Comments on: Greek TV: Television at its worst http://eugenia.gnomefiles.org/2007/05/25/greek-tv-television-at-its-worst/ Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:41:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 By: Eugenia http://eugenia.gnomefiles.org/2007/05/25/greek-tv-television-at-its-worst/#comment-687 Eugenia Sun, 27 May 2007 17:49:00 +0000 http://eugenia.gnomefiles.org/2007/05/25/greek-tv-television-at-its-worst/#comment-687 <a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=Xd8XSWNPuqc" rel="nofollow">Theiko</a>. Heck, even <a href="http://www.peterpopoff.org/" rel="nofollow">Peter Popoff</a> is more intelligent than him when he is in front of a camera. I am inclined to believe that US’ trash TV, e.g. Springer, Paris Hilton, reality shows, are a bit more intelligent than this. Theiko. Heck, even Peter Popoff is more intelligent than him when he is in front of a camera. I am inclined to believe that US’ trash TV, e.g. Springer, Paris Hilton, reality shows, are a bit more intelligent than this.

]]> By: Eugenia http://eugenia.gnomefiles.org/2007/05/25/greek-tv-television-at-its-worst/#comment-682 Eugenia Sun, 27 May 2007 15:41:00 +0000 http://eugenia.gnomefiles.org/2007/05/25/greek-tv-television-at-its-worst/#comment-682 I just watched on YouTube some of ALTER’s trash TV programmes. My God. Τι παρακμή είναι αυτή ρε παιδιά? People shouting like lunatics <a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=Zzzi3PaCliE" rel="nofollow">about crap</a>, naked women on national television, crazy people talking about Atlantis and secret Mars stations, priests shouting about other crap, etc etc. <b>CRAZINESS</b>. In USA there is no such kind of trash TV, and yet the Greeks are quick to point out online how “bad” the US TV is, even if they have never experienced it first hand. Even the shows that are kinda trashy (e.g. Jerry Springer), are masterpieces compared to the crap that ALTER is feeding the Greek viewers. In my opinion, the Greek TV requires regulation. Many Americans hate the US regulating group, the FCC, but after viewing ALTER on YouTube, I see no other choice for an equivalent regulating group. I just watched on YouTube some of ALTER’s trash TV programmes. My God. Τι παρακμή είναι αυτή ρε παιδιά? People shouting like lunatics about crap, naked women on national television, crazy people talking about Atlantis and secret Mars stations, priests shouting about other crap, etc etc. CRAZINESS.

In USA there is no such kind of trash TV, and yet the Greeks are quick to point out online how “bad” the US TV is, even if they have never experienced it first hand. Even the shows that are kinda trashy (e.g. Jerry Springer), are masterpieces compared to the crap that ALTER is feeding the Greek viewers. In my opinion, the Greek TV requires regulation. Many Americans hate the US regulating group, the FCC, but after viewing ALTER on YouTube, I see no other choice for an equivalent regulating group.

]]> By: Eugenia http://eugenia.gnomefiles.org/2007/05/25/greek-tv-television-at-its-worst/#comment-684 Eugenia Sun, 27 May 2007 10:40:00 +0000 http://eugenia.gnomefiles.org/2007/05/25/greek-tv-television-at-its-worst/#comment-684 >a page on the internets is hardly an analytical catalog of the good series I lived in Greece you know — and I visit regularly. It was bad back then, and it’s even worse shit now. My opinion. >a page on the internets is hardly an analytical catalog of the good series

I lived in Greece you know — and I visit regularly. It was bad back then, and it’s even worse shit now. My opinion.

]]> By: Sugar http://eugenia.gnomefiles.org/2007/05/25/greek-tv-television-at-its-worst/#comment-683 Sugar Sun, 27 May 2007 10:28:00 +0000 http://eugenia.gnomefiles.org/2007/05/25/greek-tv-television-at-its-worst/#comment-683 Well, a page on the internets is hardly an analytical catalog of the good series of greek TV so far, I guess. There are one or two good though. “Teleftea parastash”, a show by Alpha TV, was a good one. It was about life (and death) of Elli Lampeti, the famous actress. Solid direction and good actors. If you’re into middle age madness, “50-50″ was a nice comedy too. It does have its screaming parts (it’s a characteristic of greeks, no?) but all in all, its actors are performing really well. Despite all the “Para Pente” craziness, “50-50″ was the show I kept on watching during its second year too. “10i Entoli” is a nice series too, based on true criminal stories of everyday people. Anyway, I guess it’s all about personal taste. My point is, there’s more to Greek TV than Annita Pania. Well, a page on the internets is hardly an analytical catalog of the good series of greek TV so far, I guess.

There are one or two good though. “Teleftea parastash”, a show by Alpha TV, was a good one. It was about life (and death) of Elli Lampeti, the famous actress. Solid direction and good actors.

If you’re into middle age madness, “50-50″ was a nice comedy too. It does have its screaming parts (it’s a characteristic of greeks, no?) but all in all, its actors are performing really well. Despite all the “Para Pente” craziness, “50-50″ was the show I kept on watching during its second year too.

“10i Entoli” is a nice series too, based on true criminal stories of everyday people.

Anyway, I guess it’s all about personal taste. My point is, there’s more to Greek TV than Annita Pania.

