Archive for March, 2012
BBC Endeavor – music soundtrack 101
Just like the incredibly important job of the editor, a brilliant music soundtrack can elevate a good story into a great one. PBS Masterpiece viewers will, no doubt, remember the haunting soundtrack to Case Histories with Jason Isaacs broadcast last Fall. With the U.S. broadcast of Endeavor with Shaun Evans set for a July 2012 [...]
Yes, Prime Minister set to return
That might have been a pig that just flew by my window, not sure. When I looked outside, I saw cats chasing dogs also. What’s up, you’re asking? Well, today’s news marks the third series, in recent weeks, that is a remake that I’m really excited about. First it was Tim Burton applying his greatness [...]
Why is Fawlty Towers So Near Comedic Perfection?
Was it the scriptwriting? John Cleese and Connie Booth would not write a single word of dialogue until each plot was meticulously worked out. “Some people try to write comedy by starting at scene one and writing the dialogue,” Cleese explained in “Fawlty Towers — Fully Booked. “The chances of them getting to a satisfactory [...]
Attn: Sherlockians. Time to unite for a BBC Sherlock convention
On the heels of the first ever official BBC Doctor Who Convention this past weekend in Cardiff, it’s time for Sherlock fans worldwide to demand equal time. It’s hard to believe that the longest running science fiction series in the history of television had to wait almost 49 years before getting its first ‘official’ convention [...]
Being Human to rise again in 2013 with series 5
Have to admit, I was a bit skeptical going in to the fourth series of Being Human on BBC Three. If you are preparing for a mega-marathon of the first three series and have not seen series four, please be warned that spoilers are imminent. Why my skepticism? Well, let’s see. Immediately, no Mitchell, no [...]
Titanic – a.k.a. Drownton Abbey, Upstairs Drownstairs or…simply great telly?
As Julian Fellowes’ Titanic premiered on ITV1 last night, some in the leering press leading up to the broadcast continually referred to the Julian Fellowes project that, essentially, killed time between Downton Abbey 2 and Downton Abbey 3 as Downton Abbey at Sea. Call me crazy but I see absolutely nothing wrong with that comparison [...]
Eddie Izzard moving to 1313 Mockingbird Lane
Ok, I know this will go against almost 2.5 years of periodic anti-remake posts but, have to say, I’m really looking forward to this one. Between this and the upcoming Tim Burton re-do of Dark Shadows, I may just have to change my thoughts on television/film remakes from blanket dislike to looking at each one [...]
Sherlock creator a bit miffed at CBS' Elementary
Ever since the not-too-be-believed news that CBS would be developing a pilot for a “21st Century Sherlock Holmes” series, Elementary, creators of the BBC’s Sherlock series, have kept a close eye on the American version. Admittedly, you can’t copyright the concept of a 21st Century Sherlock Holmes, but it was a curious decision to pilot [...]
Everton FC signs Dame Judi Dench
Is there no end to the greatness of Dame Judi Dench? She’s continues as James Bond’s boss, M, in the upcoming Bond film, Skyfall, has won 10 BAFTA’s, 7 Laurence Olivier Awards, 2 Screen Actors Guild Awards, 2 Golden Globes, an Oscar and a Tony Award. At 77, the year 2011-2012 has been a rather [...]
