Haywire
(Lions Gate, $30)
Steven Soderbergh’s martial arts film is a “first-rate genre thriller,” said the Chicago Sun-Times. Former mixed martial arts fighter Gina Carano stars as a double-crossed operative seeking vengeance, and she’s “wonderfully athletic” opposite co-stars Ewan McGregor and Michael Douglas.
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Camelot
(Warner Bros., $36)
The legend of King Arthur has seen many screen adaptations, but this 1967 musical “may be the most memorable,” said USA Today. The new Blu-ray edition includes footage from the world premiere and comes with a hardcover photo book. Richard Harris, Vanessa Redgrave, and Franco Nero star.
Dark Shadows: Complete Original Series
(MPI, $600)
This 1960s daytime TV series demonstrated that “silly can also be strangely spellbinding,” said Newsday. Part soap opera and part vampire tale, the show had a far tighter budget than the new film version, but fans of camp will savor all 1,225 episodes—packaged here in a mini coffin.
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DHS preps for major ICE expansion, rankling local law enforcementIN THE SPOTLIGHT As the Trump administration positions ICE as the primary federal police force, its recruitment efforts have been met with a less-than-enthusiastic response
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The return of 'Wednesday,' an 'Alien' prequel and a dramatic retelling of the Amanda Knox trial all happening in August TVthe week recommends This month's new television releases include 'Alien: Earth,' 'The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox' and a new season of 'Wednesday'
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How does a 401(k) hardship withdrawal work and is it smart to take one?the explainer More Americans than ever are resorting to this option in a pinch
