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DVD Reviews => The "Marathon" reviews => Topic started by: Tom on October 15, 2007, 10:58:25 PM

Title: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Tom on October 15, 2007, 10:58:25 PM
How is it done?
Beginning of each week the next episode in line from the series "Spaced" is announced. Everyone has time to watch and rate that episode until the end of that week.
Please rate it on a scale to 10 (only whole numbers) and optionally leave a short review or thoughts on that episode. This first post is then updated with the rating average.

Anybody you joins in, please leave a short message in this thread saying so. You can join in anytime.

Please use this thread only for rating and discussing the current episode. For general rerun marathon discussions please use
this thread (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,460.0.html).

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Episode                  Avg Rating  Vote Count
1.1 Beginnings83
1.2 Gatherings9.33
1.3 Art7.73
1.4 Battles83
1.5 Chaos9.73
1.6 Epiphanies103
1.7 Ends7.52
2.1 Back9.33
2.2 Change103
2.3 Mettle92
2.4 Help9.73
2.5 Gone9.73
2.6 Dissolution92
2.7 Leaves8.73
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Tom on October 15, 2007, 11:00:02 PM
First episode: 1.1 Beginnings
Deadline: 2007-10-21 (Sunday)

I hope this will be watched by more than two people ;)
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Najemikon on October 16, 2007, 12:39:33 AM
Oh I'll definitely be joining in. I've been crippled by the alphabet marathon, so didn't bother with Police Squad, but I'll make room for Spaced. There's always room for Spaced!
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Achim on October 16, 2007, 06:42:37 AM
I'll join in too. I also didn't join Police Squad! because I needed to concentrate on the Alphabet and I had just watched it last month. But as I have sufficient mileage on the Alphabet Marathon by now I'll join in with Spaced. It's a great show and sure should grant a second viewing after about a year...
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: lyonsden5 on October 16, 2007, 08:08:00 AM
appears to be a region 2 title only  :-\


 :-[


 :bag:
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: RossRoy on October 16, 2007, 03:28:08 PM
Yeah, I was planning on buying it, but it's a region 2 only title, and I don't especially like ordering other regions.
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Najemikon on October 16, 2007, 09:54:14 PM
Ooooh, region snob...  :tease:

I have region 1 titles. Why can't you have region 2? Especially when Spaced is better than any US sitcom. Again, with the  :tease: :tease: :tease:
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Kathy on October 17, 2007, 01:08:12 AM
Quote from: Najemikon on October 16, 2007, 09:54:14 PM
Ooooh, region snob...  :tease:

I have region 1 titles. Why can't you have region 2? Especially when Spaced is better than any US sitcom. Again, with the  :tease: :tease: :tease:

 :laugh: I don't even know if my DVD player would accept any region other than 1 or any/none. :stars:
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: RossRoy on October 17, 2007, 02:41:55 AM
I have a few R2 DVD (3), but I don't like the hassle of it, or having to explain to my friends why they can't borrow it because it won't play on their player.
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Achim on October 19, 2007, 07:48:53 PM
Finished watching the first episode. 8/10

Good opening episode, introducing all the main characters.

"So, do you like my comic?"
"Yeah, yeah. Oh, that reminds me I was talking to Marsha about the rubbish..."

Also liked the way the very first scene was cut.

In general, this TV series has great witty dialogues and excellent cutting, which those of you who don't know the series might have seen in "Shaun of the Dead" or "Hot Fuzz" (if you haven't seen either of those yet: What are you waiting for?). While it's not laugh out loud funny all the time, it's just great fun to see those two (Simon Pegg and Jessica Stephenson) interact.
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Tom on October 20, 2007, 10:59:08 PM
8/10

This is the first time I'll watch this series since Shaun of the Dead was released. I saw it two years before that and it was the reason, I went to see Shaun of the Dead in the theater.
Even after the great Shaun of the Dead this series still holds up. It's even funnier than I remember it. Also great camera/editing work. And also great visual gags (like the Velma and Shaggy scene  :laugh: ).
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Najemikon on October 21, 2007, 02:52:01 AM
4/5

Ditto on everything already said. I think there is more invention in each episode than in an entire season of Friends. Edgar Wright really pushes the limit of what people expect from a British sitcom. Just little touches like the scene where Daisy wishes she was telepathic, "don't you Tim... Damn!" with the pan to Tim's dopey expression, and the different angles on one shot as they listen to Amber charging down the stairs.

