Guest Conor74 Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 All new to me. Had caught one or two epsiodes of The Thick of It recently and wondered where was it all these years, someone said it's had 3 or 4 series. And just saw In the Loop the other night. Best film I've seen in a very long time. Any fans out there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest esquimaw Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 All new to me. Had caught one or two epsiodes of The Thick of It recently and wondered where was it all these years, someone said it's had 3 or 4 series. And just saw In the Loop the other night. Best film I've seen in a very long time. Any fans out there? Yep, one of my favourite things to point my eyeballs at. I think they're up to series 3 so far. The episode in the radio station absolutely destroyed me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blir Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Truly one of the finest comedies of all time. Certainly the most intense! (Fun fact: I checked out this show because Awepittance has Malcolm on his avatar and I was curious into what about it would make an American appreciate it!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delet... Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Do you have to get to know the characters or something, whenever i've seen a posted clip by someone attempted to demonstrate the positive qualities of the series. It has never given me anything that I could be bothered digesting. ps - i really wanted to like it as well cause it's created by armando iannucci. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blir Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Do you have to get to know the characters or something, whenever i've seen a posted clip by someone attempted to demonstrate the positive qualities of the series. It has never given me anything that I could be bothered digesting. ps - i really wanted to like it as well cause it's created by armando iannucci. I think so. It's not easily 'accessible' as such, it just kind of drops you in the situation so clips never really do it justice. Most of the comedy is derived from the outlandish characters and their interactions, I think it's a bit Alan Partridge-esque in that regard. Also I think it's funnier on repeat viewings, give the first series a chance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ron Manager Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 There are '3' series but the first 2 are only 3 episodes each, so it's basically 2 series of 6 episodes plus the 2 specials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blir Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 There are '3' series but the first 2 are only 3 episodes each, so it's basically 2 series of 6 episodes plus the 2 specials. First series is 6 episodes. Second is two hour long specials plus a 20 minute extra. Third series is 8 episodes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest margaret thatcher Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 ron manager's right, according to armandi iannucci. also peter mannion is severely underused. genius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blir Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 ron manager's right, according to armandi iannucci. also peter mannion is severely underused. genius. Really? I'm going by my DVD's... Peter Mannion is fucking awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcock Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 im usually too pissed to understand whats going on when i watch it, i just absolutely love watching the two scottish guys rip fuck into pretty much everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ron Manager Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Yeah the DVD was originally sold as 'the complete first and second series' for some reason I seem to remember, then they released a DVD of the specials. But you're right about the last season Obel, I forgot it was 8 episodes. The characters are just too funny. I liked Jamie a lot but I can see why Iannucci axed him, he is too similar to Malcolm... but in practice it was fucking hilarious having him and Malcolm in there together. I can't wait to see more of Cal 'The Fucker' Richards. Looks like a much better character than the minister that guy played in In The Loop. "This used to be a green and pleasant land. Now it's the colour of the fucking BBC weather map. It looks like anaemic dogshit." "The fucker - he coming" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blir Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Yeah the DVD was originally sold as 'the complete first and second series' for some reason I seem to remember, then they released a DVD of the specials. But you're right about the last season Obel, I forgot it was 8 episodes. The characters are just too funny. I liked Jamie a lot but I can see why Iannucci axed him, he is too similar to Malcolm... but in practice it was fucking hilarious having him and Malcolm in there together. I can't wait to see more of Cal 'The Fucker' Richards. Looks like a much better character than the minister that guy played in In The Loop. "This used to be a green and pleasant land. Now it's the colour of the fucking BBC weather map. It looks like anaemic dogshit." "The fucker - he coming" Ah, wasn't trying to correct you like a prick! Jamie is fucking awesome, I don't care that they were similar, I just love how they play off each other. His unrelenting hostility is endlessly hilarious! Not sure about The Fucker though, I think since In The Loop he's just too timid in my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ezkerraldean Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 i fucking love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ron Manager Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Yeah the DVD was originally sold as 'the complete first and second series' for some reason I seem to remember, then they released a DVD of the specials. But you're right about the last season Obel, I forgot it was 8 episodes. The characters are just too funny. I liked Jamie a lot but I can see why Iannucci axed him, he is too similar to Malcolm... but in practice it was fucking hilarious having him and Malcolm in there together. I can't wait to see more of Cal 'The Fucker' Richards. Looks like a much better character than the minister that guy played in In The Loop. "This used to be a green and pleasant land. Now it's the colour of the fucking BBC weather map. It looks like anaemic dogshit." "The fucker - he coming" Ah, wasn't trying to correct you like a prick! Jamie is fucking awesome, I don't care that they were similar, I just love how they play off each other. His unrelenting hostility is endlessly hilarious! Not sure about The Fucker though, I think since In The Loop he's just too timid in my mind. I reckon you have to take The Fucker on his own terms. I think Iannucci kind of played on the fact that many of us will have known him as the hapless minister from In The Loop, and I get the feeling from his cameo at the end of the series that deep down he's very 'Malchievellian'. Stuart is funny in his own right but the Opposition is clearly missing a misanthropic character like Malcolm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Funktion Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 not tuck my shirt in? i always tuck my shirt in.. it's part of getting dressed. would you like me to unzip my trousers aswell? let the old chap swing out, is that modern enough for you? just try it, peter. ..not the cock out, just the shirt thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest margaret thatcher Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 you look like you've just been woken up by a fire alarm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SR4 Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 love this show and the movie, its like a parody of The West Wing (US show), and how completely the opposite of standup, rigid individuals politicians are, as in reality, they are mostly loud cursing wankers. I recommend the movie to everyone in the US I know, I think this and Darkplace can be appreciated worldwide. Also, i fucking love Jamie. *SHUT IT, LOVE ACTUALLY!* *HOW CAN YOU LISTEN TO THIS SHIT? ITS ALL FUCKING VOWELS!* those lines had me almost in tears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest analogue wings Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 I WILL RIP YOUR SKIN OFF AND WEAR IT TO YOUR MUM'S BIRTHDAY AND RUB YOUR NUTS ON HER THIGH WHILE WHISTLING BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest analogue wings Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 not tuck my shirt in? i always tuck my shirt in.. it's part of getting dressed. would you like me to unzip my trousers aswell? let the old chap swing out, is that modern enough for you? just try it, peter. ..not the cock out, just the shirt thing. I love how the only way you can tell who is Tory and who is Labour is by knowing who's actually in power at the time. They behave identically. If anything, the Tories are more touchy feeley... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Benedict Cumberbatch Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 appreciate very much but have nothing useful to add or say about it. or quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Conor74 Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 I just love the sheer contempt Tucker has. Ambassador, with your big bald head you are spoiling us. Reminds me of the drill instructor in Full Metal Jacket Get the fuck off my obstacle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richy Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 love it! Easily the best comedy in recent years. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRC0qQ8zA-E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxing Day Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 I loved In the Loop .. But that character gets old very fast if you watch the series .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest joshier Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 I liked http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Armando_Iannucci_Shows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rambo Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 i sky plussed the film a couple of nights ago. Is it better to watch the series first? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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