Grant's film charm endures
Cary Grant was a terrific actor who was named by the American Film Institute as the second "Greatest Male Star of all time," behind Humphrey Bogart.
He was one of the most versatile actors of his time, and starred in comedies, dramas, thrillers, action/adventures, war films and more.
Grant appeared in 73 films, and four that he starred in, are included in this collection. "Cary Grant Collector's Set" (Lionsgate, four discs, $34.98)
The four films in the collection are: "Indiscreet," "Operation Petticoat," "That Touch of Mink" and "The Grass is Greener."
Horror
Val Lewton was a screnwriter and producer who headed up the horror division of RKO Pictures.
His films did not cost a lot of money, and usually made a big profit. The films have a cult following, and the collection includes nine of his films, along with a documentary from Martin Scorsese.
"Val Lewton Collection" (Warner, six discs, $59.92) The films include: "Cat People," "Curse of the Cat People," "I Walked With A Zombie," "Isle of the Dead," "The Body Snatcher," "The Ghost Ship," "The Seventh Victim," "Bedlam," "The Leopard Man" and "Martin Scorsese Presents Val Lewton: Shadows in The Dark."
Exercise
Richard Simmons became an icon for exercise in the 1980s. He sold millions of videos with his enthusiasm and workouts for the average person. His low-impact aerobics increase your heart-rate and burn fat.
Simmons' "Sweatin' To The Oldies" programs are a lot of fun, and include great music. The collection was available on a direct-buy basis, and is now available at retail to own.
"Sweatin' To The Oldies: The Complete Collection" (Time Life, five discs, $49.95)
The collection includes four of the original "Sweatin to the Oldies" workout programs, and the "Love Yourself and Win," Simmons' latest DVD. The special features includes a new interview with Simmons, success stories and more.
Television
"All-New Superheroes Hour: Season One" $26.98
"Animal Planet: Growing Up Arctic" $14.95
"Between the Lions: Season One" $79.95
"Beverly Hillbillies Collection" $19.98
"Bramwell: Season Three" $59.98
"Coronation Street Box Set" $39.98
"Family Feud Starring Richard Dawson" $29.98
"Gunsmoke: Season Two, Volume One" $42.99
"Happy Tree Friends: Season One" $39.98
"Jack Benny Show: Volumes One-Five" $39.95
"Jupiter Moon Set Two: Pirates of Leda" $49.99
"Lovejoy: Season Two" $49.98
"MI-5: Volume Five" $79.98
"Milton Berle Collection" $19.98
"Naked Brothers Band: Season One" $26.98
"Riches: Season One" $49.98
"Rides: Season Four, Volume One" $19.98
"Rob & Big: Seasons One and Two" $38.99
"Tropical Heat: Season Three" $9.98
"Two and a Half Men: Season two" $44.98
"Unsuitable Job for a Woman: Series One and Two" $49.95
"Waltons: Season Six" $39.98
New this week
"3:10 to Yuma"
"American Carny: True Tales from the Circus Sideshow"
"Black Irish"
"Boogyman 2"
"Dark Blue Almost Black"
"Days of Darkness"
"Death Sentence"
"Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde: Rock 'N Roll Musical"
"Dragon Wars"
"Eagle vs. Shark"
"Eye of the Dolphin"
"Forget About It"
"Golden Door"
"Helvetica"
"I Am an Animal: Ingrid Newkirk and PETA"
"Imax: The Alps-Climb of your Life"
"Killing Floor"
"Joshua"
"Klimt"
"Mammoth"
"Smiley Face"
"Sunshine"
"Terry Jones: Barbarians"
"White Noise 2"
"Zodiac: Director's Cut"
Next week
Available Tuesday:
"Alex Haley's Queen"
"An Affair to Remember: 50th Anniversary Edition"
"Extras: Complete Series"
"Family Guy: Blue Harvest"
"Good Luck Chuck"
"Mr. Woodcock"
"Persuasion"
"Wedding Daze"