Griffin and Phoenix is a poignantly funny love story about two people who face a seemingly insurmountable obstacle that may stand between them and a last chance at love. Make sure that you pack a box of tissues. This one is a real tear-jerker for everyone. Amanda Peet and Dermot Mulroney are perfect in this film as two people deeply in love making the most of every moment despite terrible obstacles. I was pulled in from the start of the film and found myself laughing and tearing up throughout the picture. I can compare these emotions with the movie “Stepmom”. The chemistry between the main characters fuels the plot and drives the entire film. I can’t find anything wrong with the movie. Films like this don’t come often enough. The major credits go to great direction from Ed Stone for giving us a wonderful film. I don’t want to spoil the plot for you. If you enjoy good stories with lots of character development and emotion, this is the film for you. The DVD is presented in widescreen format with Dolby Digital surround..

The adventures of a young Clark Kent, as Superman, during his time with a team of teenage superheroes in the far future. As far as animated superhero shows go, this one is not too bad. The show is very creative with talented voices and “cutting-edge” computer animation. The stories are clever with lots of action and mild character development. One can compare this show with “Batman: Animated Series” or “Teen Titans”. This show follows a more traditional superhero feel rather than the darkness of earlier series. There are some crossovers into the comics and films, but overall this is a show that stands on its own. The DVD presents the first four episodes in volume one with crisp picture and sound. Extras include a feature titled “We Are Legion” capturing the evolution from comic to TV.

In November 1970, a plane carrying almost the entire Marshall University football team, its staff and fans crashed, killing 75 people in all and devastating the small town of Huntington, West Virginia. We Are Marshall, directed by McG tells the tragic true story of how the university and the citizens of Huntington rebuilt the football program and dealt with the loss of so many of their own. The university’s president, Donald Dedmon, earnestly portrayed by David Strathairn, hires the only willing coach to take on such a daunting task, Jack Lengyl (Matthew McConaughey). With the help of the lone Marshall football coach Red Dawson (Matthew Fox) and the three remaining players who weren’t on the plane, Coach Lengyl sets out to restructure Marshall’s team, and spirit. But for some in the community it’s still too soon, including Paul Griffen (Ian McShane) who lost his football-star son. They fear that moving on so quickly is disrespectful to those who died and to the loved ones who still mourn. The film emphasizes this issue, illustrating the struggle of that harrowing time at Marshall, and in college football history.