Favourite line: "Mind you, I have no memory of Christmas 1994 either.", "Why's that?", "I don't remember..."  :hysterical:
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Tom on October 22, 2007, 08:57:36 PM
Next episode: Gatherings
Deadline: 2007-10-28 (Sunday)

Average rating of previous episode:
8 (3 votes)
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Najemikon on October 22, 2007, 09:02:57 PM
I'm not ruining your average calculator am I, Tom? I don't like using a 10 point scale because I find I get too nitpicky. And whereas I'm happy to ladle out 5/5s, 10/10s never happen! :-[
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Tom on October 22, 2007, 09:14:38 PM
I will use the scale 10 for calculation. I adjusted yours to fit it. I found, that people who use scale 5 work with half points. Therefore multiplying it with 2 I get what I want.
However if someone decides to use half points with the scale 10, I will round up. I set as condition to use only whole numbers and this is what I set the database to which collects and calculates the ratings/averages.
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Najemikon on October 23, 2007, 01:11:02 AM
Gatherings 5/5

A perfect example of a sitcom episode. Get the awkward intros out of the way, throw in the dodgy mates and just let them play off each other in a completely pointless episode! :P  Yet it still manages to start the ball rolling on the relationships and running jokes that will feed through both series.

Actually I'd rate this 5/5 just for introducing Mike so well "providing much needed security, Tim-Tim" and the first glimpse of his childhood trauma (complete with moustache!), but we also get the line: "smells like garlic/looks like a turd in a wig", plus more brilliant editing and spot on movie connections (2001, Evil Dead and Close Encounters). And don't forget the paperboy.

Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Achim on October 25, 2007, 06:51:35 PM
Gatherings 10/10

Great sitcom episode, really no plot to speak of but written hilariously funny and executed wonderfully.

Didn't notice the 2001 reference (:bag:) but found one Field of Dreams ("If we have it", the party, "they will come.").
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Najemikon on October 25, 2007, 07:56:27 PM
Quote from: ya_shin on October 25, 2007, 06:51:35 PM
Gatherings 10/10

Great sitcom episode, really no plot to speak of but written hilariously funny and executed wonderfully.

Didn't notice the 2001 reference (:bag:) but found one Field of Dreams ("If we have it", the party, "they will come.").

The fridge was accused of becoming self-aware because Daisy couldn't get her half-a-Magnum out and it had HAL9000 on it's handle. The point of view was from the freezer, and in the back of the shot Tim whistles "Daisy, Daisy...". Even writing this down in a rather serious tone makes me laugh!  :hysterical:
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Achim on October 25, 2007, 09:09:07 PM
Thanks Jon...

Actually, I just watched the commentaries for episodes 1 + 2 and they explained it :bag:. It was rather obvious, actually :slaphead: Also decided to watch the next episodes with the Homage-O-Meter on, to catch those things on first viewing (it's sometimes tough to get them with the commentary, if they are verbal references...).
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Najemikon on October 25, 2007, 09:15:56 PM
You don't happen to have the three disc collector's set do you? It has an excellent documentary on.
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: RossRoy on October 25, 2007, 10:39:06 PM
Well, I hope it's as good as you all make it sound because.... I just ordered it! From UK no less!

<sigh> all those Marathons might end up costing a pretty penny in the long run... ;)
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Najemikon on October 25, 2007, 10:46:31 PM
Well done lads, we got him. We can call the marathon off now. Thank god, because Spaced is absolute tripe...

Right, now how do we get him to buy Spiceworld The Movie?

