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garbarek wrote: quote: According to five's website, it's on at 23:00.
sorry to correct.
Yeah me too. Digiguide and The Times both say 11.05. Who cares, it's back! |
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quote: phew that took some work. g, listening to the tears, and has discovered his romantic novelist name is paul southern (middle name + street name)
Not a bad moniker that!
I have no middle name! My porn name (first pet's name and mother's maiden name) however is the fantastic Pinky Patel. Unless I use the other goldfish, in which case it would be Perky Patel. Try topping that. |
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quote: Originally posted by snarkygirl: quote: phew that took some work. g, listening to the tears, and has discovered his romantic novelist name is paul southern (middle name + street name)
Not a bad moniker that!
I have no middle name! My porn name (first pet's name and mother's maiden name) however is the fantastic Pinky Patel. Unless I use the other goldfish, in which case it would be Perky Patel. Try topping that.
Sadie westwood. Lousy. Sounds like an RE Teacher. tenuous note, a colleague at work jokingly was going name their daughter after their favourite whiskey, but I thought Bushmills Decampo sounded too much like a lesbian porn star. Ah well! |
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Saw North Square last night. Thought it was decent - similar to the Practice I thought, right down to the Dannielle Steel style intimate moments between certain characters.
aesthetically the ladies have Penry Jones, whilst us lads have green about the gills Morag, and the rather attractive Asian lady from Holby City to fawn over.
Phil Davies is of course excellent, from what I've seen. It was just interesting to see people like Matthew Marsden, Penry Jones etc looking so young.
Liked the Shameless ep with Marty too last night (missed it first time around).
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OK, question:
House or Absolute Power - tape one, watch other.
But which for which?
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garbarek wrote: quote: House or Absolute Power - tape one, watch other.
Watch House and tape Absolute Power. Or alternatively, start on BBC2 at 9pm with Extras, watch Catherine Tate and then Absolute Power and tape House. Or go out and do something less boring instead. <g> |
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bugger, missed Extras.
I'm sure the wonders of bittorrent will sort me out, but I'm still irritated with myself.
Must also watch Absolute Power. I thought for a bit you were on about the Clint Eastwood film, but anything with Fry and John Bird's worth a punt. Missed the first season, though....
Glad House grew on you guys. I think it was one of the best new things from last year, and Laurie is great in it. Wonder why they thought of casting him in it. Can't see House anywhere in Jeeves and Wooster or Stuart Little. Maybe it was Spooks that showed him off to the yanks.
Paul, bemused by the Cricket and the bombs. What a weird day for Londoners. Glad that this time nobody died is about all I'll say, although I'd like to punch Blair everytime he swears blind it had nothing to do with Iraq. Idiot!
Also been catching up on my NYPD Blue (here that Four, you guys are out of here!). Watching seasons of a show at a time really is the best way. I've done the Shield, Seasons 10 and 11 of the Blues, and I'm saving up Rescue Me and The 4400 so I can watch them in one big go. Don't think I could do the same with 24, which I must watch as soon as its possible, but other shows really benefit from a full on digestion of many hours at once.
And I liked Tarentino's CSI. Thought George Eads did a great job in a confined space, but the guy that played Warwick really does suck as an actor. Him trying to do Tarentino dialogue was laughable. Guess thats why he's on TV and not the big screen. Eads, though, I can see a future for.
Paul, again, making up for lost time.
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quote: Originally posted by paulellis:
bugger, missed Extras.
I'm sure the wonders of bittorrent will sort me out, but I'm still irritated with myself.
Must also watch Absolute Power. I thought for a bit you were on about the Clint Eastwood film, but anything with Fry and John Bird's worth a punt. Missed the first season, though....
Glad House grew on you guys. I think it was one of the best new things from last year, and Laurie is great in it. Wonder why they thought of casting him in it. Can't see House anywhere in Jeeves and Wooster or Stuart Little. Maybe it was Spooks that showed him off to the yanks.
Paul, bemused by the Cricket and the bombs. What a weird day for Londoners. Glad that this time nobody died is about all I'll say, although I'd like to punch Blair everytime he swears blind it had nothing to do with Iraq. Idiot!
I don't think the attacks are a 'direct response' to Iraq, but they didn't quell their ardour. It's obviously all about power and control, and the brainwashing of these suicide bombers is certainly not dissuaded by the antics of Tony and George W. Extras was decent, Catherine Tate has two great characters and the rest reasonable ones, (although the ginger refuge may cause me a bit of stick at work tomorrow) and Absolute Power was alright - completely forgot than Nathan Barley was in it mind. FYI I watched House and taped the other. Right choice in my book. |
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Hmm, shall we split this into tv and current affairs... garbarek wrote: quote: Extras was decent,
Not bad, I liked the female character. Ben Stiller smacked of a Hollywood star showing what a good sport he is by sending himself up. What ego, I have no ego... quote: Catherine Tate has two great characters and the rest reasonable ones, (although the ginger refuge may cause me a bit of stick at work tomorrow)
That's as far as I got. I fell asleep. I thought the ginger refugee was a bit of an easy target and a poor joke. "Is God your shepherd Miss?" was very good though. Paul wrote: quote: Must also watch Absolute Power. I thought for a bit you were on about the Clint Eastwood film, but anything with Fry and John Bird's worth a punt. Missed the first season, though....
