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Adam Richman Eats Britain (2024)
It's all the same
It doesn't matter which Axam Richman show you watch, they are all the same.
I have no doubt the food that he and his crew eats is delicious but he devalues his reputation and that of the establishments by constantly saying it it the best thing he has ever eaten - does that mean last weeks restaurant was second best, should he revisit it in hindsight?
A deeply flawed man and series with fiened sincerity from both Adam and the crew who back him up through the many series that bear his name.
Discovery+ and The Food Network should be ashamed of letting this trash onto the airwaves - it is fake news!
Celebs Go Dating (2016)
Another contrived dating show
So, we have had Married at First Site, Naked Attraction and so many more.
This is the most desperate dating show yet, with z list celebrities dating normal people who they have no interest in and live in the real world.
Never shown more so than in the current series, with Lauren Goodman brazenly wearing a necklace all through - Kyle Walker, the only reason she is on the show _ because she slept with him!
The experts, with an appalling track record should be sacked, I could do better with a pin and a copy of Hello! Not only are they destroying lives and leading people up the garden path, they are destroying their professional status, who should pay for their advice after seeing the results?
Greed (2019)
Mockumentary with loads of cameos
Coogan plays a wide boy
80's entrepreneur who cares not for the feelings of anyone but himself.
He contradicts himself constantly with failed business attempts and cares not. His fuschuia colour scheme for instance - hilariously followed by an advert for. Vision Express advert sith it's new Richie colour scheme on e4 😀
Having worked extensively in the fashion industry in Sri Lanka and seen the poverty first hand, travelling hours into the jungle each day, seeing the poverty and desperation of the natives, while they are exploited by Western big wigs.
Fortunately the tide is turning as we turn to pre loved clothes!
Hate Thy Neighbour (2016)
Louis Theroux did it first
Look at the episodes;
White supremacy., guns, nationalism etc - it's all been done years, if not decades ago by Louis Theroux.
Theroux, while not being a professional comedian is equally as funny if not more in wierd weekends, disarming and integrating himself into the community.
Hunter S Thompson invented this style of journalism called Gonzo - where the reporter becomes part of the story. He died too soon, with politics in 2024 becoming more interesting with Trump being the most interesting president since Nixon.
Jamali just seems to be dragging up old themes from Thompson and Theroux, there really is no need for this or any of his other series! Do COVID, Ukraine, Cost of Living - things that are relevant NOW.
Molly's Game (2017)
A different poker movie
A true story- with Chastain playing Molly, an Olympic skier laid down by injjury who turns her determination to crime after seeing an opportunity as a pretty waitress.
With a surprising cast include Idris Elba she soon gets in over her head and onto the radar of the feds.
A lot of card movies, like 21, focus on the players, the card counters and cheats, whereas Mollys Game goes for the organisers who are the real crooks - without them there would be no players.
Elba shine as Molly's attorney and Chastain - almost unrecognisable from recent roles narrates with references to recent history along with her backstory.
A must for any gambling fan, or just a good drama.
Spy Kids (2001)
A fun spy spoof
One of the better spy /007 spoofs along with Cats & Dogs. A silly spoof on the spy genre with the usual cliches and gadgets you would see in any 007 movie.
Cummings shines as the Willy Wonka-esque villain with his army of thumpa-lumpas
Some surprising cameos - machete, Danny Trejo - definitely not associated with children's films, more the ultra violent Tarantino style movies.
It's a silly Sunday afternoon sort of movie, but if you enjoy the spy genre then its a lot easier to watch than the (new especially) bond films, and more kid friendly than some of the other offerings.
Definitely one to catch on terrestrial tv.
Clueless (1995)
Heathers for teens
Along with Mean Girls and Heathers, Clueless is a film about spoilt girls in Los Angeles who live in a different world and think they know it all.
Cher, played by Silverstone is not as malicious as Ryder in Heathers or the Mean Girls but the underlying message of oblivious to the social surroundings are the same!
Narrated in a similar style to the two aforementioned movies by Silverstone it's as pink as Barbie, never boring as she navigated teen life coming across new situations she has been closeted from by her privileged position.
It's a classic that shouldn't be overlooked- while not as gritty as Mean Girls or Heathers.
Married at First Sight UK (2015)
Sack the expetrts
With a horrible success rate, any so called expert would be sacked in any other job! Mel Schilling spreads herself thinly over various shows now, picking bad matches across various shows,
It's now full of so-called influencers after a few more followers on their feeds. There is hardly a genuine "contestant" in any series as it descends into the same old cliches. It's time has now been run - the whole dating genre has now degenerated into naked, swinger sex parties so it can't go much further can it?
Reality TV at its worst, no point in watching it any more! Unless they turn the tables on the "experts" to see if they walk the talk.
Look at the stats! At 9 series, it's hardly an experiment
anymore is it?
Red Dwarf (1988)
Philosophy in space
An absolute classic of British TV, you have to watch it from the start of Series 1 to learn the origin of the cast, Cat and all.
Later. When it's all about Spacebyg, it's not so goody and Holly is reply by the blonde bold dim wit..
