Entries from September 1, 2006 - October 1, 2006
LOST Season 3, ABC Wednesday
Saturday, September 30, 2006 at 14:01 Season Two of LOST may have only ended this past week in the UK, but this Wednesday marks the return of the show to ABC, with Season Three airing for the next six weeks thereafter.
A wealth of information and clues have been given to the public by The Powers That Be, but you can still bet on a few surprise or five along the way, and that's why i'm excited. With all the hatch and DHARMA tomfoolery of last year, Season Three seems to be taking the show back to it's roots. Exploring what makes The Others' tick and shedding more light on the island's past and mysticism are just some of the things promised for these upcoming weeks, and if early reports are anything to go by, the first few episodes are real winners.
So, in regards to that and for a weekend video, I present to you one of the better promos for Season Three, that manages to excite and still remain spoiler free in the process.
Ricky Gervais is a "Pathetic Little Fatman"
Monday, September 25, 2006 at 19:55 I hate Ricky Gervais. I know, I use that word too often, and perhaps, it's maybe a little too strong, but there's just something about him I don't like- he's far too smug for what little 'comedy talent' he possesses, and i don't find him funny at all.
But reluctantly, I did catch the end of Extras last night, and surprisingly, found myself laughing -at Gervais' expense- when guest star David Bowie let rip with insult towards Gervais' character. I dunno his name, but it's obvious that the song lyrics could also have been applied to Ricky Gervais himself and still remain accurate, and that's what I did last night in my head.
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TV Lego Star Wars II
Tuesday, September 19, 2006 at 12:08
It's undeniable that as time has progressed, videogames have changed dramatically. Real-world-physics, complex continually evolving enviroments and lifelike visuals dominate many of today's games, often neglecting gameplay for accuracy to real-life. But thankfully, not all games go this way.Lego Star Wars II, the sequel to the surprise hit of last year was released last week, and like it's predecessor, prides itself on being fun, charming, and slapstick comical. The simplicity from the first game thankfully remains in place, meaning infinite lives and A-to-B routes through levels are still there, something that, depending on your response to the first game, you'll either love or hate. And that, unfortunately is maybe where the problems start to appear.
For a start, the console version is a lot more difficult that last year's release, as the continually endless Stormtroopers show. There's also a lot more of those annoying flying levels, which, to be honest, really f**ked me off. For completists, there's also a lot more to unlock and play once you've completed the main stories, but again, your opinion of this will also depend on last year's game in general. To those who moaned about the original being too easy and short, knock yourselves out. But the problem with all these changes, is that the game is a little unsure of who it's market really is. Undoubtedly Lego Star Wars is made with kids in mind, but after finding yourself taking a whole hour to complete some of the levels, one begins to wonder. I've completed all of the stories now of course, but the idea of 100% completion IS a challenge, and sadly, something that not everyone is going to achieve.
Lego Star Wars II despite it's downfalls and rip-your-hair-out-moments is still highly enjoyable, and a breath of fresh air in a world of entertainment where every third release is a first-person-shooter. The additions into the game if anything lower the game's overall impact, meaning that ultimately, while still good, the original game is far better. If you love Star Wars, buy it. If you love Lego, buy it. If you love both Lego and Star Wars, this is one game that should already be in your collection...
The Han Solo Affair
Saturday, September 16, 2006 at 11:47 From the same company behind "The Peril of Doc Ock", 'Solo Affair carries one simple idea throughout the whole five minutes, introducing many a funny twist. The animation, like all of Spite Your Face's productions is understandably high, and anything that can warp a serious epic like Star Wars into comedy is easily a genius in my book.
Thursday Comedy on BBC 2
Friday, September 15, 2006 at 11:14
I don't like Ricky Gervais. That's why I didn't bother watching the second season premiere of Extras last night. To me, the man and his writing just isn't funny. That and he's too smug, but lets leave it there shall we?I did however, watch That Mitchell and Webb Look. I'd never really sampled either comedian's writing before, but as I was expecting, the show was really funny. As you'd expect with a show of it's nature some jokes worked better than others, and rather unfortunately some weren't really needed at all. Despite these niggles, I think as a show it does show off the creative talents of both men, because of the show title and massive input- as good as Peep Show is, the sad truth is that the majority of it is written for them, so it's great to see them flexing their creative muscles a little for their own show. For a start it was great seeing David play characters a little more easy-going, but thankfully, a lot of the characters Robert Webb played last night contained the same elements of moody sarcasm mixed with bursts of high energy. The guest appearances of Paterson Joseph and Olivia Colman was nice too though, it helped ensure I wasn't about to jump completely into a brand new show. Plus Olivia is absolutely lovely.
I also watched Mock The Week, with the ever-funny Dara O'Briain. I'd only caught parts of the show's last run, and despite the similar concept to Have I Got News For You, the show still feels fresh and funny, if not more lighthearted. That alone was evident with the guest comedians and the performance rounds. With such a stellar comedy line-up for Thursday nights, BBC2 seems to be the place to be. BBC 1 last night were showing football and Eastenders, while ITV, well, you know what ITV are like, don't you? Comedy on a Thursday night is a welcome change, and if recent efforts on Channel 4 are anything to go by, Thursday may be the new weeknight for comedy.
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TV That Mitchell and Webb Look, BBC2 Thursday
Saturday, September 9, 2006 at 15:52 Regular readers and friends will already know of my undying love for UK comedy Peep Show on Channel 4. Since Season 3 ended last year however, both lead comedian actors David Mitchell and Robert Webb have been branching out, appearing as guests in many other shows and events, while we all eagerly wait for new episodes of Peep.
This Thursday marks the return of the duo appearing on the BBC however, as new project That Mitchell and Webb Look begins it's first season run. Based on past shows That Mitchell and Webb Situation and TMAW Sound on Radio 4, the promos that have aired so far show lots of promise, and should hopefully, help escalate the duo's position in the world of comedy further.
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