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Blockbuster Hooray for Hollywood! Convenience is its strong suit, with many locations and multiple copies of new releases so you won't go home disappointed. Sun-Wed $1.99 films. 4501 St-Denis, 982-9363; 3745 St-Dominique (at des Pins), 285-8868; 1132 Ontario E., 598-5838; 5655 du Parc (at Bernard), 279-3522; 2110 Ste-Catherine W., 932-0063

Boîte noire The gourmet-deli of video stores. The most complete selection of auteur films in the city, shelved by director. Many hard-to-find indie films and international selections. Great choice of experimental cinema, documentaries, animation and TV shows, which are always free with regular films. 2 for 1 Tue-Thu. Membership $14.95 ($12.95 for students), but worth it. 4450 St-Denis, 287-1249; and smaller location at 380 Laurier W., 277-6979

Movieland has a little bit of everything. Doesn't specialize in any one area, but solid in most departments. 10% student discount on membership and some rentals. 3 films/$6 every day (except new releases). 1621 Ste-Catherine W., 939-2344; 4154 Ste-Catherine W., 933-2384; 6600 Côte-des-Neiges, 341-2525; 3573 du Parc (in the Galleries du Parc mall), 843-5206; 1161 Bernard W., 278-1517

SuperClub Vidéotron This location has a surprisingly interesting selection for a chain outlet, with films categorized by director, decade and country. Other notable sections include queer, horror & exploitation. Also has games & DVD. Wed is 2/1. 1330 Mont- Royal E., 596-2606


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