Welcome back! Well, to some of you, anyway. To the rest of you, glad you decided to stop by and I hope that this humble column helps you navigate the stacks of new releases each week. My goal is to point you toward titles of interest and warn you away from those films that seek to do nothing but leech away your time and give you nothing in return.

This week brings a load of new releases, including a host of films that were on the big screen earlier this year. Time to catch up on what you missed earlier in the year! Well, maybe... not all of them were all that great, but some are surprisingly good. I am sure you will likely want to add a number of these to your personal collections, just like me.

Iron Man. To say that Iron Man flies high and sticks the landing would be an understatement. There is a strong undercurrent of energy, realism, and just plain old fun. The bottom line is that Iron Man delivers on the potential that superhero films contain. It pushes the boundaries of what a superhero film can be in much the same way that Batman Begins did, bringing a maturity to the material and allowing it to develop in an organic manner. Yes, I love this movie. It is available in one-disk, two-disk, and Blu-ray versions. (BUY, RENT, SKIP)

Forgetting Sarah Marshall. From my review: "This is one of the best films I have seen so far this year, and easily the best comedy. It offers big laughs and outrageous situations while simultaneously being undeniably sweet and utterly human. The combination serves the film well. It had me smiling as I left the theater knowing I had seen something special." That still holds true, more or less. It may not be the funniest anymore, but it is definitely one of the best, a romantic comedy with a ton of heart and great characters. It is available in single disk, three-disk (with digital copy), and Blu-ray versions. (BUY, RENT, SKIP)

Olympics: 2008 Beijing Opening Ceremony. I missed this when it aired, but in the time since I have heard many good things about it. The elaborate opening was directed by filmmaker Zhang Yimou, who also helmed Hero and House of Flying Daggers. I am looking forward to this. (BUY, RENT, SKIP)

My Name is Earl: Season 3. The third season had its moments, but it wasn't quite as good as its predecessors. Still, I would not mind having this in my collection. It is funny, fresh, and it has a great cast. (BUY, RENT, SKIP)

Sports Night: 10th Anniversary Complete Series Edition. I never saw this when it was on television, but a friend introduced me with the first DVD release. I still need to add it to my collection. Sadly, as good as it is, it was one of those misunderstood shows that was canceled before its time. (BUY, RENT, SKIP)