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QUOTE (GeddyRulz @ Sep 26 2007, 02:21 PM) And I loved the one-hit wonder New Wave acts: Kajagoogoo, Dexy's Midnight Runners, Madness, etc. It always seems strange to hear these bands described as 'one hit wonders', especially Madness, considering the sucess they enjoyed in the UK. For example, DMR actually had 2 #1s in the UK. Aside form 'Come on Eileen (which I assume is the one you're referring to), 'Geno' got to #1 back in 1980. Madness, on the other hand, were incredibly sucessful in the UK, notching up 17 Top Ten singles between 1979 and 1999, including 10 top 5s and a #1 with 'House of Fun'. Then again, I'll assume that there are highly sucessful bands in the US and Canada who are classed as 'one hit wonders' this side of the pond

OK, I confess, I'm quite partial to some of the Troma takes on the genre

Following on from their sucessful adaptation of 'Hogfather' last Christmas, Mob Films have started work on 'The Colour of Magic' - the first of Terry Pratchett's Discworld books. As of yet, the confirmed cast includes: David Jason ... Rincewind Tim Curry ... Trymon David Bradley ... Cohen the Barbarian Christopher Lee ... The Voice of Death (voice) James Cosmo ... Galder Weatherwax while Sean Astin is rumoured to be taking the part of Twoflower. Personally, I'm not sure why they've insisted on casting David Jason once again. In my opinion, he was the weakest link in 'Hogfather' being totally wrong for the character. Once again I think he's wrong fofr this part as, in the books, Rincewind is supposed to be young, tall and thin not old, short and chubby. However, its nice to see Christopher Lee back as the voice of Deat after his brilliant portrayal in the animated adaptation of 'Soul Music'.

Call me old-fashioned, but I tend to gravitate to the classic Universal films of the 30s and the Hammer films of the 50s/60s/70s. Personally, the new trend of Gorenography is a total turn off

I've got to go for The Breakfast Club in this case - I think the film is just genius

QUOTE (Ancient Ways @ Aug 29 2007, 12:53 AM) This role calls for a thoughtful actor. Or an actor full stop

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Funny, its one of those I remember watching but can't actually remember anything about the program - b it like Champion the Wonder Horse

In no particular order, I'd have to say: Buffy Angel CIS (the Vegas one) NCIS Supernatural Heroes (only just started but I'm loving it) Babylon 5 UFO (Gerry Anderson's masterpiece) The Changes (very obscure 1975 TV series) The Day of the Triffids (1980s adaptation) Blakes 7 Dead Like Me (season 1) MASH Any of Spike Milligan's 'Q' series Never Mind the Buzzcocks Prehistoric Park The Planets The Sky at Night and to prove that I am incredibly sad: Mastermind University Challenge

Have you noticed that no-one has even mentioned Terrahawks yet?

As with Ricky, I've come down on the side of Captain Scarlett - mainly due to the more fact that it moved away from the peril of the week that, by its very nature, was the set-up for Thunderbirds. the ongoing plot development made it that little bit more satisfying for me. As for Team America - it was good but its a long way from being a classic.

QUOTE (rickyrob @ Jul 30 2007, 06:05 PM) What we call the gutter press I THINK (I may be wrong) that the Toronto Sun is owned by the same group. I take exception to that Rick - its an insult to the gutter The fact of the matter is that I always consult a calender before I believe the date they give. Incidentally, wasn't it the sun that reported Led Zeppelin were splitting up, due to John Bonham's death, in about 1986? Really on the ball.

As a big fan of Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing, I have to agree with you there. They may not be frightening, but they're damn good entertainment.

I remember watching this on British TV about 8 years ago. Unfortunately, it was shown on a Saturday morning and, half the time, I had to work and, at the time, didn't have a VCR. I have to confess that I was very impressed - especially with the depiction of Apollo 13

