bloggery gone awry: Television v.s. Sleep, round 28

Thursday, April 21, 2005

Television v.s. Sleep, round 28

Last night was long, er, longer than expected. Just before heading to sleep Paula gifted me an awesome present: Trailer Park Boys DVD. Deciding to watch all of the special features, extended cuts and director interviews kept me up long enough to be caught in the middle of a late-night movie as I was turning off the television before heading upstairs. Thinking I had recognized the scenery, I turned the TV back on only to find out that the movie was The James Mink Story -- a movie that was filmed at Upper Canada Village while I was working there back in 1996.

During the filming I remember talking to a character who played a Quaker minister, his conversations packed a whole lot of wit and there was lots of time to visit between takes that were set up around the Lutheran pastor's home. Only after seeing the film again last night did I realize that it was Wayne Robson. I thought I recognized him on a few things (Red Green & other shows) but didn’t realize we had met.

So I watched the rest of the movie, then I turned to the TV listings channel to check the time and it was disheartening how much time I had spent in front of the television. I was surprised that TVO was still airing shows in the wee hours of the morning, so I clicked "0 2" and DISASTER! It was a documentary. I was hooked in less than five seconds. Damn you TVO. What’s worse - it was a good documentary. What’s worse – it was a rarely aired documentary. I could not turn it off. I should have taped it. Damn you TVO for not airing breaks so I could properly arm my VCR.

Oh well, not the end of the world I suppose, just an hour of my time. Luckily, it was well worth viewing. SURPLUS has to be the best Swedish documentary I’ve seen to date. Erik and Johan’s style of editing reminded me a lot of Concrete TV. For some strange reason (operant conditioning perhaps?) my generation just eats that stuff up.

mmm, delish.

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Just checked out that Concrete TV site you linked, watched episode 6, and for some reason I feel like punching you in the face :)
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Anonymous, 11:49 a.m.

Yes, it certainly doesn't bring out the best in people. I'm glad (?) it has motivated you to action -- that's at least something, right?* ;)

Regards,
J.

*[Marketing 101]
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J.Garlough, 12:38 a.m.