New DVD releases

Published 7:20 pm Wednesday, December 29, 2010

There are some, no doubt, who’ll say that after the release of George Clooney’s “The American” on Tuesday nothing else matters. To them, I say “Jersey Shore Uncensored: Season Two.”

Er, I mean, you’re right.

Clooney stars as a professional assassin who must complete that proverbial “one last job” before retiring. Hiding out in Italy, hoping to outlive his past, he finds — what else? — a beautiful woman to pursue.

This is a thriller in the European mode, meaning it’s quieter, more affecting and way less violent than an American-style take on the subject might be. The film is rated R and comes in regular DVD (list price $29.98) and Blu-ray ($39.98). It also will be available for digital download and on-demand.

So, about those “Jersey Shore” folks: If this is something you’ve got to see, be prepared for more drama, more partying, more, uh, “situations” and Situation. The four-disc set includes interviews with the cast, extended versions of some of the more explosive scenes from the series, and a sneak peek at the next season, coming in January on MTV.

“Jersey Shore Uncensored: Season Two” is not rated and lists for $29.99. For the next six weeks only, you can get a two-pack, “Uncensored: Season One” and “Season Two” for the special price of $36.99. Cheap at … well, just leave it at “cheap.”

For fans of Toni Collette’s quirky Showtime series “United States of Tara,” about a suburban wife and mother with 12 personalities, here’s your latest fix: “United States of Tara: The Second Season,” with all 12 2010 episodes. Not rated, it lists for $49.99.

Jim Carnes, The Sacramento Bee (Sacramento, Calif.).