Band of Brothers
Part Seven The Breaking Point [2nd watch]
Along with no Internet we had no digital TV, which meant I couldn't catch up with recordings of Colditz -- so instead I finally got on with Band of Brothers. Silver lining 'n' all that.
Due South
1x15 The Man Who Knew Too Little [2nd watch]
Tuesday, 30 November 2010
Films
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
[6th watch]
Similar to Fellowship yesterday, my viewing number for Two Towers is derived from twice in the cinema, once on DVD, twice for the extended cut on DVD, and now the theatrical again on Blu-ray -- that's 6. Again, I can't help but feel it's more.
[6th watch]
Similar to Fellowship yesterday, my viewing number for Two Towers is derived from twice in the cinema, once on DVD, twice for the extended cut on DVD, and now the theatrical again on Blu-ray -- that's 6. Again, I can't help but feel it's more.
Music
The Union by Elton John & Leon Russell
Specifically, the Deluxe Edition, which boasts two extra tracks.
Specifically, the Deluxe Edition, which boasts two extra tracks.
Monday, 29 November 2010
TV
House
7x06 Office Politics
Just Good Friends
1x04 Fatherly Advice
Madman Across the Water: The Making of Elton John
The Mentalist
3x05 The Red Ponies
[Watch it (again) on Demand Five.]
7x06 Office Politics
Just Good Friends
1x04 Fatherly Advice
Madman Across the Water: The Making of Elton John
The Mentalist
3x05 The Red Ponies
[Watch it (again) on Demand Five.]
Films
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
[5th watch]
I'm never quite certain how many times I've seen Lord of the Rings, and how should one count it when there are extended editions to consider? I know, I know, it doesn't matter. But I've arrived at the figure of "5" for Fellowship based on seeing it once in the cinema, once on DVD, the extended cut twice on DVD, and now the theatrical again on Blu-ray. I suspect the real number may be slightly higher.
[5th watch]
I'm never quite certain how many times I've seen Lord of the Rings, and how should one count it when there are extended editions to consider? I know, I know, it doesn't matter. But I've arrived at the figure of "5" for Fellowship based on seeing it once in the cinema, once on DVD, the extended cut twice on DVD, and now the theatrical again on Blu-ray. I suspect the real number may be slightly higher.
Internet problems
As I'm currently having problems with my Internet, there'll be no updates until further notice -- just writing this simple message via iPhone is tricky enough.
Rest assured, dear reader, that I'm keeping a record of what I would have posted, all ready to be back-dated once my 'net returns. I wouldn't want you to miss out!
Rest assured, dear reader, that I'm keeping a record of what I would have posted, all ready to be back-dated once my 'net returns. I wouldn't want you to miss out!
Sunday, 28 November 2010
Films
Beauty and the Beast (1991)
[4th or so watch]
Or The Special Edition of Beauty & the Beast, as the credits would have this six-minutes-longer version (adding a new song) which I'm not sure if I've seen before or not. So I've yet to decide if it counts in 100 Films (as an 'a' film, of course); depends whether I feel like writing about it or not, I think.
(Last time I watched the film in any form, incidentally, was August 2008. I think it was on (*shudder*) VHS.)
[4th or so watch]
Or The Special Edition of Beauty & the Beast, as the credits would have this six-minutes-longer version (adding a new song) which I'm not sure if I've seen before or not. So I've yet to decide if it counts in 100 Films (as an 'a' film, of course); depends whether I feel like writing about it or not, I think.
(Last time I watched the film in any form, incidentally, was August 2008. I think it was on (*shudder*) VHS.)
this week on 100 Films
3 new reviews were posted to 100 Films in a Year this week, and they were...
It Happened Here (1965)
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie (1996)
Panic in the Streets (1950)
More next Sunday.
