Wednesday 13 October 2010

Boardwalk Empire


Boardwalk Empire is a new HBO TV show, set in Atlantic City during the 1920's Prohibition Era.

Steve Buscemi plays Enoch Thompson, the Treasurer of Atlantic City. He has his finger in near enough every business in Atlantic City, as well as controls the illegal importation of Alcohol from various sources.  The show follows him around the city, interacting with the large cast of characters.

Noteble characters are Charles 'Lucky' Luciano ( the "father of modern organised crime" ), Al Capone, and Arnold Rothstein

Written by some of the people behind the HBO Hit, The Sopranos. And the first episode is directed by the main man himself, Martin Scorsese.  The mix of talent comes through in the show, with a mix of comedy, drama and action.

After watching the first few episodes back to back, I cant help but feel there is something missing.
Even though I was enjoying the watch, I couldn't help but be distracted by my surroundings. I wasn't too caught up with the show, like I was with The Sopranos.

Either way, its still early in the series, and I wish them luck!

36 comments:

  1. great man! thanks for sharing!!

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  2. Bah. How many new series are coming out everyday? I can't watch them all at once ;\

    WTB> HYPERBOLIC CHAMBER FROM DRAGON BALL TO CATCH UP ON ALL OF THEM

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  3. It's a fucking awesome series! EVERYONE SHOULD WATCH IT!

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  4. I'll have to check this out on HBO

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  5. I agree, this definitely looks cool.

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  6. I'm sure I can find this series online somewhere if I get around to watching it (I don't have HBO, currently).

    Sad to hear that it wasn't as engrossing as The Sopranos. The environment and acting were superb in that show. The surreal moments like when he strangled the 'snitch' with a garrote while his daughter was at college kept you watching.

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  7. sounds good, will look at it when i have the chance.

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  8. This series looks like it might have some potential.

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  9. I like to watch these types of series when they are almost done one season, just for the '8 hour orgy' of TV involved.

    + for Buscemi

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  10. It's not a bad series, but I don't like it, sorry.

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  11. Good info, forgot that I've been meaning to check this show out.

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  12. I plan on checking out this show

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  13. dam it thats not showing over here yet also did i mention i love your profile picture

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  14. wow.. it look like a good series...

    following

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  15. would def. check it out... if i had hbo :/

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  16. Been meaning to check this out. great blog, you got a new follower!

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  17. This is one of my favorite shows right now, so great!

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  18. i'm trying to download this ASAP

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  19. I'll make sure to check this out!

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  20. I've enjoyed it so far, hope it continues being awesome!

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  21. I heard Steve Buscemi. Sign me up!

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  22. rlly a nice series! love buscemi!

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