What we have been watching this month.

This month has been pretty busy , but the wife and I have still managed to get some good old quality TV time in.OK so it was mostly me,but the wife did find a new favorite.

1.Mad Men season 1.This AMC series was missed by Shira and I on its first season,but on the recommendation of some friends on Facebook we gave it a try. Set in the early 60s Madison avenue advertising agency it give a rare look into how men and women have changed over the years.The writing is superb and the sets/costumes make you want a 60s wardrobe. I cant recommend the show enough.I give it 5 out of 5 stars.Season 2 should be on DVD soon.

2.Taken. I am a huge Bond/Bourne fan and love this type of fast paced movie. In taken the change is that the agent played by Liam Neeson has his Daughter kidnapped.What this does is put a great personal twist on the plot. There are some holes in the script,but those are quickly over looked by the great action and depth of emotion you see from the main character.While not perfect I loved this movie and give it 4 out of 5 stars.

3.Max Payne.This movie is based on a hit video game.And while this usually means disaster to a film not this time.I am not saying that this was a great film,really it was just an average action flick.But there was some great stylistic shots and special effects. 3 out of 5 Average.

4.Zack and Miri make a porno. I like Kevin Smith movies,don't love them but do enjoy them.This is the first movie that really hit me in the right way. The cast is perfect ,the script was funny and complete and the way it was shot was perfect for what might be the best comedy in the last couple of years.I give it a 5 out of 5 which for a comedy is rare.Must see,but be cautioned it has very adult themes.

5.30 Rock.We both love this show.It might be the best comedy on cable TV.4 out of 5.

6.Top Chef. Shira and I love food and after several seasons of Top Chef we are still watching.4 out of 5

7.Burn Notice.I watch this one on my own.Great spy show from the USA network.With a great cast and sharp writing I still love it after a couple of seasons. 4 out of 5

8.All the VH1 shows.On Sunday we watch a couple of the VH1 reality shows.And really they are all just filler for our relaxing day at home.2 out of 5 for all of them except the Dr Drew shows(sober house and celebrity rehab )which get 4 out of 5.We like to watch car crashes as well.

There are a few other shows I want to write about,but will do that later.