[Note: This guide was updated on March 6 with information about the movie “I’m Not There,” which will open Friday at Boardman's Art Theatre.]

After a day off from school on Monday, we're back, this time with guest movie and DVD expert Carl Zielinski filling in for an under-the-weather Kumars Salehi. For a quick look at the entertainment choices the Gargoyle has featured this year, be sure to visit our A&E Hitlist. There you'll find at-a-glance info about the movies, DVDs, CDs, and video games that we've included in our weekly guides since the school year began. In addition, you'll find links to external reviews (usually by Roger Ebert or New York Times critics) of the movies and DVDs in our guides, plus iTunes or MySpace links to our music selections. We've also added GameSpot links to our video game choices. So check out this wealth of A&E info!

Movies opening in C-U

“I’m Not There”
Rated R, dir. Todd Haynes
A biopic about the life of singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, using different actors to portray different periods in his life. The film features the late Heath Ledger, among others, to pay homage to the music icon. Opens Friday at Boardman's Art Theatre.

“The Bank Job”
Rated R, dir. Roger Donaldson
Based on a true story, Terry Leather (Jason Statham) is convinced by Martine Love (Saffron Burrows) to rob a major bank in London. Along the way he is caught up in a net of corruption and intrigue that involves the London criminal underground and the British Royal Family.

“10,000 BC”
Rated PG-13, dir. Roland Emmerich
A young mammoth hunter named D’Leh (Steven Strait) goes on a quest to save his tribe and his love interest, Evolet (Camilla Belle).

“College Road Trip”
Rated G, dir. Roger Kumble
Melanie Porter (Raven-Symoné) is an overachieving high school student looking at top-tier colleges. Her well-meaning father, police chief James Porter (Martin Lawrence), decides to accompany her on a road trip to see her various college choices, with interesting results.

Carl’s Original Pick: I must say, movies this week look pretty weak, but “The Bank Job” at least has the possibility of being remotely interesting. Being over the age of 6 officially gets rid of any and all Disney movies (so long, “Road Trip”), and the fact that I have two neurons to rub together nixes “10,000 BC.”

Carl’s Updated Pick: Now that I know it exists, my pick is definitely “I’m Not There.” Bob Dylan is an infinitely interesting person, and with Heath Ledger and Cate Blanchett both playing him there’s sure to be something great in it somewhere. I’m still going to look into “The Bank Job,” though. It too looks like it could be done quite well.

CD releases this week

“Float”
Flogging Molly
Music critic Paul Travers says this of the Irish-American punk folk band’s latest release: “Flogging Molly are all about energy and good times live and there are definitely songs on here — ‘You Won’t Make A Fool Out Of Me’ and the relatively rampant ‘(No More) Paddy’s Lament’ — that will no doubt translate to beers-aloft singalong anthems in the clubs and concert halls …. Most of the tracks strike a carefully formulated balance between radio-friendly rock and the trad folk sounds supplied by multi-instrumentalist Bridget Regan & Co. without ever really venturing to an extreme.”

“Songs for Waiting”
The OaKs
The OaKs, an indie-fusion band based out of Orlando, Fla., self-release “Songs for Waiting,” which mixes classic rock, soul, jazz, and folk influences to create a sound that blends genres like they were stuck in an appliance at Smoothie King. Known for their humanitarian work, The OaKs were formed upon the return of singer Ryan Costello after working with former refugees in Afghanistan for two years, and they cite his experiences as their main musical influence.

“Afterparty Babies”
Cadence Weapon
Canadian rapper Cadence Weapon (born Rollie Pemberton) hopes to gain more American exposure through his second album, “Afterparty Babies.” Named one of Chart magazine’s 15 Canadian artists to watch for in 2006, Cadence blends quirky punchlines with eclectic background samples to produce his own version of the wide genre of hip-hop. Says Pitchfork Media’s Brian Howe, “Aggressive mechanical drum patterns, gnarly electro synths, oddball samples, rubbery vocal cadences, pop-cultural punch lines, honor-roll puns: All of these comprised the broad strokes of Pemberton’s musical identity, and now, on ‘Afterparty Babies,’ they feel like the fixed elements of a mature style.”

Laura’s Pick: I feel like I should like Cadence Weapon, but what I’ve heard of his work is just a bit too unpolished for me. This week I’ll probably be going back and buying old music by artists I already like that I haven’t gotten around to purchasing yet. I recommend you do the same.

DVD releases this week

“Into the Wild”
Rated R, dir. Sean Penn
Top Emory University graduate Christopher McCandless (Emile Hirsch) abandons all of his possessions, gives his entire savings to charity, and hitchhikes to Alaska to start a new life in the wilderness, a life shaped by those he meets along the way. The film is based on a true story.

“Awake”
Rated R, dir. Joby Harold
Clay Beresford (Hayden Christensen) goes into the hospital for heart surgery, only to find himself the victim of “anesthetic awareness” — he is fully awake but entirely paralyzed. His girlfriend, Sam (Jessica Alba), must deal with the situation as drama unfolds around them.

“Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium”
Rated G, dir. Zach Helm
When 243-year-old toy maker Edward Magorium (Dustin Hoffman) bequeaths his beloved toy emporium to the insecure and awkward manager, Molly Mahoney (Natalie Portman), things begin taking a turn for the worse at the store.

“Things We Lost in the Fire”
Rated R, dir. Susanne Bier
After her husband, Brian (David Duchovny), dies, Audrey Burke (Halle Berry) invites her troubled friend Jerry Sunborne (Benicio Del Toro) to move in with her family. As the family helps him turn his life around, so too does he help them with the loss of Brian.

Carl’s Pick: I never saw any of these movies, so I’m basing this off of pure conjecture. In theaters, “Into the Wild” seemed the most interesting of the four, and I fully look forward to seeing it on DVD. I’ve heard bad things about “Awake,” “Mr. Magorium” simply looks beyond trippy, and I’ve never heard of “Things We Lost,” so I’m still going to go with “Into the Wild” despite my lack of knowledge.

Video game releases this week

“God of War: Chains of Olympus”
Sony Computer Entertainment
The fearsome Spartan warrior Kratos returns in this latest installment of the highly praised “God of War” series. This time, Kratos will journey from the Underworld of Hades to the depths of the Tartarus, fighting numerous mythological creatures along the way. “God of War: Chains of Olympus” costs $39.99 for the PSP.

“Imperium Romanum”
SouthpeakInteractive
Set during ancient Roman times, this city-building game requires the player to take the role of a Roman governor and develop a city. In order to become a successful governor, the player needs to be able to maintain his or her city over a period of time. As well, improving the aspects of the city such as citizen growth, security, and prosperity are equally important in becoming a successful governor. “Imperium Romanum” costs $49.99 for the PC.

“Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War: Soulstorm”
THQ
This third and final expansion of the real-time strategy game “Warhammer 40,000” takes place in a planetary system. The game introduces nine different factions who fight each other for control of the system. “Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War” costs $39.99 for the PC.

Gordon’s Pick: “God of War: Chains of Olympus” is a must-have for any PSP owner, while fans of the “Warhammer 40,000” series should consider buying the final Warhammer 40K game. For those of you who want a game that requires you to build up and manage your own city, you might want to consider “Imperium Romanum. This game reminds me a lot about the “Roller Coaster Tycoon” games, except it’s set in Rome and you’re building cities instead of roller coasters.