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Nadum faces 'The Kill Point', bids farewell to HBO's 'John'
By: Nadum Fernand
Issue date: 8/10/07 Section: Arts & Entertainment
Originally published: 8/10/07 at 3:23 AM EST
Last update: 8/10/07 at 3:22 AM EST
Originally published: 8/10/07 at 3:23 AM EST
Last update: 8/10/07 at 3:22 AM EST
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DVD OF THE MONTH - JULY 2
I suppose it's a good thing when it's damn near impossible to choose the DVD of the month. Both Extras and Weeds are such brilliant shows you couldn't go wrong with either. I chose Weeds for the simple fact that it's comprised of 12 episodes as opposed to Extras' six.
The second season of Weeds took it to another level. Mary Louise Parker is absolutely amazing (although she refuses to marry me) as Nancy Botwin, the matriarchal drug dealer. Parker manages a comedic touch in the face of dramatic obstacles with an understated elegance. Meanwhile, Doug (Kevin Nealon), Nancy's business associate and accountant, proves himself one of the funniest characters in comedy today (He's Dwight Shrewt funny, folks).
DVD of the Month: Weeds: Season 2
Runner Up: Extras: Season 2
'JOHN' EXILED TO CINCINNATI
A source inside HBO, who wished to remain anonymous, has informed 'TV Talk' that HBO will not pick up John From Cincinnati for a second season.
A second individual, who works on the show itself, also suggested that that John will not be back.
"I don't know for sure, but from what I've heard, the grape vine and such, we won't be back," the source said.
The show has struggled since its debut, garnering mixed reviews and drowning in the ratings. That it's the most confusing show in television history can't have helped. My sincere hope is that HBO brass pushes Milch into bringing back Deadwood.
The season one (or potentially, series) finale airs August 12th.
'THE KILL POINT' REVIEW
I'm a little late to the party when it comes to The Kill Point, but am I ever glad I showed up for a piece of the cake. As a Wire groupie, Omar, Bodie, Brianna, Johnny and Officer Truck (Cop in the Western) with Steve Shill producing was more than enough to hook me in. Add John Leguizamo and Donnie Walhberg (Boomtown, baby) as the lead characters, throw in a fun (if not entirely unique) premise and I was geeked to sit down and watch the first three episodes.
The action starts immediately after a bank robbery turns into a hostage situation for five former marines (after a Heat style shoot out outside the bank). Led by Leguizamo, the cast of lovable bandits somehow makes you believe they can beat the odds.
Walhberg is wonderful as the man assigned to get the hostages out alive and the chemistry he shares with Leguizamo is great. The rest of the cast does a good job, although I lost the ability to objectively assess anything with ties to The Wire years ago.
But the show's greatest asset is its ability to walk a fine line not many thrillers can. In Prison Break, although Scofield and his merry band are trying to escape from prison, they're clearly the good guys. And I suspect if you rooted against Jack Bauer he'd snap your neck.
The Killing Point manages to endear you to the marines, rooting for their escape without hating the people trying to catch them.
I suppose it's a good thing when it's damn near impossible to choose the DVD of the month. Both Extras and Weeds are such brilliant shows you couldn't go wrong with either. I chose Weeds for the simple fact that it's comprised of 12 episodes as opposed to Extras' six.
The second season of Weeds took it to another level. Mary Louise Parker is absolutely amazing (although she refuses to marry me) as Nancy Botwin, the matriarchal drug dealer. Parker manages a comedic touch in the face of dramatic obstacles with an understated elegance. Meanwhile, Doug (Kevin Nealon), Nancy's business associate and accountant, proves himself one of the funniest characters in comedy today (He's Dwight Shrewt funny, folks).
DVD of the Month: Weeds: Season 2
Runner Up: Extras: Season 2
'JOHN' EXILED TO CINCINNATI
A source inside HBO, who wished to remain anonymous, has informed 'TV Talk' that HBO will not pick up John From Cincinnati for a second season.
A second individual, who works on the show itself, also suggested that that John will not be back.
"I don't know for sure, but from what I've heard, the grape vine and such, we won't be back," the source said.
The show has struggled since its debut, garnering mixed reviews and drowning in the ratings. That it's the most confusing show in television history can't have helped. My sincere hope is that HBO brass pushes Milch into bringing back Deadwood.
The season one (or potentially, series) finale airs August 12th.
'THE KILL POINT' REVIEW
I'm a little late to the party when it comes to The Kill Point, but am I ever glad I showed up for a piece of the cake. As a Wire groupie, Omar, Bodie, Brianna, Johnny and Officer Truck (Cop in the Western) with Steve Shill producing was more than enough to hook me in. Add John Leguizamo and Donnie Walhberg (Boomtown, baby) as the lead characters, throw in a fun (if not entirely unique) premise and I was geeked to sit down and watch the first three episodes.
The action starts immediately after a bank robbery turns into a hostage situation for five former marines (after a Heat style shoot out outside the bank). Led by Leguizamo, the cast of lovable bandits somehow makes you believe they can beat the odds.
Walhberg is wonderful as the man assigned to get the hostages out alive and the chemistry he shares with Leguizamo is great. The rest of the cast does a good job, although I lost the ability to objectively assess anything with ties to The Wire years ago.
But the show's greatest asset is its ability to walk a fine line not many thrillers can. In Prison Break, although Scofield and his merry band are trying to escape from prison, they're clearly the good guys. And I suspect if you rooted against Jack Bauer he'd snap your neck.
The Killing Point manages to endear you to the marines, rooting for their escape without hating the people trying to catch them.
