Man in a Shed: Life on Mars far better than Party Animals

Thursday, February 15, 2007

Life on Mars far better than Party Animals

This week I've shipped the family of to the in-laws in Scotland whislt I get some work done. But in the evening a bit of telly is allowed !
I have come to the following conclusions:

1) "Life on Mars" is just fantastic.
2) "Party Animals" is un-watchable rubbish.

What's good about "Life on Mars" is how many different levels it managed to engage you on. There's a real story with mystery and nostalgia. Party Animals is just boring and predictable set of type casting.

Above: The chilli I was making before to a receipt banned by the wife if there is any danger of her eating any of it !

2 comments:

Anonymous said...: If you make chili to a receipt is it expensive?; 10:17 pm
Man in a Shed said...: Not - not really. Different every time ... depends what's left in the cupboard.; 11:44 pm

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