Page 20 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II & IV • August 29, 2012 DVD releases (continued from Restaurant page) are portrayed very much as George A. Romero depicted them in the groundbreaking “Night of the Living Dead” (1968). The zombies are slow-moving, mindless monsters with only a single motivation: to feed. The makeup is exceptional, and many of the effects surpass those in big-screen films. When the script stays with the humans for too long, the pace bogs down, but when the zombies are on screen, biting and chewing their way through their human prey, the show is at its best. Horror has frequently fallen flat on TV because of censorship, but with fewer restrictions on content for cable stations, writers and directors have been able to offer edgier material. “The Walking Dead” is certainly not for everyone, but for those who love their horror graphic and nasty, “The Walking Dead” is a treat. Blu- ray extras include 11 featurettes, 6 webisodes, selected audio commentary, and deleted scenes. Season Two is also available on DVD. “The Chapman Report” (Warner Archive) is based on the Irving Wallace novel that was inspired by the Kinsey Reports. Four upper-class housewives in an affluent Los Angeles suburb are being interviewed by Dr. Chapman (Efrem Zimbalist Jr.) for his infamous report on female sexuality. Teresa Harnish (Glynis Johns) is a superficial intellectual seeking romantic enlightenment. Naomi Shields (Claire Bloom) is an alcoholic nymphomaniac. Kathleen Barclay (Jane Fonda) is a young widow who fears she is frigid. Sarah Garnell (Shelley Winters) is a confused, bored mother. Also featured are several Warner Brothers contract players of the time, known mostly for their television work. Though it might have seemed daring and ahead of the curve in 1962 when it was released, the film now appears relatively tame. The women of “The Chapman Report” might well have been the original desperate housewives. -- that illustrate the men’s growing affection, mutual respect, and trust. Viewers laugh not merely at Driss’ reactions, but also at Phillippe’s joy in seeing Driss react. Rated R for language, “The Intouchables” is one of the best films of the year. It is a joyous look at the power of friendship, the possibilities of those stricken with terrible physical conditions to enjoy life, and the ability of two people from diverse class and racial backgrounds to care about each other and become fast friends. ‘The Intouchables’ (continued from Entertainment page) Phillippe draws upon art snobbery to broker the painting to an art dealer for a huge sum. There are several moments like these -- one of which occurs at the opera, and another as Driss listens to classical music and relates the imagery the selections evoke