Bravado The Boardwalk, Sheffield June 1st, 2007 Having never been a fan of tribute bands, this all changed last year when I saw Bravado for the first time. A three-piece with a Geddy look alike on bass/vocals/keys/etc, they really put on a good show. However, since last night was the 30th anniversary of Rush's first UK gig at Sheffield City Hall, they decided to do something a little special by playing the actual Rush set in the same city (sadly not the same venue). Having to travel up to South Yorkshire, it took us a little time to find the Boardwalk and, finally, when we did it wasn't open yet so it was off to Burger King for some food. Once we got in, I was very impressed by the venue as it reminded me of what the smaller venues used to be like having a really traditional ambience. Add to this some decent handpull ale (sadly lacking at places like the Diamond) and I was in heaven (The Moonshine was excellent). A quick look at the stage told us we were in for something different to a normal Brav gig tonight with Pod's shiny silver keyboard being replaced by something a lot less hi-tech looking, which was tucked away 'Stage...Left' . In addition, I managed to spot a Rickenbacker in place of his usual Jazz bass which heightened my anticipation. There was a healthy crowd who were certainly up for it at the cheer that greeted the band displayed, especially when they launched in Bastille Day. Due to the changed stage set up, Pod had a lot more room to move and he made full use of this which, I'm sure, prompted the enthusiastic crowd even more. Personally, I don't think I've ever heard the band sound better nor a rowdier crowd, something that the lads themselves seemed to be enjoying judging by the number of cheesy grins being flashed together. For anyone who has got either the Necromancer or The Madrigals bootlegs, the set held no surprises. However, I'm sure some people there hadn't judging by the surprised cheer the greeted the segue from By-Tor into the latter half of The Necromancer. Once the 1977 section was over, there was a short break for the crew to do a sterling job of changing gear slightly before we were treated to spirited (no pun intended) run throughs of Spirit of Radio, Tom Sawyer, the Hemispheres medly, La Villa, Closer to the Heart and Red Barchetta (there may have been others but, by then, I was losing the capacity for coherent thought) which brought the night to a triumphant end. Any complaints? Only one - why didn't they get a blone wig for Paul (guitar) to wear during the first half? or a set of handle-bar moustaches for drummerDean? . Then again, we were spared the sight of Pod wearing a silk blouse

Seeing Sin City pushed Jessica Alba to the top.

QUOTE (treeduck @ Apr 30 2007, 06:09 PM) Crowe would be better as Little John, let's hope he doesn't start too many pub brawls while he's there... Actually, considering his expanding waistline during the filming of Master and Commander, wouldn't Friar Tuck be better?

Oh god, what are they going to do to Robin Hood now? Still, it can't be as bad as letting Kevin Costner play him.

I have to confess that I'm more of a fan of the older horror films due to the fact that they were suggesting what happened rather than 'showing' it - there is nothing more terrifying that what you're own mind can suggest. One film I would definitely recommend is Robert Wise's original version of 'The Haunting' which was made in 1963. Everything in this film is implied as you don't actually see anything and, as a result, it is probably the most atmospheric film ever made. It may not be classed as particularly frightening, but it certainly is unnerving

I think I've finally figured out Channel 5's NCIS policy On Friday's, they show a new episode (for us in the UK at least - probably old ones for you in the colonies ) while on Saturday, they repeat an older episode (ie when caitlin was alive) For example, the episode last night was the one where they found the head of the navy officer in the boot of a car and uncovered the organ-legging organisation.

I've just recently got into NCIS and can't tell you where I am because, at the moment, random repeats are showing here in the UK (one day Caitlin's dead, the next she isn't ). Just one thing I've got to say though, isn't Abs lovely?

An Englishman, Irishman, Scotsman and a Rabbi walk into a pub. The barman says "Is this some sort of joke?"

QUOTE (alphseeker @ Apr 4 2007, 04:44 AM) I know i'll be hated for this but "Quentin Tarantino" Yeah the Kill Bill movies were unique but he doesn't direct enough to consider him great - He made two great movies in 94' and 92' Pulp Fiction and Reservoir Dogs but for being a director for over 15 years his resume is pretty slim - I fully agree with you here as I really loathe Tarantino's films. While Resevoir Dogs was marginally watchable, I found Pulp fiction to be pretentious, overblown and smug - rather like Tarantino himself. Re Spielberg - give him a decent adult themed story to work with and he can be awe inspiring (Schindler's List, Duel and Minority Report being the ones that come to mind), otherwise he is the cinematic equivalen of having seven tonnes of sugar injected straight into the vein.

With regard to film, I will echo the comments about Blade Runner being a great film. Others I would recommend would be: The Day the Earth Stood Still Them! The War of the Worlds (the original Gene Barry version not the Speilberg/Cruise abomination) Silent Running A Boy and His Dog Zardoz Forbidden Planet When Worlds Collide 2001: A Space Odyssey The Incredible Shrinking Man The Quatermass Xperiment Quatermass II Starship Troopers (great line in satire) Metropolis (Frits Lang's original) The Time Machine (the Rod Taylor original) The Shape of Rhings to Come Invaders From Mars Robinson Crusoe on Mars Contact That's all I can think of at the moments. TV wise, I would recommend: Battlestar Galactica (the new version) The Day of the Triffids (BBC adaptation) Dr Who V

A polar bear goes into a pub, walks up to the bar and says "Can I have a pint of... ...bitter please?" "Certainly," replies the barman, "but what's with the big pause?" "Don't know," says the polar bear, "I was born with them."