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Post by Ator on Feb 9, 2004 5:11:54 GMT -5
Just and FYI: I've been conversing with Robert Llewellyn (Kryten from Red Dwarf) back and forth for some time now. It seems that Red Dwarf the movie is indeed underway. The only thing stopping it now is the retraction of funding, which has happened in the past. No way, they're making a Red Dwarf movie?! I gotta see that. Kryton has always been my favorite character from the show. I always make my dad laugh with my impersonation of his laugh. |
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Post by Buddhist Kitten on Feb 9, 2004 17:25:31 GMT -5
WHAT ABOUT THE OFFICE??!!!
This show is British, too.
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Post by Domi on Feb 10, 2004 22:55:37 GMT -5
showcase.ca/trailerparkboys/Here's a show I think you'd all enjoy. It's my all time fav next to MST. Until now, it's only aired in Canada, but will be premiering on BBC America this April.
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Post by DeadlyMantis on Feb 11, 2004 0:14:53 GMT -5
Watching SNL now is not unlike watching someone you once cared for die a slow and painful death. You just want to have mercy and pull the plug.
The prime years of '75 - '79 were the best followed up with the 3rd wave cast of '86 - '92 (not to say that good things didn't come from 2nd wave: Eddie Murphy). Then came Sandler and Spade and the rest. I think it was around '95 or 96' that the show REALLY lost it's touch. But it's writing as of late leaves me wondering if I'm watching comedy or a poorly staged funeral procession with guest stars.
But then again, the show was on it's last leg in '84 when out of nowhere it got absurdly funny again. Perhaps SNL runs strictly cyclical in talent/non-talent rotation. Let's just pray that the current cast is the non-talented.
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Post by Emperor Cupcake on Feb 11, 2004 23:01:35 GMT -5
I'd have to agree on the British shows. I think they're so much funnier than the American ones. I watch absolutely NO American television, other than MST, natch.
Oh man, I love The Young Ones and Blackadder. I also love Only Fools and Horses, The Thin Blue Line, and Absolutely Fabulous.
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Post by Mr. Atari on Feb 11, 2004 23:57:16 GMT -5
While I love British humor (or humour to be exact), I also think there's something rather formulaic about it. Exemplified in this exchange from Family Guy:
Dull British man #1: I say, old chap- you know wot's really funny?
Dull British man #2: Wot's that, then?
Dull British man #1: When men dress up in women's clothing.
Dull British man #2: Ha ha ha ha, too right.
For all of its brilliance, it seems British humor exists on two extremes. On one extreme you've got the cross-dressing/nakedness and on the other you've got pretentious snobbery. And not much in between.
I don't mind, it's just something I've noticed.
#nosmileys
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Post by Ator on Feb 12, 2004 5:40:36 GMT -5
Fawlty Towers doesn't fall under that. Neither does Red Dwarf. Sure, Benny Hill and Monty Python did this, but those are just the stereotypical English comedies because they were the most popular.
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Post by Phantom Engineer on Feb 12, 2004 18:26:15 GMT -5
Fawlty Towers doesn't fall under that. Neither does Red Dwarf. Sure, Benny Hill and Monty Python did this, but those are just the stereotypical English comedies because they were the most popular. You tell him Ator. Someone has to keep Sampo in his place and Lord knows he won't listen to me! |
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Post by DeadlyMantis on Feb 12, 2004 18:51:39 GMT -5
Hey! No person shoud dis' Python - even if there was some crossdressing involved.
But let's be fair, America has produced some quality programming (or is it Canada in disguise?).
SNL - (Early years, the rest is left to debate)
The Kids In the Hall - (Even the CBS episodes)
Mr. Show - (Brilliant)
The Simpsons - (Still crazy after all these years)
MST3K - (Duh! The Anti-Hollywood)
and
Cheers - (First six seasons were exceptionally intelligent for prime-time)
But I agree, not all Britcoms are funny. I've seen a few shows and ended up wondering if I was watching ABC or something...
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Post by DeadlyMantis on Feb 12, 2004 19:02:56 GMT -5
That reminds me. I think it was Fair and Balanced Fox Network made a Red Dwarf pilot for American audiences. I think you can even track it down out there. Word is, is that the network pulled it without airing it due to the fact they thought it might confuse viewers (duh). This and I don't think it was too good, but I have yet to view it. I'm almost scared to.
From what I understand, it was completely different from the original RD. Lister was a white guy (no surprise there) and Cat was a woman (the girl went on to play a character os Star Trek DS9). Kryten was played by no other than our favorite partially organic android actor, Robert Llewellyn. So if you are interested in viewing, happy hunting!
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Post by vanhagar3000 on Feb 12, 2004 19:51:46 GMT -5
The Kids In the Hall - (Even the CBS episodes) CANADA's greatest American show |
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Post by Mr. Atari on Feb 12, 2004 22:31:07 GMT -5
Bwah ha ha ha ha!
You can't stop me, you can only hope to contain m...oh wait...sorry. I was wrong. I guess you can stop me.
Boy is my face red.
#nosmileys
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Post by DeadlyMantis on Feb 13, 2004 16:40:25 GMT -5
Does anyone have the Blackadder DVD boxset?
Outside of standard episodes, what else is included?
"Appleturnover! No!"
"Make way! Crash-hungry Crackers comin' through!"
"They want you to jump up and down and say, 'Ewweewwwwewwww'."
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