January viewings!

I guess since the whole Christmas thing is now but a distant memory, it's time to get back to blogging! I dont want to blog about one specific film or programme i feel over Christmas there have been a lot of films and events to consider....To be honest the TV over the holidays wasn't great. I think i watched Elf (yes) and i think it was mainly enjoyed due to a few too many glasses of mulled wine. Again its the classic comedy for kids( and some adults) and its about the only film i like Will Ferrell in.

On another note, i managed to watch most of the 1974 film Young Frankensein, starring Gene Wilder. This is an excellent film and i think it's one of those timeless comedy. Directed by Mel Brooks. It is a spoof of the horror genre in complete 1930's style, shot in black and white. I think the quality of the film, along with excellent writing and a great cast make this film stand out as a comedy made in 74. I'm sure most people have managed to see this over the years, but if not i would highly recommend it- great fun!

I was also (slightly) forced to go and see the pantomime at the Pavillion Theatre this year, which was 'The Wizard that never was' I'm not a huge fan of pantos in general. To be honest i think it's extremley akward after the age of 10. There's always a group of us 'adults' agreeing before ot starts not to make eye contact with the cast on stage because ..They.Will. Pick. On. You.
So admist all the panic of being singled out and ridiculed that you weren't joining in loud enough, we all had a good time. The production was good, the acting rubbish. Standard pantomime really. It's a good way to just enjoy something for the sake of enjoying it. No-one was taking themselves seriously, which kind of makes the night. And anyone who was taking themselves too seriously...they were spotted straightaway and picked on, just like we guessed.

Other than that, i went to see The Mighty Boosh at the SECC for the 3rd time on this tour ( i'm ashamed to admit) but the tickets were a Christmas present so that's my excuse. This was a great night although it's the type of show that works so much better in a small venue, with a small audience. This was like a theatre show on a grand scale! I thought the writing was great, the production design was great and the acting i also couldn't fault.
I think it's an amazing quality to be able to do something like this show on television and theatre. I think the reason it works so well is because the TV show, is very stagey and they use a lot of 'theatre style' and back projection. I think this show is starting to really take off, i remember seeing it a few years ago live and since then the popularity has grown massivley.
It's one of those programmes you either love or hate, but for me it has a real escapism appeal,


Karen.