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Thursday, February 17, 2011

The Interchange Bench - WCE 2011 Preview

Here's the first episode of a new, irreverent AFL podcast - a West Coast Eagles 2011 Season Preview featuring Steve Allen, Beau Mitchem and Andrew Williams. Will be available in the itunes store soon.

The Interchange Bench - WCE 2011 Preview



THE PODCASTING COUCH EPISODE FOUR - NO STRINGS ATTACHED

In the latest episode of the podcasting couch, the team discuss the Natalie Portman/Ashton Kutcher romantic comedy No Strings Attached and chat about their top four romantic comedy films of all time.

To listen either go to http://boxseattv.podbean.com/ or search 'the podcasting couch' in the itunes store!

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

LAID - EPISODE TWO



If you've seen episode two of Laid, check out a few specific thoughts I have after the jump. Spoilers ahead!

ADAM HILLS IN GORDON STREET TONIGHT REVIEW - EP TWO REVIEW


Does ANYONE not like this man?


Because both programs premiered within a day of each other, there were inevitable comparisons between Adam Hills in Gordon Street tonight and Ben Elton: Live from Planet Earth. They’re very different shows, though. Elton’s show is more ambitious, live and is wall-to-wall comedy whereas ‘Gordon Street’ is a genuine tonight show.

There’s one main difference though – and that’s when you watch Adam Hills in Gordon Street tonight, even when you’re not laughing, you’re smiling.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM - GLEE


A word I use often – too often – when talking about television programs is ‘potential’. So I’ve decided to start a series of articles where I have a look at a program that might not be living up to that potential and make some suggestions that might help it get there.

TV REVIEW - LAID


TV REVIEW – LAID

Now that’s more like it.

After a series of Australian television launches and new programming that never quite hit the mark, along comes a series that is well worth your time in Laid.

TOP 20 FAVOURITE FILMS COUNTDOWN – NUMBER 19




‘SCHOOL OF ROCK’

Starring: Jack Black, Joan Cusack and Miranda Cosgrove
Written By: Mike White
Directed By: Richard Linklater

When you watch it too thoughtfully, School of Rock becomes kind of a disconcerting film. The school’s security is so lax it doesn’t check for ID and a complete stranger is left alone with roughly twenty primary school children. From that starting point, you’re left with either an episode of Criminal Minds or a heartwarming comedy that wears its love of rock music on its sleeve. Fortunately, director Richard Linklater delivers the latter.