tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post899203468848334595..comments2023-08-17T11:47:11.821+01:00Comments on James and the Blue Cat: New Telly Stuff ThenJames Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16604261370633794445noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-31462198455914314222007-08-06T21:32:00.000+01:002007-08-06T21:32:00.000+01:00I fancy both the Booshes. Booshies. Booshii?Boosh ...I fancy both the Booshes. <BR/><BR/>Booshies. Booshii?<BR/><BR/>Boosh <I>(pl.)</I>? Like sheep?<BR/><BR/>Noel is obvious, but Julian's a guilty pleasure.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14698297308727219567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-54340854373519931212007-08-02T12:57:00.000+01:002007-08-02T12:57:00.000+01:00wow. that’s wonderful.anything with a cartoon beef...wow. that’s wonderful.<BR/>anything with a cartoon beefheart and zappa is going to get my approval.<BR/>*nods approvingly*<BR/>i do see what you mean about the boosh – ‘enforced wackiness’ as the series goes on, i fear.<BR/>however i have an oversized crush on julian barrett so my view is fairly tainted.kaikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15506423285806391972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-52577105072138967052007-08-02T12:16:00.000+01:002007-08-02T12:16:00.000+01:00The Boosh just goes over my head a bit really - I ...The Boosh just goes over my head a bit really - I did see the stage show a few years ago and liked the first couple of hours of it, but it's not my thing to be honest. And what a dull world it would be if everybody liked the same, etc etc.<BR/><BR/>For odd pop-culture inspired british wackiness I tend to wander over to <A HREF="http://www.scarygoround.com/" REL="nofollow">Scary-Go-Round</A>, which is the same sort of thing, but comes in more palatable chunks...James Henryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16604261370633794445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-81763390213303059472007-08-02T11:01:00.000+01:002007-08-02T11:01:00.000+01:00while we're in the process of a comjacking can i s...while we're in the process of a comjacking can i steer back to the original post a bit and ask - do you really find the boosh too manic, james ?<BR/>i quite like that about it.kaikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15506423285806391972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-46090725897693354462007-08-02T09:18:00.000+01:002007-08-02T09:18:00.000+01:00Not sure that term's going to take off to be hones...Not sure that term's going to take off to be honest...<BR/><BR/>And it's great, I like it when a good debate gets going on here, it makes me feel like a proper self-facilitating media node.James Henryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16604261370633794445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-31828788428819571082007-08-02T08:51:00.000+01:002007-08-02T08:51:00.000+01:00Sorry about hijacking the comments a little bit on...Sorry about hijacking the comments a little bit on this subject. "Comjacking?"Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05821524840819117719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-66265842977330635092007-08-02T00:53:00.000+01:002007-08-02T00:53:00.000+01:00I'm with Dan on this one, especially his Dwight co...I'm with Dan on this one, especially his Dwight comment.<BR/>Go Dan.<BR/>Sorry Cello.<BR/>And actually the fact that the 'Tim' character is 'quite attractive' is one of the things that annoys me about it. And Steve Carrell may be a proper actor (I like his stuff generally), but I find Gervais more believable. Oh, and slightly funnier. So what does 'proper actor' mean anyway?<BR/><BR/>They just seem to have missed some of the most important points, and gone off to make a different, quite amusing programme. It's one of the dangers of a re-make though - comparisons will be drawn. If there hadn't been a UK original, perhaps I would enjoy An American Workplace much more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-4549939878373583612007-08-01T08:41:00.000+01:002007-08-01T08:41:00.000+01:00Hmm, ok. I like the idea that the US-style of docu...Hmm, ok. I like the idea that the US-style of documentary is more elaborate (that would explain a few things), but I still find I can't "get in" to the US series. The people act too wacky. Especially Dwight!<BR/><BR/>The UK version had its crazy moments, but every character was identifiable. Dwight's don't exist. Show me a man who sprays extinguisher into an empty room and crawls around on his hands-and-knees (during a fire DRILL!) and I'll be proved wrong.