Smart List: Pop-culture talking points
If you’re looking for a soap opera that overdosed on machismo, check out the gritty world of an outlaw biker gang when Season 2 of the FX series is released on DVD. The sophomore season sees Jax (Charlie Hunnam) and Clay (Ron Perlman) face off over questions of loyalty. And Katey Sagal delivers an Emmy-worthy performance (even if the academy failed to nominate her) as matriarch Gemma. (Tuesday) (Don Kelsen /Los Angeles Times)
If Lewis’ “Rabbit Fur Coat” is overstaying its welcome on your iTunes playlist, her new musical offering might be a welcomed guest. Lewis is teaming with her boyfriend, musician Johnathan Rice -- and they’re calling themselves Jenny and Johnny. Though the two L.A.-based performers promise to explore darker sounds on the LP, “Scissor Runner” is pop bliss with boy-girl harmonies. (Tuesday) (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)
