Page 24 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • December 4, 2013 DVD releases (continued from Restaurant page) Sarandon, the film shows how the Village music scene sparked significant political, social, and cultural changes, and revisits such folk music clubs as The Bitter End, Cafe Wha?, and The Gaslight. For the first time, singer-songwriters, authors, and per- formers from the period reflect on how they collectively became the voice of a generation. Their music challenged the status quo and covered taboo subjects such as fighting for civil liberties, protesting the Vietnam War, and holding governments accountable for their actions. Through inter- views, archival footage, and new live performances, the movie tells a fascinating tale about community and the bond -- music -- that motivated these talented artists to challenge listeners and bring political and social ills into the spotlight. Featured performers include Pete Seeger, Kris Kristoffer- son, Don McLean, Eric Andersen, Peter Yarrow (of Peter, Paul & Mary), Arlo Guthrie, Carly Simon, Tom Chapin, and Judy Collins. Bonus features on the DVD release include additional interviews and a theatrical trailer. “Pain and Gain” (Paramount) is based on true events. Director Michael Bay, known for big-budget extravaganzas in which lots of things blow up, is far more restrained here, taking time to tell a story about an escapade gone terribly, violently wrong. Businessman Victor Kershaw (Tony Shalhoub) is a client at the gym where Daniel Lugo (Mark Wahlberg) works as a trainer. With Kershaw forever bragging about his wealth, Lugo sees a fast track to the life he wants. He enlists the help of fellow bodybuilders Paul Doyle (Dwayne Johnson) and Adrian Doorbal (Anthony Mackie), whom he manages to convince that kidnapping Kershaw will be a piece of cake. As might be expected, everything that can possibly go wrong does. The film goes beyond the typical caper in its detail and nearly unbelievable twists as Kershaw turns out to be a far more stubborn victim than anticipated. When Lugo and his two equally dumb cohorts begin to improvise as things go awry, they devise Rube Goldberg-type quick fixes that lead to greater complexity and throw them into a panicky tail- spin. “Pain and Gain” thrives on incongruities and coinci- dences, making for a never-dull undertaking. It fascinates because of the sheer stupidity and audacity of the central threesome. Bonuses on the Blu-ray edition include a digital copy, background on the actual kidnapping case that was the basis of the movie, a profile of director Michael Bay, and several featurettes. “The Perfect Wedding” (Wolfe Video), an independent comedy, follows two young gay men, Gavin Greene (Jason T. Gaffney) and Paul Fowler (Eric Aragon), who meet and fall in love over a holiday weekend where family and friends are planning the wedding of Paul’s sister. Paul, a recovering alcoholic, is trying to clean up the messes he made when he was drinking. Gavin is posing as the boyfriend of Paul’s ex. The two find themselves in a classic quandary as they try to ignore their feelings for each other. The movie draws upon elements of farce as it tackles adoption, mixed marriage, and Alzheimer’s disease. The only issue not addressed is the fact that the two leads are gay. Director Scott Gabriel wanted to make a traditional romantic comedy. The story would work just as well with a man and a woman as the leads. Gabriel was inspired by the hit ‘80s sitcom “The Cosby Show,” in which the fact that the family was black was never a plot point. Gabriel does not present a tortured closet gay melodrama, a coming-out saga, or any other gay stereotype. Both Gaffney and Aragon know how to balance the film’s comic moments so their characters don’t become joke-spewing caricatures. Bonuses on the DVD release include cast interviews and a behind- the-scenes featurette.