Krod Mandoon Sorcerer Makes Box Office Sizzle

Kevin Hart’s new movie, “Think Like a Man Too,” was number one at the box office this past weekend. Movie critics are celebrating Hart as the next Hollywood sensation. Personally, I think the praise is deserved. Hart is funny, good-looking and basically inimitable.

I will always think of Kevin Hart as the not-so-talented sorcerer Zezelryck in the cult favorite “Krod Mandoon and the Flaming Sword of Fire.”

“Krod Mandoon” was a 2009 six-episode cooperative effort between BBC2 and Comedy Central. You can watch it on your favorite video streaming service, and, if you have a certain sick sense of humor and/or a love for Kevin Hart, you definitely should watch it.

Krod Mandoon is a stunningly funny parody of every epic fantasy story ever told. Don’t watch it if are easily offended, because this series goes out of its way to offend everyone.

However, if you want to see Kevin Hart before he was dominating Hollywood, or if you want to know how a roving band of freedom fighters protects the land from the evil Chancellor Dongalor and Emperor Xanus (say that one aloud), you need to watch Krod Mandoon.

Nick's on the Hollywood Broadwalk

The Hollywood Broadwalk has plenty of restaurants and bars. It’s easy to pay too much money for mediocre food. At the end, what you are really paying for is location – to eat and drink watching the ocean, and watching the people on the Broadwalk – people of all ages, people skating, biking, walking on stilts, people playing music and dancing.

The Broadwalk is one of my favorite places to hang out when I have the time. Recently, I’ve become a regular visitor to Nick’s Bar and Grill. What drew me there in the first place is this. Even when all the surrounding restaurants are dead, Nick’s is always busy.

Do not expect a five-star meal here. This is a beach shack bar and grill.  Some of the chairs are ripped and some of the tables tilt. Some of the wait staff are less than friendly, and they don’t always get your order right. If you can enjoy it for what it is, you might find Nick’s to be the quintessential Broadwalk experience.

The prices are reasonable for the area and the menu is varied. The salads are fresh and made with mixed greens rather than the browning iceberg available at most places. Portions are generous. I’ve enjoyed meat, fish and vegetarian options at Nick’s. The food is always fresh and tasty, and there are always drink specials.

So if you are ready to sip a cocktail and eat some food on the beach in Hollywood, Florida, give Nick’s a try!