tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31344286.post115528623056869291..comments2023-10-31T23:12:51.901+09:00Comments on See Phil Down Under: Japanese TVPhilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11691709011160194314noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31344286.post-1156158951866430152006-08-21T20:15:00.000+09:002006-08-21T20:15:00.000+09:00Well, perhaps. This guy is not even gay in real l...Well, perhaps. This guy is not even gay in real life, which is very disappointing though...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31344286.post-1155640559304682772006-08-15T20:15:00.000+09:002006-08-15T20:15:00.000+09:00Did you see "Hard Gay" yet?Hard Gay on YouTubeSure...Did you see "Hard Gay" yet?<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=hard+gay&search=Search" REL="nofollow">Hard Gay on YouTube</A><BR/><BR/>Surely this is the pinnacle of Japanese TV? ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31344286.post-1155555775856322002006-08-14T20:42:00.000+09:002006-08-14T20:42:00.000+09:00This would be a good talk with ice-cold pints and ...This would be a good talk with ice-cold pints and packages of crisps.<BR/><BR/>No, that wasn't meant as defence for Japanese TV (they are crap as oven chips; harmful and tasteless).<BR/><BR/>My point on British docs are not about if the program is pro-government or not (well, both of our governments got at least freedom of speech). What I wanted to say is, to me some (not all of them) approach seem to intrigue viewers into cheap sympathy without showing both side of the stories and clear reasons. Also I find the scale of political correctness in criticism on foreign politics/culture sometimes makes me think Brits are craving to probe their innocence and right-ness of their standards (when there are similar facts/problems hidden in their own society). Having said that, I especially like docs about books, science, technologies.<BR/><BR/>I was watching BBC's Big Animal Week docs while work-out at the gym. The reporters call some of the animals as "our hero" and others as "murderers", that's a bit too much for me. But that was latest episode of Eastenders.<BR/><BR/>Haven't seen Power Of Nightmares, I will check it out. Paul knows my evil way of thinking, by the way. lolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31344286.post-1155458728504958472006-08-13T17:45:00.000+09:002006-08-13T17:45:00.000+09:00..oh but must disagree on the docs thing.We've had.....oh but must disagree on the docs thing.<BR/><BR/>We've had some fantastic docs in England. Many of which not so much rocked the boat as sink it and then hang about to smack survivors on the head with the oars.<BR/><BR/>Power Of Nightmares was so anti-goverment and anti-war and so original in its approach it was turned into a film for cinematic release in the States. Im amazed the BBC dare show it.<BR/><BR/>Paul, Im sure youve got something to say on this issuePhilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11691709011160194314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31344286.post-1155458464859890122006-08-13T17:41:00.000+09:002006-08-13T17:41:00.000+09:00Thanks for the post TakYeah for a while there Brit...Thanks for the post Tak<BR/><BR/>Yeah for a while there Brits did get hooked on the old housing and gardening progs, didnt they?<BR/><BR/>However, that was a passing trend. Here, as you say, I get the impression that food is of far more importance than any passing trend.<BR/><BR/>It puts me in mind of the Italians or the French. Brits have traditionally not really cared about food, but that is changing.<BR/><BR/>By the way, not saying Japanese TV is any better or any worse than UK - just different.Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11691709011160194314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31344286.post-1155349565898934272006-08-12T11:26:00.000+09:002006-08-12T11:26:00.000+09:00Colour co-ordination isn't a big thing in any Asia...Colour co-ordination isn't a big thing in any Asian country. People here love things bright and garish and probably find the subtleties of western design rather bland.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31344286.post-1155304811891630242006-08-11T23:00:00.000+09:002006-08-11T23:00:00.000+09:00Interesting.Food programs seem to be appealing in ...Interesting.<BR/><BR/>Food programs seem to be appealing in UK nowadays. With success of Radio 4's Food Program, and increase number of organic-minded people, viewers are keen on getting in touch with what is latest finding and how to cook fancy food through these media. (though I must stress out many Brits don't respect food as joy of life, they regard them as almost fashion items) I guess gardening programs would be UK's answer to this, you wouldn't find a lot in Japan.<BR/><BR/>Discussion shows that you mentioned would be chat shows. From your writing, I presume you are watching TVs during the day, aren't you? These programs are same as Richard & Judy, Kilroy, Trisha, and hundreds more entourages that follow. Though one of my favourite "discussion show" is "Asa made nama TV (Live discussion on TV till morning)", this series of occasional discussion show is seen on channel 10 from Saturday midnight till 5AM when big scandal in politics/economies are presented, all member of debate has very strong agenda, and as exciting as listening to the House of Common in Westminster.<BR/><BR/>The news program on TV except NHK is rather mixture of news and South Bank show; the piece of commentary or a tiny discussion is given after each news headlines, and the style of commentary varies depends on which news show. This is like choosing which news paper you read; some like commentary in The Sun style, some prefer Guardian's.<BR/><BR/>Most TV drama is one story a week except some in the morning and afternoon. The story lines are not that clear as English Soaps (which categories are fall into various degrees of gossips). You will need to understand Japanese well, especially if you want to appreciate comedy drama (this is different from nonsense comedy shows). If you like to try, ask your Japanese friends for DVD of "Tiger & Dragon", which I think one of the best comedy drama in recent years, though I hope you find the right person to explain to you.<BR/><BR/>The shortage of good documentaries is one of the problem. Though some of good ones win international competitions and can be found on your telly during midnight hours or Sunday daytime. I like British documentaries but sometimes I feel their observations are one-sided and stereotypical, especially on war-issues.<BR/><BR/>It seems that future of TV is more than moral issue after impact of Big Brother.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com