Paul Brittain has left "Saturday Night Live." The 34-year-old comedian's departure was announced abruptly and takes effect immediately, with Brittain leaving before this week's upcoming episode with host Channing Tatum. According to Entertainment Weekly, a source close to the show noted that the actor's departure from the show was "friendly:" "[He] had the opportunity to pursue other projects, and he and the show parted ways amicably."

Even if the third act isn't nearly as convincing as the first two, "Chronicle" is an ingenious little thriller that ends up being the Rolls Royce of "found footage" films. With a clever nod to the "Star Wars" mythology and a never-ending array of slick camera tricks, there is plenty to like about "Chronicle," a movie that gleefully combines horror and sci-fi elements with a story actually worth telling.

Following up decent box office runs at the end of 2011, thrillers "Drive" and "In Time" get launched this week on Blu-ray and DVD, though they'll mostly be appealing to much different audiences. The critically lauded drama "The Mill and the Cross" will also hit the home market alongside horror remake "The Thing" and psychological thriller "Dream House."