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Rock of Ages: An Unauthorized Story on the Rolling Stones (DVD Review)

September 23, 2009

'Rock of Ages: An Unauthorized Story on the Rolling Stones' sounds more salacious than the program actually is. The documentary features interviews with the band members, many obviously culled from junkets as well as footage of press events and news coverage. (Street Date 9/29/09)

Xavier: Renegade Angel — Season 1 and 2 (DVD Review)

September 22, 2009

For viewers capable of enjoying an extreme turn toward the esoteric, “Xavier: Renegade Angel” seems like the perfect show. (Prebook 9/22/09; Street Date 10/27/09)

Love N’ Dancing (DVD Review)

September 21, 2009

There’s not as much dancing as you might expect in a dance movie, but there are fun dance sequences in the beginning and the end. And in the middle is a nice feel-good romantic dramedy. (Prebook 9/22/09; Street Date 10/20/09)

SpongeBob SquarePants: The First 100 Episodes (DVD Review)

September 19, 2009

The phenomenon that is SpongeBob SquarePants is now 10 years old, celebrated with this new compilation of the first 100 episodes of the show. (Street Date 9/22/09)

Play Dead (DVD Review)

September 18, 2009

'Play Dead' wobbles between the comedy, drama and action genres. It is rich with offensive language, and tries to be funny in places where it should have taken itself seriously. (Street Date 9/22/09)

A Greater Yes (DVD Review)

September 17, 2009

The film is intended for a faith-based audience but manages not to get too sappy as to turn off mainstream viewers. (Street Date 9/22/09)

Love of Siam (DVD Review)

September 14, 2009

'Love of Siam' is a sweet and quietly sad film about loss and unrequited love, as told through the lens of two boys and their families in Thailand. (Prebook 9/15/09; Street Date 10/13/09)

Fados (DVD Review)

September 13, 2009

If you’re not a fan of fado music, this film will make you one. (Prebook 9/15/09; Street Date 10/20/09)

Deadgirl (DVD Review)

September 12, 2009

Is 'Deadgirl,' about teenagers who use a chained-up zombie as their sex slave, a frat boy fantasy or arthouse provocation? I could see the argument being made for the former, but I feel it is the latter. (Street Date 9/15/09)