Video release for August 28: ‘Battleship,’ ‘The Lucky One,’ ‘Lovely Molly,’ ‘Starship Troopers: Invasion,’ ‘The Pirates! Band of Misfits,’ ‘Think Like a Man,’ ‘Monsieur Lazhar,’ ‘Brass Target,’ ‘Hercules, Samson and Ulysses,’ ‘Damon and Pythias,’ ‘Quadrophenia’

‘The Expendables 2′ is a bit of a mess, but is mostly an over-the-top series explosions and punches with more than a few winks to the audience.

The conclusion of ‘Spinal Tap Week’ hardly suggests a ponderous collection of posts prompting the question ‘What day did the Lord create Spinal Tap Week and couldn’t he have rested on that day too?” … but … it *is* Sunday and all good things must come to an end. Or … do they?

‘This Is Spinal Tap’ has influence far and wide in any concert film, rock musical or rock-tinged movie.

Home video releases for August 21: ‘The Dictator,’ ‘Bernie,’ ‘Disneynature: Chimpanzee,’ ‘The Rescuers,’ ‘The Aristocats,’ ‘Good Will Hunting,’ ‘Halloween 4,’ ‘Halloween 5,’ ‘WarGames,’ ‘Weekend,’ Warner Archives classics and more!

Tidbits about the creators and the film. The band’s original name sounded like a cheesy spy novel. Plus! The revelation of the Isle Of Lucy.

There is a touch of sadness that comes with watching ‘Sparkle,’ but Jordin Sparks’ diamond-in-the-rough performance and the glorious music are sure to lift your spirits.