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spent pretty much the whole of yesterday watching a series called Bad Girls (think prisoner cell block h and you're pretty much there) it finished a few years ago but it's still brilliant.
Cuckoo
Thought the first series was disappointing but my wife's still watching it so I thought I may as well watch the first episode of the new series.
Andy Samberg isn't in anymore, he's doing Brooklyn Nine Nine now instead. So his character is dead but he has a long lost son to replace him. And the son is played by Taylor Lautner of all people. Since they can't be paying him half as much as he could be making from other stuff (it's a BBC Three sitcom, he's a Hollywood star) I guess he's doing this because he liked the script and because he wanted to try different things so fair play to him. And to be fair he does seem really enthusiastic and he had good comic timing. Trouble is the show just still isn't very funny imo. I only laughed once or twice (although I did miss the first ten minutes).
EDIT: Apparently the daughter has a new actress playing her too.
Thought the first series was disappointing but my wife's still watching it so I thought I may as well watch the first episode of the new series.
Andy Samberg isn't in anymore, he's doing Brooklyn Nine Nine now instead. So his character is dead but he has a long lost son to replace him. And the son is played by Taylor Lautner of all people. Since they can't be paying him half as much as he could be making from other stuff (it's a BBC Three sitcom, he's a Hollywood star) I guess he's doing this because he liked the script and because he wanted to try different things so fair play to him. And to be fair he does seem really enthusiastic and he had good comic timing. Trouble is the show just still isn't very funny imo. I only laughed once or twice (although I did miss the first ten minutes).
EDIT: Apparently the daughter has a new actress playing her too.
A couple of episodes of Toy Hunter! It truely is amazing how much money you can make?!!!
DarthDimi
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The Simpsons S1
It's been literally a decade since I last saw the episodes in this first season of my favourite cartoon series ever. I spent my teen years watching the constant reruns of The Simpsons on TV and never grew tired of them. In my 20s, I watched them on DVD as the broadcasting hours no longer fitted my agenda. Now I'm in my 30s and I still love The Simpsons! Even after all these years, I can still quote from S1 as if I last saw them yesterday. My favourite episode of the original series would have to be the framing of Krusty if for no other reason because it opens up Sideshow Bob's story arc. Obviously we're a far-cry from some of the golden seasons, like S4 and S5. Voices, looks, character traits, ... will be changed, improved on and expanded. But even with that in mind, S1 is a genuine treat for a Simpsons fan like myself. A++
It's been literally a decade since I last saw the episodes in this first season of my favourite cartoon series ever. I spent my teen years watching the constant reruns of The Simpsons on TV and never grew tired of them. In my 20s, I watched them on DVD as the broadcasting hours no longer fitted my agenda. Now I'm in my 30s and I still love The Simpsons! Even after all these years, I can still quote from S1 as if I last saw them yesterday. My favourite episode of the original series would have to be the framing of Krusty if for no other reason because it opens up Sideshow Bob's story arc. Obviously we're a far-cry from some of the golden seasons, like S4 and S5. Voices, looks, character traits, ... will be changed, improved on and expanded. But even with that in mind, S1 is a genuine treat for a Simpsons fan like myself. A++
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (BBC miniseries)
That's how it's done! The BBC version of le Carré's masterpiece is as close to the book as it can be. Sir Alec Guinness is superb and the rest of the cast also, specially the portrayals of Ricki Tarr, Peter Guillam and Control. The productions is not the most expensive in the world and it shows, but I give more weight to the dialogue, the acting and the, although simple, music.
I prefer this version many times over the movie, which makes unnecessary and hard to explain changes (Guillam's sexual orientation, Smiley watching television and swimming, the interrogation of Easterhase in an airfield, and a very long et cetera). Also the miniseries preserves some great lines that the film left aside ("As a good Socialist, I'm going for the money. As a good capitalist, I'm sticking with the revolution, because if you can't beat it spy on it.")
It is not perfect of course, Westerby is too old, some lines didn't show (eg "the last illusion of an illusionless man") but it's worthy of the 6 hours.
