Page 20 THE VILLADOM TIMES II & IV • May 19, 2010 DVDs (continued from Restaurant page) Dr. Robert Stonehill (Harrison Ford) is an amalgam of all the eccentric cinematic geniuses seen before. He is brilliant, bad at interpersonal relationships, opinionated, tactless, and prone to playing loud rock music to blot out the world. He is underfunded at a Nebraska university to find a cure for the illness that is killing Crowley’s kids. The two men eventually join forces, working against time to create a cure. “Extraordinary Measures” reminds me of a Lifetime movie that focuses on inspirational people undergoing difficult pursuits. Despite the presence of two certifiable big-screen stars, the picture never loses its small-screen feel. It’s certainly worth a look as a DVD rental, if only to see Ford’s Stonehill go through a range of stereotypical hissy fits as he locks horns with anyone who crosses his path. Ford was instrumental in making “Star Wars,” “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” and “Witness” box office winners. Here, it’s nice to see him, but it is obvious that executive producer Harrison Ford decided movie star Harrison Ford would be good box office insurance. Any number of competent actors could have played the role with equal success. Blu-ray extras include nine deleted scenes, a piece about the real-life character portrayed by Harrison Ford, a making-of featurette, and several trailers. “The New Daughter” (Anchor Bay) follows novelist John James (Kevin Costner) as he tries to rebuild his family after a painful divorce. John has his hands full raising his youngest child, Sam (Gattlin Griffith), and especially his adolescent daughter, Louisa (Ivana Baquero, “Pan’s Labyrinth”), whose behavior goes far beyond the average “tween” angst and frustrations. John begins doubting his ability to be a good parent. When events around the household take on an increasingly mysterious nature, John realizes his family may be in grave danger. Director Luis Berdejo covers a lot of familiar territory here and fails to make this supernatural thriller sparkle. There are several stretches meant to convey suspense that merely slow the action. Costner is not a good fit for this kind of film. Despite the escalating craziness around him, his character never conveys the terror he is supposed to feel. Baquero is the best thing in the film, and her shifts between sweet innocent and rebel capture the difficult transitional period in a young woman’s life. Though the film is rated PG-13, it contains some pretty graphic scenes. Special features include deleted scenes, theatrical trailer, a making-of featurette, and director’s audio commentary. “The Louis L’Amour Collection” (Warner Home Video) offers three full-length movies adapted from Louis L’Amour Western novels. In “The Sacketts,” Tom Selleck, Sam Elliott, and Jeff Osterhage play brothers who migrate west to make their fortunes in cattle herding and gold prospecting. Each aims to make it on his own, but each also stands up for the others when the going gets tough. In “Conagher,” Sam Elliott and Katharine Ross star as a cowhand and a widowed ranch owner who are drawn to each other when ruthless rustlers threaten his livelihood and her homestead. “Catlow” finds a renegade outlaw planning a gold heist but finding it hard because he is wanted by the Mexican Army, his girlfriend, an Indian war party, a killer, and several hotheaded cowpokes from his former gang. Yul Brynner, Richard Crenna, and Leonard Nimoy star. There are no extras. Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has added two titles to its Bible Stories series. “The Bible Stories: Jeremiah” tells the story of the prophet who abandons his family and the woman he loves in order to relay God’s message in Jerusalem. Though persecuted and branded a traitor for warning others of the destruction of the Holy City, he continues with his mission. When his prophecy is fulfilled, he experiences firsthand Jerusalem’s destruction by the Babylonians. Patrick Dempsey, Klaus Maria Brandauer, and Oliver Reed star. In “The Bible Stories: Solomon,” Solomon (Ben Cross) is crowned King of Israel and rules the land with love, peace, and respect. While visiting the city, Solomon meets the beautiful Queen of Sheba (Viveca A. Fox) and falls in love. When she returns to her homeland, Solomon falls into a deep depression, departing from his once idyllic world of peace and luxury while his kingdom threatens to collapse. Anouk Aimee costars as Bathsheba. ARIES - March 21/April 20 While you don’t lack ambition this week, you’re short on people who share your enthusiasm. Look for romance in an unexpected place. TAURUS - April 21/May 21 Prickly colleagues complain that you’re egotistical and uncompromising, but in your mind, you’re simply confident and exacting. Whatever. You prefer to work alone anyway. GEMINI - May 22/June 21 Hold on, Gemini, this week promises some surprises at home and at work. Keep your cool and others will be impressed with your management skill. CANCER - June 22/July 22 It’s about time you stepped out of your shell for a bit, Cancer. In fact, you’re feeling downright adventurous this week. Great! Get out there and show ‘em what you’ve got. LEO - July 23/August 23 A windfall relieves some of your money woes, but that doesn’t mean that you’re rich. Spend this cash wisely now, and the real rewards will follow. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 This is a time to go it alone, Virgo. People are too unpredictable this week. Have faith in yourself -- everyone else does. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Nothing will work out as planned this week, Libra. It’s just one of those weeks. While certainly frustrating, it will teach you to adapt. Take time for yourself on Tuesday. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 You’re on fire, Scorpio -- at your creative peak. Others will be looking for a chance to share in your spotlight. Friends look to you for romantic advice. Stay out of it! SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 People are free to do what they want, Sagittarius, a fact that you’ll find most annoying this week. Instead of getting angry, use your energy to find a way to accomplish your goal. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Aren’t you tired of going to the same place all the time? Go someplace new, where you can be yourself without worrying what others will say. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Things are shifting into a higher or a lower gear this week, Aquarius. This could be a promising change, a gateway into the next phase of your life. PISCES - Feb 19/March 20 You’ll be surprised how quickly things happen this week, Pisces. Don’t fight the tide -- it’s taking you to better places, new experiences and acquaintances. Answer to Last Week’s Puzzle