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I'm not sure if/when this will hit the UK. Given the resounding success it's been over here I imagine it will do.
Glee is a comedy/musical/drama set around a "Glee club" (song and dance group) at a high school. It's reasonably funny with particularly memorable characters amongst it's number, but sadly dips a little too close to Dawsons Creek at times as the main plot line involving the kids revolves around Quinn (cheerleader), Finn (star Quarter back) and Puck, with Quinn being pregnant by Puck, but hiding her unfaithfulness by telling Finn he's the father.
For the most part it's pretty good clean fun though, and the Dawsons moments don't occur often enough to wreck it for me.
The most standout aspect of all though is the music. It's not a musical in the sense that people will just randomly burst out into a large song and dance number, the music almost all tends to revolve around Glee club practices and similar. The group of actors and actresses they've gathered together are an amazingly talented bunch, and the performances are done in generally unique styles.
Not sure if you can view these (I hope so), but the standout songs for me this season:
W8eka8hL4zk
kUuYXIUaiHM
vRO3ueEtzu4 - Sadly no full video clip, they were all hyped on some over the counter drugs, dancing around like hyperactive chipmunks.
XZHs20qj70Y
nB2hZ6dOpVw - Poignant given some of the events leading up to it.
Daz saw the trailer and chuckled, so we have it on Series Link ready to record :D
Knipples
10-01-2010, 18:06
I think it's on e4 here?
Starts tomorrow on e4, 9pm.
The pilot seemed ok, no mega LOL moments, but I am going to give it a go :)
Starts tomorrow on e4, 9pm.
It is for this reason that 90210 is not on Mondays :angry:
90210 was my Monday saviour!
BB x
Funnily enough, was going to start a thread on this but got caught up with Rock Band. Love this show, have seen all 13 (?) episodes now and it does get a lot better than the pilot. Some great singing moments in there. Can't wait for it start up again.
Good news for "Gleeks" (Glee fans) It's been renewed (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2010/01/no-surprise-fox-gives-glee-an-early-renewal.html) for a second season. Not a huge surprise given the number of award nomination and such that it's received.
It would be better without the stupid 'shakey camera' filming... :angry:
Grrrrr!
BB x
Kell_ee001
11-01-2010, 23:01
Meant to watch this but forgot so going to watch it on E4 +1 now - trailers made me think of High School Musical turned into a series though.
Meant to watch this but forgot so going to watch it on E4 +1 now - trailers made me think of High School Musical turned into a series though.
Pretty much what it is... end of ep one v good, tear to eye etc etc :)
Don't know if I could watch another episode though - need sleep! :(
Monday: Glee
Tuesday: 90210
What else?! :p
BB x
Knipples
11-01-2010, 23:06
Have just acquired the version of Rehab, which I thought was fab! :D
I hate that song! But like the last song of the first eps - which was???
A couple of Heroes recycled actresses I see..
BB x
What I did like when I found out about it was:
Composer Billy Joel has offered any of his songs for use on the show,[5] and singer Rihanna offered her single "Take a Bow" for use at a reduced licensing rate, while other artists have offered use of their songs for free.[6] Madonna has granted the show rights to her entire catalogue, and a 2010 episode will feature Madonna performances exclusively.
:)
Princess Griff
12-01-2010, 11:15
I hate that song! But like the last song of the first eps - which was???
A couple of Heroes recycled actresses I see..
BB x
Don't stop believing by Journey!!!!! :D GREAT song!!!!
Don't stop believing by Journey!!!!! :D GREAT song!!!!
For SHAME Mei Mei! Fancy not knowing that! :p ;)
Will watch second episode tonight :)
For SHAME Mei Mei! Fancy not knowing that! :p ;)
Why would I know that? :p
BB x
Princess Griff
12-01-2010, 14:32
Everyone should know that! :p xx
Why would I know that? :p
Everyone should know that! :p xx
:cool:
Just got around to watching pilot. Trashy and pulp feelgood - so of course I loved it.
For the record, Rachel never ceases to be irritating.
According to an actress friend of Kari's the actress who plays her is genuinely like Rachel in real life too, and well known for it amongst the acting circle (she's been in a number of broadway plays)
Haha! Am loving it cos I know so many people like some of the characters!
Ja ok... :rolleyes:
BB x
Dont roll your internet eyes at me, you moody moo :D
After the publicity it has been getting the past few months, I thought you would have to have been living under a rock not to notice it! Hell, it was even played at the Pitches wedding, hadnt heard it for YONKS before then, and suddenly it was getting popular again!
NokkonWud
12-01-2010, 20:25
For the record, Rachel never ceases to be irritating.
According to an actress friend of Kari's the actress who plays her is genuinely like Rachel in real life too, and well known for it amongst the acting circle (she's been in a number of broadway plays)
Nothing wrong with that! I love (LOVE!) Rachel.
Knipples
25-01-2010, 22:52
The bit with the american footballers was epic on tonights episode!
I cant listen to that song though without thinking of Piggy at my Birthday party! ;D
I saw the bit with the football game today - made me laugh they'd of all been layed out straight away ;D
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