 :tease:

Sir, you have made an excellent purchase. Well done.  :clap:


Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: RossRoy on October 25, 2007, 10:58:52 PM
Quote from: Najemikon on October 25, 2007, 10:46:31 PM
Spiceworld The Movie?

 :yucky: :yucky: :yucky:
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Tom on October 25, 2007, 11:39:31 PM
8/10

Another great episode. I found it as good as the first episode but not better (therefore "only" an eight)
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Achim on October 26, 2007, 08:27:07 AM
Quote from: Najemikon on October 25, 2007, 09:15:56 PM
You don't happen to have the three disc collector's set do you? It has an excellent documentary on.
I do 8) ...and I have previously watched that excellent third disc. Plus the three disc set has more outtakes, more deleted scenes, more, more, more...
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Tom on October 29, 2007, 10:49:37 PM
Next episode: Art
Deadline: 2007-11-04 (Sunday)

This episode was the inspiration for the movie "Shawn of the Dead".


Average rating of previous episode:
9.3 (3 votes)
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: RossRoy on October 30, 2007, 01:27:13 AM
Quote from: ya_shin on October 26, 2007, 08:27:07 AM
Quote from: Najemikon on October 25, 2007, 09:15:56 PM
You don't happen to have the three disc collector's set do you? It has an excellent documentary on.
I do 8) ...and I have previously watched that excellent third disc. Plus the three disc set has more outtakes, more deleted scenes, more, more, more...
I do too, and I just received it  ;D So I'll join in the fun.
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Achim on October 30, 2007, 05:21:58 AM
 :clap: Great, Sebastien!  the more the merrier. ...and I highly doubt that you will be disappointed.
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Tom on November 03, 2007, 10:27:51 AM
8/10

Another fun episode with zombies, guest-starring David Walliams known from 'Little Britain'.

Best line:
"Brian, you came."
- "No, I just spilled a drink"
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Achim on November 04, 2007, 02:01:37 PM
Art: 8/10

Funny episode, with a few dull moments though. Vulva's art show was hilarious; of course, I hope never to be objected to anything like it in real life.

Brian: "Do you think I should lose the waist coat?"
Tim: "No, I think you should burn it. 'cause, you know, if you loose it you might find it again."

...and loved the beginning, where Tim gets startled by Daisy while playing a video game; I could relate to him being so involved in the game that the brain can't tell it's just a game anymore. :laugh:
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Najemikon on November 05, 2007, 01:23:42 AM
7/10

I'm a little biased against this one. I can't stand modern abstract art. I think it's such a complete load of bollocks, that when someone takes the mickey, it goes right over my head, because I think that's how it is anyway; artists playing a joke on their audience!

There was a recent installation in London. A room with four large ceiling lights that were being switched off and on. That was it.  :shrug:

To be fair, later in the series there is another joke I love with Brian set around an installation, but it's because it goes very wrong and he's congratulated for it. It demonstrates the stupidity of the art world.

Anyway, there was plenty of good stuff. The afore-mentioned zombie sequences were genius, plus Mike running round a tree. The editing is still the high point for me, like when Tim says he isn't going to the show, walks out of shot as Brian confirms to Daisy that there will be free booze and Tim is back in shot, dressed to go out and opening the door!

By the way, non-UK watchers, when Daisy becomes paranoid, it switches to the guy with the tape recorder? He isn't a generic spy. He had a notice in front of him that read "D.S.S." which is "Department of Social Security" who handle the benefits system. Daisy will be claiming unemployment benefit and the joke crops up several times. Our local councils epitomise the saying "getting blood out of a stone". There are a huge amount of fraudulent claims, but they treat everyone who claims benefits like a potential criminal. So Daisy's paranoia is typical of someone like her. Look out for the first episode of series 2 when she gets back from holiday...  :thumbup:
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Tom on November 05, 2007, 07:04:36 PM
Next episode: Battles
Deadline: 2007-11-11 (Sunday)

Average rating of previous episode:
7.7 (3 votes)
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Tom on November 10, 2007, 12:30:01 PM
8/10

