Self Ejecting DVDs.

I'm Having a bit of an issue here. First, just some computer specs,
Intel Macbook Vers. 1.1 White, Superdrive
Intel Core Duo.
MATSHITA DVD-R UJ-857
Mac OS X Tiger 10.4.10
DVD Player 4.6.5
My Problem involves watching DVDs. Some DVDs choose to work, some don't. For example, when I rented "Flags of our Fathers" The DVD refused to work.
I would insert it in, the machine would attempt to read it (without launching DVD Player) and then spit it out the side with no help from me.
Some DVDs will work however, such as a cheap Steven Segal movie.
So could someone tell me what is going on? The movies are legit (non-burned), and not scratched. The Macbook is on a level surface. Is there any way to fix this without taking it to AppleCare?
Thank you again, i'd be willing to answer any questions you have.

I am having the exact same problem...
The DVDs worked several months ago but now just eject.
Any help with this would be greatly appreciated

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