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This week's releases include dinner, show and -- execution?

Wallace Shawn (left) and AndrZ Gregory star in "My Dinner with AndrZ," a 1981 film about two friends having a two-hour philosophical discussion over dinner. PICKS OF THE WEEK

"My Dinner with AndrZ" — It is hard to believe that it's been nearly 30 years since the theatrical release of this film, but it is finally out on DVD. Directed by Louis Malle and starring Wallace Shawn and AndrZ Gregory, "My Dinner with AndrZ" was THE arthouse darling of 1981, and one hopes this film about two friends having a two-hour philosophical discussion over dinner still holds up. Even then, it was one of those movies you needed to be in the mood for, so I've got my fingers crossed.

"John Lennon & The Plastic Ono Band Live In Toronto '69" — On the night before The Beatles were to release "Abbey Road," legendary documentarian D.A. Pennebaker ("Don't Look Back," "The War Room," "Montery Pop") captured on film, the only live performance of John Lennon & The Plastic Ono Band. It is one of Lennon's finest performances, the incredible energy he brought to the music was no doubt a result of the tension surrounding the impending break-up of The Beatles. Although I haven't seen this DVD, I do still own the vinyl LP of the concert, and I'm hoping there's less Yoko on the DVD than there was on the record.

"At the Death House Door" — This one of those powerful documentaries that made the film-festival circuit, but never really got a proper theatrical release. Directed by Peter Gilbert and Steve James (the guys who did the amazing "Hoop Dreams"), this documentary centers on Rev. Carolle Pickett, the death-row chaplain for the Huntsville, Texas, state prison. After serving as chaplain for 13 years and witnessing 95 executions, Pickett becomes an advocate against the death penalty following his investigation into the conviction (and subsequent execution) of Carlos De Luna, a man Pickett believes was innocent and wrongly prosecuted.

TV SERIES

"Tom and Jerry: The Chuck Jones Collection"

"The Girls Next Door" Season 5

"Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern" Collection Three

"Reba" Season 6

"Blood Ties" The Complete Season One

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