Entertainment Picks (November 27, 2009)

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November 23, 2009

4 Things to check out this weekend

Anonymous The Suwannee Democrat Mon Nov 23, 2009, 02:36 PM EST

Easy Rider—Blu-ray edition

DVD ($38.96)

Two hippie motorcyclists (Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper) experience the psychedelic highs and roadside lows of an open-air trip across America, accompanied by the soundtrack sounds of Steppenwolf, The Band, The Byrds, Jimi Hendrix and Bob Dylan. Still as cool—and as controversial—as ever 40 years later, this ‘60s classic comes to Blu-ray with a 32-page photo booklet and commentary by Hopper, who co-wrote (with Fonda) and directed.

—Neil Pond, American Profile

Dogtown

Hardcover, 294 pages ($26)

A companion book to the National Geographic Channel’s hit show of the same title, this collection presents true stories about pooches in peril and their loving caretakers at Dogtown, a haven for unwanted canines in Kenab, Utah. Animal lovers will melt at the tales of Georgia, a pit bull rescued from disgraced NFL star Michael Vick’s dog-fighting compound, Rush, a shepherd mix airlifted from a Middle Eastern war zone, and 13 other heart-tugging accounts of rescue and rehab.

—Neil Pond, American Profile

Norman Rockwell’s Christmas Book

Hardcover, 244 pages ($24.99)

Originally published in 1977, this newly updated edition showcases more than 85 images from the archives of Norman Rockwell’s artwork interwoven into a heartwarming collection of classic Christmas carols, poems and stories from writers like Robert Frost, O. Henry and Mark Twain. With eight removable, ready-to-frame Rockwell prints, it’s a treasure trove of Christmas memories sure to stir the holiday sprit in even the bah-humbuggiest of Scrooges.

—Neil Pond, American Profile

The Ultimate Book of Sports Movies

By Ray Didinger and Glen Macnow

Softcover, 352 pages ($19.99)

“Rocky.” “Hoosiers.” “Caddyshack.” When Hollywood turns its cinematic gaze on the world of sports, the results can make us cheer. Professional sportswriters (and movie lovers) Didinger and Macnow colorfully dissect 100 of their all-time favorites, with praise, criticism and notes on goofs, pivotal scenes, memorable quotes, trivia and other factoids. A fine, fun read for sports fans and film buffs alike.

—Neil Pond, American Profile

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