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November 14, 2009
 

I Don't Usually Like Sting...

...but he's spot on about The X Factor.

In an interview this week with London's Evening Standard he's apparently called it "a soap opera which has nothing to do with music". He goes on to say "I am sorry but none of those kids are going to go anywhere, and I say that sadly. The X Factor is a preposterous show and you have judges who have no recognisable talent apart from self-promotion, advising them what to wear and how to look. It is appalling. The real shop floor for musical talent is pubs and clubs, that is where the original work is. But they are being closed down on a daily basis. It is impossible to put an act on in a pub. The music industry has been hugely important to England, bringing in millions. If anyone thinks the X Factor is going to do that, they are wrong."

So go turn off your TV and support a local band on a Saturday night instead.

~SirFFW

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November 14, 2009
 

Caprica

I'm a big fan of the Battlestar Galactica remake which aired on Sci-Fi in recent years. It's an incredibly under-rated show (by non-fans) and somehow managed to scoop hardly any mainstream recognition during it's airing.  Whenever shows come up in conversation it is one of two shows I always champion and encourage others to view (the other being The Wire). 

SyFy (still can't get used to the new name) is now ramping up its promotion of the new spin-off series, Caprica, with the release of some new art. As you can see, the series premieres on January 22nd and we're getting 20 first season episodes. Having seen the pilot on DVD already I'm intrigued to see where they go with this and will definitely be tuning in. Time will only tell if the show can stand on it's own merits.

~ SirFFW

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