Tim and Mike playing paintball  :laugh:
Mike "dying"  :hysterical:
Btw. Duane, Tim's nemesis, is played by the voice of Darth Maul.
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Achim on November 11, 2007, 05:15:11 PM
Been so busy setting up my new computer, I almost forgot to watch this weeks Spaced episode :-[

8/10

Not really a lot of memorable quotes in this one, but still a fun episode...
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Najemikon on November 12, 2007, 09:51:07 AM
Oops! Forgot to put the rating in for Battles: 4/5

I loved Mike's Terminator reference after they leave the paintball...  :laugh:
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Tom on November 12, 2007, 06:06:46 PM
Next episode: Chaos
Deadline: 2007-11-18 (Sunday)

Average rating of previous episode:
8 (3 votes)
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Achim on November 17, 2007, 09:13:23 AM
Quote from: TomGaines on November 12, 2007, 06:06:46 PM
Next episode: Chaos
Deadline: 2007-11-18 (Sunday)
10/10

This was a great episode. Lots of movie references, witty dialog and then of course the heist film parody being the center piece of the film.
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Tom on November 18, 2007, 02:35:53 AM
9/10

Fun episode.
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Achim on November 18, 2007, 10:27:53 AM
Quote from: RossRoy on October 25, 2007, 10:39:06 PM
Well, I hope it's as good as you all make it sound because.... I just ordered it! From UK no less!

<sigh> all those Marathons might end up costing a pretty penny in the long run... ;)
Has it not arrived yet....?
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: RossRoy on November 18, 2007, 01:54:16 PM
Quote from: ya_shin on November 18, 2007, 10:27:53 AM
Has it not arrived yet....?

Yes, it arrived, but what hasn't arrived yet is the 36 hour days I asked for. I'd love to join in, but I'm swamped with work. Even my November marathon has come to a complete halt. Nothing viewed since the 11th!
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Achim on November 18, 2007, 05:43:49 PM
Quote from: RossRoy on November 18, 2007, 01:54:16 PM
Yes, it arrived, but what hasn't arrived yet is the 36 hour days I asked for.
I also hate it when shipping is delayed... :devil:

Sorry to hear about you being all that busy, that DVD watching had to take a back seat. But vusy is good, too, as it keeps the paychecks coming ;)
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Najemikon on November 19, 2007, 12:34:53 AM
Quote from: ya_shin on November 17, 2007, 09:13:23 AM

10/10

This was a great episode. Lots of movie references, witty dialog and then of course the heist film parody being the center piece of the film.

I'm with you on this. 5/5 (or 10/10!)  :laugh: The heist was superb, but my favourite line has to be Tim proclaiming the location of Jaffa Cakes during an in-depth discussion! Marvellous.

Maybe I'm a bit free and easy with the high marks, but I have a feeling the next one is the rave and that's deserving of much praise also...  :whistle:
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Tom on November 20, 2007, 08:17:06 PM
Next episode: Epiphanies
Deadline: 2007-11-25 (Sunday)

Average rating of previous episode:
9.7 (3 votes)
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Achim on November 21, 2007, 09:01:21 AM
I am early this time ;D

Best episode yet! 10/10

Extremely funny; although no outstanding references. Great fun to see the raver friend (didn't catch his name) to start dancing to those household noises, as they formed rave music in his mind...
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Najemikon on November 21, 2007, 09:43:05 AM
"Didn't catch his name"? That's Tyres! Or Wilfred Bramble... ;) I haven't watched it yet for this marathon, but it was always one of my favourites.
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Achim on November 21, 2007, 10:45:50 AM
Quote from: Najemikon on November 21, 2007, 09:43:05 AM
"Didn't catch his name"? That's Tyres! Or Wilfred Bramble... ;)
Well, I heard them say it, but didn't even want to take a guess at spelling it :bag:
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Tom on November 24, 2007, 01:44:52 AM
10/10
Most fun episode so far.
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Najemikon on November 26, 2007, 01:07:02 AM
Great stuff! 5/5

Lots to like, but the image of Mike dancing to the A-Team while dressed in a girls pink top is awesome.

Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Tom on November 26, 2007, 09:45:06 PM
Next episode: Ends
Deadline: 2007-12-01 (Sunday)

Average rating of previous episode:
10 (3 votes)
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Najemikon on November 26, 2007, 10:17:42 PM
I watched this straightaway. Ends: 4/5

Great episode, if a little hampered by tying up a couple of things. Mike getting back in the TA was great... "Butterfly. With a bomb." ;D
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Tom on November 28, 2007, 11:43:45 PM
7/10
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Tom on December 04, 2007, 06:15:03 PM
Next episode: Back
Deadline: 2007-12-09 (Sunday)

Average rating of previous episode:
7.5 (2 votes)
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Achim on December 05, 2007, 06:22:36 AM
 :-[ oops...

Missed out on one episode...

I will watch both until Sunday and if you want you can still add my vote. Sorry for that!
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Achim on December 06, 2007, 12:28:19 PM
Watched Ends now.

It's a nice season/series wrapper. Unfortunately that's all it is for the most part, "nice". 7/10 from me too.

Touching moment at the end, when Amber lovingly removes the cigarette butt from her mom's hand who fell asleep on the couch...
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Tom on December 09, 2007, 12:40:19 AM
10/10

Great start into a new series. Loved the Pulp Fiction parody. And the dissing of George Lucas because of "Episode 1" ("It's been 18 months"  :laugh:)
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Achim on December 09, 2007, 10:01:46 AM
Tim: So how are you? How was Asia?
Daisy: It was great. I had a wonderful time. It was like, you know, being in another country.
 :hysterical:

Agree, it was a great re-introduction to the characters and a really funny series opener... 10/10 from me as well.
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Najemikon on December 10, 2007, 12:24:34 AM
Oooh, taking a controversial stance, I must rate this at 8/10, not quite full marks! But it is good. It's just that within the confines of Spaced, where the ratings are compared to more Spaced, well, the next episode is even better...  :thumbup:
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Tom on December 10, 2007, 12:30:16 AM
Next episode: Change
Deadline: 2007-12-16 (Sunday)

Average rating of previous episode:
9.3 (3 votes)
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Najemikon on December 10, 2007, 12:55:49 AM
 :P

I watched this one straight after t'other one! It's marvellous. Far too many favourite bits to list, but I loved the Star Wars getting to be a real problem, Brian losing/getting/losing his mojo, Twist sex noises are hilarious and finally, dealing with the benefits office. You have to live in the UK to truly appreciate just how spot on that segment was. 5/5, 10/10, whichever is higher...  :thumbup:
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Tom on December 10, 2007, 06:12:02 PM
10/10

"There was a difference of opinion." - "Phantom Menace?" - "Yeah."  :laugh:
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Tom on December 16, 2007, 08:37:46 PM
Achim, just a reminder. Time is running out ;)
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Achim on December 16, 2007, 09:48:29 PM
Well, it actually ran out here where I am already... :bag:

I'll have a sick day tomorrow (my cheeks still hurt after the wisdom teeth removal on Friday) and will watch the episode first thing in the morning. :tomato:
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Achim on December 17, 2007, 05:49:47 AM
Change 10/10

I loved (as well) that  everyone knew that "difference of opinion" meant "Phantom Menace".

Touching moment of the week: Marsha helping Brian to get some inspiration again.

Sorry again for being late. :-[
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Achim on December 17, 2007, 06:43:49 AM
Thought I could be early on the next one...

Mettle 9/10

I was really torn about that rating. While the episode was lacking on stand-out catchphrases a bit it had great film references (RoboCop, Grease and of course One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest taking over half the episode.

