Page 20 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • July 25, 2012 DVD releases (continued from Restaurant page) pubs, alleys, and back bedrooms are atmospheric images of urban realism. Trevor Howard (“Brief Encounter”) stars as Clem Morgan, an ex-RAF pilot who is drawn to the excitement of black-marketeering after the war. His psychopathic gang boss, Narcy (Griffith Jones), frames him for murder when he refuses to deal drugs, and the story escalates into a tale of revenge. The film doesn’t have the bite of American-made films, such as “Double Indemnity,” “D.O.A,” or “Murder My Sweet.” Howard doesn’t comfortably fit the mold of the typical noir hero -- an average Joe falling into disreputable activities. He looks more likely to be the police chief or head of Scotland Yard than a guy desperate to survive in the dangerous world of criminals. There are no bonuses on this Blu-ray release. “On the Inside” (Anchor Bay) tells the story of an essentially decent but troubled young man who is sent to a psychiatric institution for the criminally insane only to find himself in a fight for life. Allen Meneric (Nick Stahl) is committed after carrying out a brutal revenge murder. Inside, he is forced to deal with the very ill and the dangerous until, as part of a socialization program, he is transferred to minimum security where he meets a beautiful bipolar female inmate named Mia (Olivia Wilde). Haunted by his past, Allen seeks redemption when sudden events demand that he protect Mia from the violence and chaos of the institution. Stahl has appeared in many low-budget films such as “Bully,” “Taboo,” “Bookies,” and “Lover’s Prayer.” He is always entertaining to watch, even though his projects may not send ripples of excitement to audiences. His performance in “On the Inside” is raw and frighteningly real. There are elements here of “Shutter Island” and “One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” though writer/director D.W. Brown manages to create a disturbingly original nightmare world. The Blu-ray/DVD combo pack contains audio commentary with the director and actors. “The Untouchables: The Fourth Season” (CBS Video), available in two separate volumes, marks the final season of this show, which starred Robert Stack as U.S. Treasury Department gangbuster Eliot Ness. Originally an episode of “Desilu Playhouse” under the title “The Scarface Mob,” the show debuted on the ABC Network as “The Untouchables” in September 1959, and ran through 1963. Based on Ness’ memoirs, “The Untouchables” attracted lots of controversy. It was a violent show for its time, with killings occurring regularly, and the frequent use of Italian-surnamed gangsters incurred the wrath of Italian-American civic organizations. But the show soared to Number 8 in popularity in its second year. The emphasis on action was the magnet, with Stack’s cool-headed performance serving as balance. The show was given a distinctive touch by the narration of Walter Winchell, who was a familiar voice from his radio broadcasts.