A warm but never schmaltzy, perfectly formed family sitcom with no weak links in its cast, here's why you should watch The Middle...
Family sitcoms aren’t exactly thin on the ground, so finding a new spin on the format is always going to take some work. Originally intended as a vehicle for Ricki Lake, The Middle is a case in point. After several years in development, it finally aired in autumn 2009 with a new lead: Patricia Heaton, one of the stars of hugely popular show Everybody Loves Raymond. Writers Eileen Heisler and DeAnn Heline had previously been responsible for Roseanne, so the track records of all involved boded well for the series’ prospects. Six seasons later – with a seventh confirmed in May – expectations have well and truly been proved correct.
The Middle is a warm, beautifully performed and acutely observed portrait of a family struggling to cope with the...
Family sitcoms aren’t exactly thin on the ground, so finding a new spin on the format is always going to take some work. Originally intended as a vehicle for Ricki Lake, The Middle is a case in point. After several years in development, it finally aired in autumn 2009 with a new lead: Patricia Heaton, one of the stars of hugely popular show Everybody Loves Raymond. Writers Eileen Heisler and DeAnn Heline had previously been responsible for Roseanne, so the track records of all involved boded well for the series’ prospects. Six seasons later – with a seventh confirmed in May – expectations have well and truly been proved correct.
The Middle is a warm, beautifully performed and acutely observed portrait of a family struggling to cope with the...
- 7/22/2015
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
There you are, sitting comfortably watching a film, safe in the knowledge that you know what’s going on and then someone pulls the rug out from under you and suddenly you’re as confused as a member of the N.R.A. Your viewing pleasure much dependent on whether you’ve just witnessed a good twist, a bad twist or a so incredibly ugly-it-must-be-inbred twist.
Since long before Mr & Mrs Shyamalan got drunk and decided to ‘risk it’ twists have been used as story telling devices. They can either make us see everything in the movie through eyes anew with a deft sleight of hand or, with a heavier touch, have you unintentionally laughing out loud, rolling your eyes in utter disbelief or crying tears of anger into your popcorn.
This is a celebration of the 20 most ridiculous twists of all time. Those that left you shocked or appalled,...
Since long before Mr & Mrs Shyamalan got drunk and decided to ‘risk it’ twists have been used as story telling devices. They can either make us see everything in the movie through eyes anew with a deft sleight of hand or, with a heavier touch, have you unintentionally laughing out loud, rolling your eyes in utter disbelief or crying tears of anger into your popcorn.
This is a celebration of the 20 most ridiculous twists of all time. Those that left you shocked or appalled,...
- 5/15/2013
- by Kristopher Powell
- Obsessed with Film
The drama "Downton Abbey (Masterpiece)" earned 11 Primetime Emmy nominations, including Best Miniseries or Movie and nods to Maggie Smith for Best Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie, and to Elizabeth McGovern for Best Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie.
Set in pre-wwi England, the film centers on the wealthy Crawley family and their servants. Watch this clip from the show!
"Upstairs Downstairs (Masterpiece)" also received six Emmy nominations, including Jane Marsh for Best...
Set in pre-wwi England, the film centers on the wealthy Crawley family and their servants. Watch this clip from the show!
"Upstairs Downstairs (Masterpiece)" also received six Emmy nominations, including Jane Marsh for Best...
- 7/14/2011
- Extra
The trailer for Brit self proclaimed non-rom-com has been released over on Empire. The movie stars Brendan Patricks who decide that the best way to find true love is to quiz his last five girlfriends on why their relationships didn’t work out.
My Last Five Girlfriends is directed by Julian Kemp and is based on the novel by Alain de Botton. It also stars Naomie Harris, Kelly Adams, Jane Marsh, Edith Bukovics, Cecile Cassel and Michael Sheen and is released 19th March.
My Last Five Girlfriends is directed by Julian Kemp and is based on the novel by Alain de Botton. It also stars Naomie Harris, Kelly Adams, Jane Marsh, Edith Bukovics, Cecile Cassel and Michael Sheen and is released 19th March.
- 2/3/2010
- by David Sztypuljak
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
It promises to be a comedy about romance but not a romantic comedy, but you can judge for yourself from the trailer for My Last Five Girlfriends, which we've got for you exclusively.It stars relative newcomer Brendan Patricks as a likeable schmo who decides to quiz his last five girlfriends on what went wrong in order to figure out how to find love.The cast also includes Naomie Harris, Kelly Adams, Jane Marsh, Edith Bukovics, Cecile Cassel and the great Michael Sheen.My Last Five Girlfriends is out on March 19 here in the UK...
- 2/3/2010
- EmpireOnline
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