Brian's installation was a hoot.
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Tom on December 17, 2007, 11:35:09 PM
Next episode: Mettle
Deadline: 2007-12-23 (Sunday)

Average rating of previous episode:
10 (3 votes)
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Tom on December 17, 2007, 11:37:14 PM
9/10

A great episode. Only the battle robot plot I found a little silly.
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Tom on December 24, 2007, 11:29:41 AM
Next episode: Help
Deadline: 2007-12-30 (Sunday)

Average rating of previous episode:
9 (2 votes)
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Najemikon on December 24, 2007, 06:36:15 PM
Bugger. I'm one behind...   :tomato:
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Achim on December 25, 2007, 04:00:07 PM
Help: 10/10

Had a lot of fun with this episode. Three separate story lines (picture retrieval from Darkstar comics, competitive jogging and Brian's lunch with his mom) which were intercut quite nicely. Tyres was geat fun yet again.

Twist: Oh, and have sex! That's all you want to do, I'm not just here for one thing! Why can't you see me as a whole?
Brian: I do.
Twist: A whole Brian, with a 'w'!


BTW, looking up the above quote at IMDb (too lazy to listen again on the DVD) I noticed there is an entry "Spaced" 2008 (TV) as well. Some further investigation revealed at "Spaced Out" (http://www.spaced-out.org.uk/), that there may be an Americanized version coming up at Fox next year. The quoted Variety article is here (http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117974978.html?categoryid=1236&cs=1&p=0).
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Tom on December 25, 2007, 06:04:02 PM
9/10

Brian's mother thinking he is a lawyer was fun. Also the messenger friend standing in the middle of the street because of the traffic light for the blind :)
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Najemikon on December 25, 2007, 10:30:41 PM
I heard somewhere that Edgar Wright is far from impressed with the idea of an Americanised version. What's the point? ???
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Najemikon on December 26, 2007, 02:17:10 AM
METTLE  9/10

I felt same as you, Tom. Great episode, but somehow the Robot Wars didn't quite gel for me. Brian's installation was a highlight for me. Hospital: A trendy bar owned by Damien Hirst!

HELP 10/10

Another class episode. The film references come thick and fast. I think both Cuckoo's Nest and Sixth Sense are amongst their best; especially Billy in the first (he parodied the original character perfectly when he gets dragged off) and did you spot Olivia Williams as the cyclist? "Alright!"

Your comment about Pelican crossings made me laugh, Tom! I wondered what you meant by "traffic light for the blind". I just take them so much for granted! ;D
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Tom on December 26, 2007, 06:56:19 PM
Quote from: Najemikon on December 26, 2007, 02:17:10 AM
METTLE  9/10Your comment about Pelican crossings made me laugh, Tom! I wondered what you meant by "traffic light for the blind". I just take them so much for granted! ;D
Learned something new here: Didn't know you call them Pelican crossings :)
We also have pedestrian traffic lights with acoustic signal for the blind here in Germany.
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Najemikon on December 26, 2007, 10:13:07 PM
I think the UK were first to have Zebra crossings and although they are known all over the world, we continued to use animal names for other types: Zebra, Pelican and now Puffin apparently! Even a Pegasus (for horse riders) but I haven't seen one myself. There was even one called a Panda years ago...
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Achim on December 27, 2007, 06:55:23 AM
Quote from: Najemikon on December 26, 2007, 10:13:07 PM
There was even one called a Panda years ago...
Is that where kathy crosses the street? :hysterical:
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Tom on December 27, 2007, 10:13:19 AM
As we all three have already seen this week's episode, let's start early with the next one.

Next episode: Gone
Deadline: 2008-01-06 (Sunday)

Average rating of previous episode:
9.7 (3 votes)
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Najemikon on December 27, 2007, 02:48:29 PM
GONE 10/10

A perfect Spaced episode. Nothing forced, and just playing off the sit in their sitcom, with at least two sequences only possible in Spaced: fake gunfights and the comic strip representing what Tim's idea of a night out should be. I love their film parodies, but here they prove they have so much invention even when they haven't got something to hold on to.

