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Godsend

Generic potboiler, and another easy rent cheque for De Niro. When Greg Kinnear and Rebecca Romijn-Stamos'young son is killed, he's the bulging-eyed scientist who says he can clone him back to life. All seems rosy, till the brat gets severely Damian (and then some) on their asses. Topical commentary on genetic engineering or The Omen Part 93? The latter, sadly.

Uncovered: The War On Iraq

Exposé of truth and lies about the recent conflict

Elton John – Dream Ticket

Subtitled "Four Destinations, Four DVDs", this Reg-fest takes in live shows from Madison Square Garden (2000), the Great Amphitheatre at Ephesus, Turkey (2001) and London's Royal Opera House (2002), respectively accompanied by full band, candlelight and orchestra. But it's Disc 4 (promos and clips spanning '68 to present) that wins out, not least for 1972's great "Mona Lisas And Mad Hatters". At seven hours, though, this one's strictly for insomniac diehards. ROB HUGHES DVD EXTRAS: None.

Various Artists – The Hit List: 24 Hot 100 American Chartbusters Of The 1970s

What American radio was playing instead of Mud, Slade and Stephanie De Sykes

The Cramps – How To Make A Monster

Psychobilly sickos' flotsam compiled

The Missing Link

The British Todd Rundgren explores his soft-rock roots

Hugh Cornwell – Beyond Elysian Fields

Fourth solo disc in new career that's almost as long as his old one

Meat Loaf With The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra – Bat Out Of Hell Live

Pomp-rock Phantom Of The Opera refuses to die

Wu-Tang Clan – Disciples Of The 36 Chambers: Chapter 1

Live album recorded earlier this year in California

Martin Carthy – Waiting For Angels

Inspired, quietly confident mix of traditional folk with modern trappings
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