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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, November 30, 2007

Tube Notes

By Mike Hughes
Gannett New Service

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Russell Crowe is at his best in the movie "A Beautiful Mind," the story of Nobel laureate, gifted mathematician and games theorist John Nash.

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TONIGHT'S MUST-SEE

"A Beautiful Mind" (2001), 6 p.m., TNT. The true story of genius John Nash is both fascinating and difficult to turn into a movie. Then writer Akiva Goldsman found the way to tell it — strictly from Nash's view. That script went to two of Hollywood's best, director Ron Howard and actor Russell Crowe; they created a masterwork.

"My Night at the Grammys," 7 p.m., CBS. On Feb. 10, CBS will have the 50th Grammy Awards. Leading into that, here's a list of the 25 best Grammy moments. Expect the duet of Barbra Streisand and Neil Diamond in "You Don't Bring Me Flowers," plus wilder pairings. Prince and Beyoncé, Eminem and Elton John, more.

OF NOTE

"Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," 7:30 p.m., ABC Family. The first Harry Potter film is stunning during the first half-hour, then fairly good the rest of the way.

"The Polar Express" (2004), 7 p.m., ABC. Sprawled across a giant screen — preferably in IMAX and 3-D — this is an impressive movie. Anywhere else, we notice that the story is so-so and the digitally animated characters are coldly distant. Still, some moments — especially in Santa's world — are visually impressive.

"Friday Night Lights," 8 p.m., NBC. On his first recruiting trip to a college, Smash is delighted — for a while. Back home, emotions are raw.

"Las Vegas," 9 p.m., NBC. In the aftermath of the robbery, Danny's uncle is a prime suspect. Meanwhile, Delinda tries to get Cooper and Sam to stop their feud.

"Daniel Tosh: Completely Serious," 8 p.m., Comedy Central. Sometimes rude and politically incorrect, Tosh has some terrifically funny moments.