DVD REVIEWS
The Wire: Seasons 3 & 4
It's authentic and at times bleak, yet it's also eye-opening and
entertaining.
Inland Empire
There is something seductive about Lynch's movies. Despite their
inscrutability, their imagery and themes often linger and this film
is no exception.
El Cantante
It was an extremely creative period driven by Latin-American
musicians who took Cuban rhythms and added elements of African
American music to create a sizzling, urban sound called salsa.
The Kite Runner
An absorbing drama based on Khaled Hosseini's best-selling book
about two boys, Amir (played by Zekeria Ebrahimi, pictured) and
Hassan.
I'm Not There
There is so much to recommend this eccentric feature based on the
life and music of Bob Dylan.
Garage
A poetic, haunting drama about the terrible consequences of a small
misjudgment.
September
A flop at the Aussie box office, hopefully it will find the
audience it deserves on DVD.
Forbidden Lie$
Writer Norma Khouri's life as a fake revealed layer by layer.
Seachange: The Complete Series
The storylines are simple but rich, the characters appealing and
memorable.
The Golden Compass
As the Harry Potter juggernaut heads towards closure, other children's series are vying to take up the slack.
Atonement
Occasionally, as in the case of Atonement, a film
adaptation surpasses the original novel.
Jekyll
Tense, entertaining six-part British TV series puts a contemporary
twist on the classic tale of the divided self.
No Country For Old Men
The Coen brothers are at their best when America is at its worst.
Snow Cake
Sigourney Weaver and Alan Rickman are two actors who can make even
thin roles watchable.
