DVD Review: The Jewish Americans

The Jewish Americans
Documentary
Director David Grubin
Narrated by Liev Schreiber
PBS Home Video
Available Feb. 5, 2008

PBS has always shown thought-provoking documentaries. It used to be that the network was the only place to learn about history in depth and detail, but now, of course, there are several networks on cable dedicated to that programming. But that has not daunted PBS at all -- in fact, they’ve pressed ahead like nothing has changed and continued to produce excellent long-form documentaries...continue reading this review at Geeks of Doom!

DVD Review: 'The Princess Bride'

The Princess Bride
20th Anniversary Collector's Edition
Directed by Rob Reiner
On sale: Nov. 13, 2007

Anyone who doesn't already own this movie, needs to get this DVD immediately. While it is, at heart, a true-love fairy tale adventure, it's also so much more than that. Directed by Rob Reiner (Spinal Tap) and written by William Goldman (based on his novel of the same name), The Princess Bride combines said fairy tale romance with action, adventure, wit, and most importantly, humor...continue reading this review at Geeks of Doom!