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Boardwalk Empire

29 Ratings: 4.2

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Boardwalk Empire is an upcoming American television series from premium cable network HBO, set in Atlantic City, New Jersey during the Prohibition era. Starring Steve Buscemi, the show is adapted from Nelson Johnson's book, Boardwalk Empire: The … see full wiki

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review by TheJohn. March 15, 2012

Nucky Thompson wouldn't settle for a "Marvin Gardens" Empire, he wants the Boardwalk.

You bet he does. Nucky Thompson-the treasurer from Atlantic City tells the politicians that he schmoozes with to get more favors and power that he DOES expect everything he wants. He will not settle for second place. Played by Steve Buscemi, Enoch "Nucky" Thompson takes his place in the hallowed halls of TV's great anti hero drama leads like Tony Soprano and Vic Mackey. Nucky is every bit a gangster like Tony and every bit the slimy public … more

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review by MichaelN. December 07, 2010

posted in Pass The Remote!

Here's to Nookie and Skirting Prohibition!

HBO has another winner on its hands and as the first season of this epic series winds down it is time to grade the first season. Firstly it is hard to watch this film and not realize that the outdoor scenes do not occur on the actual historic Atlantic City Boardwalk but in a recreated set somewhere in Brooklyn. As the series began so did Prohibition. The main protaginist of the series (Nookie Thompson) sees this as a great opportunity as he can control the illegal alcohol … more

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Quick Tip by TheJohn. March 15, 2012

A Quick Tip by TheJohn

Treasurer Nucky Thompson uses money, power and influence to amass as much as he can in Prohibition Era Atlantic City. An excellent replacement for The Sopranos as HBO's newest crime drama.

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review by MNeulander. September 20, 2010

posted in Movie Hype

For those of us who miss the "Sopranos" we have a new show to embrace

“Boardwalk Empire” a new HBO series airing at 9 PM est has all the verve, violence and sex that made the “Sopranos” such a mega hit! This should not be surprising since it is created and produced by Terrence Winter who wrote and produced the “Sopranos.” In addition, this great show has the incomparable direction of Martin Scorsese whose artistic yet realistic interpretation of American crime and political corruption in past works is once again on … more

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