It Happened Here (1965)
depicting a 1940s Britain under Nazi occupation [using] a dramatic narrative, as opposed to faux-documentary, to show off their vision of an occupied Britain... shot in grainy, handheld black-and-white with a rough-round-the-edges feel that gives it the air of documentary even when it’s undoubtedly scripted and performed.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie (1996)
it’s a bit like a DVD commentary, except instead of people involved with the film recounting anecdotes or academics offering analysis, we have people taking the piss out of it... The experience is very much like watching a movie with some mates when you’re in the mindset to take the piss out of the film.
Panic in the Streets (1950)
not a particularly film noir-y film noir. That’s not a problem, just an observation. There’s still a criminal underworld, a (slightly) downtrodden hero, criminal wrongdoings, some shadow-drenched photography, and a smattering of other traits that do place it within the genre, but it’s not a textbook example.
More next Sunday.
Saturday, 27 November 2010
TV
The Impressions Show with Culshaw and Stephenson
2x02 Episode 2
Some of their impressions are spot-on brilliant. Others, you wonder why they bothered.
[Watch it (again) on iPlayer.]
Merlin
3x12 The Coming of Arthur Part One
The season finale begins! Where'd that come from, eh? This season has shot by. Good start though, promising an even better second half.
[Watch it (again) on iPlayer.]
Russell Howard's Good News
3x05 (18/11/10 edition; extended repeat)
[Watch the short edition (again) on iPlayer.]
2x02 Episode 2
Some of their impressions are spot-on brilliant. Others, you wonder why they bothered.
[Watch it (again) on iPlayer.]
Merlin
3x12 The Coming of Arthur Part One
The season finale begins! Where'd that come from, eh? This season has shot by. Good start though, promising an even better second half.
[Watch it (again) on iPlayer.]
Russell Howard's Good News
3x05 (18/11/10 edition; extended repeat)
[Watch the short edition (again) on iPlayer.]
Films
Odd Man Out (1947)
[#115 in 100 Films in a Year 2010]
My viewing inspired by an excellent (as always) piece at Riding the High Country.
[#115 in 100 Films in a Year 2010]
My viewing inspired by an excellent (as always) piece at Riding the High Country.
Friday, 26 November 2010
TV
Colditz
2x06 Ace in the Hole
The Event
1x06 Loyalty
[Watch it (again) on 4oD.]
QI
8x07 Horrible (extended repeat)
The XL repeats return, with the one episode I missed entirely too. Hooray!
[Watch it (again) in HD on iPlayer.]
2x06 Ace in the Hole
The Event
1x06 Loyalty
[Watch it (again) on 4oD.]
QI
8x07 Horrible (extended repeat)
The XL repeats return, with the one episode I missed entirely too. Hooray!
[Watch it (again) in HD on iPlayer.]
Articles
Q&A: Colin Morgan talks the Merlin finale by Morgan Jeffery
(from Digital Spy)
A nice interview with Merlin's star, though beware spoilers for the season finale.
(from Digital Spy)
A nice interview with Merlin's star, though beware spoilers for the season finale.
Thursday, 25 November 2010
TV
Colditz
2x05 Frogs in the Well
Due South
1x14 An Eye for an Eye [2nd watch]
Nazi Collaborators
Episode 2 Chaim Rumkowski
I'm sure no one's particularly bothered, but it seems the listings for this episode (including the one linked above) were wrong.
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
24x05 Episode 5
This episode seemed to have a particularly eclectic selection of guests.
[Watch it (again) on iPlayer.]
Thorne
1x05 Scaredycat Part 2
2x05 Frogs in the Well
Due South
1x14 An Eye for an Eye [2nd watch]
Nazi Collaborators
Episode 2 Chaim Rumkowski
I'm sure no one's particularly bothered, but it seems the listings for this episode (including the one linked above) were wrong.
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
24x05 Episode 5
This episode seemed to have a particularly eclectic selection of guests.
[Watch it (again) on iPlayer.]
Thorne
1x05 Scaredycat Part 2
Wednesday, 24 November 2010
TV
Colditz
2x04 The Guests
Due South
1x13 Hawk and a Handsaw [2nd watch]
Nazi Collaborators
Episode 1 Pierre Laval
Original 13-part series for Yesterday looking at (the title might give this away) those who collaborated with the Nazis. For more info, try this press release, or this (slightly harsh, I think) review of episode one.
