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Aug 3rd, 2019 at 9:40pm
 
Can someone remind my to set the VCR for ABC at 8:40 tomorrow night?

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Reply #1 - Aug 4th, 2019 at 8:30am
 
Set the VCR for ABC at 8:40 tonight.

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Reply #2 - Aug 4th, 2019 at 8:47am
 
I cant stand Rebel Wilson..
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Reply #3 - Aug 4th, 2019 at 4:51pm
 
cods wrote on Aug 4th, 2019 at 8:47am:
I cant stand Rebel Wilson..


She is the exact polar opposite of what any man looks for in a woman
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There is little to see in her other than disgust.
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Reply #4 - Aug 4th, 2019 at 6:02pm
 
Valkie wrote on Aug 4th, 2019 at 4:51pm:
cods wrote on Aug 4th, 2019 at 8:47am:
I cant stand Rebel Wilson..


She is the exact polar opposite of what any man looks for in a woman
Loud
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Coarse
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Fat
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There is little to see in her other than disgust.


Lets just hope she only has a small part Wink
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Reply #5 - Aug 9th, 2019 at 11:23am
 
Watched episode 1 yesterday on iView ... pretty corny but I had a few chuckles.

Worth a squiz.

https://iview.abc.net.au/show/les-norton
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Reply #6 - Aug 9th, 2019 at 12:37pm
 
Captain Nemo wrote on Aug 9th, 2019 at 11:23am:
Watched episode 1 yesterday on iView ... pretty corny but I had a few chuckles.

Worth a squiz.

https://iview.abc.net.au/show/les-norton



A couple of chuckles, but it's so far below the quality of the excellent shows we're used to these days.
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Reply #7 - Aug 9th, 2019 at 1:49pm
 
Any relative of Sir Les Paterson?  Same first name......

I'll skip it with Rebel Wilson.... fat is NOT the new thin, and boorish is not the new polite ...
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Reply #8 - Aug 9th, 2019 at 1:57pm
 
Grappler Truth Teller Feller wrote on Aug 9th, 2019 at 1:49pm:
Any relative of Sir Les Paterson?  Same first name......

I'll skip it with Rebel Wilson.... fat is NOT the new thin, and boorish is not the new polite ...


She was just terrible, nothing to do with her weight, looks.
She can't act for schit and can only do her Aussie bogan character.

From the story it's suggested her charachter ended up under a pile of concrete above the North Bondi fishing club.

The Mrs and I have been watching a series called Big little lies which is an adaptation of a book by an Aussie author set around the Northern Beaches Sydney.

All I can say is thankfark it was picked up by an American producer as it's off the hook good acting. Our Nicole Kidman is great in it, thanks to a great script and directing.



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Reply #9 - Aug 9th, 2019 at 2:11pm
 
Gordon wrote on Aug 9th, 2019 at 1:57pm:
Grappler Truth Teller Feller wrote on Aug 9th, 2019 at 1:49pm:
Any relative of Sir Les Paterson?  Same first name......

I'll skip it with Rebel Wilson.... fat is NOT the new thin, and boorish is not the new polite ...


She was just terrible, nothing to do with her weight, looks.
She can't act for schit and can only do her Aussie bogan character.

From the story it's suggested her charachter ended up under a pile of concrete above the North Bondi fishing club.

The Mrs and I have been watching a series called Big little lies which is an adaptation of a book by an Aussie author set around the Northern Beaches Sydney.

All I can say is thankfark it was picked up by an American producer as it's off the hook good acting. Our Nicole Kidman is great in it, thanks to a great script and directing.






Hmm - yes - been noticing for many years that often humdrum 'actors' who've 'made a name' in some silly show are then regarded as 'stars' here for eternity... it's such a shame...

Real acting is at a premium here in Oz, and many of the long-established 'stars' are pretty shallow in their repertoire...  I know the pool is much shallower than in the US or UK, but still - and on top of that, some tight scripting would go a long way instead of the pap that often comes out.

How do you compare with, say, a Helen Mirren and Alan Rickman in the Eye In The Sky script?  We just don't have that here.. sorry 'bout that.

Oh, Colin Friels is pretty good - he's in a show now at the theatre... (I think).. I don't keep up with my performing arts investments... just know the product is good ...
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Reply #10 - Aug 9th, 2019 at 2:23pm
 
Grappler Truth Teller Feller wrote on Aug 9th, 2019 at 2:11pm:
Gordon wrote on Aug 9th, 2019 at 1:57pm:
Grappler Truth Teller Feller wrote on Aug 9th, 2019 at 1:49pm:
Any relative of Sir Les Paterson?  Same first name......

I'll skip it with Rebel Wilson.... fat is NOT the new thin, and boorish is not the new polite ...


She was just terrible, nothing to do with her weight, looks.
She can't act for schit and can only do her Aussie bogan character.

From the story it's suggested her charachter ended up under a pile of concrete above the North Bondi fishing club.

The Mrs and I have been watching a series called Big little lies which is an adaptation of a book by an Aussie author set around the Northern Beaches Sydney.

