A widowed doctor decides to find out what became of his former students in rural Guatemala. His epic journey deeper and deeper into the middle of nowhere introduces him to a variety of interesting characters. With a good cast and an unusual, interesting script, this unexpected film is surprisingly entertaining.

Grade: B+.

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Ben Sowton teams up with guest DJ Rollercone on another fairly decent Bargrooves deep house compilation. There are lots of really great tracks here, but a few of the selections have infuriating spoken word vocals that frankly ruin the excellent grooves behind them—especially on tracks like Nothing Like Jazz.

Grade: C+.

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Tina Dico, a singer-songwriter best known for her vocal work with Zero 7, has crafted a set of songs that shows off her vocal talent and songwriting skills. There are five or six instant classics on this introspective dozen songs, full of hook-filled melodies and delectable pop grooves.

Grade: A.

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Philip Seymour Hoffman and Laura Linney co-star in this beautifully written character study, about a pair of siblings who have to move their ailing father across the country. The acting and script in this Oscar-nominated drama are stellar. The serious subject matter is tempered by plenty of smart comedy.

Grade: A-.

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With all of the production value of a Disney after school special and an inexplicably accomplished cast, this historical piece ineptly attempts to detail the story of the Mountain Meadows massacre, while attempting to draw parallels between the radical group of Mormons of 1857 and that other September 11 tragedy.

Grade: F.

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Ben Sowton and the Native New Yorkers join forces on this foot-tapping continuously-mixed Bargrooves compilation. Lots of funky house tracks fill both of these CDs and keep a good thump going for well over two hours. This is mostly a good time, featuring quite a few unforgettable cuts.

Grade: A.

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This third installment of the Lonesome Dove epic is set before the original miniseries as Call and McCrae venture out as new Texas Rangers on an expedition to annex Santa Fe and become prisoners of the Mexican Army. A talented cast and a great script make this a must-see.

Grade: A-.

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Randy Daytona, a washed up child prodigy at ping pong, is recruited by the FBI to help nab a crime lord, played by Christopher Walken. The story is a parody of Bloodsport, except with ping pong, and features some funny moments amid a barrage of predictable lameness and deplorable acting.

Grade: C-.

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This live action science fiction film, based on an anime feature from the 1970s, shows how effectively computer generated backdrops, beautiful costumes, gorgeous colors, and good live action choreography can blend together in an astonishing experience. The adventure is always exciting and the backdrop is very obviously influenced by steampunk.

Grade: B+.

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James Garner is Captain Woodrow Call in this mini-series sequel to Lonesome Dove, supported by a star-filled cast that includes names like Sissy Spacek, Sam Shepard, and Randy Quaid. The story is incredibly engaging, the cinematography and sets awe-inspiring, the villains menacing, and the acting first-rate.

Grade: A-.

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