Category Archives: television

Cloverfield

Posted on June 25, 2008 by

Don’t read this if you don’t know anything about this movie. It’s best watched in ignorance. Sometimes a film that is a great concept doesn’t really work in reality – Sliding Doors, 300, Sin City – visually arresting or philosophically … Continue reading →

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TV SHOW

Posted on June 8, 2008 by

So little time so much to say… Had my first experience of being on a panel TV show yesterday. It was the kind of “right to reply” kind of programme that Channel 4 put on. It was hosted by my … Continue reading →

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Best DVDs of the year (2007)

Posted on December 29, 2007 by

Here are my favourite DVDs of the year: 1. The Lives of Others -masterful, poetic, a German language film with a powerful plot line about love, despair, surveilance and omniscience. This was my favourite film of the year. 2. The … Continue reading →

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Twenty minutes into the future for channel 4

Posted on October 18, 2007 by

I really do believe that Channel 4 has an important role to play, especially in the post digital context. The more I reflect on it, the more I am convinced that if you combine the twin aspects of being both prophetic … Continue reading →

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The end of Channel Four or a new beginning?

Posted on October 16, 2007 by

I was privileged to be invited to a very interesting meeting at Channel 4 yesterday. It was a round table discussion with representatives of key faith groups in Britain. Harshad Joshi from the Hindu Council UK, the Muslim Council, The … Continue reading →

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Review of Children’s movies

Posted on August 15, 2007 by

Ok so a combined effect of a rainy August, 25p DVDs at Blockbuster have meant our family has watched a lot of children’s movies this Summer. Here’s some of our views on children’s DVDs. See also my 2008 recommendations. You … Continue reading →

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heroes 4

Posted on August 1, 2007 by

Great quotes from  episodes 3 and4 of Heroes. “Freak or guinea pig? What’s wrong with wanting to be normal – you should try it.” Claire “Forgive me for I have sinned.” Syla “A hero shouldn’t run from his destiny.” Hiro … Continue reading →

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Heroes 3

Posted on August 1, 2007 by

Here is a great song that has cropped up a few times on the Heroes soundtrack. It’s by “Rogue Wave” and called “Eyes.”

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heroes 2

Posted on July 27, 2007 by

Just found this list of who’s who on Heroes. Good news is the show does get a second season in the USA. So there’ plenty of chance for us to get to know these guys. Love the multicultural mix of … Continue reading →

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heroes

Posted on July 27, 2007 by

BBC 2 has aired this US series over the last two nights. What a great opening to a series! Loved the multi-thread drama angle. Loved the inclusio bookends that mean the show starts and ends with the same images. Loved … Continue reading →

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