Category Archives: Television

A face in the crowd

Posted on Sunday 4 April 2010 by Hazel

While I was watching the surprisingly well written biopic of Mrs Mandela (Michael Samuels did a good job of condensing nearly thirty years of her life) with its standout performance by Sophie Okonedo, I noticed this man in the necklacing … Continue reading →

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What I have been watching.

Posted on Friday 12 February 2010 by Hazel

Glee The first conclusion I drew from this series (I have watched the first four episodes and skimmed the next two) is that modern pop songs have pretty objectionable lyrics. Not even Jessalyn Gilsig's valiant attempt can make hysterical Terri … Continue reading →

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Top TV dramas

Posted on Wednesday 13 January 2010 by Hazel

In the light of The Guardian's top 50 television dramas of all time, I thought of the dramas that I remembered fondly and also remembered being, well, top. So, here's a list which is not in any order except for … Continue reading →

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Set dressing on Dollhouse

Posted on Sunday 27 December 2009 by Hazel

In "The Attic" episode of Dollhouse, there were cans of London Pride (brewed a few miles from my part of London) on the shelves in Clyde's hideout. In addition, there were also cans of Irn Bru and Tizer, a packet … Continue reading →

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Did I fall asleep? For a little while.

Posted on Tuesday 15 December 2009 by Hazel

This blog hasn't died. It may be hibernating a little bit. I may start "reviewing" Buffy in January when we start rewatching it with Adam. He has only seen a handful of episodes from before S4 and maybe by the … Continue reading →

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Why can't I stay?*

Posted on Tuesday 24 November 2009 by Hazel

Angel - "A Hole in the World" (Joss Whedon) This is a disjointed rant about the episode in which Fred (I mean, Winifred Burkle) became a saint. And another woman died (and RIP Cordelia Chase). ANGEL Good. Guys... WESLEY You … Continue reading →

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Bored now

Posted on Sunday 1 November 2009 by Hazel

This was quite obviously my final episode review of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. I started this “project” in (no, really?) on 20th April 2006 (when I was 41) and I have thoroughly enjoyed myself along the way. I am greatly … Continue reading →

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That was nifty

Posted on Sunday 1 November 2009 by Hazel

Chosen (Joss Whedon) “Chosen” is not the best season finale (seasons 2, 3 and 5 have better ones) but it is an adequate way to end the entire series. I have major issues with the empowerment spell and with the … Continue reading →

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Thank God, we're hot chicks with superpowers

Posted on Friday 23 October 2009 by Hazel

End of Days (Douglas Petrie & Jane Espenson) The writers do a terrible job regarding the Scythe because it is the most awful plot contrivance. Why does Caleb tell Buffy (via Shannon in “Dirty Girls”) that he has something of … Continue reading →

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You're the one, Buffy

Posted on Wednesday 21 October 2009 by Hazel

Touched (Rebecca Rand Kirshner) I probably wouldn’t have noticed a Potential called Caridad if she hadn’t been played by Dania Ramirez who had the thankless role of Maya in Heroes. Sorry to jump ahead but it seems odd to have … Continue reading →

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