All I can say is thankfark it was picked up by an American producer as it's off the hook good acting. Our Nicole Kidman is great in it, thanks to a great script and directing.






Hmm - yes - been noticing for many years that often humdrum 'actors' who've 'made a name' in some silly show are then regarded as 'stars' here for eternity... it's such a shame...

Real acting is at a premium here in Oz, and many of the long-established 'stars' are pretty shallow in their repertoire...  I know the pool is much shallower than in the US or UK, but still - and on top of that, some tight scripting would go a long way instead of the pap that often comes out.

How do you compare with, say, a Helen Mirren and Alan Rickman in the Eye In The Sky script?  We just don't have that here.. sorry 'bout that.

Oh, Colin Friels is pretty good - he's in a show now at the theatre... (I think).. I don't keep up with my performing arts investments... just know the product is good ...


I truly believe it's less about the actor and more about the script, direction and editing. A case in point is what Quentin Tarantino can do with someone like John Travolta. I'm not saying the acting doesn't play a part but great direction is the key.
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Reply #11 - Aug 9th, 2019 at 2:45pm
 
Gordon wrote on Aug 9th, 2019 at 2:23pm:
Grappler Truth Teller Feller wrote on Aug 9th, 2019 at 2:11pm:
Gordon wrote on Aug 9th, 2019 at 1:57pm:
Grappler Truth Teller Feller wrote on Aug 9th, 2019 at 1:49pm:
Any relative of Sir Les Paterson?  Same first name......

I'll skip it with Rebel Wilson.... fat is NOT the new thin, and boorish is not the new polite ...


She was just terrible, nothing to do with her weight, looks.
She can't act for schit and can only do her Aussie bogan character.

From the story it's suggested her charachter ended up under a pile of concrete above the North Bondi fishing club.

The Mrs and I have been watching a series called Big little lies which is an adaptation of a book by an Aussie author set around the Northern Beaches Sydney.

All I can say is thankfark it was picked up by an American producer as it's off the hook good acting. Our Nicole Kidman is great in it, thanks to a great script and directing.






Hmm - yes - been noticing for many years that often humdrum 'actors' who've 'made a name' in some silly show are then regarded as 'stars' here for eternity... it's such a shame...

Real acting is at a premium here in Oz, and many of the long-established 'stars' are pretty shallow in their repertoire...  I know the pool is much shallower than in the US or UK, but still - and on top of that, some tight scripting would go a long way instead of the pap that often comes out.

How do you compare with, say, a Helen Mirren and Alan Rickman in the Eye In The Sky script?  We just don't have that here.. sorry 'bout that.

Oh, Colin Friels is pretty good - he's in a show now at the theatre... (I think).. I don't keep up with my performing arts investments... just know the product is good ...


I truly believe it's less about the actor and more about the script, direction and editing. A case in point is what Quentin Tarantino can do with someone like John Travolta. I'm not saying the acting doesn't play a part but great direction is the key.



Hmm - yes.... they reboot Lantana occasionally - an idea that sort of got weaker and weaker as the movie progressed..... the final 'kick' was not very strong... I could go back and analyse it a bit.... watching it once was enough, though.  We seem to struggle here with scripting... I've known some writers and they are OK with the soapie style - a Country Practice etc - but somehow there is a lack of oomph ... and maybe the teenage casting people don't help, especially when handed a job without much experience.... those kids can be pretty obnoxious and egocentric   Roll Eyes  Roll Eyes  Roll Eyes... they haven't learned the maxim that it is not wise to offend anyone, since they may one day be your boss.... and they can be very short with freelance actors trying to make their way.... and far too many broken personalities find their way into performing arts etc... I've met some stage managers and assistant directors who are worthy of a shot to the chin .... very mistaken about their true role and clearly out of their depth.......

My daughter - at 29 this year, has been working in film since she left school and is only just getting up there... now she has real talent... better to come along slower than be pushed too quickly above your limits...
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Reply #12 - Aug 9th, 2019 at 5:10pm
 
Captain Nemo wrote on Aug 9th, 2019 at 11:23am:
Watched episode 1 yesterday on iView ... pretty corny but I had a few chuckles.

Worth a squiz.

https://iview.abc.net.au/show/les-norton


I might check it out. Although I do find Aussie stuff rather pathetic and embarrassing. No wonder people overseas think we all came from "convicts" and aren't too bright.
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Reply #13 - Aug 9th, 2019 at 5:14pm
 
Mary Black wrote on Aug 9th, 2019 at 5:10pm:
Captain Nemo wrote on Aug 9th, 2019 at 11:23am:
Watched episode 1 yesterday on iView ... pretty corny but I had a few chuckles.

Worth a squiz.

https://iview.abc.net.au/show/les-norton


I might check it out. Although I do find Aussie stuff rather pathetic and embarrassing. No wonder people overseas think we all came from "convicts" and aren't too bright.