EDIT: Oh yeah. Just how fit is Sophie from Dark Star? I'd go with... very.
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Tom on December 28, 2007, 03:14:27 PM
9/10

I loved the slo-mo pseudo gunfights.
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Achim on December 29, 2007, 08:58:41 AM
Gone: 10/10

The "air gun fights" are a hilarious idea. First the way Brian lets himself get into it and then later the surprise how the hold up by the Red Hand Gang is resolved... (great also how they started the show, then flash back to axplain how Tim and Daisy got into that mess). Superb how it's actually Daisy having the idea to have the shoot out with the gang!

...and they top it off by having a great chicken stew :laugh:

This is one of my favorite episodes.
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Tom on December 29, 2007, 12:07:18 PM
Okay, next one:

Next episode: Dissolution
Deadline: 2008-01-06 (Sunday)

Average rating of previous episode:
9.7 (3 votes)
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Tom on December 29, 2007, 09:32:55 PM
8/10

The end was hilarious. Especially the Chewbacca yawn of Mike  :laugh:
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Achim on January 02, 2008, 08:50:05 AM
I loved this episode, even though (or especially :hmmmm:) it was quite serious in parts it had lots of little funny one-liners. ...and a cliffhanger ending :o

10/10
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Tom on January 06, 2008, 09:03:01 PM
Jon, time is running out for episode "Dissolution"  ;)
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Tom on January 07, 2008, 11:46:36 PM
Last episode: Leaves
Deadline: 2008-01-13 (Sunday)

Average rating of previous episode:
9 (2 votes)
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Najemikon on January 08, 2008, 01:14:11 AM
Bugger.

 :-[

Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Tom on January 09, 2008, 12:15:11 AM
9/10

A good last episode for this series. Sadly a third series will never materialize. Damn these short British TV series  :laugh:
But it makes it easier to revisit them regularly.
And we have Shaun and Hot Fuzz now instead which are nice consolations  :laugh:
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Achim on January 10, 2008, 04:52:29 PM
The last episode is a little short on comedy as it has to wrap up the situation with Marsha and throws in a few other seriouis moments (e.g. Colin leaves, for a while anyway). It is, however, a good end to the series and the final montage leaves us with a warm feeling that all is well.

8/10 (for lack of comedy in a comedy series, sorry)
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Najemikon on January 10, 2008, 07:53:19 PM
Quote from: ya_shin on January 10, 2008, 04:52:29 PM
The last episode is a little short on comedy as it has to wrap up the situation with Marsha and throws in a few other seriouis moments (e.g. Colin leaves, for a while anyway). It is, however, a good end to the series and the final montage leaves us with a warm feeling that all is well.

8/10 (for lack of comedy in a comedy series, sorry)

I haven't watched this again yet for the marathon, but I must call you out on that statement "for lack of comedy in a comedy series". That's the typical British sitcom at its finest. I'm not saying the Spaced finale was perfect, but the balance of pathos against comedy is what makes old school Brit sitcoms the best in the world. Only Fools and Horses had a decent pinch of melancholy, One Foot in the Grave sometimes forgot to be funny altogether, Vicar of Dibley did a fantastic episode for Comic Relief, and then there's The Office which sat itself right on the fence and refused to budge. Gervais did it again in Extras; the ending is an emotional rollercoaster (and brilliant by the way). Finally, I must mention Blackadder. Never a favourite of mine, but the ending was just stunning.

So there.  :tease:
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Achim on January 11, 2008, 06:29:57 AM
 :bag:
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: lyonsden5 on January 11, 2008, 06:39:40 PM
Is this over now?

If so what is next? Hopefully it will be something I have or can get my hands on.  ;D
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Tom on January 11, 2008, 06:43:54 PM
Quote from: lyonsden5 on January 11, 2008, 06:39:40 PM
If so what is next? Hopefully it will be something I have or can get my hands on.  ;D

Anybody is free to start the next. Volunteers?  ;D
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Achim on January 12, 2008, 10:35:05 AM
Quote from: TomGaines on January 11, 2008, 06:43:54 PM
Volunteers?  ;D
Here's your chance Rick! You choose, that way you have no worries whether you own it or not ;D
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Najemikon on January 15, 2008, 12:50:51 AM
I finally finished!

