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# By Randy Williams Newdvdreleases
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/b-y-r-a-n-d-y-w-i-l-l-i-a-m-s-newdvdreleases-20080829/
- Published: 2008-08-29T15:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-25T00:49:03.000Z
- Author: Guest Author
- Tags: Opinion, Santa Monica, #archive-import

*By RANDY WILLIAMS*

‘Jericho’ The Second Season This compelling drama, back for a sophomore season, is about what happens when a nuclear mushroom cloud suddenly appears on the horizon plunging the residents of a small peaceful Kansas town into chaos leaving them completely isolated and wondering if they’re the only Americans left alive. But in this time of crisis as sensible people become paranoid, personal agendas take over and well-kept secrets threaten to be revealed. Some people will find an inner strength they never knew they had and the most unlikely heroes will emerge. Special features include the series finale episode with an alternate unaired ending. (CBS) CBS ‘The Walker’

A stylish tale of murder and deception in the nation’s capital directed by Paul Schrader (”American Gigolo”). This peek into Washington DC high society and their dirty little secrets stars Woody Harrelson as Carter Page a socialite who serves as a confidant, companion, and card partner to the wives of the most powerful men in America. When a friend (Kristin Scott Thomas) finds herself on the brink of a scandal, Carter covers for her. Suddenly however, Carter finds himself the chief suspect in a murder investigation and struggles to clear his name against powerful enemies he has made. (Thinkfilm) ‘Twelfth Night’

Alec Guinness, Ralph Richardson, and Joan Plowright star in the British stage adaptation of this Shakespeare comedy. The story of love-crossed mistaken identity is a fanciful farce features a wealth of slapstick, puns, and multiple entendres that have entertained for four centuries. (Koch Lorber) ‘Popeye the Sailor’ 1938-1940 Volume 2 The two-disc set of one of the more distinctive characters in animation history with the trademark rippling “muskles” and pipe, Popeye appears with Olive Oyl and Bluto in 31 original re-mastered shorts created by Max Fleischer. More than three hours of theatrical black and white shorts and one two-reeler 20-minute color cartoon are also joined by more than three hours of bonus materials. These include commentaries by historians, animators, and filmmak-ers, a chronicle of the creators, and assorted audio recordings and art galleries. (Warner Bros) ‘Corey in the House’ Newt & Improved Edition A quartet of episodes from the popular Disney channel series stars Kyle Massey as teen Cory Baxter, a budding entrepreneur with a talent for getting himself — and his friends — in hot water by launching a multitude of hare brained get-rich-quick schemes. He does this while living in the staff quarters of the White House with his dad (Rondell Sheridan) and trying to finish middle school. (Disney) ‘Monsterquest’ The Complete Season One Part history, part science with a whole lot of mythology thrown in, here is a 13-episode four-disc look at some of the earth’s most legendary creatures. Each episode is a mini-expedition to a remote corner of the globe where scientists use modern technology like DNA testing and digital photo analysis in combination with an actual physical hunt for such scary entities as Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster. (A&E) ‘American Gangster’ The Complete Second Season Narrated by Ving Rhames (”Don King: Only in America”) this in-depth look at true crimes and real consequences of some of our country’s most notorious African- American criminals is back for a sophomore season. The three-disc set includes Harlem’s Frank Lucas, the inspiration behind the movie. The hard-hitting program leaves no doubt that crime doesn’t pay. (BET)

*Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on August 29, 2008.* [Read the original PDF.](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/082908.pdf?ref=smdp.com)