Sounds like you don't have much respect for Australians?
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Reply #14 - Aug 9th, 2019 at 5:23pm
 
Mr Hammer wrote on Aug 9th, 2019 at 5:14pm:
Mary Black wrote on Aug 9th, 2019 at 5:10pm:
Captain Nemo wrote on Aug 9th, 2019 at 11:23am:
Watched episode 1 yesterday on iView ... pretty corny but I had a few chuckles.

Worth a squiz.

https://iview.abc.net.au/show/les-norton


I might check it out. Although I do find Aussie stuff rather pathetic and embarrassing. No wonder people overseas think we all came from "convicts" and aren't too bright.

Sounds like you don't have much respect for Australians?


I am an Aussie, born and bred ... I just think some Aussie programs/shows are pathetic and make us look like we are dumb and I loathe the "down under" title.

We aren't ALL like Crocodile Dundee or Mad Max. However, I loved Red Dog.
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Reply #15 - Aug 9th, 2019 at 5:27pm
 
Mary Black wrote on Aug 9th, 2019 at 5:23pm:
Mr Hammer wrote on Aug 9th, 2019 at 5:14pm:
Mary Black wrote on Aug 9th, 2019 at 5:10pm:
Captain Nemo wrote on Aug 9th, 2019 at 11:23am:
Watched episode 1 yesterday on iView ... pretty corny but I had a few chuckles.

Worth a squiz.

https://iview.abc.net.au/show/les-norton


I might check it out. Although I do find Aussie stuff rather pathetic and embarrassing. No wonder people overseas think we all came from "convicts" and aren't too bright.

Sounds like you don't have much respect for Australians?


I am an Aussie, born and bred ... I just think some Aussie programs/shows are pathetic and make us look like we are dumb and I loathe the "down under" title.

We aren't ALL like Crocodile Dundee or Mad Max. However, I loved Red Dog.

Fair enough. Don't expect anything of substance to come out of Australia's entertainment industry. Those people are so out of touch they don't know what's going on. They believe perpetuating old stereotypes of Australia will sell their crap overseas.
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Reply #16 - Aug 9th, 2019 at 5:35pm
 
Mr Hammer wrote on Aug 9th, 2019 at 5:27pm:
Mary Black wrote on Aug 9th, 2019 at 5:23pm:
Mr Hammer wrote on Aug 9th, 2019 at 5:14pm:
Mary Black wrote on Aug 9th, 2019 at 5:10pm:
Captain Nemo wrote on Aug 9th, 2019 at 11:23am:
Watched episode 1 yesterday on iView ... pretty corny but I had a few chuckles.

Worth a squiz.

https://iview.abc.net.au/show/les-norton


I might check it out. Although I do find Aussie stuff rather pathetic and embarrassing. No wonder people overseas think we all came from "convicts" and aren't too bright.

Sounds like you don't have much respect for Australians?


I am an Aussie, born and bred ... I just think some Aussie programs/shows are pathetic and make us look like we are dumb and I loathe the "down under" title.

We aren't ALL like Crocodile Dundee or Mad Max. However, I loved Red Dog.

Fair enough. Don't expect anything of substance to come out of Australia's entertainment industry. Those people are so out of touch they don't know what's going on. They believe perpetuating old stereotypes of Australia will sell their crap overseas.


Exactly. Chips Rafferty is long gone. The decent Aussie actors are in the USA earning millions. I do object, very strongly, to American actors trying to sound "Australian", they don't and can NOT.
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Reply #17 - Aug 10th, 2019 at 8:13pm
 
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Reply #18 - Aug 10th, 2019 at 9:07pm
 
Rebel Wilson sums up all Aussies who 'sell out' to the USA.
For want of serving the British like good working class proles.
Either way you lose.  Wink
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Reply #19 - Aug 11th, 2019 at 5:08pm
 
Mary Black wrote on Aug 9th, 2019 at 5:23pm:
Mr Hammer wrote on Aug 9th, 2019 at 5:14pm:
Mary Black wrote on Aug 9th, 2019 at 5:10pm:
Captain Nemo wrote on Aug 9th, 2019 at 11:23am:
Watched episode 1 yesterday on iView ... pretty corny but I had a few chuckles.

Worth a squiz.

https://iview.abc.net.au/show/les-norton


I might check it out. Although I do find Aussie stuff rather pathetic and embarrassing. No wonder people overseas think we all came from "convicts" and aren't too bright.

Sounds like you don't have much respect for Australians?


I am an Aussie, born and bred ... I just think some Aussie programs/shows are pathetic and make us look like we are dumb and I loathe the "down under" title.

We aren't ALL like Crocodile Dundee or Mad Max. However, I loved Red Dog.


Totally agree with you Mary Black.
Rest assured though - that when they 'dumb down' the Australian, they are just describing the 'Media Australians' that grovel to the USA 'Media' for fame and fortune. I know many 'Australians' that are nothing like that. Even the Media Aboriginals are not like many other Aboriginals and thus possibly not the 'true voice' of all of Aboriginal Australia. Many love Trump... for example.  Wink
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Reply #20 - Aug 11th, 2019 at 7:49pm
 
New episode on tonight
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