Monthly Archives: February 2012

The screening which struck me most this week was certainly Black Mirror, a program which gets its name from the opaque screens of televisions, computers, and phones saturating all our lives. I’ll try not to make this post a contemplation … Continue reading →

There has already been much said on Our War as being a very powerful and mainly unbiased film, and for very good reason. The documentary is unquestionably very powerful, as it openly depicts the dangers and horrors of war without … Continue reading →

Our war is undeniably unique – I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything quite like it, at least not on the American TV that I watch. It felt honest and unbiased in a way that I find is rarely the case with most depictions of … Continue reading →

Going into this screening, I was nervous. I stay away from the supernatural fad as much as possible. I never read the Twilight books and only saw the movie that was required for my Basics class. I don’t watch Vampire … Continue reading →

As I sit down to write my blog post, I am torn between discussing Our War and Being Human. However, Being Human wins due to the fact that the show, in my opinion, transcends the trendy topic of supernatural beings … Continue reading →

Although I know that most blog posts have been focused on one specific show, I just like Our War and Being Human too much to not talk about both of them. Since my thoughts are wildly different in both tone … Continue reading →

Could Rev survive on American television? It’s a completely valid question because the series features a Reverend unlike any might see in the states. In the unique episode we viewed, the Reverend digresses into somewhat of a gross character, becoming … Continue reading →

As I mentioned in class today, I was floored by Our War on Monday. This was for several reasons, including subject matter, aesthetics, and personal interests. First and foremost, war always has been and always will be a touchy subject for … Continue reading →

A couple of weeks ago, there was a lot of discussion about how Dr. Who might translate onto American television. Some of us wondered if something that worked so well with a British audience would work in the US, especially since … Continue reading →

Cool article from The Los Angeles Times: http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/tv/la-ca-critics-notebook-downton-20120205,0,5978755.story?track=icymi

 The BBC’s license fee makes their programming a public service for the people, and as a result “the Beeb” is always attempting to validate its quality and importance to those who are obligated to pay for their services. This is … Continue reading →

Looks like no one is writing about Outnumbered this week, and knowing what the alternative is, that certainly makes sense. We watched the first episode of the BBC’s Sherlock early Monday evening, and I finished the last episode of second … Continue reading →

Monday’s screenings of Sherlock, a BBC One program, speak volumes as to the relationship between the BBC’s charter, the history of popular culture in Britain, and the success and public image of the channel. There is a unique sense of … Continue reading →

When I think of quality television in the U.S., I think of HBO, Showtime and other premium cable networks and series that really raise the bar and provide a sense of either realism or filmic qualities.  Now I can add … Continue reading →

Admission: I’m mad I never watched Sherlock before this week. I’ve had friends tell me repeatedly how wonderful it was, and yet I wouldn’t allow myself to get sucked into something new. I should have known that after having “TV … Continue reading →