Originally published Friday, August 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM
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Here are some of Tuesday's DVD releases. Star ratings are by Seattle Times movie reviewers, freelancers or wire services (for full reviews, go to www.seattletimes.com/movies).
"The Band's Visit" (PG-13), Eran Kolirin's comedy/drama about music, unlikely friendship and finding a little bit of home in a faraway place. It follows the misadventures of an Arab military police band, which gets stranded in a small Israeli desert town. In Arabic, Hebrew and English.
"Shine a Light" (PG-13), Martin Scorsese's rock documentary on the Rolling Stones. Fans of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood should get plenty of satisfaction.
"Harold & Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay" (R), the follow-up to 2004's comedy "Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle." This time the two stoner heroes (John Cho and Kal Penn) land in Gitmo, accused of terrorism. Directed by Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg.
"Never Back Down" (PG-13), a teen martial-arts movie starring Sean Faris and Djimon Hounsou. Directed by Jeff Wadlow.
TV on DVD
"Stargate: Continuum"
"Witchblade: The Complete Series"
"Law & Order: Special Victims Unit — Year Seven"
"Beverly Hills 90210: The Fifth Season"
"The Hills: The Complete Third Season"
"Baldwin Hills: The Complete First Season"
"Girlfriends: The Fourth Season"
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