So did I, both to thinking it was the Eastwood film and missing S1. Was it a radio show first? quote: Don't think I could do the same with 24, which I must watch as soon as its possible, but other shows really benefit from a full on digestion of many hours at once.
I loved this season of 24. Loved it, loved Jack, loved Tony & Michelle. Loved the absence of Kim. quote: And I liked Tarentino's CSI. Thought George Eads did a great job in a confined space, but the guy that played Warwick really does suck as an actor. Him trying to do Tarentino dialogue was laughable. Guess thats why he's on TV and not the big screen. Eads, though, I can see a future for.
Also thought Eads was very good which surprised me as he always stuck me as fairly lightweight. What has the cute Greg done to himself? This was the first CSI I've seen in ages and he's all suited up. |
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And now, after a break for my dinner, the current affairs bit. Paul wrote: quote: although I'd like to punch Blair everytime he swears blind it had nothing to do with Iraq. Idiot!
garbarek wrote: quote: I don't think the attacks are a 'direct response' to Iraq, but they didn't quell their ardour. It's obviously all about power and control, and the brainwashing of these suicide bombers is certainly not dissuaded by the antics of Tony and George W.
I don't know. I think it's partly about Iraq but also because we've allied ourselves to the US who seem to be hated by many people for their foreign policies and support for Israel. Or maybe that's just a convenient excuse and really the extremists just hate "the western way of life" to use a phrase so often bandied about. |
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quote: Originally posted by snarkygirl: And now, after a break for my dinner, the current affairs bit. Paul wrote: quote: although I'd like to punch Blair everytime he swears blind it had nothing to do with Iraq. Idiot!
garbarek wrote: quote: I don't think the attacks are a 'direct response' to Iraq, but they didn't quell their ardour. It's obviously all about power and control, and the brainwashing of these suicide bombers is certainly not dissuaded by the antics of Tony and George W.
I don't know. I think it's partly about Iraq but also because we've allied ourselves to the US who seem to be hated by many people for their foreign policies and support for Israel. Or maybe that's just a convenient excuse and really the extremists just hate "the western way of life" to use a phrase so often bandied about.
Interesting when they had a couple of 'experts' on BBC Breakfast. A US Muslim Author and a bloke who runs a website for adolescent muslims in the Uk or something (my memorys not what it was). Basically, they disagreed on what was the cause of these acts, even to the point over the muslim religion being a passifistic religion, but the Koran containing violent passages, and an apparent literalism being utilised to brainwash the adolescents, because as it was reported to be the final holy book written and therefore 'truest', almost all of the content of the Koran is believed without question. |
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Anyway, I was just over there to find out why C4 opted to miss out a number of Third Watch episodes this week and last. I can understand the sensitivity issue but it may have made more sense to just stop showing it, especially as it'll be on it's summer break soon and bring it back later in the year with all episodes intact (or as intact as early morning showings get). http://community.channel4.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/36...921/m/3440070062/p/1 |
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garbarek wrote: quote: Interesting when they had a couple of 'experts' on BBC Breakfast. A US Muslim Author and a bloke who runs a website for adolescent muslims in the Uk or something (my memorys not what it was). Basically, they disagreed on what was the cause of these acts, even to the point over the muslim religion being a passifistic religion, but the Koran containing violent passages, and an apparent literalism being utilised to brainwash the adolescents, because as it was reported to be the final holy book written and therefore 'truest', almost all of the content of the Koran is believed without question.
Yep I saw that. There seems to be a huge gap between the older generation, who are less politicised but have a "greater understanding" of the tenets of their religion, and the younger generation who are politicised very early on, but not as conversant with the true meaning of Islam according to the older generation. That said you can read anything you like into any text you like. I have no doubt that the Koran has violent passages. So does the Bible. One of the problems with the government/cross party meeting with "Muslim leaders" this week is that those leaders don't represent everyone. I only have to listen to members of my family after they've been to one of our "community meetings" to know that the politics of organisation like that - the perceived power of being in charge, the perceived slights, the older generation's traditions versus the younger generation wishing to move on (although I sometimes thing that some of our younger generation are as stuck in 19th century India as their parents are) the pettiness etc sometimes end up being the only thing that gets talked about. |
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quote: Originally posted by snarkygirl:
That said you can read anything you like into any text you like. I have no doubt that the Koran has violent passages. So does the Bible.
