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Title: Black Books Post by: Samwise on January 06, 2009, 11:24:54 AM British comedy about a alcoholic misanthrope who runs a book store. Had three seasons that aired from 2000 to 2004.
It's really goddamn good. Netflixed it a while ago, got my own copy of the DVDs for Christmas, and it's still gut-bustingly funny on the second viewing. Stars Dylan Moran, whom many will remember from Shaun of the Dead. (Simon Pegg and Nick Frost show up in a couple of episodes.) Title: Re: Black Books Post by: IainC on January 06, 2009, 11:49:55 AM British comedy about a alcoholic misanthrope who runs a book store. Had three seasons that aired from 2000 to 2004. I'm a big Bill Bailey (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82HHglwXA24) fan, Black books is more awesomer for his presence.It's really goddamn good. Netflixed it a while ago, got my own copy of the DVDs for Christmas, and it's still gut-bustingly funny on the second viewing. Stars Dylan Moran, whom many will remember from Shaun of the Dead. (Simon Pegg and Nick Frost show up in a couple of episodes.) Edit: More Bill Bailey Awesomeness: Love songs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lr2zvmsS9Ck) Cockney Rock Medley (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4GdZ_gBxH8) Billy Bragg Tribute (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ML3ZOIlRrhA) Title: Re: Black Books Post by: schild on January 06, 2009, 11:50:37 AM God no, not this.
Title: Re: Black Books Post by: K9 on January 06, 2009, 04:18:58 PM Black Books :heart:
Title: Re: Black Books Post by: DraconianOne on January 06, 2009, 05:43:10 PM I like Dylan Moran. I like Tamsin Grieg. I really like Bill Bailey.
For some reason, I never quite got into Black Books. Title: Re: Black Books Post by: Signe on January 07, 2009, 06:47:34 AM I think I'll rent this. I haven't seen it and I :heart: Bill Bailey, too.
Title: Re: Black Books Post by: K9 on January 13, 2009, 06:04:57 AM The episodes with the heatwave and the piano are probably my favourites.
Title: Re: Black Books Post by: Ookii on January 13, 2009, 01:46:41 PM Fucking wine bottle lollipop gets me everytime. In fact that episode was the best by far.
Title: Re: Black Books Post by: Samwise on January 13, 2009, 01:48:38 PM The bit that cracks me up consistently is Manny holding up the "OH NO!" sign. I need to get a screencap of that and add it to my avatar rotation.
Title: Re: Black Books Post by: Azazel on January 19, 2010, 12:52:02 PM Necro!
I used to really dislike this when it was on TV. It just kind of annoyed me whenever it came on, so I'd change the channel. (I don't use a TV guide, I just flip around and whatever's on can be background noise if it's ok or actually watched if it's good). But we picked up the 3-disc set of all 3 seasons a year or so ago on the cheap, and finally started watching it recently. Like a lot of series (Philadelphia) it takes a little bit to get past the absurdity of the way the world works in it, but it's actually quite good. Still, not as good as Spaced. Title: Re: Black Books Post by: NowhereMan on January 19, 2010, 04:42:12 PM Eh, Spaced in the second series descended into "hilarious movie take-off" only not as subtle as the first series. It's still amazing but I prefer Black Books overall, the house sitting/wine making episode is probably one of my favourite episodes from any show ever.
Title: Re: Black Books Post by: Der Helm on January 22, 2010, 09:08:07 AM I just picked this up and watched the first few opisodes. Apparently I like british humour, because I was in tears from laughing throughout it.
Still, not as good as Spaced. Ok, that is the next on the list then. |