That's how it's done! The BBC version of le Carré's masterpiece is as close to the book as it can be. Sir Alec Guinness is superb and the rest of the cast also, specially the portrayals of Ricki Tarr, Peter Guillam and Control. The productions is not the most expensive in the world and it shows, but I give more weight to the dialogue, the acting and the, although simple, music.
I prefer this version many times over the movie, which makes unnecessary and hard to explain changes (Guillam's sexual orientation, Smiley watching television and swimming, the interrogation of Easterhase in an airfield, and a very long et cetera). Also the miniseries preserves some great lines that the film left aside ("As a good Socialist, I'm going for the money. As a good capitalist, I'm sticking with the revolution, because if you can't beat it spy on it.")
It is not perfect of course, Westerby is too old, some lines didn't show (eg "the last illusion of an illusionless man") but it's worthy of the 6 hours.
The Driver
I thought it was brilliant. Sort of an English Breaking Bad: middle aged bloke, unhappily married, stuck in a job he hates (where he has to clean cars and has an Indian boss), ends up falling into a life of crime. In fact one bit especially reminded me of Breaking Bad, the bit where Vince (the main character) had escaped the police. He was shaking at first but then he started celebrating, cheering and bashing the steering wheel. Walt did exactly the same thing after blowing up Tuco's office.
Anyway, it's about a cabbie in Manchester who ends up becoming a driver for some gangsters (led by the Irish bloke from Layer Cake, who is great in this too, very menacing) after meeting an old mate of his (the actor who plays him is great too) who'd just finished a stretch inside for armed robbery. David Morrisey (an amazing, shockingly underrated actor who's best known The Governor from The Walking Dead) is the lead and he's brilliant. All the actors are great. The car chase was good for a TV show too. Shame it's only a three part thing, I think they could carry this on for a while if they wanted, do multiple seasons of it.
I thought it was brilliant. Sort of an English Breaking Bad: middle aged bloke, unhappily married, stuck in a job he hates (where he has to clean cars and has an Indian boss), ends up falling into a life of crime. In fact one bit especially reminded me of Breaking Bad, the bit where Vince (the main character) had escaped the police. He was shaking at first but then he started celebrating, cheering and bashing the steering wheel. Walt did exactly the same thing after blowing up Tuco's office.
Anyway, it's about a cabbie in Manchester who ends up becoming a driver for some gangsters (led by the Irish bloke from Layer Cake, who is great in this too, very menacing) after meeting an old mate of his (the actor who plays him is great too) who'd just finished a stretch inside for armed robbery. David Morrisey (an amazing, shockingly underrated actor who's best known The Governor from The Walking Dead) is the lead and he's brilliant. All the actors are great. The car chase was good for a TV show too. Shame it's only a three part thing, I think they could carry this on for a while if they wanted, do multiple seasons of it.
Last series : Castle
Last car show : Top Gear
Tonight : NCIS
On the net yesterday : Who Do You Think You Are.
On the net tomorrow: Doctor Who (as George Clooney often says : "What else ?" )
Last car show : Top Gear
Tonight : NCIS
On the net yesterday : Who Do You Think You Are.
On the net tomorrow: Doctor Who (as George Clooney often says : "What else ?" )
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I was COMPLETELY blown away at the end of episode one, when Lester kills his wife with the hammer. I laughed it off thinking it was just one of those 'If I could, I would do this...' dreams, but nope! It dragged on and on, the chief gets killed, Lester is freaking out, and the episode ends shortly thereafter. So ballsy. I knew I was in for something special.
Just caught the season finale.
Finished the finale just now. Great show - not as good as 'True Detective' - but two things bothered me. HUGE spoilers follow:
2.) Gus and Molly were some of the most unlikable protagonists I've ever seen in my life. Gus was a pansy and I couldn't root for him at all, and Molly was SO unlikable to me. I couldn't stand her in the slightest. And, of course, those two live in the end. Shame.
A very Bond-ish title if you ask me.
Just watched the first episode. It seems cheaply made, acting is shoddy, and it's really confusing, but it was also recommended, so I'll truck on through. Perhaps it won't be as bad once I get a better sense of what in the hell is going on. If I like it, I have season two to watch, then I'll move on to 'Orange Is The New Black,' 'True Blood,' or 'Sons of Anarchy.'
