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Post by krissie on Feb 16, 2007 16:22:46 GMT -5
My favorite work of Rowan Atkinson's would be, of course, Blackadder (with Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie and Miranda Richardson, yum yum yum), especially the last series, Blackadder Goes Forth, set in the trenches of the Western Front. Black humor at its blackest.  I blubbered at the end of Blackadder Goes Forth. Now, that's quite a feat: a comedy so good that it makes you cry. Krissie <who needs to get away from the computer and get ready for the next new episode of Blind Justice...> |
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Post by maggiethecat on Feb 16, 2007 17:32:57 GMT -5
I blubbered at the end of Blackadder Goes Forth. Now, that's quite a feat: a comedy so good that it makes you cry. Krissie <who needs to get away from the computer and get ready for the next new episode of Blind Justice...> I blubbed too.  Next new episode? Are you telling us that you're still in first run and haven't finished the series? How exciting! What episode are you up to? |
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Post by krissie on Feb 16, 2007 18:51:29 GMT -5
Yes, we're still in the first run. Tonight was Leap Of Faith. And, yes, it's exciting.  Krissie. |
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Post by rducasey on Feb 16, 2007 22:02:52 GMT -5
Yes, we're still in the first run. Tonight was Leap Of Faith. And, yes, it's exciting. Krissie. Oh how exciting. Imagine seeing it all for the first time. Tell me, Krissie, do you read the recaps beforehand, and the threads on it, or do you avoid those threads? |
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Post by krissie on Feb 17, 2007 1:31:34 GMT -5
Yes, we're still in the first run. Tonight was Leap Of Faith. And, yes, it's exciting. Krissie. Oh how exciting. Imagine seeing it all for the first time. Tell me, Krissie, do you read the recaps beforehand, and the threads on it, or do you avoid those threads? A quick answer before I let real life take over... (I've got visitors for the next week, so if I'm not around much, now you'll know why. ) I have mostly been avoiding the recaps threads, which is odd because I have allowed myself to be spoiled by the audio descriptions, which I downloaded and listened to a while ago. What has really surprised me, though, is how much 'added value' I get when I see the episodes for the first time, even though I know what is going to happen. I worried that listening to the audio descriptions would ruin my viewing pleasure, but they haven't. They've just changed it. I know which bits of the episodes I want to look out for ahead of time, and there are lots of details that I pick up when watching that I missed when listening. One day (maybe next weekend after the visitors have gone ) I'll sit down and have a good read of the recaps. (Up until now I've found plenty of other things to read here... and I keep finding more. ) Krissie |
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Post by anna on Mar 19, 2007 18:15:30 GMT -5
What? Anyone other than Jeremy and Andrew, not to mention Lord Olivier and Claire Bloom ("Mummy killed at a touch.") as Pa and Ma Marchmain? I shall be in front of the theatre with a picket sign . . . . . . but do keep us posted, anna! Charles Ryder Classic (Jeremy Irons)  Charles Ryder New (Matthew Goode)  Sebastian Flyte Classic (Anthony Andrews)  Sebastian Flyte New (Ben Whishaw)  Really? I'm sure that they are very nice young men, and excellent actors . . . but, seriously? |
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Post by hoosier on Mar 20, 2007 17:32:09 GMT -5
This can not technically be called a classic but it is from "across the pond". It is the spy thriller MI-5 (original name "Spooks") The only ones I immediately recognized were Peter Firth and Jenny Agutter but on a later episode there was Hugh Laurie as the head of MI-6. You get sucked into the stories and the characters. I especially love the bantering back and forth between Firth and Laurie. They just hate having to deal with each other and yet seem to be thrown together constantly.
One scene had me bursting out loud in laughter. Jules (Laurie) is an opera buff and had been looking forward to opening night of Wagner. Needless to say, he is interrupted by Harry (Firth) and Tom Quinn( Matthew MacFayden). Mid-conversation, he disappears back into his box to catch the ride of the Valkyries. He comes back, saying that he was so disappointed. Who would have thought of the Valkyries riding out in scuba gear! He says it so matter of factly and with such a straight face that for a second you wonder if you heard him right.
Anyway, this is a really good show. Now to get season 2!
