Select Oscar winners get new packaging
This is the 80th year for the Academy Awards, and many great actors, actresses and films have achieved the ultimate prize. Twentieth Century Fox is releasing three collections of films that feature classic performances.
"Best Picture Collection" (Fox, five discs, $39.98)
The films in the collection are "All About Eve," "French Connection," "Gentleman's Agreement," "How Green was My Valley" and "The Sound of Music."
"Best Actress Collection" (Fox, five discs, $39.98)
The winning performances are featured in the films "Anastasia," "Boys Don't Cry," "Norma Rae," "Three Faces of Eve" and "Walk the Line."
"Best Actor Collection" (Fox, five discs, $39.98)
The winning performances in this category are featured in "Harry & Tonto," "In Old Arizona," "Patton," "The King and I" and "Wall Street."
Collection
"The John Frankenheimer Collection" (MGM/UA, four discs, $39.98)
John Frankenheimer got his start in television where he achieved success for his quality and attention to detail. He was one of the most-heralded directors during TV's golden age, and he made classic films as well. A new collection includes four of his films: "The Manchurian Candidate," "The Train," "The Young Savages" and "Ronin."
Music
"Dancin' in the Street: Collector's Edition" (JLT Films, 90 minutes, $14.95)
Fans of Motown will love this concert that was filmed in 1987 at the Great Western Forum in Los Angeles. It was the last concert that was filmed live for some of the performers.
You will not be able to sit still when you listen to Martha Reeves singing "Heatwave" and "Nowhere to Run," or David Ruffin and Eddie Kendricks performing "Get Ready," "Ain't Too Proud to Beg" and the classic "My Girl." Mary Wells sings her hits "My Guy," "Two Lovers" and "You Beat Me to the Punch." Everyone gets on the stage at the end to perform "Dancin' in the Street," and it's great to see.
Television
"America: The Complete Series" $39.99
"Banacek: Season Two" $29.95
"Barney Miller: Season Two" $29.95
"Criss Angel Mindfreak: Season Three" $34.95
"ER: Season Eight" $49.98
"Girls Next Door: Season Three" $29.98
"Hawaii Five-O: Season Three" $49.99
"Hustle: Season Four" $34.98
"Jeff Corwin Experience: Season One" $24.95
"Kingdom: Series Two" $29.98
"Make Room for Daddy: Season Six" $39.99
"Odd Couple: Season Three" $42.99
"Simple Life: Season Five" $19.98
"Swamp Thing: Season One" $39.99
"Thunderbirds: 40th Anniversary Mega Set" $129.55
"Torchwood: Season One" $79.98
New this week
"Adrift in Manhattan"
"Blonde Ambition"
"Castle"
"Confessions of a Superhero"
"Daytona 500: 50 Years"
"Eye in the Sky"
"Fatal Contact: Ultimate Edition"
"Game Plan"
"Hong Kong Pie"
"Hunting Party"
"Juarez, Mexico"
"Loaded"
"Miss Julie: Criterion Collection"
"Missionary Man"
"Moliere"
"One That Got Away"
"Prayer Life"
"Saw IV"
"Sex and Breakfast"
"Sydney White"
"The Sporting Life: Criterion Collection"
"When Evil Calls"
"Wheels on the Bus: Mango's Big Dog Parade"
Next week
Available Tuesday:
"Bordertown"
"Curb Your Enthusiasm: Season Six"
"Daddy Day Camp"
"Damages: Season One"
"El Cid: Deluxe Edition"
"Hannah Montana: One in a Million"
"Invasion"
"King of California"
"King of Kong: Fistful of Quarters"