A Month of Must-Watch TV Shows and Movies

Strategic Insights -

Acclaimed filmmaker Roar Uthaug brings old-fashioned blockbusters to the screen in his disaster movie "The Wave", while "Greenleaf" on Oprah Winfrey's OWN network boasts a standout performance from Keith David. Meanwhile, former collaborators Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks reunite for the World War II series "Band of Brothers" and the equally impactful "The Pacific". Other notable releases include Jason Bateman's directorial debut "Bad Words" and the short-lived but culturally relevant "Chappelle's Show" on Comedy Central.

Key Takeaways:

  • "The Wave" is a disaster movie directed by Roar Uthaug, featuring nuanced characters and convincing special effects.
  • "Greenleaf" is a family drama worth watching for its well-developed characters and nuanced exploration of religion on TV.
  • "Band of Brothers" is a 10-part World War II series that dramatizes the exploits of "Easy" company, a parachute infantry unit stationed on the Western Front.
  • "The Pacific" is an equally impactful series focusing on three Marines who fight in key battles in the Pacific theater.
  • "Bad Words" is a dark comedy written and directed by Jason Bateman, exploring the theme of power and deceit through a character who uses his middle-school dropout status to participate in kids' spelling bees.
  • "Chappelle's Show" is a short-lived but culturally revelatory Comedy Central sketch show created with Neal Brennan, launching scores of catchphrases and cementing Dave Chappelle's status as a comedic genius.

Statistics:

  • 10 episodes of "Band of Brothers" were released in 2001.
  • 9 years passed between the release of "Band of Brothers" and "The Pacific".
  • 2 seasons of "Greenleaf" were aired with Oprah Winfrey's occasional appearances.
  • The Western Front and the Pacific Ocean were the primary settings for "Band of Brothers" and "The Pacific", respectively.
  • 3 Marines were the focus of "The Pacific".

Sources:

  • "The Wave" (Sept. 5)
  • "Greenleaf": Seasons 1-5 (Sept. 10)
  • "Band of Brothers" and "The Pacific" (Sept. 15)
  • "Bad Words" (Sept. 16)
  • "Chappelle's Show": Seasons 1-2 (Sept. 30)