TotallyOz Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 One of the best shows on TV returns this Sunday night. Shameless. If you have not seen it, go back and watch Season 1 from the beginning to catch up. It is a really well done show! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jovianmoon Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 I've never heard of it but now I'm interested. I might look for it at the video library (there's one in my city that has a large selection of gay movies and gay TV series). Does it have anything to do with the timeless message of that great Pet Shop Boys song of the same name? Kind of like Absolutely Fabulous? Pet Shop Boys - Shameless: I know what you thinkIt's clear as mud in your eyesWe're the plastic poseurs and prostitutesYou've obviously come to despise But you don't know nothingYou're not hot enough to matterYou don't understand it's the glamorous lifeA dream that no one can shatter [CHORUS: We're shamelessWe will do anythingTo get our fifteen minutes of fameWe have no integrityWe're ready to crawlTo obtain celebrityWe'll do anything at all] I'm ambitiousBelieve me, I'm going to be bigI'm a slave to glamourApplause and clamourMy makeup, my wardrobe, my wigs Don't call me patheticI'm harder than you'll ever guessRelentlessly tough, for when the going gets roughThe tough get their picture in the press [CHORUS] Tell me you love meAdmit it, you're really impressedWould it not amuse youFor me to seduce youHave you ever seen me undressed? We're shamelessWe will do anythingTo get our fifteen minutes of fame (Give me fifteen minutes)We have no integrityWe're ready to crawl To obtain celebrityWe'll do anythingWith anyoneGo absolutely anywhereFor anythingAt all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest timmberty Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 its about a typical dysfunctional british family .. i live near enough of them. not to bothering watching it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jovianmoon Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 its about a typical dysfunctional british family .. i live near enough of them. not to bothering watching it. Although born, raised and grown in Australia, I owe my existence to a dysfunctional British family... Well, okay, maybe not dysfunctional - but very odd indeed. Try being the only Australian-born member of any group - "He don't know whether he's one thing nor tother..." etc. Oh well, I might have a look at the show regardless... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogie Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 I watched the first few episodes then lost interest. It's a kind of latter-day slice-of-life, set in good ol' Manchester - but nowhere near me thank goodness! Shameless was where I first came across James McAvoy - Last King of Scotland, Atonement . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jovianmoon Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 So, on the whole, it sounds quite... depressing. Like Coronation Street? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogie Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 No I wouldn't say it was depressing, quite funny actually. I just got bored with the characters (also, see my comment below). Coronation Street is based in Salford, so I suppose that was a separate area at one time but is now part of 'greater Manchester'. I loved it when I was a kid. Such strong characters. And one guy has been in it since day one (December 1960), although he's a bit of a bore off screen, boasting how many women he's been to bed with blah blah blah. On the other hand he is a good supporter of deaf charities (being 'hard of hearing' himself, as am I). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jovianmoon Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 No I wouldn't say it was depressing, quite funny actually. I just got bored with the characters (also, see my comment below). Coronation Street is based in Salford, so I suppose that was a separate area at one time but is now part of 'greater Manchester'. I loved it when I was a kid. Such strong characters. And one guy has been in it since day one (December 1960), although he's a bit of a bore off screen, boasting how many women he's been to bed with blah blah blah. On the other hand he is a good supporter of deaf charities (being 'hard of hearing' himself, as am I). Okay, thanks. I might still give Shameless a go then. As for Coronation Street, well, I can understand the significance of the history of the show as you describe it but that's definitely not my cuppa. That's not to detract from the actor you mentioned - when otherwise-invisible minority groups are presented in a positive light that can only be a plus. I'm still waiting for a mainstream drama to include an HIV-positive character. Other than in the original Degrassi High (Canadian show - much to be commended) back in the 1990s, as far as I know that's not happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyOz Posted January 19, 2013 Author Share Posted January 19, 2013 The one I watch is based on American family and it is fabulous. Everyone I know loves it. It is funny, witty and clever. It also has some gay characters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jomtien Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 It also has some gay characters. Do they wear condoms? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyOz Posted January 19, 2013 Author Share Posted January 19, 2013 Do they wear condoms? Don't you think that comment is inappropriate in this thread about a Hollywood TV show? These discussions can only be had with porn shows. Get up to date Jomtien! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogie Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I didn't know it was an American production you were referring to Michael. I must admit I was a bit taken aback you starting a thread praising it. Maybe the American version is better! There's no law that says the original has to be best. I don't think I shall be rushing to watch it though. Almost every time I visit a store selling videos I buy one or two, but I just stick 'em on the shelf when I get home where they gather dust so I have a huge backlog of dvd's to watch - old classic films, loads of recent stuff as well - but, definitely no porn. TotallyOz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyOz Posted January 19, 2013 Author Share Posted January 19, 2013 I didn't see the British version but will try to find it. I do think the US version is amazing and has one of my favorite actors William H. Macy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