This is one of the greatest British television shows ever produced. Featuring a stellar cast including Derek Jacobi, Brian Blessed, George Baker, Siân Phillips, Patrick Stewart, John Rhys-Davies and John Hurt, this series is worth every second of your time for the acting alone.
Back in my school days, when studying Latin, I got infected by a profound interest in all things concerning ancient Rome, especially in the first century before Christ and the first century since Christ. The Julio-Claudian dynasty in particular held my fascination like nothing else. I always felt like this little sliver of history surrounding the first five emperors of Rome offered more intrigue and more juicy 'twists' than any soap or drama series invented for television. For my 16th birthday I asked my parents to buy me a translation of Suetonius' The Lives of the twelve Caesars, which I immediately read in utter awe.
But all that is far behind me now, and many details concerning the Ceasars have escaped me. So now, when watching I, Claudius, it felt like returning to an old passion. Needless to say I loved every ounce of it. I already praised the acting, but the series is also remarkably well told. Thirteen episodes of roughly 50 minutes each, tell us the fascinating, often sassy tales of the Roman monarchy, beginning with Augustus a few years after the battle of Actium, where he defeated the armies of Marc Antony and Cleopatra, and ending with Claudius' death and the dreadful prospect of Nero's leadership over the empire.
The most pleasure I got out of John Hurt's absolutely marvellous performance as the criminally insane Caligula. At one point he puts on a little dancing show that just floored me, something only Crispin Glover had ever managed to do before (see Friday The 13th Part IV if you want to know how Crispin Glover single-handedly killed early 80s rock music). But in the end pretty much every one does a remarkable job in this series, not in the least Derek Jacobi as the titular character.
I, Claudius takes us back to the days when TV series were basically recorded stage plays, not at all shot like a cinema film as most TV stuff is today. No fancy CGI background views but exquisite sets, costumes and ornaments make the whole thing 'real', more real in any case than some of those expensive, modern TV series full of CGI feel.
Some, like me, will still like I, Claudius but many may find it a bit tedious at times I regret to say. Shots are held more than five seconds, and also steady I might add. No conversations where we cut between faces every second and no photographer who thinks that we all experience dialogue in a spasmodic fashion. So for those who can appreciate some decent old-school drama, performed by some of the finest British actors, based on real characters and events, I, Claudius is a must-see.
Calligula was pretty good, but real dirty as well. :-O
We just finished Dark Angel, and my Son was left wanting closure, so I gave him the two novels (Skin Game & After The Dark) that provide that. Not perfect, but not too bad either.
Here is the official YouTube channel for the show.
https://www.youtube.com/user/LastWeekTonight
Highly recommended and funny as hell.
This is a TV show. Why can't we have a sequence this badass in a Bond film?
Anyway, great finale.
And it was a great ending too, just when you think that it's over
They could definetely make more
This is surprisingly good. I figured it'd be just another generic TV show, but my girlfriend suggesting it and I'm already roughly halfway through season two. I'm liking it so far, as every episode involves a new case (with a big case continuing throughout each episode at the same time) and more drama and suspense. Each episode seems to end on a cliffhanger, as well, which I always enjoy.
They added another two seasons on Netfix - uncensored - which is heaven to me. Nonstop cussing and foul attitude from Gordon Ramsay. Makes me so happy.
And it was a great ending too, just when you think that it's over
They could definetely make more
I very rarely get drawn in to watching (m)any TV series but day 9 got me totally hooked in a way the previous days haven't! The weekly adrenalin fix is difficult to live without now it's passed it's finale. This JB is so badass in a way JB 007 can't to stay the right side of younger film ratings and Kiefer delivers it with such conviction and apparent ease. It's going to be something to savour on reviewing it where the tension and suspense of waiting a week will lose its magnitude.
I can see Fox going on as long as Kiefer can be kept in board. Why call it a day when there is so much "gas left in the tank" with Kate Morgan offering so much draw too. It was superb.