]]> By: Sugar http://eugenia.gnomefiles.org/2007/05/25/greek-tv-television-at-its-worst/#comment-685 Sugar Sun, 27 May 2007 08:17:00 +0000 http://eugenia.gnomefiles.org/2007/05/25/greek-tv-television-at-its-worst/#comment-685 I know you do. But you referred specifically to this page, challenging me to find a good series. <img src='http://eugenia.gnomefiles.org/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' /> I know you do. But you referred specifically to this page, challenging me to find a good series. :)

]]> By: chris http://eugenia.gnomefiles.org/2007/05/25/greek-tv-television-at-its-worst/#comment-686 chris Sun, 27 May 2007 01:29:00 +0000 http://eugenia.gnomefiles.org/2007/05/25/greek-tv-television-at-its-worst/#comment-686 One guy wrote at a Greek forum that its very difficult to find Greek prostitutes these days. (the most of them are imported from Balkans) He got this reply “They are working for the TV shows” One guy wrote at a Greek forum that its very difficult to find Greek prostitutes these days. (the most of them are imported from Balkans)

He got this reply “They are working for the TV shows”

]]> By: stormrider http://eugenia.gnomefiles.org/2007/05/25/greek-tv-television-at-its-worst/#comment-677 stormrider Sat, 26 May 2007 17:40:00 +0000 http://eugenia.gnomefiles.org/2007/05/25/greek-tv-television-at-its-worst/#comment-677 eygenia, I HATE greek tv/cinema and the main reason is that most greek shows are horrible imitations of other shows which air on foreign countries. we talk about ZERO inspiration!!! I recently saw a greek movie (actually 10 minutes of it) which was considered to be a “cultured comedy”, and it was nothing more than a cheap imitation of “Malena” and the only “humor” (or what the producers thought to be humor) was 2 donkeys having sex. eygenia, I HATE greek tv/cinema and the main reason is that most greek shows are horrible imitations of other shows which air on foreign countries. we talk about ZERO inspiration!!!

I recently saw a greek movie (actually 10 minutes of it) which was considered to be a “cultured comedy”, and it was nothing more than a cheap imitation of “Malena” and the only “humor” (or what the producers thought to be humor) was 2 donkeys having sex.

]]> By: Eugenia http://eugenia.gnomefiles.org/2007/05/25/greek-tv-television-at-its-worst/#comment-681 Eugenia Sat, 26 May 2007 17:06:00 +0000 http://eugenia.gnomefiles.org/2007/05/25/greek-tv-television-at-its-worst/#comment-681 I just watched quickly 2 episodes (first and fifth I think). It seems to be a bit better than the majority of Greek TV series, although not amazing either. Especially the first episode was horrendous (the second one I watched was better). In the first episode, not only I am 99.9% sure they didn’t pay royalties for using the MacGyver music (in the scene with the tractor), but they also used narration. Narration is good only when used correctly. For example, in SciFi’s series “<a href="http://www.scifi.com/dresden/" rel="nofollow">The Dresden Files</a>” (which is also low-budget compared to other US series) narration is used so the hero can make philosophical or funny remarks on the plot, but NOT to carry the plot over. Narration should not be used as a substitute to lazy scripting. The way narration was used in the first episode of “Sto Para Pente” was in order to go quickly over the main character’s background, and that just shows *weakness* on how to tell a story. It just shows that the script writers suck beyond belief. This view is enforced by the fact that the narration was only used in the first episode and not on any subsequent ones. They just used the easy way out. Anyways, the series is possibly watchable after 2 drinks or so. I just watched quickly 2 episodes (first and fifth I think). It seems to be a bit better than the majority of Greek TV series, although not amazing either. Especially the first episode was horrendous (the second one I watched was better). In the first episode, not only I am 99.9% sure they didn’t pay royalties for using the MacGyver music (in the scene with the tractor), but they also used narration. Narration is good only when used correctly. For example, in SciFi’s series “The Dresden Files” (which is also low-budget compared to other US series) narration is used so the hero can make philosophical or funny remarks on the plot, but NOT to carry the plot over. Narration should not be used as a substitute to lazy scripting. The way narration was used in the first episode of “Sto Para Pente” was in order to go quickly over the main character’s background, and that just shows *weakness* on how to tell a story. It just shows that the script writers suck beyond belief. This view is enforced by the fact that the narration was only used in the first episode and not on any subsequent ones. They just used the easy way out.

Anyways, the series is possibly watchable after 2 drinks or so.

]]> By: Andreas http://eugenia.gnomefiles.org/2007/05/25/greek-tv-television-at-its-worst/#comment-680 Andreas Sat, 26 May 2007 16:32:00 +0000 http://eugenia.gnomefiles.org/2007/05/25/greek-tv-television-at-its-worst/#comment-680 Eugenia, have you watched <a href="http://www.inuk.gr/parapente.htm" rel="nofollow">Sto para pente</a>? Ok, it is not a masterpiece but it is quite good. I find the character of Theopoula very funny. It is probably one of the most sureal appereances on greek TV. Generally, you are right. The majority of the greek TV series are full of sh*t. Eugenia, have you watched Sto para pente? Ok, it is not a masterpiece but it is quite good. I find the character of Theopoula very funny. It is probably one of the most sureal appereances on greek TV.

Generally, you are right. The majority of the greek TV series are full of sh*t.

]]> By: Eugenia http://eugenia.gnomefiles.org/2007/05/25/greek-tv-television-at-its-worst/#comment-679 Eugenia Sat, 26 May 2007 07:55:00 +0000 http://eugenia.gnomefiles.org/2007/05/25/greek-tv-television-at-its-worst/#comment-679 Sugar, please visit that page and get me a link to a good series/episode. I challenge you. <img src='http://eugenia.gnomefiles.org/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' /> Sugar, please visit that page and get me a link to a good series/episode. I challenge you. :)

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