Tag Archives: Comedy

The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin Episode 1

Posted on October 11, 2020 by

I first watched The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin as a child (not on first broadcast – I wasn’t born), and found it absolutely hilarious. It appealed to me on one particular level, mainly thanks to the farting chairs … Continue reading →

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Ms Vampire Who Lives in My Neighbourhood

Posted on August 10, 2020 by

Sometimes it’s nice to take a break from the realities of life and watch something that is just a silly bit of fun. The title of this one might give you a clue that it falls into that category. It’s … Continue reading →

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Red Dwarf: The End

Posted on July 19, 2020 by

We open with a shot of somebody, perhaps Lister, cleaning the outside of Red Dwarf. As the camera pans away we see the full scale of the ship, and it’s enormous. This is a utilitarian view of the future, with … Continue reading →

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Mayo Chiki!

Posted on April 13, 2020 by

First broadcast in 2011, Mayo Chiki! has been out on DVD for a while now, so I was lucky enough to find it in a second hand DVD shop for a good price. I thought it was worth a try … Continue reading →

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Shaun of the Dead

Posted on October 29, 2018 by

When Shaun of the Dead was released in Spain the title was changed to Zombies Party, with the tagline “A night… of death”.  That rather misses the point, doesn’t it, and not just because the film takes place mostly in … Continue reading →

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The Curse of Fatal Death

Posted on September 7, 2018 by

After the Paul McGann Movie in 1996 it felt like Doctor Who might never be coming back to television.  The big revival had come and gone.  So in 1999 even a silly little comedy sketch was welcome.  People still remembered … Continue reading →

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