Page 34 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • April 9, 2014 DVD releases (continued from Restaurant page) digital cam. The party ends with some creepy activity in the apartment above them. A woman has died and black magic appears to have played a part. When Jesse awak- ens with an unexplained bite on his arm and begins acting oddly, Hector is convinced his buddy has been possessed. Soon, Jesse starts showing supernatural powers. Eerie music, terrified expressions, quick shocks, and dizzying camera movement kick in. The formula, however, is overly familiar by now, and the movie often works too hard with less than stellar results. The Blu-ray/DVD combo pack contains both the R-rated theatrical and unrated versions. “Show Boat” (Warner Archive) is the 1936 version of the Jerome Kern/Oscar Hammerstein II musical based on Edna Ferber’s novel. Directed by James Whale, the movie stars Irene Dunne as Magnolia, Allan Jones as dashing riv- erboat gambler Gaylord Ravenal, Helen Morgan as Julie, Paul Robeson as Joe, and Hattie McDaniel (“Gone with the Wind”) as Queenie. The songs are beautifully per- formed by the principals. Standouts are Robeson’s rendi- tion of “Ol’ Man River,” “Can’t Help Lovin’ That Man,” and “Bill.” Three new songs -- “I Have the Room above Her,” “I Still Suits Me,” and “Gallivantin’ Around” -- were written for this film. Whale, best known as the director of “Frankenstein” and “Bride of Frankenstein,” does a splen- did job opening up the stage play, taking full advantage of the nearly limitless parameters of cinema. The movie never looks stage-bound because of Whale’s imaginative camera placement and expert editing. There are no bonuses on the DVD-only release. “I Am Divine” (Wolfe Video) is a documentary about Glenn Milstead, known professionally as Divine. The film traces his humble beginnings as an overweight, teased Baltimore kid, to his fame as an internationally recog- nized drag superstar. Included are interviews with several key figures in his life, including filmmaker John Waters (“Pink Flamingos,” “Hairspray”), co-stars Ricki Lake (“Hairspray”), Tab Hunter (“Polyester”), and Mink Stole (“Female Trouble”), and his mother. Milstead’s collabora- tions with Waters’ anti-establishment form of indie film- making attacked head-on Hollywood’s long-held tradition of body image, gender identity, sexuality, and notions of beauty. Divine was the ultimate outsider turned under- ground royalty, blurring the line between performer and personality. The film is a warm, affectionate look at this unique performer, showing the humanity behind the public persona. The only bonus feature is commentary by direc- tor Jeffrey Schwarz.