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Post by shindig on Jul 2, 2008 6:49:23 GMT
Sounds like a proper good idea. I disagree with those who said it's not the same on TV and all that. TV has changed a lot and some of the best stuff you can watch is 'TV series' these days. Even back then in the said years..... Grange Hill, Auf Wiedersehen Pet were very good. There's been some corking TV series/dramas. The Cops, Our Friends in The North were very good before The Sopranos came along and revolutionised Telly as we know it. As someone else mentioned if it's like The Blackstuff and it's follow up series it'll be well worth a watch. focus on different character per episode etc. I could never see the BBC adaptations of John le Carre novels working as a film. Same goes for The House of Cards Trilogy. At least it's confined to a Sunday night. Holby spin-offs annoy me more. |
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Post by Morell™ on Jul 2, 2008 17:28:57 GMT
I think it's easy for any of us to jump in and just say yes without thinking. I think that as long as it dosen't take anything away from the feature and certainly dosen't use the same stories then why not.
TV has proven to be a great platform for the film so why not more of the same. It'll be like a series of short films in a way.
My only advise is (as if I have any experience!) is to keep it short and sweet. 2 series 5-6 episodes each max. the best TV series are the one's that leave you wanting forever.
I can't think of any good examples now (the office maybe), but there are ones that go on for 9+ series (seasons) and run out of steam early and the newer work detracts from the older classics which lays the whole project low. (red dwarf, Lost ect.)
If you smash it with two classic series you are always in line for a one off special episode in the future (Royal Family, office).
Excuse the British comedy examples but that's my staple.
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Post by shindig on Jul 3, 2008 18:28:20 GMT
I reckon Shane could manage it in a 6-part run. 1986 didn't last that long.
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Post by jim woolley on Jul 16, 2008 12:33:49 GMT
I would love to see something like this. I think there would need to be more than a mention of Combo - his presence in some part is essential don't you think?
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Post by wheatabeat on Jul 16, 2008 14:12:09 GMT
I loved '86, man. Red hot summer... World cup... collecting the Panini stickers... Garbage Pail Kids too (Could have been '87 that?!)... going on a trip with Scouts to an activity weekend in Rawtenstall... Amazing days.
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Post by shanemeadows on Jul 16, 2008 20:55:34 GMT
I defo agree with the keep it lean, keep em keen philosophy.
I think two series would be perfick. The first in 86 and then the final one being set in 1990 - Madchester, E, Flares and Bowl Hairdoos all over the shop!
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Post by wheatabeat on Jul 16, 2008 22:48:24 GMT
I think two series would be perfick. The first in 86 and then the final one being set in 1990 - Madchester, E, Flares and Bowl Hairdoos all over the shop! Oooh could I be an extra? I could crash diet and unearth my 28" flares and Inspirals "Cool As Fuck" tee shirt out of me dads loft, along with my paisley shirt. And blue kickers shoes with the white laces and yellow-ey sole. Best. Shoes. Ever.  |
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Post by shindig on Jul 17, 2008 8:46:30 GMT
Nice.
1986
Bloody Thather.
1990
Bloody Waddle
I actually remember 1990, too. I marvelled at Washington's cubed housing and the maisonettes. I marvelled even more when they knocked them down 6 years later.
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Post by jim woolley on Jul 18, 2008 0:22:35 GMT
Is Combo (Stephen Graham) appearing a likelihood or possibility? His threat and presence in the film was so powerful that some sense of danger from him would be important to a follow-on. Practically speaking, he would have gone back to prison but it would be interesting to know what happened to him. Maybe I'm barking up the wrong tree, what do others think?
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Post by Dave on Jul 18, 2008 0:50:56 GMT
Is Combo (Stephen Graham) appearing a likelihood or possibility? His threat and presence in the film was so powerful that some sense of danger from him would be important to a follow-on. Practically speaking, he would have gone back to prison but it would be interesting to know what happened to him. Maybe I'm barking up the wrong tree, what do others think? I don't think that Combo going back to prison was in anyway a certainty at all. It's an interesting thought though as to how Combo would have progressed after the events in TIE. Would the Milky incident have made him see some kind of sense? What would his relationship with Banjo be like after that? |
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Post by jim woolley on Jul 18, 2008 11:51:23 GMT
I wouldn't expect him to pal around with Banjo anymore after smashing a bottle into his face! Call me a sick bstard but I actually liked seeing Banjo assaulted. The only good thing Combo did.
Surely for the assault on Milky Combo would be going to prison if it was reported. So the possiblity you imagined was that it would be hushed by the ones who were there?
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Post by billywizz on Jul 18, 2008 12:12:27 GMT
i reckon banjo is the kind of bloke who can't think for himself and would carry on as if nothing happened - he would probably even stick up for combo if it came to the crunch....
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Post by jim woolley on Jul 20, 2008 17:01:49 GMT
Am I sick for my liking seeing Banjo assaulted though? Or did he deserve it?
If there's one character I really hate in the film its Banjo, absolutely repellant isn't he?
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Post by Dave on Jul 20, 2008 18:23:35 GMT
Am I sick for my liking seeing Banjo assaulted though? Or did he deserve it? If there's one character I really hate in the film its Banjo, absolutely repellant isn't he? Ahhh... and after we see him so happily playing Buckaroo!  |
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Post by jim woolley on Jul 20, 2008 23:11:47 GMT
Sometimes I think a character like Banjo could have been removed from the film for the better. I know he is explained as a mate of Combo's but I just don't get his hanging around and where he belongs. Meggy is similar, I suppose we know even less about him. They just seem to be loose characters who don't do anything. I don't mean to sound like a nit-picking critic - of course I like the film a lot and am really looking forward to Somers Town. Maybe I just really like films where there are very few characters, like My Summer of Love or A Room for Romeo Brass.
I know in previous Meadows films there are these comical characters who we also dislike/empathise with but I find it impossible to like a character like Banjo. Am I wrong on this? I wonder what his role is in the film to some extent. When they're at the BNP meeting there seem to be a few Hells' Angels types there, is Banjo supposed to be from that kind of background? He certainly looks that way. Perhaps I could have an ounce of sympathy for Banjo if I understood something of his background. I know he and Combo were in prison together, but that's it.
But when he's holding Shaun back in the scene where Milky gets beaten by Combo, Jesus, that is despicable.
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