Colditz
2x11 Chameleon
As the Allies approach and German defeat seems increasingly inevitable, Major Mohn finally gives up hope in the Third Reich and tries to strike deals to save his own skin. Of course, as the most hated man in Colditz, he soon finds he has no friends -- indeed, only outright enemies -- on both sides. A long-awaited tearing down ensues, though it seems he has escaped... for now...
The Event
1x07 I Know Who You Are
[Watch it (again) on 4oD.]
The Graham Norton Show
8x05 (26/11/10 edition)
[Watch it (again) in HD on iPlayer.]
Robert's Web
1x01 (26/11/10 edition)
New Internet-based comedy -- a panel show without any panels, if you will -- hosted by Robert Webb. Do you see what they've done with the title? Do you?
Yes, well, the show itself is better than that.
[Watch it (again) on 4oD.]
Friday, 3 December 2010
Articles
Disney will set sail for Pirates of the Caribbean 5 & 6 back-to-back by Drew McWeeny
(from Motion Captured at HitFix)
Because that produced such high-quality cinematic delights last time round. On the other hand, they did make a ton of cash.
(from Motion Captured at HitFix)
Because that produced such high-quality cinematic delights last time round. On the other hand, they did make a ton of cash.
Thursday, 2 December 2010
TV
Colditz
2x08 The Gambler
2x09 Senior American Officer
2x10 Very Important Person
As it heads toward its final finale, Colditz is getting rather addictive (clearly). Still three episodes to go though...
Live at the Apollo
6x01 (25/11/10 edition)
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
24x06 Episode 6
[Watch it (again) on iPlayer.]
2x08 The Gambler
2x09 Senior American Officer
2x10 Very Important Person
As it heads toward its final finale, Colditz is getting rather addictive (clearly). Still three episodes to go though...
Live at the Apollo
6x01 (25/11/10 edition)
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
24x06 Episode 6
[Watch it (again) on iPlayer.]
Films
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
[5th watch]
And finally, Return of the King is calculated much like Fellowship: once in the cinema, once on DVD, the extended twice, and now the theatrical on Blu-ray. Which means I've seen Two Towers more than either of the other two, despite it being my least favourite. But I'm hardly going to watch the first and third and skip the second just to even the numbers up.
[5th watch]
And finally, Return of the King is calculated much like Fellowship: once in the cinema, once on DVD, the extended twice, and now the theatrical on Blu-ray. Which means I've seen Two Towers more than either of the other two, despite it being my least favourite. But I'm hardly going to watch the first and third and skip the second just to even the numbers up.
Fiction
Return to the Hundred Acre Wood by David Benedictus
Chapter One in which Christopher Robin returns
Being the first authorised sequel to A.A. Milne's original Winnie-the-Pooh stories, featuring ten new tales. Thank goodness, it's suitably super.
Chapter One in which Christopher Robin returns
Being the first authorised sequel to A.A. Milne's original Winnie-the-Pooh stories, featuring ten new tales. Thank goodness, it's suitably super.
Articles
Final Doctor Who game ep for Christmas by Matthew Reynolds
(from Digital Spy)
Christmas Day, to be precise, which is a neat idea -- extra Christmas present and all that kind of palaver. It's titled Shadows of the Vashta Nerada which, as any Who fan will surely immediately realise, means a return for the enemy from Silence in the Library (Steven Moffat's weakest story, if you ask me, but a great idea for a monster). Interesting choice.
I've still not played the last two games though, what with the first one being a bit rubbish (never did write that review, did I). I ought to catch up...
Nolan confirms Batman departure by Hugh Armitage
(from Digital Spy)
No no, don't worry, he's still directing The Dark Knight Rises -- but that will be his last Batman film. Probably for the best -- gets to close off a definite three-part story that way, and with lightning already having struck twice it's pushing it to ask for a third, never mind fourth.
Who exec: 'No old monsters in series six' by Justin Harp
(from Digital Spy)
Hm. I can't say I'll miss the Daleks -- we've had plenty of them in the new series for now, thanks -- but it seems a shame not to dig into that rich history at least a little bit. It's worked well so far, anyway, and there are still a few iconic monsters that merit a return appearance.
(The article warns of spoilers, but there aren't any really, just a bit of a plot description for the Christmas special. There is a mildly amusing overuse of square brackets though.)
(from Digital Spy)
Christmas Day, to be precise, which is a neat idea -- extra Christmas present and all that kind of palaver. It's titled Shadows of the Vashta Nerada which, as any Who fan will surely immediately realise, means a return for the enemy from Silence in the Library (Steven Moffat's weakest story, if you ask me, but a great idea for a monster). Interesting choice.
I've still not played the last two games though, what with the first one being a bit rubbish (never did write that review, did I). I ought to catch up...
Nolan confirms Batman departure by Hugh Armitage
(from Digital Spy)
No no, don't worry, he's still directing The Dark Knight Rises -- but that will be his last Batman film. Probably for the best -- gets to close off a definite three-part story that way, and with lightning already having struck twice it's pushing it to ask for a third, never mind fourth.
Who exec: 'No old monsters in series six' by Justin Harp
(from Digital Spy)
Hm. I can't say I'll miss the Daleks -- we've had plenty of them in the new series for now, thanks -- but it seems a shame not to dig into that rich history at least a little bit. It's worked well so far, anyway, and there are still a few iconic monsters that merit a return appearance.
(The article warns of spoilers, but there aren't any really, just a bit of a plot description for the Christmas special. There is a mildly amusing overuse of square brackets though.)
Wednesday, 1 December 2010
TV
Colditz
2x07 French Leave
Due South
1x16 The Wild Bunch [2nd watch]
Mad Men
4x12 Blowing Smoke
Mad Men just goes from strength to strength -- I don't think there's anything else quite so addictive on TV at the moment.
[Watch it (again) in HD on iPlayer.]
Thorne
1x06 Scaredycat Part 3 [season finale]
I'd meant to watch this last Friday (having watched the first two parts on Wednesday and Thursday); can't remember why I didn't now. Anyway, I saw that twist coming! Go me!
2x07 French Leave
Due South
1x16 The Wild Bunch [2nd watch]
Mad Men
4x12 Blowing Smoke
Mad Men just goes from strength to strength -- I don't think there's anything else quite so addictive on TV at the moment.
[Watch it (again) in HD on iPlayer.]
Thorne
1x06 Scaredycat Part 3 [season finale]
I'd meant to watch this last Friday (having watched the first two parts on Wednesday and Thursday); can't remember why I didn't now. Anyway, I saw that twist coming! Go me!
Tuesday, 30 November 2010
TV
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]
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]
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.
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