http://blogcritics.org/ A sinister cabal of superior bloggers on music, books, film, popular culture, politics, and technology - updated continuously. en Copyright 2005-2007 by the authors Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:41:54 EDT http://backend.userland.com/rss Blogcritics.org custom software http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/03/25/215152.php#comment-705454 I've seen some "Thirtysomething" episodes already on YouTube. I think that while Laurie gives a typically great performance, the series' overall pace was, as you noted, too frenetic. I also thought the relationship the father had with his sons was a tad unrealistic--it was almost like he was merely a slightly annoying buddy, not a dad. Still, it's interesting to see how Laurie continued to develop his craft and richly deserves his current success. 705454@blogcritics.org Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:41:54 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/03/25/215152.php#comment-705285 Thanks Mary for bringing that over. I am really happy that Hugh's success has resulted in his earlier works being released. Tourmaline--I'd read about that and of course you know that happens in US television from time to time, but in the UK, when series are only six episodes in duration, it's deadly. I'm glad we finally get to see it! And to cap it all off--a new HL film on Apri 11--Street Kings! 705285@blogcritics.org Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:54:46 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/03/25/215152.php#comment-705280 "After less than spectacular first episode ratings, the series was relegated to a show-killing time slot, where it died a quiet death" I think the fact that they didn't tell anyone they were moving the programme is why it "died a quiet death". I tuned in for the next episode only to find something else entirely showing, with no indication of what had happened. So, I'm so glad to hear of its DVD release, I'll finally get to see it! 705280@blogcritics.org Wed, 26 Mar 2008 06:17:05 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/03/25/215152.php#comment-705259 PARKINSON AND LAURIE '40 SOMETHING' Parkinson: You have just finished "40 something" which you starred in and directed. Laurie: Well the direction thing just happened. The director left. Not let me assure you due to anything I did. But he left and someone said 'Would you like to take over? ... so I did. Parkinson: And what was that like? Laurie: Ever sat on a plan and wondered what it would be like if the hostess came over the speakers saying "Both the Pilots ate the fish ... can anyone" Well I had no choice really. I mean don't worry I would never jump up and offer to fly a plane. Oh I might though. Give it a go. Parkinson: And direction? . Laurie: Well I have a lot more respect for directors now. I realise they are not simply people who run round in silly scarves and do lunch. They do a lot more than that. Parkinson: Do they? Laurie: Being in charge of a film crew is like being in charge of an eighteen month old baby. I mean individually they are very bright and talented people. But together ... Well you take your eyes off them for a minute let yourself think 'everything is going fine now' and you look back. [LOOK OF SHOCK] And you think "How did they do that?!!!" Parkinson: So fourty something? Laurie: Indeed. Well it's the demographic ... the baby boomers are all colliding with that question "what am I here for?" They are doing battle with getting old. 705259@blogcritics.org Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:31:43 EDT