James Longley's critically acclaimed new documentary Iraq in Fragments [watch a trailer here] opens in select cities nationwide beginning November 10. The film was called "a fascinating glimpse of an Iraq the mass media never shows us...a quiet revelation," by Newsweek. Hannah Eaves interviewed Longley (whose previous film about another conflict in the Middle East, Gaza Strip, is available on GreenCine), as well as producer John Sinno, earlier in the year. Don't miss this timely film!

Engaging documentary about cross-word puzzle addicts and the people who keep them addicted: namely Will Shortz, New York Times Crossword editor. Jon Stewart (at right), Bill Clinton, and the Indigo Girls are just a few of the more famous puzzle-doers to appear here in this "wry crowd-pleaser about [a] colorful subculture" (AV Club).

And while you're at it, drop by Guru for a chance to win a copy of the DVD in our new trivia contest! Disc includes a booklet ofTimes puzzlers.

Fallen Idol (Criterion) Rent | Buy

Glenn Erickson, the DVD Savant, is high on the release of Carol Reed's classic: "a brilliant murder thriller... [a] shrewdly moralistic, complicated 'Boy Who Cried Wolf' story that investigates the way children and adults misinterpret and misunderstand each other." He adds that the transfer offers "a picture perfect presentation of this handsome B&W film."

Read more on GreenCine Daily's new DVD reviews column.

Daniel Auteuil proves himself not only one of France's greatest actors but one of the world's finest, period, in Claude Sautet's cool, Cesar-award winning Un Coeur En Hiver (A Heart in Winter);James Bond Ultimate Collection vol. 1 and vol. 2, both shaken, not stirred; Cinema Paradiso Collector's Edition (3 discs) and Cinema Paradiso Special Edition; Ultimate Flint Collection ($14.95); LoudQUIETloud: A Film About the Pixies ($14.45); Cars ($21.76); and Police Squad: Complete Series ($14.95) - take it from us, this is funnier than the subsequent Naked Gun movies, riotous even.

GreenCine's review blog: Guru | A complete list of this week's new releases and all titles coming soon is available here | Your Queue | Discuss!

Transformers: Movie (Anniversary Edition) Rent | Buy

Remastered and fully loaded, Transformers: The Movie ($15.95) makes it back to DVD 20 years after its premiere, in a 2-disc release with three versions of the feature film, commentaries and interviews, plus a sneak peak at the new live-action movie. That one will probably suck but the original is a fun blast of 80s nostalgia. "An entertaining spectacle in its own right" says DVDTalk, the DVD is "highly recommended."

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Pizza Rent | Buy

If you're a fan of the "outsider" genre, you might want to add Pizza to your queue because this little-seen surprise offers a double dose of "otherness": a very overweight high school girl (who could beat Welcome to the Dollhouse's "Weinerdog" at her own game) and a hunky, over-age pizza boy whose neon-ized delivery truck and outsized libido (he's got a member to match) are community legend... read the rest on Guru.

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Dream Parlor Rent | Watch

Independent sci-fi films are a rare bird but Dream Parlor, based on a book (and co-starring the author), is well-crafted; "I know a good story when I see one and this is a great effort for a film shot with a minimal budget," says HorrorReview. Available to watch now for only $3.99 via GreenCine's Video-on-Demand service!

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"His films are not so much about sexual orientation as they are about purposeful sexual disorientation." As Volver and the Viva Pedro! series roll out across the land, Michael Guillén tracks the ways in which Pedro Almodóvar "has fetishized the gendered body and glamorized gender variance, all in the name of Spain." Full article >>

Sean Axmaker talks with Nicholas Winding Refn about Pusher, which "may just be the best trilogy of crime films ever made" (Twitch), and about the film that fell through the cracks: Fear X. Also: Director Kat Candler and producer Stacy Schoolfield discuss their indie feature, jumping off bridges; and, as Kino releases a fresh version of Stalker, Andrej Tarkovsky's 1979 masterpiece of metaphysical science fiction, Cory Vielma traces its surprising similarities to...The Wizard of Oz.

Thanks to everyone who caught our special screening of the great jazz doc This is Gary McFarland. Filmmaker Kristian St. Clair was on hand with singer Wendy Flower for some Q&A and the film made everyone want to run out and buy McFarland's recordings.

Meanwhile, up next, from GC and Cabinetic: Cabinet of Curiosities II, on December 6. More details about this special event forthcoming.

PS: Another excellent trivia contest/DVD giveaway will pop up on Guru later this week. Stop by every day!