The Three Stooges: The Ultimate Collection

Few DVD sets weigh in at 20 discs, but then again, few artists are as prolific as this. The Three Stooges: The Ultimate Collection ($100) includes all 190 Columbia shorts, as well as the Larry, Curly, and Moe films Rockin' in the Rockies and Have Rocket--Will Travel, as well as 28 solo subjects from Shemp, Joe Besser, and Joe DeRita, and three cartoons.

The Deer Hunter

Not completely thrilled by this year's crop of Oscar nominees? Skip the New Releases section and cozy up with a cinematic classic like The Deer Hunter ($15). Nominated for nine Oscars and winner of five — including Best Picture and Best Director for Michael Cimino — this terrific Vietnam drama is helped along by fantastic performances by Robert De Niro, Meryl Streep, John Cazale, and Christopher Walken, who picked up Best Supporting Actor for his efforts.

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

"Bring out your dead!" Dead DVDs, that is, as Monty Python and the Holy Grail ($13) is ready to make its debut on Blu-ray. Along with a host of special features brought over from prior releases, it includes a remastered, HD version of the film, a 5.1 DTS-HD MA soundtrack, 30 minutes of new special features including Lost Animations from Terry Gilliam and extended scenes and outtakes, and compatibility with a second screen iPad app called The Holy Book of Days that packs in special background content from each of the 28 days of filming. Alas, it seems the Day in the life of the Killer Rabbit documentary didn't make the cut this time.

Reign of Terror by Sleigh Bells

Prepare your speakers for another sonic assault courtesy of Reign of Terror by Sleigh Bells ($8). This sophomore album from the Brooklyn-based duo includes plenty of the distorted guitars and pop-ready vocals you'd expect, along with a healthy dose of dream sound to help differentiate it from their more direct debut.

Behold the awesome old school goodness of these vintage-printed, buttery-soft Homage T-Shirts. They turn back the clock with shout outs to eclectic moments and personalities in sports, music, politics and popular culture. From Bruce Lee to Larry Bird, the tees tell stories of triumph, individualism and hustle. Pay Homage.

The Film Book

We're not generally fans of keeping books in our theaters, but for The Film Book ($15), we'll make an exception. Weighing in at 350+ pages, this reference-worthy tome includes tons of information, including a history of the art form and industry, discussion of various cinematic techniques, well-known directors, styles, genres, and filmmaking around the world. A must-have for any hard-core movie buff.

Asylum

Take a trip into the history of psychiatric care in the U.S. with a copy of Asylum: Inside the Closed World of State Mental Hospitals ($25). Weighing in at over 200 pages, the book is the work of photographer Christopher Payne, who visited 70 institutions in 30 states, documenting the crumbling institutions that once housed our country's "insane." Bonus points for the essay by Oliver Sacks and for visiting our local favorite, the Athens Lunatic Asylum.

1001 Whiskies You Must Taste Before You Die

We don't recommend trying them all at once — or even over the course of a month — but should you make it through all the varied selections in 1001 Whiskies You Must Taste Before You Die ($25), you'll no doubt be a more well-rounded drinker. This nearly 1000-page book contains tasting notes, histories, and temperature recommendations for all of its suggestions, which range from high-quality but mass-produced brands to specialty drinks from micro-distilleries, and a little bit of everything in between.
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Kinect Star Wars

Waving your limbs around wildly while virtually dancing to Justin Bieber: Embarrassing. Doing the same thing while virtually hacking away at a Sith Lord: Pretty damn cool. Such is the contradiction presented by Kinect Star Wars ($50; Dec. 2012). This motion-controlled adventure lets you live the life of a Jedi, crossing the galaxy to keep the Dark Side at bay. Is it wholly original? Probably not, but if you've ever tried to force choke anyone in real life only to come away disappointed, you probably won't care.

Steve McQueen: The Actor and His Films

While Steve McQueen is one of the most talked- and written-about stars of all time, no prior tome on the man has gone as deep Steve McQueen: The Actor and His Films ($45). Weighing in at nearly 500 pages, this hefty book tracks his journey from his delinquent beginnings through to his late career, including accounts of every film he made, as well as plenty of insights into his techniques and behind-the-scenes stories from filming. A great way to fill the time vacuum left by the impending end of the NFL season.

Star Wars: The Old Republic

Tired of WoW? Die-hard Star Wars fan? Looking for new ways to alienate friends and family? Grab up a copy of Star Wars: The Old Republic ($60). This new MMORPG lets you explore the Star Wars universe as one of eight character roles, while your decisions take you further down the path to the light or — more likely — the Dark side of the force. If you're really into it, spring for the Collector's Edition ($150), which includes a Darth Malgus statue, a full hardcover book, a music CD, a custom security authentication key, and a host of exclusive digital items. May the Force be with you, and may it keep you from becoming morbidly obese due to marathon Cheetos-and-Mountain-Dew-fueled gaming sessions.

Boardwalk Empire

Fresh off the shocking end of its sophomore season, the first season of Boardwalk Empire ($40) is now available on Blu-ray and DVD. Loosely based on the true-life happenings in and around Atlantic City at the start of prohibition, it's full of sex, booze, violence, and standout performances from well-known actors — Steve Buscemi is particularly great — and newcomers alike. One viewing of the Scorsese-directed pilot will have you hooked.

Transformers Trilogy

They're certainly not the most intelligent movies of the last decade, but when it comes to giving your home theater an audio/visual workout, there's little fare better than the Transformers Trilogy ($90). This seven-disc set includes all three of Michael Bay's robot-on-robot battles, including Transformers, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, and Transformers: Dark of the Moon, all packaged in a trophy display along with a movie plaque signed by the infamous director himself.