There's a new Spike Lee movie hitting the theaters this week, and fans of "Sex and the City" can rejoice as the movie version makes it to DVD. There's plenty of good choices in video games and not a bad selection of new music. Autumn is officially here, and the Gargoyle guide crew is ready for another week of entertainment picks.

MOVIES OPENING IN C-U THIS WEEK

"The Lucky Ones"
Rated R, dir. Neil Burger
Three soldiers (Rachel McAdams, Tim Robbins, Michael Pena) meet on an airplane as they return to the States, only to find upon landing that their connecting flights have been canceled. The three embark on an unexpected road trip as they each struggle to catch up to the lives they had left behind.

"Eagle Eye"
Rated PG-13, dir. DJ Caruso
Two strangers (Shia LaBeouf and Rachel Holloman) are coerced into going on a crime spree by a mysterious woman who leaves them phone calls. She uses everyday technology to monitor their every move, threatening their well-being and that of their families if they do not cooperate. Soon the two become the most wanted fugitives in America.

"Miracle at St. Anna"
Rated R, dir. Spike Lee
Set in Italy in 1944, "Miracle at St. Anna" is the story of four black American soldiers who find themselves trapped behind enemy lines after one risks his life to save an Italian boy.

"Nights in Rodanthe"
Rated PG-13, dir. George C. Wolf
Adrienne Willis (Diane Lane) is a worn-out mother who takes a break from her dysfunctional life to manage a friend’s inn for the weekend. A storm closes in, leading her and the inn’s only guest (Richard Gere) to develop a much closer relationship.

Laura’s Pick: It should be noted that "Choke," winner of the Special Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival and based on a book by Chuck Palahniuk, author of "Fight Club," will open in limited release this week but is not scheduled to play at Savoy 16, Beverly Cinemas, or Boardman's Art Theater. If this changes the guide will be updated. "The Lucky Ones" surprisingly looks interesting, but it seems as though it's making the terrible effects of war a bit too lighthearted for me to feel comfortable recommending. If you're OK with that, though, you should see it. If not, save your money.

NEW CD RELEASES IN STORES THIS WEEK

"Dear Science"
TV on the Radio
TV on the Radio always creates rock that sounds like a great recycling project; random genres and styles as well as unexpected noises appear in their music routinely. They mesh everything from jazz to a cappella to electronic. Their previous album, "Return to Cookie Mountain," was almost spotless, causing me to have great expectations for their latest release. Having listened to the tracks released on their MySpace page, I can confirm that TV on the Radio's new album is certainly up to par. "Dear Science" proves that TV on the Radio still has new material up their sleeves, and they somehow, now with four albums under their belt, can still continue to keep up an entirely experimental sound.

"Only by the Night"
Kings of Leon
The Followill brothers (and a cousin) from Nashville will also bust out their fourth album this week. Nicknamed the "Southern Strokes," after the famous garage rock revival band of the '90s, The Strokes, the Kings of Leon don’t deserve this nickname any longer with their latest album. Vocalist Caleb Followill dropped the emphasis on his Nashville drawl in "Only By the Night," and the band made their sound a little fuller, the rock a littler harder. This might sound like a good thing, but the result is a mediocre classic rock vibe. What was so great about the band before was their grungy, simplistic music and how eccentric Caleb Followill's voice was. There is nothing special, in my opinion, about "Only by the Night."

"Loyalty to Loyalty"
Cold War Kids
Rock geniuses the Cold War Kids will release their sophomore album this week. Lead singer Nathan Willett continues with his addictively good bluesy howl, the guitar and the drums still work together to create a hypnotically rhythmic sound, the piano is the second catchiest part to their sound, and the chords are still slammed down sloppily in the most artful manner. My only criticism is that, despite the fact that the Cold War Kids have perfected their formula, they haven't done much new with this album.

Sindha's Pick: "Dear Science" is definitely a worthwhile purchase, "Loyalty to Loyalty" is probably a worthwhile purchase, and "Only by the Night" is certainly not.

NEW DVD RELEASES IN STORES THIS WEEK

"Sex and the City: The Movie"
Rated R, dir. Michael Patrick King
Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda, and Samantha are back from the hit HBO series "Sex and the City." Carrie is finally going to marry supposed middle-aged heartthrob Mr. Big, and her friends couldn’t be happier for her. Unfortunately, issues in their personal lives might threaten everything from going as planned.

"Run, Fat Boy, Run"
Rated PG-13, dir. David Schwimmer
In this screenplay by comedian/blogger/VH1-personality Michael Ian Black, a lethargic man (Simon Pegg) decides to compete in the London Marathon against the new love interest of his child’s mother.

"Leatherheads"
Rated PG-13, dir. George Clooney
Set in the early days of professional football, "Leatherheads" is the story of two friends (George Clooney and John Krasinsky) who compete for the heart of a feisty journalist (Renee Zellweger).

Laura's Pick: Psh, "Sex and the City." Yes, it's been heavily criticized for being super-unrealistic, with the characters never working and buying $600 shoes all the time as available men just sort of bound about, but it's funny. Even if there are too many puns. The best part is figuring out what percentage of the people you know qualify as a Samantha.

NEW VIDEO GAME RELEASES IN STORES THIS WEEK

"Pure"
Disney Interactive Studio
This racing game, actually released last week, is all about style, pulling tricks off, and heavy-packed racing action. The game is all-terrain vehicle exclusive and features more than 50 courses. "Pure" costs $59.99 for the Xbox360 and PS3.

"Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway"
Ubisoft
Staff Sgt. Matt Baker is a squad leader of the 101st Airborne Division, which is a part of Operation Market Garden. After British troops fall under the power of the Germans, Baker's division is alone. You as Baker must fight your way out in order to survive. "Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway" costs $59.99 for the Xbox360 and PS3, and $49.99 for the PC.

"Wario Land: Shake It!"
Nintendo
Coming back for more treasure hunting, this time around Wario helps the queen Merelda in saving her kingdom and legendary treasure. This 2D action adventure game costs $49.99 for the Wii.

"Civilization IV: Colonization"
2k Games
A spinoff from the highly popular "Civilization 4" strategy game, this game is set during the time period 1600-1800 when the European nations fought to conquer and colonize the New World. The game introduces changes such as improved graphics and slightly tweaked game-play mechanics. "Civilization IV: Colonization" costs $29.99 for the PC.

Gordon’s Pick: "Pure." The race course environments in the game are realistic, and crazy courses and tricks will keep gamers engaged. "Brothers in Arms: Hell’s Highway" and "Civilization IV: Colonization" are also two good-quality games that will attract gamers who respectively like the shooter and strategy genres.