Monthly Archives: July 2011
Burn Notice (3.5): Rocking the boat and hunting ‘aliens’
After last week’s decidedly downbeat ending (Fi disappointed and sorrowful at Michael’s continued determination to get his old job back), we open with Michael and Sam staking out the airport looking for an active field operative ‘who can’t hang up … Continue reading
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TV Drama News: Scott and Bailey ride again
Regular viewers of pauseliveaction (hi Mum!) may remember our love of Scott and Bailey during its run of six episodes earlier this year. We were thrilled by its excellent stars Suranne Jones, Lesley Sharp and the terrific Amelia Bullmore, captivated by the intricate twists and turn … Continue reading
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Kick ass women: Fiona Glenanne
I can’t believe that we haven’t worshipped the kick-assness of Burn Notice’s Fi before now. If she knew we’d probably be locked in the trunk of her car right now… So let’s put things right before she notices. You want … Continue reading
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Burn Notice (3.4): Greyhounds, C4 and fuzzy navels
Detective Paxson’s newest move on Michael – giving him a highly visible 24-hr police tail – is a neat device. Not only does it backfire on her when Michael turns up to speak to her while she’s undercover, but it’s … Continue reading
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Mildred Pierce: Mother and child disunion
Remaining daughter, Mad Veda, is all growed up (it’s now 1937) and, as tends to be the way with those who are rotten to a corruptful core, is beautiful, being a flame haired temptress played by Evan Rachel Wood. Continue reading
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The Apprentice Final: A walk in the park with added hand grenades
So The Apprentice is over for another year. The “boardroom” has been dismantled and returned to its former glory as a corner of a warehouse somewhere. Office workers in the more prestigious buildings of London can work happily knowing that they won’t be buzzed by helicopters filming attractive shots of all the buildings Lord Sugar isn’t in. Continue reading
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