Smart List: ‘Carlos,’ ‘The Tudors’ and ‘Jackass 3D’

You should talk about “Carlos.”

Directed by Olivier Assayas, the 51/2-hour film (Don’t worry, it’ll air as a three-part miniseries) about the terrorist Carlos the Jackal will air on the Sundance Channel. The film stars Venezuelan actor Edgar Ramirez (“The Bourne Ultimatum”) as Carlos, who was linked to a series of bombings, attacks and kidnappings in the 1970s and ‘80s. And, hey, it’s slightly more thought-provoking than watching “The Real Housewives of Atlanta.” (Monday)

Want to cuddle up with a soap opera filled with sex, violence and some history? Talk about “The Tudors: The Final Season” on DVD.

Who wants to live in a world without Henry VIII? The 16th century English King and his glorious Tudor clan are the perfect guests. Now you can relive Henry’s demise — capped off with his bloated corpse — when the fourth and final season of Showtime’s “The Tudors” is released on DVD. (Tuesday)

Can’t get no satisfaction? Talk about “Ladies & Gentlemen … The Rolling Stones.”

Shot over four nights in Texas during the “Exile on Main Street” tour in 1972, this legendary Rolling Stones concert film — which had a limited run in cinemas in 1974 — is being released on DVD. It features performances of tracks from the late ’60 and early ‘70s and interviews with frontman Mick Jagger. (Tuesday)

If you’re into lively shows, talk about “30 Rock.”

The award-winning NBC show’s live episode has finally arrived! Watch as Liz Lemon and her quirky colleagues get put on the spot. And it gets better: There will be two live episodes! One for the East Coast and one for the West Coast. (Thursday)

Like seeing a good slap in the face? Talk about “Jackass 3D”

Johnny Knoxville and his posse of pranksters are back for another round of don’t-try-this-at-home stunts that solicit cautioned reflections such as “This isn’t the best idea ever” — which means it’s the best idea ever. Plus, when there’s a cameo by a port-a-potty, it can only be the makings of an amazing film. (Friday)

yvonne.villarreal@latimes.com