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Agamemnon

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Nov 23, 2009, 4:33:38 PM11/23/09
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This time they copied Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.

I wonder what they'll copy tomorrow. The garbage compactor scene from Star
Wars Episode IV A New Hope?


pbo...@aol.com

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Nov 23, 2009, 5:13:27 PM11/23/09
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On 23 Nov, 21:33, "Agamemnon" <agamem...@hello.to.NO_SPAM> wrote:
> This time they copied Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.

Indians with bows and arrows - and right after a Western-style escape
in an ore cart? Come on. As if the "How, paleface" companion wasn't
enough of a stereotype already.

It's definitely getting worse.

Phil

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Nov 23, 2009, 6:26:18 PM11/23/09
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On 23 Nov, 21:33, "Agamemnon" <agamem...@hello.to.NO_SPAM> wrote:

I have to say, Aggy, you were right - this is getting more and more
like the classic series. Just look at the similarities:

- Two-dimensional companions with no background, motive or
personality? Check.

- Non-white people represented by token stereotypes? It's uncanny -
watching those Injuns I could have sworn I was watching Web Planet
again!

- Obligatory random monster inserted into every segment without motive
or plausible explanation? Check.

- Villains who for no terribly obvious reason turn out to be evil
robots? Check.

- Set-up that starts off looking intriguing but rapidly reveals itself
to be simplistic and obvious? Check.

Classic fans will love it...

Phil

Alan Sailsbury

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Nov 23, 2009, 7:49:43 PM11/23/09
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How can I get to see this programme? Is it on Free View?

The Doctor

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Nov 23, 2009, 8:07:48 PM11/23/09
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In article <-IednYf5y973sJbW...@bt.com>,

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john smith

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Nov 23, 2009, 11:28:09 PM11/23/09
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Saw a trailer that they're showing the whole thing on TV next Saturday, I
think...

I'm not arsed, personally! Looks as shit and kiddified as "Sarah Jane" and
there are far better TV programmes on right now... You know? For
GROWN-UPS?

Haven't you been watching "Curb Your Enthusiasm" on More4 then, Alan?

There's "Misfits" too, of course, which has been pretty uneventful after two
episodes but is supposed to have a 'game changer' in Ep. 3 - so let's bloody
hope it livens up a bit and introduces a storyline. Can't be as bad as
"Stargate: Universe" on Sky1, though, which is just dull as dishwater....


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Nov 24, 2009, 1:57:24 AM11/24/09
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On 24 Nov, 00:49, Alan Sailsbury <al...@yahoo.comm> wrote:

BBC Doctor Who site links to it - free on iPlayer.

Phil

pbo...@aol.com

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Nov 24, 2009, 2:00:56 AM11/24/09
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You realise the irony of writing this on a Dr Who group?

The animation's a bit crap and the monsters seem taken straight out of
Japanese anime, but the story itself runs like a fairly standard live-
action Who adventure.

Phil

Alan Sailsbury

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Nov 24, 2009, 8:22:17 AM11/24/09
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Keep forgetting about it. Other things to do. Might order the DVDs sometime.

>
> There's "Misfits" too, of course, which has been pretty uneventful after two
> episodes but is supposed to have a 'game changer' in Ep. 3 - so let's bloody
> hope it livens up a bit and introduces a storyline. Can't be as bad as
> "Stargate: Universe" on Sky1, though, which is just dull as dishwater....
>
>

I thought the first episode was shit. Totally unlikable characters. I
can see scum like that on a daily basis. Why would I want to watch them
on tv (same goes for shit like Shameless and Skins).

The Doctor

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Nov 24, 2009, 10:40:35 AM11/24/09
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In article <mhJOm.22053$J94....@newsfe24.ams2>,

2 trolls are at it again.

The Doctor

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Nov 24, 2009, 10:42:36 AM11/24/09
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In article <72c7ee90-9b33-491d...@p36g2000vbn.googlegroups.com>,
>> I'm not arsed, personally! =A0Looks as shit and kiddified as "Sarah Jane"=
> and
>> there are far better TV programmes on right now... =A0You know? =A0For

>> GROWN-UPS?
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>You realise the irony of writing this on a Dr Who group?
>
>The animation's a bit crap and the monsters seem taken straight out of
>Japanese anime, but the story itself runs like a fairly standard live-
>action Who adventure.
>
>Phil

LOL!

Stephen Wilson

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Nov 24, 2009, 1:55:47 PM11/24/09
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"john smith" <the_jo...@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
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Nah, I'm only 41. Not old enough to start watching programmes aimed at
adults. I share an office with a guy who keeps the radio on Radio 2. That's
more than enough tedium for me!


pbo...@aol.com

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Nov 24, 2009, 2:38:48 PM11/24/09
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If you're forced to endure Wogan, that's more than enough tedium for
anyone.

Phil

The Doctor

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Nov 24, 2009, 5:54:19 PM11/24/09
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2 trolls strutting their pride.


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