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05821524840819117719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-52430442751329449722007-08-01T06:28:00.000+01:002007-08-01T06:28:00.000+01:00I think we should all just get along. I have to sa...I think we should all just get along. I have to say, I didn't have a problem with the slight shift in the documentary format - and people are always saying things that will make them look bad/get them sacked in real documentaries, aren't they?<BR/><BR/>What really annoys me about the UK Office, or rather the BBC's treatment of it, is how they seem to have rebranded it as The Ricky Gervais show, whereas what was great about the show was its ensemble nature - something Gervais himself has said: you tuned in for Brent, but stayed because of Tim.James Henryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16604261370633794445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-83297685238829420222007-08-01T01:29:00.000+01:002007-08-01T01:29:00.000+01:00Not only that, Dan, but you're wrong... America do...Not only that, Dan, but you're wrong... America doesn't have documentaries in the way the UK does. Their 'reality' shows are all shot in a style similar to that used in their version of the Office. Lots more cameras. Obviously staged bits. Slick production values. People obviously asked to say things to give the shows some kind of narrative. That's just the way they do things over there.<BR/>If you've never seen their versions of Supernanny or Wife Swap, I recommend that you download some - it's an education, I can tell you....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-81166740348405707672007-07-31T19:18:00.000+01:002007-07-31T19:18:00.000+01:00Dan time to lay off the caffeine. Documentary prem...Dan time to lay off the caffeine. Documentary premise or no documentary premise, both programmes are funny. That's all that counts at the end of the day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-90797646343344949232007-07-31T14:57:00.000+01:002007-07-31T14:57:00.000+01:00Many people did when it first came out, though. Ev...Many people did when it first came out, though. Even if you know it's not a documentary, the people generally act very naturally and plausibly (with the exception of Brent's weirder moments -- but that's his purpose in the show, to be the comedy monster causing mayhem in the "real world"). It's shot like a documentary, they rarely acknowledge the camera, rarely go outside of The Office, etc.<BR/><BR/>Compare to the US version: the character acknowledge the camera all the time (not just the "talking head" moments), most of the characters are implausible cartoons (except Pam, Phyllis, Toby and Jim) and the "documentary crew" seem to have cameras EVERYWHERE.<BR/><BR/>With the US version, the docu-style is just that -- a "style of filmmaking that seems quite fresh and innovative -- whereas the UK original had the documentary as a real REASON for the series to exist. Note the Xmas specials playing "catch up" on the characters as genuine fly-on-the-wall shows do. You never get the sense the US characters are aware they're going to be on TELEVISION -- if they did, why do they spill secrets to the camera, or do stuff that will get them fired when this stuff is shown on TV? It's not a consistent universe.<BR/><BR/>Yeah, it can be very funny. But the UK version was hilarious AND treated its premise with respect. There's no reason the US version can't do they same...Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05821524840819117719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-42348938640416152972007-07-31T14:54:00.000+01:002007-07-31T14:54:00.000+01:00I'm with you on the American Office, Cello.I'm with you on the American Office, Cello.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-28256551078557299552007-07-31T10:30:00.000+01:002007-07-31T10:30:00.000+01:00Erm...I never quite believed the UK original was a...Erm...I never quite believed the UK original was a documentary either.cellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17061833787120469657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-51597809762289002752007-07-31T10:20:00.000+01:002007-07-31T10:20:00.000+01:00Don't get me started on the US Office. It's a dece...Don't get me started on the US Office. It's a decent enough show with a few good characters and the occassional inspired line, but.... it totally betrays the documentary-style of the format. I can't believe a documentary is being filmed and we're watching real people. It's all manufactured. Characters like Dwight are total cartoons (compare to Gareth), while the show's frequent trips OUTSIDE of the Office get increasingly strained (beach day-trips??) It's amusing in parts, but the UK version is far, far superior.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05821524840819117719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-24638367196061862992007-07-31T06:49:00.000+01:002007-07-31T06:49:00.000+01:00Yeah, it's really more of a Tuesday sort of thing,...Yeah, it's really more of a Tuesday sort of thing, for some reason.