comedy from director Norman Jewison (Fiddler on the Roof) and OscarÂ(r) winner* John Patrick Shanley. Academy AwardÂ(r) winners** Cher, Nicolas Cage and Olympia Dukakis excel in this explosively funny tale which also features flawless performances by Danny Aiello, Vincent Gardenia and Frasier’s John Mahoney. Cher is “devastatingly funny, sinuous and beautiful” (Pauline Kael) as Loretta, an unlucky in love Italian widow who finds romance through the intervention of the Manhattan moon. With her wedding to a close friend just weeks away, she meets and falls hopelessly in love with his younger brother (Cage)! Her dilemma and her equally passionate and hilariously eccentric family make for an unforgettable film you’ll find “beguiling” (Time), “enchanting” (Newsweek) and “irresistible” (“Today Show”). ”

AMAZON: $14.99

2. AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER

“In this poignant and humorous love story nominated for four Academy Awards, Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr meet on an ocean liner and fall deeply in love. Though each is engaged to someone else, they agree to meet six months later at the Empire State Building if they still feel the same way about each other. But a tragic accident prevents their rendezvous and the lover’s future takes an emotional and uncertain turn. ”

AMAZON: $23.99

1. NEVER LET ME GO

“Academy Award® Nominees Carey Mulligan and Keira Knightley, co-star with talented newcomer Andrew Garfield (The Social Network) in this poignant and powerful film. Kathy (Mulligan), Ruth (Knightley) and Tommy (Garfield) are best friends who grow up together at an English boarding school with a chilling secret. When they learn the shocking truth–that they are genetically engineered clones raised to be organ donors–they embrace their fleeting chance to live and love. Based on the acclaimed novel by Kazuo Ishiguro (The Remains of the Day), Never Let Me Go is an intriguing exploration of hope and humanity. ”

AMAZON: $19.99

And just in case the new titles above don’t excite you, be sure to check out these two excellent Blu-ray discs, mastered by Fox to meet the exacting standards of director Baz Luhrmann. Both are crammed with tons of special features and look and sound incredible on Blu. Highly recommended for Valentine’s viewing!

MOULIN ROUGE and ROMEO + JULIET

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