Stuck Mena Suvari stars as an unhinged nurse who mows down a homeless man (Stephen Rea) with her car, then leaves him for dead in her garage — with disastrous consequences (what else?). Stuart Gordon's jet-black comedy may be the horror maestro's finest since the 1985 gore opera, Re-Animator. — Chris Alexander
Gattaca: Special Edition DVD Andrew Niccol's underrated 1997 sci-fi thriller about a genetically flawed man (Ethan Hawke) among the designer elite (Uma Thurman) deserves a second look — if only to appreciate its clever avoidance of futuristic clichès. A digital upgrade lends a flawless finish. — Jennifer Hillner
Here Comes Everybody Clay Shirky If you've been sleeping through this whole Internet thing, here's a recap: Email is revolutionary, volunteers developed Linux and Wikipedia with no real oversight, and bloggers can scoop professional journalists. Those points may be obvious, but Shirky convincingly argues that online communication tools are transforming everything from airlines to the Catholic Church. And the fun's only just begun. — Eric Smillie
Frigyes Karinthy In 1936 — before CAT scans or MRIs — Hungarian author Karinthy had his skull drilled open to remove a tumor. This unique memoir vividly details his adventure, from the first auditory hallucinations to an out-of-body experience during the operation. The book that once inspired neurologist Oliver Sacks to write is back in print for the first time since 1959, with a new introduction by Sacks. — Miyoko Ohtake
Devil May Cry 4 Wave after wave of grotesque demons just begging to be butchered by your sword, gun, and demon-powered right arm? Yum. But you'd better RTFM: Stringing together attacks requires you to punch every button on the controller. And the uninspired camera angles and piecemeal level design make this feel like a PS2 game with a hi-def veneer. — Chris Kohler
Professor Layton and the Curious Village With a gorgeously animated story line and more than 100 brain-teasing logic puzzles, this is a perfect diversion for lateral thinkers. Constant "aha!" moments make you feel like a genius, and weekly challenges (downloadable via the DS's Wi-Fi function) mean the head-scratching never ends. — Chris Kohler
