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[Steve Sensible]

Ah, that's where I know her from! Only ever watched two episodes of Dexter. That was bugging me for ages, didn't know if she looked like someone I knew or what.

The girl in the Spanish version is way cuter - another reason to watch the original.

Now I'm off to watch REC 2...


EDIT: Which I've just finished watching. Not a patch on the original, IMO. It still has it's moments, but they rely more on shock, whereas the original was edge-of-the-seat stuff throughout, and had that prevailing sense of dread. The more you know about the reasons for the infection, though, the less scary it becomes.

There's an okay twist at the end, but that's not enough to redeem it unfortunately. It's just a set-up for another sequel.

[Adam Wednesdays]

Finally got around to starting Joss Whedon's "Dollhouse." It's... ok. The problem is that it's terribly inconsistant. Sometimes it's smart and funny, sometimes it's baffling and dumb. And I'm not sure that Dushku and Helo were the two best actors to build a show around. Neither of them has much of a range, which is especially a problem for Dushku who is supposed to play such a huge, ever changing range of character's every episode. She's not terrible, but when stacked up against the actors who play Sierra and Victor who effortlessly play pretty much any character-type that's put in front of them, it's very noticeable that she's not up to the same level that they are.

The over-arching plot is a bit of a problem too. It's quite obvious that most of the plot reveals from the flash-forward episode in season one weren't organically built into the plot, but were "we need some future events to reference... let's make some up! And then kinda sorta lead up to them in season 2... maybe."

[Dave Wallace]

Now I'm off to watch REC 2...


EDIT: Which I've just finished watching. Not a patch on the original, IMO. It still has it's moments, but they rely more on shock, whereas the original was edge-of-the-seat stuff throughout, and had that prevailing sense of dread. The more you know about the reasons for the infection, though, the less scary it becomes.

There's an okay twist at the end, but that's not enough to redeem it unfortunately. It's just a set-up for another sequel.

Sorry you didn't enjoy Rec 2 as much as I did - I remember really enjoying the opening (revisiting the apartment block from a different point of view), feeling like it sagged in the middle slightly (especially when the group of kids was introduced), but then really coming back strong with that ending (which sets up a very different continuation of the story). I also loved the night-vision twist, particularly the bit with the well.

Finally got around to starting Joss Whedon's "Dollhouse." It's... ok. The problem is that it's terribly inconsistant. Sometimes it's smart and funny, sometimes it's baffling and dumb. And I'm not sure that Dushku and Helo were the two best actors to build a show around. Neither of them has much of a range, which is especially a problem for Dushku who is supposed to play such a huge, ever changing range of character's every episode. She's not terrible, but when stacked up against the actors who play Sierra and Victor who effortlessly play pretty much any character-type that's put in front of them, it's very noticeable that she's not up to the same level that they are.

The over-arching plot is a bit of a problem too. It's quite obvious that most of the plot reveals from the flash-forward episode in season one weren't organically built into the plot, but were "we need some future events to reference... let's make some up! And then kinda sorta lead up to them in season 2... maybe."

Dollhouse is a textbook example of unrealised potential, for me. The first half of season one smacks of studio interference, and the overarching story doesn't really get going until episode 6 or so. And the second season, whilst better, has a sense of desperation about it, because the producers knew its days were numbered. There's a real sense that the show could have been so much more, though. The two Epitaph episodes, in particular, are outstanding, and show what kind of scope the show's larger story could have had if it had been allowed to run for longer.

[Steve Sensible]

Sorry you didn't enjoy Rec 2 as much as I did - I remember really enjoying the opening (revisiting the apartment block from a different point of view), feeling like it sagged in the middle slightly (especially when the group of kids was introduced), but then really coming back strong with that ending (which sets up a very different continuation of the story). I also loved the night-vision twist, particularly the bit with the well.

Yeah, like I said, it has it's moments - there's still some good stuff in there, but overall it just didn't grab me the same way the first one did. Introducing the kids halfway through was a big mistake, IMO. It was already beginning to drag a little, and that was like a mental jumping-off point for me. I really just stopped caring, and just stuck with it to see how it ended.

[arjan]

Avengers Cartoon. Now THAT's how you do a Secret Invasion, hells to the yeah! Stupid Bendis, how he not could have executed this potential to his own storyline is stil beyond me, but I'm glad I can finally let that one go now. Bring on Dissassembled and House of M, I say!

