The Fall and Fall of Wesley Wyndam-Price (and Why I Can Watch it Over and Over Again) I have watched BtVS & Angel, in full, about 15 times each (and Firefly about 6 times, but i’m catching up) The Rise and Fall of Wesley Wyndam-Price Angel’s original side-kick was half-demon Doyle (played by Glenn Quinn) … Continue reading
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Underbelly: Great Aussie Crime Drama
If you live in Australia or NZ there is very little chance that you haven’t heard about or watched Underbelly. It all started with the original Underbelly , a 13 part series which depicted the Melbourne gangland wars that took place between 1995-2004. Although accused of inaccuracies, the hard-hitting drama was a hit across Australia … Continue reading
Were you at high school in the 80’s?: Freaks and Geeks
If you remember the pain and humiliation of dodgeball, then freaks and geeks is for you Yet another short-lived TV show that was perhaps ahead of its time. Freaks and geeks is a bit harder hitting than ‘That 70’s Show’ and that may explain why it was cancelled in its infancy but the legacy of … Continue reading
Carnivale: Good and evil in the American dustbowl
It’s difficult to describe Carnivale to someone who hasn’t seen it – not only is this series visually and symbolically dense but it is mired in mythology and a universe that takes a long time to reveal itself – and even then, never does so entirely. Carnivale is not for the faint hearted viewer, it … Continue reading
Firefly – if you love Joss Whedon . . .
As a BtVS/Angel devotee, I often find myself asking other fans for their thoughts on “Firefly”, Whedon’s third TV series which he started at the end of Angel. I am horrified at how many people who adore BtVS & Angel have not or are not interested in seeing Firefly. I get the reluctance, I really do … Continue reading
Re-visiting The Sopranos
LIke most cinephiles in the Western world, I was and am a huge Sopranos fan. I spent over eight years, or six seasons to be precise half in love with Tony Soprano and Christopher Moltisanti – my biggest issue was who to choose – the charismatic, sociopathic Boss or his sexy, violent, drug-addicted protege. I … Continue reading
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