Dissolution 8/10
This had loads of great horror/thriller moments. So cleverly used to build a feeling of doom. Really liked the twist that Marsha never actually specified Professional Couple, and a nice cameo from Ricky Gervais. Sad that that brilliant cake got destroyed though. Ends with one of the best Star Wars references. And, oh my, isn't Sophie fit?  :laugh:

Leaves 9/10
Great ending. Started well with a spot on Royle Family tribute (a great sitcom in itself, though very "real"), then the last half felt really slick. Like all the good work and preparation had paid off as they closed off all the little plot lines. I think Mike finding out about his rabbit is my favourite bit, mind you Tim saying he's better at communication and Mike/Brian just mumbling was good too.

I hope they find a way to do some sort of follow up one day. The team have successfully done a horror movie (Shaun), a buddy cop movie (Hot Fuzz), maybe it's time to tackle the romantic comedy and bring back Tim and Daisy?
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Najemikon on January 15, 2008, 12:51:45 AM
Ideas for the next one: As a nice follow-up to Spaced, does anyone have Black Books?
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Achim on January 15, 2008, 07:16:33 AM
Don't even kow what Black Books is :bag:
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Najemikon on January 15, 2008, 09:51:23 AM
A Brit sitcom set in a bookshop with Dylan Moran as the owner. He hates customers and frequently demands they leave him alone! Moran has to be the best at making misery so funny; his stand up routine is similar. Bill Bailey (comic shop owner in Spaced) comes to work for him and so begin a series of at times very bizarre stories. Simon Pegg crops up at one point.

It isn't perfect, but when it hits the mark it's better than anything.
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Tom on February 04, 2008, 06:47:32 PM
Looks (http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=8916) like there is a chance, that Spaced is coming to RC1.
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: lyonsden5 on February 04, 2008, 11:41:36 PM
Quote from: TomGaines on February 04, 2008, 06:47:32 PM
Looks (http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=8916) like there is a chance, that Spaced is coming to RC1.

 :clap:
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Tom on May 15, 2008, 07:31:10 PM
News on the RC1 release (http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Spaced-The-Complete-Series/9627) of Spaced.
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Kathy on May 15, 2008, 08:14:26 PM
Quote from: TomGaines on May 15, 2008, 07:31:10 PM
News on the RC1 release (http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Spaced-The-Complete-Series/9627) of Spaced.


:yahoo:
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: mpengle on May 16, 2008, 12:08:00 AM
Any Coupling fans by chance?!  ;D
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Achim on May 16, 2008, 06:02:59 AM
Quote from: TomGaines on May 15, 2008, 07:31:10 PM
News on the RC1 release (http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Spaced-The-Complete-Series/9627) of Spaced.
Looks like it's going to be pretty much the very same thing as the R2 discs I already own, except for that stupid Quentin Tarantino quote on the cover...

To those who will buy this: This is a great set!
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Najemikon on August 04, 2008, 11:43:00 AM
Quote from: Achim on May 16, 2008, 06:02:59 AM
Quote from: TomGaines on May 15, 2008, 07:31:10 PM
News on the RC1 release (http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Spaced-The-Complete-Series/9627) of Spaced.
Looks like it's going to be pretty much the very same thing as the R2 discs I already own, except for that stupid Quentin Tarantino quote on the cover...

To those who will buy this: This is a great set!

Lucky Yank bastards! :tease: I've just read the Empire review of the region 1 version and it's a lot more than a quote from Tarantino; he does a couple of commentaries, along with Kevin Smith, Diablo Cody and Matt Stone amongst others. Apparently QT is on the QT at first, but livens up during the Pulp Fiction parody...
Title: Re: [Rerun Marathon] Spaced
Post by: Najemikon on September 25, 2009, 01:48:05 AM
Despite the warnings -"Warning: this topic has not been posted in for at least 120 days. Unless you're sure you want to reply, please consider starting a new topic."- I think this is a good excuse...

Spaced: 10 Years On (Empire interview) (http://www.empireonline.com/interviews/interview.asp?IID=957)