Re: House

by Red Wed 13 Apr 2011, 12:52

taipan wrote:There are not that many episodes of Doc Martin.

They're currently making the fifth series. I prefer quality over quantity in any case.

by taipan Wed 13 Apr 2011, 12:53

Or you buy a PVR and zap the ads.

by taipan Wed 13 Apr 2011, 12:54

Red wrote:
taipan wrote:There are not that many episodes of Doc Martin.

They're currently making the fifth series. I prefer quality over quantity in any case.

And and the 1st 4 are about 6/8 episodes each. Look it's not bad but the storyline is a bit limited.

Will he get together with the schoolteacher or not. Take that out and there's not much left.

by Red Wed 13 Apr 2011, 13:01

taipan wrote:
Red wrote:
taipan wrote:There are not that many episodes of Doc Martin.

They're currently making the fifth series. I prefer quality over quantity in any case.

And and the 1st 4 are about 6/8 episodes each. Look it's not bad but the storyline is a bit limited.

Will he get together with the schoolteacher or not. Take that out and there's not much left.

I'm a bit of an anglophile though. I love the locale and there are several characters whose lives become part of the show. It's less slick than House and somewhat more innocent but definitely more realistic and perhaps less formulaic. I also find English diction much easier on the ear than American, even though the House character is perversely and Englishman and Chase is clearly an Aussie.

DM also has eccentric things like crazy dogs stalking the main character.

by taipan Wed 13 Apr 2011, 13:11

Red wrote:
taipan wrote:
Red wrote:
taipan wrote:There are not that many episodes of Doc Martin.

They're currently making the fifth series. I prefer quality over quantity in any case.

And and the 1st 4 are about 6/8 episodes each. Look it's not bad but the storyline is a bit limited.

Will he get together with the schoolteacher or not. Take that out and there's not much left.

I'm a bit of an anglophile though. I love the locale and there are several characters whose lives become part of the show. It's less slick than House and somewhat more innocent but definitely more realistic and perhaps less formulaic. I also find English diction much easier on the ear than American, even though the House character is perversely and Englishman and Chase is clearly an Aussie.

DM also has eccentric things like crazy dogs stalking the main character.

Yep very realistic, like a Doctor being terrified of blood. I like it but wouldn't call it realistic.

by Red Wed 13 Apr 2011, 13:35

taipan wrote:
Red wrote:
taipan wrote:
Red wrote:
taipan wrote:There are not that many episodes of Doc Martin.

They're currently making the fifth series. I prefer quality over quantity in any case.

And and the 1st 4 are about 6/8 episodes each. Look it's not bad but the storyline is a bit limited.

Will he get together with the schoolteacher or not. Take that out and there's not much left.

I'm a bit of an anglophile though. I love the locale and there are several characters whose lives become part of the show. It's less slick than House and somewhat more innocent but definitely more realistic and perhaps less formulaic. I also find English diction much easier on the ear than American, even though the House character is perversely and Englishman and Chase is clearly an Aussie.

DM also has eccentric things like crazy dogs stalking the main character.

Yep very realistic, like a Doctor being terrified of blood. I like it but wouldn't call it realistic.

On average it is more realistic. Doc actually overcomes his blood phobia. It's not totally unrealistic that someone can develop a phobia based on a particular experience. And he works creatively around this.

by PeterCS Wed 13 Apr 2011, 14:10

I still think he was more convincing in Blackadder, or as Bertie Wooster.

by skully Thu 14 Apr 2011, 09:22

When the show first got big, I had the odd problem convincing people that it's the same bloke that starred in the various Blackadder series.

by Red Thu 14 Apr 2011, 11:19

skully wrote:When the show first got big, I had the odd problem convincing people that it's the same bloke that starred in the various Blackadder series.

Evidently when he sent his audition tape to the producers they thought he was American.

by skully Thu 14 Apr 2011, 11:32

Yeah, talented stuff from Laurie. Here's his casting audition...

by PeterCS Thu 14 Apr 2011, 12:33

Incidentally, Red, that's a nice smile for once, to go with the usual parade. Very Happy

by taipan Fri 15 Apr 2011, 09:00

Caught the first episode last night, bit slow but am sure it will pick up.

by skully Fri 15 Apr 2011, 09:02

Yeah, it was more about setting up the House-Cuddy relationship.

by skully Fri 15 Apr 2011, 09:02

PeterCS wrote:Incidentally, Red, that's a nice smile for once, to go with the usual parade.

Aye. Who is she of the smiley bazonkas?

by taipan Fri 15 Apr 2011, 09:06

skully wrote:Yeah, it was more about setting up the House-Cuddy relationship.

That was my take.

by JGK Fri 15 Apr 2011, 09:27

skully wrote:
PeterCS wrote:Incidentally, Red, that's a nice smile for once, to go with the usual parade.
Aye. Who is she of the smiley bazonkas?

Wasn't she in Supernatural for a while?

by skully Fri 15 Apr 2011, 09:30

Dunno, what's her name?

by skully Fri 15 Apr 2011, 09:33

Do you mean Adrienne Palicki? Don't think it's her - although she's wearing a similar dress in this shot.

House - Page 22 Adrianne-palicki04

It could be but I don't see the trademark mole between her eyes in Red's avatar, and I don't think her bazongas are that big. Could be wrong.

by PeterCS Fri 15 Apr 2011, 12:46

All things are possible with Photoshop.

Virtually possible.

Really less manageable, without risk of scarring. Outside or in.

by skully Wed 18 May 2011, 13:40

S07E22 - After Hours - Friggin' intense.

Spoiler:

by JGK Wed 18 May 2011, 14:45

When TF is this coming back on in Oz?

by taipan Wed 18 May 2011, 14:48

Not got it yet? Started about 3 weeks ago here.

by embee Wed 18 May 2011, 15:00

Next Monday at 9.30

by Zat Mon 23 May 2011, 10:28

I love you 20th-century-waiting-for-the-networks-to-broadcast-a-TV-program types.

Bob* has promised to have the season final of House for me tomorrow, probably before it's screened on the US west coast.

Sadly Lisa Edelstein is leaving, so no more Cuddy, and there's a suggestion on the rumour mill that Robert Sean Leonard may well depart shortly as well. It's quite possible that the next season (Season Cool

will be the last one for House.

by taipan Mon 23 May 2011, 10:34

Um Bob* is busy downloading the new Doctor Who for me. Unfortunately will only get it next month when he returns to the fortress.

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