[Adam Balson]

Ah, Knocked Up. One of the few films with Seth Rogen that I can honestly say I enjoy. Paul Rudd steals the film. And the doorman played by Craig Robinson is great:

"I know... you're right. I'm so sorry, I fuckin' hate this job. I don't want to be the one to pass judgement, decide who gets in. Shit makes me sick to my stomach, I get the runs from the stress. It's not cause you're not hot, I would love to tap that ass. I would tear that ass up... I can't let you in cause you're old as fuck. For this club, you know, not for the earth."

[stephanie familiar]

got caught up on Girls. to say this show has grown on me is understatement, though the show should really be called Hannah, because i could take or leave the other characters.

also, boobs AND penis this last episode.

[Rory Abel]

Watched The A-Team movie with the wife last night. It was staggeringly stupid. My wife was actually yelling at the TV every time they had someone act like a moron just so they could keep the plot or action going.

Also checked out Monster Brawl, which was, well, odd to say the least. It's a movie about monsters wrestling to the death and... that's it. It has no plot to speak of, no main character, no anything really, it's just monsters fighting. It presented like a payperview broadcast but has weird side elements like the color commentator (Dave foley) drinking on camera and flashbacks to provide some context for the fighters as though we might care about them or something. (Plus there's a really weird thing with Lance Hendrickson providing one word comments through out a la Mortal Kombat's "TOASTY!") I have no idea who thought making this movie was a good idea. Oddly enough it still managed to have some funny moments that had me chuckling.

[Christian U]

Finally got around to starting Joss Whedon's "Dollhouse." It's... ok. The problem is that it's terribly inconsistant. Sometimes it's smart and funny, sometimes it's baffling and dumb. And I'm not sure that Dushku and Helo were the two best actors to build a show around. Neither of them has much of a range, which is especially a problem for Dushku who is supposed to play such a huge, ever changing range of character's every episode. She's not terrible, but when stacked up against the actors who play Sierra and Victor who effortlessly play pretty much any character-type that's put in front of them, it's very noticeable that she's not up to the same level that they are.

The over-arching plot is a bit of a problem too. It's quite obvious that most of the plot reveals from the flash-forward episode in season one weren't organically built into the plot, but were "we need some future events to reference... let's make some up! And then kinda sorta lead up to them in season 2... maybe."

That summarises how I felt about it pretty well. Especially where the actors are concerned; Dushku just was the wrong actress for it, and Tamoh Penikett was astonishingly bad. Whereas Enver Gojkaj was amazing.

[Scott Wilkinson]

also, boobs AND penis this last episode.

Talking of which on the same person . . . anyone watching Hit & Miss?
New show from Paul (Shameless) Abbott with Chloe Sevigny(sp?) playing pre-Op HitPerson who finds out she has fathered a son . . . her accent can't quite decide . . . think it's Irish . . . started out quite good, but it's on Sky Atlantic and due to Virgin/Sky not playing having to view it through other means . . .

[Carlos Mancilla II]

I think this second half of the season for Community was amazing, sooo many amazing episodes... It's such a shame to hear that Dan Harmon is no longer showrunner and that Community probably won't last longer then another season.. sixseasonsandamovie!

[Scott Wilkinson]

I think this second half of the season for Community was amazing, sooo many amazing episodes... It's such a shame to hear that Dan Harmon is no longer showrunner and that Community probably won't last longer then another season.. sixseasonsandamovie!

Half a Season?

[Martin Smith]

They only ordered 13 episodes, but given Harmon won't be involved with them maybe that's for the best.

Did anyone else watch the finale of House this week? I was somewhat underwhelmed by it. Although the last few minutes had some nice moments like

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Chase replacing House,

the episode as a whole was quite dull and self-involved. Also disappointing that they couldn't get Cuddy back for it though I suppose

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she would have trod on Wilson's 'being the only negative person at the funeral' thing

[Ogul]

I liked that they had a bunch of cameos by people who had left the show though. I think it ended about as well as it could have (although I would have

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gotten him back with Dominika).

[Dave Hudson]

William Shatner hosting Have I Got News For You was just a surreal experience.

[Owen Baker]

When Dollhouse was good, it was excellent. When it was bad it was terrible. Wait till you get to the show finale....... wow (and, no, that's not a compliment).

I've started watching Young Justice. I kinda stopped watching these shows after Justice League finished, but this one is pretty decent. Superboy's getting a bit whiny, mind. Still, a considerably higher calibre of kids show.

Lights years better than DC's printed output.

[stephanie familiar]

tiny furniture.

[Nicholas Taggart]

also, boobs AND penis this last episode.

Interesting. HBO shows always have boobs, but penis is a bit rarer.

[Paul F]

Interesting. HBO shows always have boobs, but penis is a bit rarer.

It wasn't just any penis either, it was Peter Scolari's penis.

[Nicholas Taggart]

I'm stunned to learn this. Stunned.