Mad Men
4x11 Chinese Wall
[Watch it (again) in HD on iPlayer.]
Thorne
1x04 Scaredycat Part 1
It's a fortnight since I finished the first serial in this series. Feels ages ago.
2x04 The Guests
Due South
1x13 Hawk and a Handsaw [2nd watch]
Nazi Collaborators
Episode 1 Pierre Laval
Original 13-part series for Yesterday looking at (the title might give this away) those who collaborated with the Nazis. For more info, try this press release, or this (slightly harsh, I think) review of episode one.
Mad Men
4x11 Chinese Wall
[Watch it (again) in HD on iPlayer.]
Thorne
1x04 Scaredycat Part 1
It's a fortnight since I finished the first serial in this series. Feels ages ago.
Fiction
Star Trek: Countdown by Mike Johnson, Tim Jones & David Messina
Number One (of Four)
Having watched Star Trek again the other day, I was inspired to finally read this, the four-issue mini-series that tells the events leading up to the film (those in the original/future timeline, featuring Nero, Spock 'Prime' and the Next Generation crew). My copy of these came as an Amazon-exclusive with the Blu-ray. Scaled to fit, it's a teensy bit small, but just about readable.
Number One (of Four)
Having watched Star Trek again the other day, I was inspired to finally read this, the four-issue mini-series that tells the events leading up to the film (those in the original/future timeline, featuring Nero, Spock 'Prime' and the Next Generation crew). My copy of these came as an Amazon-exclusive with the Blu-ray. Scaled to fit, it's a teensy bit small, but just about readable.
Articles
The Disney 50 at BFI Southbank
(from BFI)
To celebrate Disney's 50th animated feature film (they've made many more than that, I'm certain, but the 50th in their canon, or Animated Classic line, or whatever they choose to call it these days), BFI Southbank will be showing one a week next year. Which is rather nice. If you live in London.
(from BFI)
To celebrate Disney's 50th animated feature film (they've made many more than that, I'm certain, but the 50th in their canon, or Animated Classic line, or whatever they choose to call it these days), BFI Southbank will be showing one a week next year. Which is rather nice. If you live in London.
Tuesday, 23 November 2010
TV
Colditz
2x03 Odd Man In
Have I Got News For You
40x06 (18/11/10 edition; extended repeat)
[Watch it (again) on iPlayer.]
Miranda
2x02 Before I Die
[Watch it (again) in HD on iPlayer.]
2x03 Odd Man In
Have I Got News For You
40x06 (18/11/10 edition; extended repeat)
[Watch it (again) on iPlayer.]
Miranda
2x02 Before I Die
[Watch it (again) in HD on iPlayer.]
Articles
Joss Whedon bares his teeth over new Buffy film by Ben Child
(from Film Blog at guardian.co.uk)
This was all over twitter and even made it into Proper News, so you've probably heard, but in case not...
(from Film Blog at guardian.co.uk)
This was all over twitter and even made it into Proper News, so you've probably heard, but in case not...
Monday, 22 November 2010
TV
Ask Rhod Gilbert
1x08 Episode 8 [season finale]
Colditz
2x02 Ghosts
The Sarah Jane Adventures
4x11 Goodbye, Sarah Jane Smith Part One
4x12 Goodbye, Sarah Jane Smith Part Two [season finale]
Nice finale to a good season, well done all. Had sneakily hoped for a trailer for the next series, as they've already filmed half of it, but no such luck. Ah well.
[Watch parts one and two, or a compilation of both, on iPlayer.]
1x08 Episode 8 [season finale]
Colditz
2x02 Ghosts
The Sarah Jane Adventures
4x11 Goodbye, Sarah Jane Smith Part One
4x12 Goodbye, Sarah Jane Smith Part Two [season finale]
Nice finale to a good season, well done all. Had sneakily hoped for a trailer for the next series, as they've already filmed half of it, but no such luck. Ah well.
[Watch parts one and two, or a compilation of both, on iPlayer.]
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