>>Im so glad I found this group. Im not a new MitM fan, I've been
>>watching since day one... and then that got me started with They Might
>>Be Giants (best band, besides Rush).
>
> I've been watching since about the middle of season one, so there's
still
> a fair few episodes I haven't seen from that. It's annoying as I like to
> catch things right from the very beginning!
Thank god for TV repeats!
>>I even have the DVD of Season One, and searching desperately to find
>>when the next seasons are coming out.
>
> I would love the DVD of Season One but I am still holding out that they
> will release it for region 2, in full glorious widescreen as it was
> originally filmed.
Fortunately I have a multi-region dvd player. I dont think widescreen
would be too advantageous - if you watch the bloopers on the dvd, you'll
find out why!
>>My critique of the show, I love the first two seasons, season three
>>seemed a little bland however. But season four is better than ever,
>>with Malcolms peptic ulcer, Hal's leotard, Gretchen, Otto's night
>>terrors, that paintball episode, and well, everything. Only upto
>>episode 15 though so far.
>
>
> It's funny, really. I love seasons one and two, like you. However, I
> thought season three was just as good, and season four is the one that's
> looking a bit tired. It's almost as if they're desperately seeking ways
> to blow the undoubtably larger budget on more and more things (e.g. Hal
> and the steamroller - where did that come from?!)... but it's not a big
> budget that makes top scripts!
Steamroller? Hrm. Havent seen that one. Or at least I can't remember it.
But in reference to the lack of zanyness.... are you insane? What about
the Yard Sale? And that singing group with Hal getting up on stage at
the end and playing by himself... the evil grandmother comnig to stay,
Lois announcing her pregnancy, Hal in his leotard.
> The only bit I find consistently funny week after week is the stuff with
> Francis at the ranch. That episode with the German guy on the keyboard
> had me rolling around with laughter, and the paintball episode seemed to
> be a rare stroke of genius.
Yeah. I loved those. The german guy was just so sublime.
> Could that be possibly because it finally had
> the Krelboynes back, and on form... something that's disappeared since
> they all went to High School? The stuff about Malcolm's girlfriend and
> his quest for social acceptance is wearing very thin now.
Malcolm doesn't have a girlfriend now... but I think he's getting more
mature. Reese's girlfriend is an absolute hoot!
> But at home, I think there's something lacking. Seasons one and two had
> that cutting-edge, razor sharp social commentary and observational
humour
> about family life that seems missing from season four,
I was watching an old episode yesterday, with brotherly love, where
Francis has two tickets, and Reese starts hitting himself to get Malcolm
in trouble.
> zanyness of the original seasons which is somewhat lacking now. Plus,
> they've been a character down all season (Lois) which excludes a further
> dimension to the storylines.
All season? Five episodes man. Lois was there in episode 11, then she
went, and now she's back in episode 15! All season? Unless you meant
emotionally absent.
>> From what I've seen too, season five is even funnier... singing bins
>> et al. I admit, I've been downloading episodes off the internet.
>
> Singing bins? Sounds like the zanyness is back to me! That can only be a
> good thing.
You'll like next week's episode on Sky One.
>>But I'll watch em when they're on TV, and I'll also be buying the
>>DVD's when they come out. When are they coming out?
>
> As far as I know there's still no plans for DVDs of the show for region
> 2, despite the demand there is across the whole of Europe for it. I'm
> guessing there will be another region 1 release eventually though.
I'd dearly love a Region 2, but Im happy with Region 1. It makes more
financial sense I suppose. Less hassle of producing two versions, and
most people over here will have multi-region anyhow!
> I guess Sky One will show season five at about September next year in
the
> UK, with the BBC showing season four for the first time in late spring
> 2004.
they're already showing season 5 in america. So it can't be that long.
Maybe June...
> I hope you stick around. This group needs new posters :-)
Yeah. Its a bit quiet. im definately sticking around. Big Malcolm fan.
Hal's the best. Though I am a big fan of Frankie Muniz. He's a great
actor. Ever seen My Dog Skip? I just hope he doesn't get typecast with
MitM, Agent Cody Banks and Big Fat Liar.
I havent really observed the interactions with the family in great
detail. I just appreciate a good comedy. Consequently, I dont miss the
observations.
But I'll see what I can learn.
Cya
Simon
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