TV Review - Killing Eve
Starring Jodie Cormer, Sandra Oh, Fiona Shaw
9:15 PM Saturday BBC1
Picking up seconds after the conclusion of the first series the opening episode saw both main characters Oh's Eve and Cormer's Villanelle at low points. Oh gives a masterclass in emotional confusion as she stumbles through Paris after stabbing Villanelle in the stomach. along the way there is a humorous encounter as Eve tries to get back to London. Meanwhile Villanelle stumbles around seeking treatment for her wound ending in a hospital wearing a boy's superhero pyjamas! This opening episode was more of a set up of what is to come though very much enlivened by some sparkling dialogue. The forthcoming episodes should be some of the most unique viewing experiences of recent years.
Sunday, 9 June 2019
Friday, 7 June 2019
Girls doing it for themselves
Tonight sees the start of this year's Women's World Cup in Football. The competition will see extensive coverage on the BBC. The game with the most interest for British is the match on Sunday between old rivals England and Scotland. This year will be the one Women's Football makes a premant on the UK conscious.
Tonight sees the start of this year's Women's World Cup in Football. The competition will see extensive coverage on the BBC. The game with the most interest for British is the match on Sunday between old rivals England and Scotland. This year will be the one Women's Football makes a premant on the UK conscious.
Thursday, 6 June 2019
Not going to the con
Warner Bros Pictures have announced that for the first time in 20 years is not making a major presentation at this year's San Diego Comic. The event is the biggest Pop culture event with various companies previewing their offerings for the forthcoming year. It not as if Warner Bros have little to show the massed crowds this year. Among them the Wonder Woman sequel, The Shining follow up Dr. Sleep and the new version of Science Fiction classic Dune. Warner Bros will be holding a preview screening of It: Chapter 2 at a side event.
Warner Bros Pictures have announced that for the first time in 20 years is not making a major presentation at this year's San Diego Comic. The event is the biggest Pop culture event with various companies previewing their offerings for the forthcoming year. It not as if Warner Bros have little to show the massed crowds this year. Among them the Wonder Woman sequel, The Shining follow up Dr. Sleep and the new version of Science Fiction classic Dune. Warner Bros will be holding a preview screening of It: Chapter 2 at a side event.
Wednesday, 5 June 2019
Paul Darrow (1941-2019)
The death has been announced of the Paul Darrow. His best known role was as Kerr Avon in the BBC's cult Science Fiction show Blake's 7. Avon was a reluctant member of the titular group of freedom fighters forever in a tense relationship with leader Roj (Gareth Thomas) Blake. However when Blake was killed Avon took over only for a twist in the final episode that Blake had faked his death only for the group to die in a blood bath. Darrow appeared in 2 serials of that other famous BBC SF show Doctor Who, 1970's Doctor Who and the Silurians and 1985's Timeleash. For the latter Darrow tried to channel Laurence Oliver's famed performance in his role as a bad guy however producer John Nathan-Turner was not impressed and told to stop playing the role in that way. Other show Paul appeared on include The Saint, Little Britain and Toast of London. With Blake's 7 Darrow can claim to have a cult following.
Paul Darrow R.I.P
The death has been announced of the Paul Darrow. His best known role was as Kerr Avon in the BBC's cult Science Fiction show Blake's 7. Avon was a reluctant member of the titular group of freedom fighters forever in a tense relationship with leader Roj (Gareth Thomas) Blake. However when Blake was killed Avon took over only for a twist in the final episode that Blake had faked his death only for the group to die in a blood bath. Darrow appeared in 2 serials of that other famous BBC SF show Doctor Who, 1970's Doctor Who and the Silurians and 1985's Timeleash. For the latter Darrow tried to channel Laurence Oliver's famed performance in his role as a bad guy however producer John Nathan-Turner was not impressed and told to stop playing the role in that way. Other show Paul appeared on include The Saint, Little Britain and Toast of London. With Blake's 7 Darrow can claim to have a cult following.
Paul Darrow R.I.P
Tuesday, 4 June 2019
The gambler's run is over
One of the longest winning runs on US game show Jeopardy! has come to an end. James Holzhauer won 2 and a half million dollars on the show where contestants win money by answering clues with an question. The key to James long run on the show was that he would answer the most difficult but most profitable questions first. James met his match in university librarian Emma Bottcher. James run was the second longest in the shows history.
One of the longest winning runs on US game show Jeopardy! has come to an end. James Holzhauer won 2 and a half million dollars on the show where contestants win money by answering clues with an question. The key to James long run on the show was that he would answer the most difficult but most profitable questions first. James met his match in university librarian Emma Bottcher. James run was the second longest in the shows history.
Monday, 3 June 2019
Robert is Bruce
After some speculation Robert Pattinson has been confirmed as the latest actor to play the role of Bruce Wayne aka Batman. This will not go down well with those who associate Pattinson with the Twilight series of films which are frown upon in some cirlces because of their teenage girl fan base. The new film is said to focus on the caped crusader's skills as a detective and a large number of his rouge galleries including The Penguin. Pattinson is currently filming Tenant with Christopher Nolan who is famous for his own cinematic take on Batman with the Dark Knight trilogy of 2005-12. Filming on the new film is due to start within the year.
After some speculation Robert Pattinson has been confirmed as the latest actor to play the role of Bruce Wayne aka Batman. This will not go down well with those who associate Pattinson with the Twilight series of films which are frown upon in some cirlces because of their teenage girl fan base. The new film is said to focus on the caped crusader's skills as a detective and a large number of his rouge galleries including The Penguin. Pattinson is currently filming Tenant with Christopher Nolan who is famous for his own cinematic take on Batman with the Dark Knight trilogy of 2005-12. Filming on the new film is due to start within the year.
Sunday, 2 June 2019
James not impressed with how his creation turned out
1997 saw the release of LA Confidential the film version of James Ellroy's crime novel of the starring Russell Crowe, Guy Pearce, Kevin Spacey and Kim Basinger. The film received rave reviews and many awards including an Oscar for Basinger for her role as a prostitute. Though one of the few people not happy with the family was Ellroy himself. According to a report in The Guardian newspaper he called the film as deep as a tortilla and character actions made no sense. Though Ellroy admitted the money he has received from the film is very nice.
1997 saw the release of LA Confidential the film version of James Ellroy's crime novel of the starring Russell Crowe, Guy Pearce, Kevin Spacey and Kim Basinger. The film received rave reviews and many awards including an Oscar for Basinger for her role as a prostitute. Though one of the few people not happy with the family was Ellroy himself. According to a report in The Guardian newspaper he called the film as deep as a tortilla and character actions made no sense. Though Ellroy admitted the money he has received from the film is very nice.
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