While "Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day" was pretty underwhelming when compared to the insane original, it makes for fascinating viewing when paired with "Overnight," a documentary about writer/director Troy Duffy's sudden rise to fame (and subsequent flameout). Plus, Julie Benz from "Dexter" plays an FBI agent in the "Boondocks" sequel. That should get you through the movie's many rough parts. Also in stores:
-- We kind of can't believe that "Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire" beat the subtle and amusing "Up in the Air" for Best Adapted Screenplay at the Oscars. Did the Academy simply vote for the one that had the words "based on the novel" in the title and call it a day?
-- Dig the throwback adventure of "Human Target" and "Chuck"? Then check out the first season of "Scarecrow and Mrs. King." Bruce Boxleitner and Kate Jackson were doing the whole tongue-in-cheek adventure thing way back in 1983.
-- There was a "Tremors" TV series on USA? Here's a better question: Why hasn't the original movie been remade yet? Kevin Bacon and giant worms? Seems like a no-brainer.
