The Office

[fpw]

I saw a DVD from this UK TV show (Via Netflix) and it's very funny.

[Scott Hajek]

I saw a DVD from this UK TV show (Via Netflix) and it's very funny.
A few people I know have highly recommended this show. They're also afraid of what American TV will do to it.

[Marc]

A show Dave introduced to me is Spaced. I don't think it's available in the U.S. but if you have a region free player I highly recommend tracking this one down as an import. Very funny stuff!

[Gord]

Spaced is a GREAT show, they showed Series 1 in Canada on Bravo and my wife and I managed to tape every episode. (Not hard, there's only 7) Series 2 was never shown here to my knowledge but was even funnier! I HIGHLY reccomend it to anyone who manages to find it. Lots of good 80's geek in-jokes to it too. :)

[jimbow8]

Lots of good 80's geek in-jokes to it too. :)
That should be perfect for many of us on this board, then, huh Lisa?

[Lisa]

That should be perfect for many of us on this board, then, huh Lisa?

Are you implying that I like geeky 80s in-jokes? Because nothing could be further from the truth. I enjoy arthouse films and fine wine and other assorted French stuff.

Yeah, that's it...

Lisa

[APhew]

A show Dave introduced to me is Spaced. I don't think it's available in the U.S. but if you have a region free player I highly recommend tracking this one down as an import. Very funny stuff!

I believe the same people behind "Spaced" did the currently (in the UK) released "Shaun of the Dead". I have only heard really good things about this movie and I want to see it REALLY BAD.

I did watch "The Office" season 1 last week and found it hilarious. Season 2 is coming out on DVD fairly soon I believe.

My all-time favorite british comedy will always be Red Dwarf.

[Marc]

I believe the same people behind "Spaced" did the currently (in the UK) released "Shaun of the Dead". I have only heard really good things about this movie and I want to see it REALLY BAD.


You are correct, sir! Dave was suppose to see it this weekend so if we're real nice to him maybe he'll give us his input on it??? PLEASE DAVE??? :D

Speaking of which did you see that Battle Royale 2 and Ju-On: The Grudge 2 came out? Both are available at Poker Industries. Have you seen either?

[APhew]

Speaking of which did you see that Battle Royale 2 and Ju-On: The Grudge 2 came out? Both are available at Poker Industries. Have you seen either?

I haven't seen either yet, but I plan on getting my grubby hands on them soon!

[Gord]

Wow! I just went to the Shaun of the Dead website and saw the trailer. I HAVE to see this movie now! Its very much in the same genre of humor as Spaced. (Spaced actually does numerous daydreaming/fantasy segments where one of the main characters fights zombies. :) )

http://uip.co.uk/romzom/ - Click left then click on the TV for the trailer.

[Peter]

I always thought the Office was more sad than funny, but then again one HELL of a lot of people disagree with me!

Still and all, as we seem to be on a UK comedy jag has anyone out there seen the League of Gentlemen? I know the Christmas Special is out on DVD and the main series 1 and 2 on video (maybe DVD as well?). With a terminally incompetent VET, a trans-sexual taxi driver and a pair of local shop keepers who kill and burn their non-local customers I mean, what else could you want? Oh, just try it if you get the chance...

[Dave]

You are correct, sir! Dave was suppose to see it this weekend so if we're real nice to him maybe he'll give us his input on it??? PLEASE DAVE??? :D


Alas, I've been laid up with flu since Saturday, after our meeting (ahem).

It was my wish to have seen it by now, but haven't been able to. I might risk evil looks and cough my way through it this evening.

I'll let you know if I do.

Dave

[Dave]

Alas, I've been laid up with flu since Saturday, after our meeting (ahem).

It was my wish to have seen it by now, but haven't been able to. I might risk evil looks and cough my way through it this evening.

I'll let you know if I do.

Dave

Got around to seeing Shaun Of The Dead over the weekend. Loved it. If you're a fan of Spaced then you can't go wrong.

It is fairly British in places, but generic enough to pull non UKers through it.

One small problem was the pacing of the humour dropped once they reached the pub, but the pacing of the horror increased, so horses for courses. Perhaps it was a little overlong, but maybe that was because I was busting to go to the loo.

Unfortunately it didn't light the UK Box office up, but with some luck and good word of mouth it will do well around the rest of the world.

Check it out, if your tastes are like mine (and you're here reading this so they can't be too far off), then you'll love it.

Dave

[fpw]

I always thought the Office was more sad than funny, but then again one HELL of a lot of people disagree with me!

After seeing a few more episodes I tend to agree with you. Clueless people can be funny for a while, but then they become sad, or even disturbing. What I find most disturbing about The Office is that the characters aren't simply socially clueless, but morally as well. They sem to operate in an ethical vacuum. I've never worked in a real office -- is this what they're like?

[Matthew Smith]

I've never worked in a real office -- is this what they're like?

Yes.

At least, that's how it's seemed to me in the couple of office situations I've dealt with as an adult.

It's one of the reasons I find "the Office" so uncomfortable to watch. I laugh a few times and then start getting very depressed.

--Matthew

[Susan]

I've never worked in a real office -- is this what they're like?
No, not at all. To get an accurate account of office life you have to rent the movie Secretary. Hehehe.

Office Space is good too!

Susan

[jimbow8]

No, not at all. To get an accurate account of office life you have to rent the movie Secretary. Hehehe.
Boy, I wish I had worked in the office with you!!!! Or Maggie Gyllenhal

Office Space is good too!

Susan
One of the funniest movies ever! It's funny......because it's true!

[Kenji]

I've never heard before about "The Office". UK TV show? Something like a Monty Python? or Fawlty Towers? I have a curious. Tell me detail.