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Only the Brave (DVD Review)

November 05, 2009

'Only the Brave' pays tribute to the thousands of Japanese-American patriots who fought during World War II and became among the most decorated soldiers in U.S. military history. (Street Date 11/10/09)

Lake Tahoe (DVD Review)

November 04, 2009

Somewhere along the way, 'Lake Tahoe' catches you off guard and takes you through a unique tale of grief and how it manifests itself in the unwitting. (Street Date 11/10/09)

Hurt (DVD Review)

November 03, 2009

Formulaic as suspenseful thrillers go, 'Hurt' has a strong story and plenty of twists to make it a movie worth seeing. (Street Date 11/10/09)

Dirty: The Official ODB Biography (DVD Review)

November 02, 2009

This doc gives a well-rounded look at the positive parts of ODB from his Unique Ason persona to his Shinnecock Native American heritage. (Street Date 11/10/09)

Christmas Clause, The (DVD Review)

November 01, 2009

Sentimental Christmas movies typically espouse the true meaning of the season and the folly of people who spend so much time and energy failing to appreciate the little things in life. (Street Date 11/10/09)

Brooklyn Heist, The (DVD Review)

October 31, 2009

Caper films are always ripe for parody, and the farcical 'The Brooklyn Heist' is up to the challenge. (Prebook 11/3/09; Street Date 12/1/09)

Half-Life (DVD Review)

October 30, 2009

'Half-Life' is an affecting film about what can happen to a family when its patriarch leaves for no apparent reason, but it sometimes bites off more than it is ready to digest. (Prebook 11/3/09; Street Date 12/29/09)

Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life (DVD Review)

October 29, 2009

The excellent hour-long documentary demonstrates clearly and effectively the scientific principles formulated by Darwin, how he came to them and how they resonate today. (Street Date 11/3/09)

Taking Chances (DVD Review)

October 26, 2009

There are some great lines in the script that are easy to miss unless you’re paying attention closely, and the music score brought an indie vibe to the film. This comedy is great for fans of quirky humor and characters in the vein of offbeat comedies such as 'Napoleon Dynamite' and 'Nacho Libre.' (Prebook 10/28/09; Street Date 11/24/09)

His Highness Hollywood (DVD Review)

October 25, 2009

His Highness Hollywood chronicles the difficulty of making it in the entertainment industry, while highlighting the aspects of greed, shallowness and superficiality that goes along with it. (Prebook 10/27/09; Street Date 11/17/09)