With the Holiday season fast approaching, studios are limiting the DVD releases to push their big holiday blockbuster. As a result, no big blockbuster will be available this week.

However, for art house fans have a number of acclaimed films to look forward to on home video:

Pride

The biggest release of the week is undoubtedly the Golden Globe nominee and British Independent Film Award winner. Starring Imelda Staunton, Bill Nighy and Paddy Considine, the film tells the story of the U.K. gay activists who worked to help miners during their lengthy strike of the National Union of Mineworkers in the summer of 1984. The film premiered at the Cannes Film festival where it received universal acclaim, and CBS Films acquired it for distribution. When CBS released it, the film barely generated buzz and was not able to generate enough box office. However, now that the film is up for a Golden Globe nomination for Best Picture, interest should be higher and it should attract a bigger audience.

The Trip to Italy

Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon are back in Michael Winterbottom's sequel to "The Trip." The latest film tells the story of two men, six meals in six different places on a road trip around Italy. Liguria, Tuscany, Rome, Amalfi and ending in Capri. Having premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, the movie obtained rave reviews and was acquired by IFC Films. The movie turned out to be a huge box office hit as it made $2 million in theaters and was a huge VOD hit. The film will definitely generate buzz among fans of the original film "The Trip" but should also find new viewers with older audiences.

1,000 Times Good Night

Starring Juliette Binoche, the new film by Erik Poppe tells the story of Rebecca who is one of the world's top war photographers. However, her life changes when her husband refuses to put up with her dangerous life any longer, she must weather a major emotional storm. Film Movement released the movie in October and it scored rave reviews. "1,000 Times Good Night" will definitely generate buzz among Binoche fans. It will also play well with foreign language fans.

Two-Bit Waltz

Monterey Media will release Clara Mamet's directorial debut. Starring William H. Macy, Mamet and Jared Gilman from "Moonrise Kingdom," the film tells the story of Maude's downfall when she is suspended from school, loses a friend, and lacks inspiration. The film was released last month in time for Thanksgiving but barely stayed in cinemas. Good reviews should generate interest.

For those not interested in any of these art house pictures, a number of awards contenders are currently on DVD. For those interested in a comedy, "The Grand Budapest Hotel" has been available for a number of months. The film is currently nominated for the Golden Globe as well as the Critics' Choice awards.

For those interested in a lighter film, "The Hundred Foot Journey" offers audiences a chance to see Helen Mirren's Golden Globe nominated performance.

For those interested in more dramatic fare, Marion Cotillard's award winning performance in "The Immigrant" is currently available on Netflix. The film has won awards with the New York, Boston and Toronto Film Critics and is now being promoted by the Weinstein Company for awards consideration.

Also on DVD are dark horse contenders "Locke," "Under the Skin," "The Rover," "The Lunchbox" and "Begin Again."

Finally for those trying to catch up with the foreign film contenders "Ida" is available everywhere, and it is currently the front-runner to win the category.