<BR/><BR/>Good news re: Conchords on BBC4, hurrah!James Henryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16604261370633794445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-52434340195248451262007-07-30T21:35:00.000+01:002007-07-30T21:35:00.000+01:00Ooh, Flight of the Conchords is on BBC4 in the Aut...Ooh, Flight of the Conchords is on BBC4 in the Autumn. I've seen it and its very very funny. Heroes is marvellous, I've yet to get into Dexter - bit much for a Sunday night?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-84701408201928987622007-07-30T19:55:00.000+01:002007-07-30T19:55:00.000+01:00Well, it was line 4 in the preview...Well, it was line 4 in the preview...cellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17061833787120469657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-10423409503131854692007-07-30T19:54:00.000+01:002007-07-30T19:54:00.000+01:00The Office:An American Workplace (as I think you w...The Office:An American Workplace (as I think you will find it is called) is wonderful. I think I might even *whispers* prefer it to the original. Steve Carrell (?) is a proper actor, and the 'Tim' character is actually quite attractive.<BR/><BR/>I stopped whispering in line 4 by the way.cellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17061833787120469657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-9015879400798613452007-07-30T11:57:00.000+01:002007-07-30T11:57:00.000+01:00I already know about these 'previews'. I still hav...I already know about these 'previews'. I still have to wait til September for series two cos its not out in America til then :P<BR/><BR/>ah, just noticed the preview DVDs of the first few episodes of FotC have...erm...been delivered...so I will get watching.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05195594486054295194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-86350154616548243352007-07-30T11:40:00.000+01:002007-07-30T11:40:00.000+01:00If you can't wait for Dexter's season 2... visit s...If you can't wait for Dexter's season 2... visit something called "the bittorrents"... monstah, monstah.<BR/><BR/>I also recommend John From Cincinatti for anyone who gets these... erm, "previews". It's totally weird. In fact, it's so odd I'm not even sure I even LIKE it. A backhanded recommendation. I'm on ep5, so something is keeping me watching -- maybe just the hope it's building up to a BIG pay-off.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, it's about a dysfunctiona; family of surfers (one of whom begins to levitate!) and the arrival of a "Starman-esque" guy called John to their beach.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05821524840819117719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-2167827913332423342007-07-30T07:53:00.000+01:002007-07-30T07:53:00.000+01:00Flight of the Conchords is excellent; I saw the fi...Flight of the Conchords is excellent; I saw the first episode online and can't wait for the next.<BR/><BR/>I came to NZ expecting everyone to know their brilliantness but no, so far only my bf and I are fans as far as I can see.<BR/><BR/>Also anticipating Eagle Vs. Shark, movie with Jermaine Clement from the band.kirstenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02294598812652737438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-57686248252536714872007-07-29T19:34:00.000+01:002007-07-29T19:34:00.000+01:00You (and your gf) are of course quite right.You (and your gf) are of course quite right.James Henryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16604261370633794445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-39441258314239473612007-07-29T17:15:00.000+01:002007-07-29T17:15:00.000+01:00BTW, I hate to be pedantic but my girlfriend point...BTW, I hate to be pedantic but my girlfriend pointed out that it's 1972 Ziggy Stardust era David Bowie who leaves him with the eyepatch idea - Labyrinth David Bowie comes later when he's done something absolutely outrageous. <BR/>Hey, if someone doesn't check the facts, the internet would become nothing but a gigantic sprawling web of nonsense, and then where would we be....(Actually, that sounds kinda fun - a gigantic sprawling web of nonsense. Dammit, ignore this comment, it's become superfluous)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10831518.post-89921783912285753072007-07-29T13:12:00.000+01:002007-07-29T13:12:00.000+01:00loving Dexter very much. I even bought the books i...loving Dexter very much. I even bought the books its based on which were also very good.<BR/>Looking forward to series two in september.<BR/><BR/>not heard of FotC before, but I will have to investigate...Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05195594486054295194noreply@blogger.com