A veery funny series that Iintroduces lots of actors into the world- including some that I know. Dealing with topics including mortality, pinkness and existential mortality.
Future Echoess goes into Light Soeed - some quantum physics are involved here I. Night humour with a punch of sattire.
Look beyond the laughter and you will find a philosophical debate of life and death.
The Expendables (2010)
Action star fest
All the action hero's of the 90's are here Stallone, Statham, Willis and Armie.
The OG is still the best. Going downhill afterwards and descending into parody but the first is the best, action packed and a lot of fun packed tightly into a nice package.
Stallone is excellent as ex military, in his usual sneering side mouthed self as he mouths his way through the film.
The music and soundtrack ramps up as the explosions get louder and bigger!
It's a ridiculous film from a time when movies were movies and not multi part mini series on Netflix, Prime or iPlayer.
Have I said enough, no? 10 charts to go? 😀
Withnail and I (1987)
Drugs and desparation
Before Irving Welsh did Trainspotting in 1969 there was Wirhnail and I. A couple of desperados living in squalid conditions with Richard E Grant as a hopeless alcoholic.
They head off for a holiday in an old jaguar, meeting the locals in increasingly funny scenarios including fish.
It goes madder as the movie goes on, you have to stick with it to get the full effect as they descend into madness and escape the capital.
It's a classic that should be viewed by anyone who is interested in cinema. Gay references abound which was subversive of its time, a groundbreaking comedy that should never be remade.
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001)
Angelina Jolie doesn't quite nail it
I lived in Derby, actually knew the girl Lara Croft was based on. We drank in the same pub and I went out with her girlfriend!
In the game she starts by sliding into a Tomb, and we are straight into the action!
I had the game on release on my PS1, before the internet - we used to use landlines to call each other up to solve puzzles we could not figure how to solve, because at the end of the day, that is what Tomb Raider is all about - solving puzzles.
It's not a bad film, just not a replacement for the first game. Jolie does a good job but has probably never played the game.
A little bit too much James Bond for me.
Forever Summer with Nigella (2002)
Food porn
Innuendo city! The skin tight, busty and lovely Nigella in her posh voice
- oozing cream
- meaty sausage loveliness
- in with the courgettes
- I want the courgettes to soften
- A few golden drops
- A mood enhancement of a different kind
Just a few quotes from the posho Nigella in a few minutes! It's funny actually and I would not say "No" if she turned up on my doorstep! She could cook for me any day...
Not sure I have any Jazz to play as a background though I might be able to find the BBC station on my little DAB as she gets it on in the kitchen to excite her.
It's a good cooking show, gives you ideas. If summer ever arrives in the UK where it's June and the heating is still on.
Storecuboard essentials though? I have some baked beans! Who actually has all this stuff in their kitchen - let alone a larder! Larders have all been knocked out these days!
Wreck-It Ralph (2012)
Video game retro magic
So many references in here to the games I used to play as a kid.it must have been a nightmare to get all the licenses 😀
Ralph is basically Donkey Kong - or Rampage, smashing buildings in video games but a really nice chap in reality! He has QBert as a mate - who can hate him after that.
Sequels about, no doubt going into VR soon, it's one of the best animated series around for any video game fans. Up there with War Games through to Ready Player One.
A huge fun fest and a top way to spend 90 minutes, animation has come a long way since Top Cat and Scooby Doo.
You can find it for free these days on streaming sites and a bit of googling!
Spaceballs (1987)
How did this get made?
A complete parody of Star Wars! Back in the 70s and 80s Mel Brooks did some very un PC, (today) of westerns and space films with stuff like Blazing Saddles and later with Spaceballs!
This could not happen in 2024 and no network would.broadcast it so enjoy it while you can and before it is cancelled.
It's still very funny if you watch it as a bit of fun, rather than trying to judge. Especially if you are a Star Wars fan. You will instantly recognise the references from the opening crawl onwards as Pizza The Hut and the rest of the crew come into the story. Gold robots, an evil empire, bounty hunters and all that.
The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan (2018)
Funny, informative travel
He is at his best when with his mother, but always quality to watch on his own as he goes through his mistakes and mishaps.
An entertaining series that takes us across the world with a very middle class bloke in the guise of a working class dude, followed by a BBC crew he resents, obviously and he even makes the statement.
How many words do I have to write to submit this review? Succinct? Have you heard of the word, we are not all here to just do me me me you know! Artificial Intelligence will no doubt filter me out- you can try to stop The Terminator but he will keep coming for you.
You can run, but you can't hide!
The Cannonball Run (1981)
A ridiculous lineup from the past!
Burt Reynolds, Farah Fawcett, Roger Moore Sammy Davies JR etc. Just about anyone who was anyone star in a supercharged 3000 mile race comedy in the USA.
Gumball 3000 came from Cannonball, it's almost as bonkers. We also have Scumball and there are probably others in its legacy.
Fast and furious as the competitors crash and burn on the way, landing planes on high streets as Burt Reynolds, with his impressive and immaculate moustache go for gold in this road movie.
