http://www.allfivehorizons.co.uk/screen :: square eyes :: Sun, 02 Nov 2008 19:57:32 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I am watching the first episode of Britannia High while sitting on my sofa with the duvet. Some thoughts: Original idea by Arlene from http://www.bbc.co.uk/strictlycomedancing/ and someone else OR a rip off of Fame? Are we meant to believe that Lauren is fat? OMG the guy from Coyote Ugly is a teacher! Already ... http://www.allfivehorizons.co.uk/screen/believe-in-yourself/ Very exciting indeed: [youtube]DfeR9hNwBLE[/youtube] http://www.allfivehorizons.co.uk/screen/destiny-calls/ I have been trying to write this post for bloody ages and I have just now found the right words. It is one thing to snark about crap like Dawson's Creek but I am concerned that I won't be able to convey just how bloody brilliant this show called Friday ... http://www.allfivehorizons.co.uk/screen/clear-eyes-full-hearts-cant-lose/ I having been following X Factor closer this year than I have for a long while. There seems to be a much better quality of singers/groups than in previous years (Shane Ward was dead cute but his voice is pretty forgettable). And I have also been really pleased with the ... http://www.allfivehorizons.co.uk/screen/oi-cheryl-no/ I am happy with the whole 'skip-forward-four-years' thing. It makes sense. But one of the downsides to this structure is that we are meant to buy Lucas's love for man-faced Lindsey even though they have no chemistry on-screen. By not seeing the genesis of this relationship, it is hard to ... http://www.allfivehorizons.co.uk/screen/contrived-triangles/ Seth MacFarlane is a funny bloke. Simple as. [youtube]xYblGD9_yHk[/youtube] [youtube]xGE34VAqYTk[/youtube] There will be more, as far as I understand it. Go check it out. http://www.allfivehorizons.co.uk/screen/cavalcade-of-cartoon-comedy/ The recent dearth in decent TV has led me to some very dark places, The Hills being a perfect example. I had seen these fools all over the gossip pages and wondered who they were and why people cared. I now realise no-one cares but for some reason, we can't ... http://www.allfivehorizons.co.uk/screen/the-dangers-of-haitus/ I am so psyched (does anyone say that anymore?) about the new TV season which is *almost* here (well, it's a month away and most of it won't be over here but you know what I mean).  One of the shows I can't wait to return is The Office.  Love ... http://www.allfivehorizons.co.uk/screen/new-season-fever-slap-face/ On Monday night, we went to see The Dark Knight at the Birmingham IMAX.  I had avoided reading too much about it beforehand since I already felt that I had seen too much on the internet and in the trailers.  I was concerned that some of the big screen moments ... http://www.allfivehorizons.co.uk/screen/endure-master-wayne/ I watched the final act of Dr Horrible's Sing-Along Blog on Saturday and was not disappointed.  Surprised?  Yes.  Moved? Yes.  Entertained?  Absolutely.  I just read Stephanie's post about this piece of filmaking history and she hit the nail on the head. I won't even try to say it better myself ... http://www.allfivehorizons.co.uk/screen/back-of-the-net-whedon/