I have been overloaded by my Japanese Cinema class these past few days. I have watched about 7 hours of black and white movies with some really incestuous themes. DISTURBING. My head is pounding to the max degree. And that Chris Brown thing with Rihanna... he should burn in HELL.
All of these feelings that I'm experiencing in the last 4 hours of today makes me want to recommend my viewerships of a show called Skins. Its another British show that took the nation (of the UK) by storm a few years ago. They are starting their 3rd season right now. But I haven't even finished the 2nd season yet, I heard its amazing. First season was pretty awesome, not many people know that its also on BBC-America here. If you haven't watched this show, but has heard people saying that it is amazing. GO START NOW, IT IS GREAT. WHAT SEEMS TO BE THE PROBLEM BUSTER? There's been rumors that HBO wants to make a US adaptation of the show (yay or nay?). Here's the synopsis via E4: Ok, it might be a long read, but basically this show emcompasses a realistic view of teenage life. Unlike Gossip Girl.
They're just your average group of 17-year-olds from Bristol. The gang is led by Tony, the best-looking, most-popular kid in town. He's always up for a laugh but always at someone else's expense. And then there's his poor best mate, Sid, who is forever lusting after Tony's gorgeous girlfriend while Tony plays him like a fool. But Sid will get the girl of his dreams, eventually - just not the girl he thinks.
Tony's girlfriend Michelle - a.k.a. "Nips" (don't ask) - is drop-dead gorgeous with a quick wit that keeps everyone on their toes. Except Tony, that is - he runs rings around her. And she knows it.
Chris is the class clown; he'll do anything (or anyone) if it's good for a laugh. But nothing gets him going quite like his psychology teacher, Angie. And there'sJal, who is hands down the most talented classical clarinet player in the whole UK. No joke. She's bright as hell, and nothing gets past her. Especially the way Tony treats her best mate, Michelle.
Maxxie is your everyday blond twink. He's magic on his feet and a whiz with his hands. He can have any boy he wants - and he wants them all. His partner-in-crime is Anwar, a "practicing" Muslim who doesn't let the teachings of the Koran get in the way of his less spiritually-inclined pursuits.
Everyone loves the ethereal Cassie, who is completely bonkers. But magic with it. She's a self-harming anorexic with zero self-esteem and a heart of gold. And we can't forget Tony's mysterious little sister, Effy, who keeps her mouth shut but gets up to more than you'd care to imagine. Together, these troublesome teens grab life by the balls and then give it a good twirl...
Skins was created by Bryan Elsley and Jamie Brittain.
Tony's girlfriend Michelle - a.k.a. "Nips" (don't ask) - is drop-dead gorgeous with a quick wit that keeps everyone on their toes. Except Tony, that is - he runs rings around her. And she knows it.
Chris is the class clown; he'll do anything (or anyone) if it's good for a laugh. But nothing gets him going quite like his psychology teacher, Angie. And there'sJal, who is hands down the most talented classical clarinet player in the whole UK. No joke. She's bright as hell, and nothing gets past her. Especially the way Tony treats her best mate, Michelle.
Maxxie is your everyday blond twink. He's magic on his feet and a whiz with his hands. He can have any boy he wants - and he wants them all. His partner-in-crime is Anwar, a "practicing" Muslim who doesn't let the teachings of the Koran get in the way of his less spiritually-inclined pursuits.
Everyone loves the ethereal Cassie, who is completely bonkers. But magic with it. She's a self-harming anorexic with zero self-esteem and a heart of gold. And we can't forget Tony's mysterious little sister, Effy, who keeps her mouth shut but gets up to more than you'd care to imagine. Together, these troublesome teens grab life by the balls and then give it a good twirl...
Skins was created by Bryan Elsley and Jamie Brittain.
Links:
All Season - TV Shack
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