Non-Japanese TV Shows (broadcast, cable, etc.)

Wynter wrote:

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So you're into British comedies as well?

Some.

Like Japanese dramas, there's a big range of styles (and quality) :)

did any see the hole in the wall tonight

Blackadder flippin' rocks. Some of the funniest TV ever made.

I'm not a big fan of his Mr. Bean character. But each generation of Blackadders are worth their weight in gold.

^ One of these days, I'll understand your posts. :sweat:

bmwracer wrote:^ One of these days, I'll understand your posts. :sweat:

You've obviously not seen Blackadder then :hehe:

Anime Dad wrote:You've obviously not seen Blackadder then :hehe:

I don't even know what or who that is. :sweat:

bmwracer wrote:
I don't even know what or who that is. :sweat:

Oh. Do you know of the Mr Bean character? Rowan Atkinson? :headscratch:

Anime Dad wrote:Oh. Do you know of the Mr Bean character? Rowan Atkinson? :headscratch:

That, I know... But not that well.

Never quite got into British humor. :sweat:

bmwracer wrote:
That, I know... But not that well.

Never quite got into British humor. :sweat:

Same actor, different character. It's not a stretch to call him a comic genius :)

Anime Dad wrote:Same actor, different character. It's not a stretch to call him a comic genius :)

So ka.

Speaking of British Humour....

(The television warms up: a man is sitting behind a news desk)

Man: Hello! Well, it's just after eight o'clock, and time for the penguin on top of your television set to explode.

(the penguin explodes)

First Pepperpot: 'Ow did 'e know that was going to happen?!

Man: It was an inspired guess. And now...for something completely different...

[image]

So a friend on mine says to me the other day..

"hey, you like japanese stuff right? There's this new show on cable called Samurai Girl. You should check it out."

Well, i checked it out, and first.. it's on ABC FAMILY. Second, it's rated TV14, that should have given me a clue and I should've checked out IMDB first.

Anyways, i BT'd the first "episode", and kind of watched it.

Well, let me say that there's not a single Japanese person in any of the lead roles. The lead girl is korean, Jamie Chung from the Real World '04. I think i recognized one guy, and he's the chauffeur in the first ep. Looks like the entire cast is either korean or chinese and a few token caucasians, since this is set in San Francisco. Lead male is of course caucasian, Brendan Fehr from CSI Miami, cause there's no way a asian male could lead a show for long. At least he's not pretending to be asian, though he's a martial arts (sword) master it would seem.

Best part of the episode 1 was the first few minutes, you get a few shots down Jamies shirt. After that, it's all down hill. Yeah, ninja's appear at some point. But you should've expected that from the title of the show.

^ Another reason why I don't need cable/Fios/satellite. :bleh:

I can see that it would appeal to the younger demographic that ABC family would want. It's fairly family friendly, pretty tame swordplay and power rangers type action. Casual nihonphiles will see distaste in all the inaccuracies and cliche plots/scenes, but the more ignorant will probably find it very entertaining.

Checked out the latest episode of Burn Notice, Double Booked, where one of Michael's spy co-workers, Larry, offers him a job to kill someone. Apparently Larry had too many jobs lined up and was willing to give Michael a cut of the money to do the job. Besides Michael could use some new furniture. Michael takes up the job with the intent to derail Larry's job and save the "dead-ee," as Larry puts it.

It was a pretty good episode, with Larry providing some contrast to Michael, a yin and yang of sorts. Both take up jobs in order to get money, with Michael helping others out and Larry taking people out. It was nice to see Michael try to keep Larry at bay, but as a spy himself, Larry had some tricks of his own. Also Michael and Sam make progress in their quest to find out what Carla has in store, finding the guy who has the sniper rifle Michael was forced to help steal.

Too bad the season finale is already coming next week. Nine episodes during the summer is pretty short and I'll have to wait until January for new episodes to show :puppydog:

Project Runway season 5

it's a good reality show. i love how the contestants are doing their best to be innovative, the results often surprise me.

i can't believe the dude that spent 1 year at Marc Jacobs

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got kicked out already at episode 2

i thought he was actually good. and cute :beaten:

Finished season two of The West Wing... Poor Mrs. Landingham. :puppydog:

krim wrote:I can see that it would appeal to the younger demographic that ABC family would want. It's fairly family friendly, pretty tame swordplay and power rangers type action. Casual nihonphiles will see distaste in all the inaccuracies and cliche plots/scenes, but the more ignorant will probably find it very entertaining.

Good analysis. Agreed.

Anybody watch Entourage on HBO? They played this song during the Season Premiere two weekends ago. Took me back, man.

https://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=batch_download&send_id=606823860&email=87efc93e946941e9cafede2a20b37174

Almost done with Season 3 of The West Wing... Not surprised why it won four consecutive Best Drama Emmy awards: it's terrific. :victory: :applaud:

The season finale of Burn Notice was pretty darn awesome. Michael spoils Carla's plans, but he pays a price at the end. Too bad I'll have to wait until January to find out what Michael does next now that Carla has shown she's willing to go after Michael's family and friends.