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The Televerse #119- The Office (UK) with Scott Meslow
The Office UK Christmas Special final momentWith the holidays fast approaching, several TV shows are finishing up the fall portion of their seasons, giving us plenty to discuss this week on the podcast. First we look at the comedies, then some reality, including the much ballyhooed The Sound of Music Live and the finale of The Amazing Race. Next it’s over to drama, including a look at the pilot for Mob City, and then we finish up the week’s TV with genre, including Simon’s catch up with Banshee season one and the midseason finales of Sleepy Hollow and Supernatural. Finally, we welcome back Scott Meslow of The Week.com to the DVD Shelf to help us look at the all-time great sitcom, The Office (UK). More
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Greatest Series Finales: The Office (UK)’s Christmas Special provides closure without sacrificing authenticity
The Office (UK) Christmas Special Written and directed by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant Aired December 26th and 27th, 2003 on BBC One Before Americans swooned over Jim and Pam, viewers in the UK fell in love with The Office’s Tim and Dawn, laughed at the decidedly odd Gareth, and cringed at the odious David […] More
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The Office (UK) with Scott Meslow
Scott Meslow of the Week returns to the DVD Shelf to help us break down one of the great modern comedies, The Office (UK). [powerpress] More
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‘Promised Land’ a bit preachy, but otherwise a solid Capraesque social-issue drama
Promised Land Directed by Gus Van Sant Written by John Krasinski and Matt Damon USA, 2012 When people suffer through desperate times, someone is always ready to capitalize on their fear and confusion. This person, a con artist even if they have a fancy-sounding job title, has the offer of a lifetime, the promise of […] More
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12 TV episodes of Christmas
Let’s face it Christmas television in recent years has become pretty dire; here is a list of alternative programs and Christmas specials for you to enjoy over the Christmas holidays! 12. Community, “Abed’s Uncontrollable Christmas” Known for it’s endless pop culture references, Community carried on this theme with their Christmas episode. What makes it stand […] More
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‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ a decent, if overlong, return to Middle-Earth
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Directed by Peter Jackson Written by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson, and Guillermo Del Toro New Zealand and USA, 2012 Who can blame Peter Jackson for not wanting to leave Middle-Earth? His adaptation of The Lord of the Rings book series, written by J.R.R. Tolkien, was an enormously successful […] More
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Even for those who don’t grow up, your heart may still die
*Disclaimer: the following is based on and an expansion of an article written by Peter Howell, the Toronto Star Movie Critic. It’s a truth universally acknowledged that a film of the lowest common denominator adds nothing to the institution of cinema. But as profiteers like Adam Sandler have already understood, when money speaks, truth is […] More
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Sundance London 2012: “Nobody Walks” – Thirlby shines as unassuming seductress
Nobody Walks Written by Lena Dunham and Ry Russo-Young Directed by Ry Russo-Young USA, 2012 Tensions arise between the members of a liberal California family when creative aspiring filmmaker Martine (Juno‘s Olivia Thirlby) comes to stay, as father and husband Peter (The Office‘s John Krasinski) helps her finish her short film. Nobody Walks presents itself as an […] More
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I Say Schedule, You Say Schedule: American Takes on British TV
There is a long tradition in storytelling of remakes, retellings, or in other ways copying someone else’s idea. Television is no exception. This fall season, two new British imports are on the way, Prime Suspect and The X Factor, and several of the most popular returning series originated across the pond as well. America has […] More
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Nominations for First Critics’ Choice Television Awards
The Broadcast Television Journalists Association has just announced their nominations for the first Critics’ Choice Television Awards. Modern Family leads the comedoes with six nominations, while Boardwalk Empire, The Walking Dead, Game of Thrones and The Killing dominate the drama series. We’ve been focussing more and more on television here at Sound On Sight and […] More