Reviews: DVD

I saw Brick (three and ½ stars), which came to me heavily personally recommended. It's a fine example of how, sometimes, you can get away with doing something ridiculous if you do it confidently and persistently...

For years, fans of the Black Crowes have been pining for an official video release from their heroes, yet nothing had seen the light of day. Sure, there was the excellent documentary "Who Killed That Bird Out On Your Window Sill?" from 1992, but that is long out of print and shows little footage of the band doing what they do best: performing live. Besides, the band was still embryonic at that point, not yet having released "The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion" and really coming into their own. Luckily, the band has answered the call and unleashed their first in-concert DVD, "Freak n' Roll...Into the Fog" this month. And, as it turns out, the wait was more than worth it.

Artist: Lewis Black
DVD Title: Black on Broadway
CD Title: Luther Burbank Performing Arts Center Blues

Title: Grand Theft Parsons
Director: David Caffrey
Starring: Johnny Knoxville, Christina Applegate, Michael Shannon, Marley Shelton
DVD Features: Widescreen Film, Deleted Scenes, Cast Interviews