Spaced
MI5 – Do we really need an American version?
Spoiler Alert: For those of you that find yourself shying away from really fast rides at carnivals and fairs these days because of a weak stomach, please be advised you shouldn’t read any further.
On the heels of the news of an upcoming Top Gear USA and possible American versions of both Doctor Who and Torchwood comes [...]
Arthur redux
Just another short rant about why there is no need to create American versions of British comedies that were close to perfection the first time around. This holds true virtually 100% of the time, whether it be for the big or small screen. All I need to do is utter the words of Death at [...]
From the genius vault — Spaced
Originally pitched as a cross between The Simpsons, The X-Files and Northern Exposure, Spaced only ran for a couple of seasons on Channel 4 in the UK, but this has to be one of the most clever British comedies series of all time.
Writers and co-creators Simon Pegg (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz) and Jessica Hynes [...]
Top Ten Brit films of all time, part 2
Must have been spot on with #6-10. No one has questioned anything yet. Maybe you’re waiting for #1-5 before letting me have it. Here goes:
#5 – Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels – this London underground film revolves around a high stakes card that, not surprisingly, goes wrong leaving the boys with a week to [...]
