 The TV DVD thread, Because I watch them more than films |
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 Feb 27 2011, 08:46 PM
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Smut by the Sea  Group: Senior Members Posts: 18,671 Joined: 5-October 04 From: The North Member No.: 2,387  |
QUOTE (Ade @ Feb 23 2011, 10:45 PM)  And I've finished all eight eps. Guess there's no sign of a second series. Shame, I was just getting into it. And what a cliffhanger it was, it made no fucking sense whatsoever. I miss Trinity. ITV2 repeat Coronation Street to the ends of the earth, but no sniff of midnight repeats of everyone's favourite university-sex-comedy-thriller-murder-mystery. I've been working through 30 Rock series 1, s'fun. |
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Apr 6 2011, 08:42 AM
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Space Cowboy Group: Blokes in Charge Posts: 14,557 Joined: 1-October 04 From: Mercy Member No.: 2,262 |
Finished the first series of Heroes last night.
It's the first time I've seen it through since it was first on the BBC and although, in retrospect, it's a little slow to get going, the run in to the end of the series really is excellent. I'd still rate it as one of the best single series of a TV program, it's just a pity they didn't build on it. |
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Apr 7 2011, 05:41 PM
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You do scribble Group: Senior Members Posts: 14,968 Joined: 7-October 04 From: East Member No.: 2,423 |
QUOTE (Raven @ Apr 6 2011, 09:42 AM) I'd still rate it as one of the best single series of a TV program, it's just a pity they didn't build on it. AGREED! Although season two, particularly the second half, is as good in places. From then on it was the worst case of diminishing returns ever witnessed on television! |
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Apr 7 2011, 05:59 PM
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Space Cowboy Group: Blokes in Charge Posts: 14,557 Joined: 1-October 04 From: Mercy Member No.: 2,262 |
The annoying thing, after watching this, is that I want to go on and watch more, but I know I'm going to eventually find it a let-down.
I probably will do one day, though, as I lost the plot with the BBC’s crappy scheduling during the last series and never saw the last half. |
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Jul 13 2011, 08:29 PM
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Space Cowboy Group: Blokes in Charge Posts: 14,557 Joined: 1-October 04 From: Mercy Member No.: 2,262 |
Fanny Hill
Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure (or the BBC decide to dabble in a spot of soft porn . . .). I caught part of this when it was originally on TV, and picked up the DVD in a sale a few years back, but didn't actually get around to watching it until last night. This Andrew Davies adaptation scores high on flesh, but the sex scenes are often more comical than erotic (and I'm not entirely sure that was intended). It does have a pretty good supporting cast though, with Alison Steadman, Samantha Bond, Edward Hardwicke and Hugo Speer all putting in pretty solid performances, but it is Rebecca Night who carries the show with her nudge-nudge, wink-wink narration. Not exactly Shakespeare, but an enjoyable enough romp all the same. |
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Jul 14 2011, 07:56 PM
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Be careful what you fish for Group: Senior Members Posts: 15,436 Joined: 2-February 05 Member No.: 3,331 |
My sister has just lent me series one of The Vampire Diaries, promising that there's no glitter or wimpy, whingey "heroines" in sight. I am still wary (seems to be heavy on the romance stuff, going off the cover), but I'll give it a go.
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Aug 17 2011, 07:43 PM
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Coin Operated Boy Group: Senior Members Posts: 5,361 Joined: 22-June 05 From: Here and there. Member No.: 4,112 |
Borrowed series two of The Mentalist.
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Aug 17 2011, 09:12 PM
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Be careful what you fish for Group: Senior Members Posts: 15,436 Joined: 2-February 05 Member No.: 3,331 |
QUOTE (sweetbutinsane @ Jul 14 2011, 08:56 PM) My sister has just lent me series one of The Vampire Diaries, promising that there's no glitter or wimpy, whingey "heroines" in sight. I am still wary (seems to be heavy on the romance stuff, going off the cover), but I'll give it a go. The first few episodes were a struggle to get through, but the series as a whole ended up being rather good. |
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Sep 3 2011, 05:39 PM
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Coin Operated Boy Group: Senior Members Posts: 5,361 Joined: 22-June 05 From: Here and there. Member No.: 4,112 |
About to start The Pacific on Blu ray.
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Sep 3 2011, 06:12 PM
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Addict Group: Senior Members Posts: 3,063 Joined: 10-February 05 Member No.: 3,386 |
QUOTE (Silky @ Sep 3 2011, 06:39 PM) About to start The Pacific on Blu ray. It's good but it's no Band of Brothers. This post has been edited by Outatime: Sep 3 2011, 06:13 PM |
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Sep 16 2011, 12:22 AM
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Dreaming my life... Group: Senior Members Posts: 3,593 Joined: 3-October 04 From: Lots of different places. Member No.: 2,336 |
Currently ploughing through my Battlestar Galactica boxset. 26 eps in 7 days already. Two and a half seasons to go. ... You may not hear from me for 2 or 3 weeks.
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Oct 7 2011, 09:51 AM
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Space Cowboy Group: Blokes in Charge Posts: 14,557 Joined: 1-October 04 From: Mercy Member No.: 2,262 |
Watched the Spring Fever episode of Northern Exposure again yesterday, excellent stuff.
Why does everything have to be high-concept TV these days? Quirky, eccentric and charming works just as well (and in a lot of ways is ultimately more satisfying). |
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Oct 29 2011, 12:13 PM
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Coin Operated Boy Group: Senior Members Posts: 5,361 Joined: 22-June 05 From: Here and there. Member No.: 4,112 |
I just watched the pilot of Burn Notice. I can see myself watching the rest of the series over the weekend.
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Oct 29 2011, 12:31 PM
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Invader. Group: Senior Members Posts: 8,258 Joined: 27-November 04 From: The Burgh of Edin. Member No.: 2,823 |
It's good fun. Does get a bit formulaic, but manages to stay fresh enough and fun enough that doesn't really matter. I won't say just because it has Bruce Campbell in, but he certainly doesn't hurt it.
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Oct 29 2011, 01:07 PM
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Bully for you Group: Senior Members Posts: 20,419 Joined: 25-February 05 From: behind a desk, sitting very still Member No.: 3,498 |
I agree with Kei. There's a definite formula to the show that can get a little repetitive over time, and certainly once you get a few seasons in, but the cast and the fun, ridiculous plots keep it fun throughout. At its best, it's one of the most effortlessly fun shows on TV.
Thank Christ Gabrielle Anwar dropped the Oirish accent after the pilot, though. |
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