I read a play at A-level called Making History, where one of the characters wanted the lead character's memoirs to be as glorified as the Bible, using words like 'exodus' to describe the defection. The general concensus in the literary world is the Bible is the greatest piece of storytelling ever, whether it's fiction or non-fiction depends on your faith. quote:
One of the problems with the government/cross party meeting with "Muslim leaders" this week is that those leaders don't represent everyone. I only have to listen to members of my family after they've been to one of our "community meetings" to know that the politics of organisation like that - the perceived power of being in charge, the perceived slights, the older generation's traditions versus the younger generation wishing to move on (although I sometimes thing that some of our younger generation are as stuck in 19th century India as their parents are) the pettiness etc sometimes end up being the only thing that gets talked about.
So like the Houses of Parliament. If only everyone was open-minded and flexible to new concepts ideas or adaptations of old ideas? Anyway, enough venting. C4VE - OMG. All the knowledge, and a sense of humour no less. Why did we always get a politician's answer way back when? |
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How horrifying is the thought of a French version of L&O:Criminal Intent: From: http://www.salon.com/wire/ap/archive.html?wire=D8BJ5JI81.htmlJuly 26,2005 | BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- "Law & Order" creator Dick Wolf said he was jolted by NBC's cancellation of the fourth installment of his crime drama franchise, but is looking forward to producing yet another series for the network. He's also eagerly anticipating a French version of "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" which, if successful, could trigger a wave of overseas adaptations of his series, Wolf said. Wolf called the planned French version of "Criminal Intent" groundbreaking. The series on broadcaster TF1 is likely to debut in 2006, trade paper Daily Variety reported Monday, noting that U.S. dramas have lagged behind sitcoms and reality shows in overseas adaptation. "If it bears fruit in France, it's a pump-primer for the rest of the world," Wolf said. The producer suffered an unusual setback when NBC dumped "Law & Order: Trial by Jury," which debuted last spring. "I was incredibly upset, disappointed, dismayed, any other adjectives that you could care to add," Wolf said. But he and the network value the "Law & Order" brand as their "most important piece of business" and the centerpiece of a close business relationship, Wolf told the Television Critics Association on Monday. "This is more like a long-term marriage with no possibility of divorce," he said. "We're stuck together, and as in every long-term marriage, there may be hills and valleys ..." The sets for "Trial by Jury" will remain standing for at least another year in New York, Wolf said, and he expects to be in production within that time on a drama about assistant district attorneys. "It will have a different focus and be much more a character-driven show with closed-ended episodes," he said. It also apparently will feature a young cast. Wolf noted the average age of prosecutors in the district attorney's office in Manhattan is 28. "Trial by Jury" lost star Jerry Orbach to cancer shortly after production started. NBC, which slipped in the ratings last season, risked alienating Wolf because it wanted to try some new ideas, executives have said. The "Law & Order" franchise includes the original series as well as "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" and "Criminal Intent." The brand will reach 600 combined episodes this fall, and Wolf said it exists alone in "long-term profitability." |
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I think once Orbach died, the main focus for Trial by Jury was lost anyway.
Anyways, loving the new trailers for Lost, looking forward to season 2 of the wire, season 4 of the shield was set up slowly and nicely for this saturdays, but I'm in Swansea/Cardiff on a mate's stag do - oh well, have to tape it I suppose, but reliability is a worry.
Smoking Room - after much hype, 2 or 3 good lines from Len, but other than that, nowt to write home about, and is it me or are certain comedy actors displaying ubiquitous behaviour?
music wise, got advance copies of the Supergrass, and Elbow albums amongst others. Hope the elbow album is better than the Grass'.
From what I've heard so far, it's MOR lilted balladry, save for the title track, which does ape Sly and the Family Stone/Prince a touch.
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C4VE answered a few questions of mine:
Posted 28-07-05 13:20
Ed- We're planning on showing the final three episodes of series three towards the end of the year in a morning slot. We don't have any scheduling information for series four as yet.
Secret Life Of Us- No plans for series four, or any repeats.
Oz- We plan to show series six in a late night slot starting towards the end of August.
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quote: Originally posted by snarkygirl: And an article on Mark Radcliffe: http://www.guardian.co.uk/g2/story/0,3604,1538398,00.html
tenuous radio 2 link, but Mark Lamarr is stainding in for Johnathan Ross again I think, and Madness are guests. I must admit I've got hold of a copy of the covers album - you keep me hanging on was the more obvious single to me a) because it's well known and b) it's good. I have no idea who did 'Shame and Scandal' originally? Oh, and Popbitch reports that Bananarama are charting in the top 20 this week. Is it 1985 and no-one told me? which reminds me, I think the Bravery are 'the new Duran Duran'. |
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