The former James Bond has nods to 007 with the theme tune playing out as he points a fake gun at his mother! In fact it is almost a parody of. Roger Moores 007 chase scenes.
Death Race 2000 (1975)
Ridiculous
What a bonkers film, a cross between The Cannonball Run and some strange horror film where they get points for killing people!
An early Sylvester Stallone does not steal the limelight from all the other actors.
You can imagine Trump introducing this sort of race in an Apprentice style task in the USA, it's only a matter of time before the whole country becomes candidates and have to kill each other to avoid the little fingers of the floppy haired ginger one!
Silly cars abound, Women 10 points, toddlers under 12 are 70 points, anyone over 60 is 100 points! What crazy stuff is this?
It's great fun, very silly. Not PC, but a bonkers look at a dystopian future!
Skyfall (2012)
One of the better Bonds
Gone is the wit, a dark Bond with M seeing and experiencing what he actually does to her terror in his home in the middle of the Scottish highlands.
A dark thriller, his love for M shines through as his family home burns to the ground. No doubt it is a new dark, older Bond - but then none of them were teenagers in their prime were they?
You can kind of see. Javier Bardem's point here, not so much a super villain but taking revenge against the system that damaged him.
It's the start of Craig's Bond - actually the remake of Casino Royale might be, but we can overlook that for now eh?
Die another day Bond!
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing (2018)
Old guys do philosophy
This show got me through a stay in hospital with a serious condition.
They are total philosophers, dealing with getting old. Guests abound as they move around the UK. Whitehouse teaching Mortimer how to fish, eating trapped potatoes in the evening.
Not a show about fishing, a show about getting old and the acceptance you will die and are not the ones you used to be.
Both have had serious surgery and medical problems as Whitehouse takes Mortimer on a journey after his triple heart bypass.
Funny and heartbreaking as they discuss everything you could imagine all over the uk!
And away.... As they would say.
Super Size Me 2: Holy Chicken! (2017)
Clarksons Farm prequel
You can see how the UK's Jeremy Clarkson got his inspiration for Clarkson's Farm here!
Spurlock, instead of him eating his way across the USA exposes the chicken industry. Scary emails are forwarded to him from the Chicken Council!
No doubt he will end up with concrete boots at the bottom of the sea!
One of the weirdest things he finds out is that grill marks are painted onto chicken and it is not actually grilled!
He opens his own restaurant in Columbus, grows his own chickens - I hope he cuts the farmer that loans him a shed into the profits made from this film as big chicken will no doubt cancel him!
Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002)
Star studded
Tom Cruise, Gyneth Paltrow, Danny DeVito and Spielberg in the first few minutes before the credits even roll?
Quincy Jones, Michael Caine, Betonce, Brittany Spears, it seems like everyone who is anyone wanted to be in on the final Austin Powers film with an innuendo laden title!
Dr Evil is back of course with mini me and No 2 telling him huge corporations are more profitable that an evil plan.
Of course it is still a parody of 007, but that franchise is still going - even though it was supposed to end with DAD, I have no doubt they will start to remake all the old ones when they start running out of money!
Scotty is back, telling his dad - Dr Evil that his plans are ludicrous! His Dad of copy does not listen!
A fitting conclusion to the trilogy, let's just hope they let sleeping dogs lie!
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999)
We are firmly in Roger Moore here
The second parody of 007 starting in moonraker territory as we find out Elizabeth Hurley is a fembot!
Dr Evil is back with his hairless cat and his little finger and evil plan to take over the world.
It's remarkably similar to International Man Of Mystery and still as much fun.
Just spoofing on James Bond all the way through as Mike Myers takes on the franchaise and the spy genre.
Jerry Springer cameos in a hilarious take on The Springer show with boos and cat calls from the audience.
It's a good sequel, with Goldmember completing the trilogy and ending it where it should have instead of turning it into a never ending TV series.
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997)
Ridiculous spoof on 007
Austin Powers, a thinly disguised parody of James Bond. Dr Evil with his fluffy white cat - Mr Bigglesworth.
Powers in the first of the trilogy is frozen along with Dr Evil and awakes with his bad teeth - stereotypically English in the (relatively) modern day to take on Dr Evil.
Myers entertains us throughout- there is barely an unfunny moment as Dr Evil plots an evil plan.
It's crude and with a couple of sequels to watch afterwards will take up a boring weekend very easily.
Hurley as his partner in her prime is ideal as she gets into tight clothes and looks amazing.
It's groovy baby, delightfully retro.
The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008)
It didn't need remaking
The original b&w version is still the best, and i don't care how much i like Reese et al.
It's a chilling reminder of xenophobia as an alien come to earth and is persecuted- starting off in The Thing territory. It shows how we are afraid of change these days and view any suggestion to amend our ways as a threat.
It's chilling but, once again did not need to be remade, like the Hitchcock classics.
Don't get me wrong, it's remade well, and if you are not into old black and white films worth a watch.
Oh jeepers, I still have 100 characters to write and i don't know what else to add as i smell my dinner burning in the oven.