The Office

[rustinglass]

what will be the setting for this one? the vietman trenches?

edit: or barracks, I'm really not an expert on that war

[Reinhold]

anyone know anything about the christmas special episodes and whether or not that DVD will be released in america anytime soon?  i've seen some people selling it on ebay.

i think they're out. i got them from the city library when i got the rest of the series a little bit ago.

[Ravi]

Coming November 16th.

[cine]

They're only going to able to do so many business poses for dvd covers... I hope they're aware of this.

[Ravi]

The UK cover on page 1 is better.

[meatball]

I just watched the First Series, and I must say...

I have never been so depressed watching a tele-show in my life.

Everything about office life depresses me to no end.

[cine]

I just rented the first season of it... will post thoughts later this week.

[SHAFTR]

I just rented the first season of it... will post thoughts later this week.

It easily lands in my top 3 television shows ever.

[Sleuth]

Admin edit: SPOILERS

My next name is Slough.  When I feel like it, though.

[cine]

My thoughts of Season 1:

Bold statement: David Brent is one of the most fascinating characters of all time.

Yes, I wholeheartedly agree too. The nuances that Gervais adds to Brent are endless. Just endless. The eye shifting to the camera, the smirking, the "yea?" after making points. The complexities behind the character make him fascinating, yes.

I finally saw season 1. It took me a couple of the episodes for me to get into it, but once I did it was great. I imagine they have great replay value.

Oh hell yes, do they ever. I've already watched the episodes 2 or 3 times each. The jokes get funnier and funnier. And more jokes come out of the show.

I could say more about this, and I probably will later.. I suggest everybody buy Season 1. Comedy at its finest.

[meatball]

...the "yea?" after making points.

Reminds me of Ridley and Tony Scott.

[Pubrick]

...the "yea?" after making points.

Reminds me of Ridley and Tony Scott.

haha. they're just being british. u know, speaking normally.

i suppose u are also fascinated by the phrase "innit?" (literal translation: "isn't it"; meaning: "right, u know?")

it's not the novelty of the english way of speaking that makes this show great. the subtle character traits of the supporting cast are brilliant. the documentary on the dvd about the evolution of the show was really ekzellent, that stephen merchant dude seems like a cool guy. and it was great to learn how brilliant little moments like between dawn and tim were improvised.

[cine]

i suppose u are also fascinated by the phrase "innit?" (literal translation: "isn't it"; meaning: "right, u know?")

No, it's the fact that when David says "yea?" it adds more to his ego/patronizing side.

dumbass.

[Pubrick]

that's better exemplified when he blinks in slow motion and his eyes roll a bit to the back of his head.

jerk.

[cine]

For those keeping score at home, I should point out to everyone that David Brent is the only character in television history to do these things.