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Post by Katryna on Mar 20, 2007 18:53:58 GMT -5
This can not technically be called a classic but it is from "across the pond". It is the spy thriller MI-5 (original name "Spooks") The only ones I immediately recognized were Peter Firth and Jenny Agutter but on a later episode there was Hugh Laurie as the head of MI-6. You get sucked into the stories and the characters. I especially love the bantering back and forth between Firth and Laurie. They just hate having to deal with each other and yet seem to be thrown together constantly. One scene had me bursting out loud in laughter. Jules (Laurie) is an opera buff and had been looking forward to opening night of Wagner. Needless to say, he is interrupted by Harry (Firth) and Tom Quinn( Matthew MacFayden). Mid-conversation, he disappears back into his box to catch the ride of the Valkyries. He comes back, saying that he was so disappointed. Who would have thought of the Valkyries riding out in scuba gear! He says it so matter of factly and with such a straight face that for a second you wonder if you heard him right. Anyway, this is a really good show. Now to get season 2! I had forgotten all about this one till reading your post! I think A&E or maybe BBC America ran it some years back? I know we waited eagerly to see it each week. Now I have to put it in my Netflix queue. It's a great series! |
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Post by hoosier on Mar 21, 2007 17:51:31 GMT -5
I had forgotten all about this one till reading your post! I think A&E or maybe BBC America ran it some years back? I know we waited eagerly to see it each week. Now I have to put it in my Netflix queue. It's a great series! The credit on the dvd says BBC America. I looked it up and there seems to have been 5 seasons??? Seasons 2 and 3 have the same characters as 1 and then they change. I don't know if I will like the later ones as I tend to get attached to certain characters and hate to see them go. Hmmm, reminds me of a show with a certain blond dude!  |
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Post by doobrah on Mar 29, 2007 10:52:45 GMT -5
I'm not on the board very often anymore (darn it!), but I almost swooned when I saw this thread.
I guess y'all know that Stephen Fry is doing a series of guest roles as a shrink on "Bones". I've never watched the show, but persevered last night, and of course, he is great. (Isn't that funny: Hugh Laurie on FOX Tuesdays as House, and Stephen F. on FOX Wednesdays on "Bones.")
MI-5 ran on A&E in the U.S., but it was edited to acccommodate too many commercials in an hour. I definitely need to check out the DVDs to see what I missed. It was good, but I'm sure the plots made a lot more sense uncut.
Someone mentioned "The State Within." That was on BBC America a few weeks ago and was EXCELLENT. Sharon Gless (the blonde from Cagney & Lacey) played the U.S. Secretary of Defense and sank her teeth into the role.
The real BBC is now showing the second season of Life on Mars, which I fell in love with last summer when BBC America showed the first season. Some Brit chick is posting the season 2 episodes (by subscription) in 10-minute increments on YouTube. It will probably be on BBCA later this year, but again, it will be edited to accommodate commercials.
A&E periodically shows Hustle, with the inimitable Robert Vaughn heading up a group of con artists in London. While they cut for commercials, thankfully they extend the episodes to air in 1 hr 20 min, so the plot isn't cut. It's pretty stylish, AND in one degree of separation, the chick in Hustle-- Jaime Murray-- will be in Demons with our favorite Blond Dude!
But getting back to classics.... Anyone remember Poldark? Swoon... Robin Ellis. And the sweeping vistas of Cornwall.
Foyle's War is a favorite too (mine and another board member). Michael Kitchen does exasperation so well.
I've never been able to get into Bean, but love Rowan Atkinson with Fry & Laurie in Blackadder Goes Forth. Carrier pigeon, anyone?
And, finally, no one can replace Jeremy Irons and Anthony Andrews in Bridehead.
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Post by Chris on Mar 29, 2007 11:05:55 GMT -5
I'm not on the board very often anymore (darn it!), but I almost swooned when I saw this thread. Glad to see you whenever you are around  You're absolutely right!!! "Why fix it if it's not broken?" Irons and Andrews ARE Charles Ryder and Sebastian Flyte (ohh, I was sooo in love with him ;D) and ANYONE else will be feeble copies, pleeease, don't do a re-make!!!!! Take care and keep smiling - Chris aka DUMBO |
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Post by Katryna on Mar 29, 2007 18:16:40 GMT -5
But getting back to classics.... Anyone remember Poldark? Swoon... Robin Ellis. And the sweeping vistas of Cornwall. Absolutely. Everything in my house came to a standstill for my weekly Poldark fix. Kids tucked in bed and NO interruptions allowed! (kathy) |
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Post by carl1951 on Mar 29, 2007 22:41:28 GMT -5
Then there's the series from Ireland, Ballykissangel.
Later, Carl
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Post by krissie on Mar 30, 2007 12:44:25 GMT -5
We never got into Poldark in my family, though I remember seeing the occasional episode. I guess I was just a little to young to care about the swoon factor. I have a number of slightly-older-than-me friends who like to reminisce, though. They were certainly in the swoon brigade! Actually, they probably led the charge!
Ballykissangel... Ah. Happy memories. Now, that we did watch! My favourite episodes are the ones with Father Clifford in. The show just wasn't quite the same after he went.
Hamish Macbeth, anyone? Or Monarch of the Glen? (Again, the earlier series are my favourites.)
Krissie
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Post by Chris on Mar 30, 2007 12:54:08 GMT -5
Monarch of the Glen? (Again, the earlier series are my favourites.) Krissie Monarch of the Glen - LOVED IT!!! But I agree with you the earlier series are the best, I kind of lost interest when Hector died and especially after Archie disappeared Hey, it's from Scotland - is THAT where you live Krissie, in a huge estate like Glenbogle???  I am sure all Scots live in the Highlands and wear kilts on a daily basis - Chris aka DUMBO |
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