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Chris Hurd · August 22nd, 2007, 09:28 PM

Halfway through tonight's episode of Rescue Me, there were at least two great references to Office Space. When Tommy visits Janet at her new job, he arrives at her cubicle just as she hands a stack of papers to a co-worker, saying "here are your TPS reports." I couldn't tell if there was a cover sheet though. Then Janet introduces Tommy to the Two Bobs. Kelly and I were rolling in a fit of giggles.

Mark Bournes · August 23rd, 2007, 06:30 AM

I missed it last night, Can't wait to catch the replay this weekend.

Chris Hurd · August 23rd, 2007, 08:30 AM

Gotta say it's *still* the best-written show on television.

Marcus Marchesseault · August 25th, 2007, 12:46 AM

Just before the office scene there was an amazing steadicam shot. They were in a shop that had been burnt. It started on the street and went all through the building with various levels of smoke and lighting. I think it may have all been one take. The light levels varied tremendously as you could see how much brighter their flashlights seemed in the interior parts of the building. I don't know how much rehearsal or takes it requires to get a shot like that, but they did a fantastic job. IMDB says the show is shot on the F900 and mastered on "HDTV". That scene was really a great combination of acting, set design, lighting, camera work, and technology.

August 22nd, 2007, 09:28 PM	#1
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Rescue Me channels Office Space Halfway through tonight's episode of Rescue Me, there were at least two great references to Office Space. When Tommy visits Janet at her new job, he arrives at her cubicle just as she hands a stack of papers to a co-worker, saying "here are your TPS reports." I couldn't tell if there was a cover sheet though. Then Janet introduces Tommy to the Two Bobs. Kelly and I were rolling in a fit of giggles. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

August 23rd, 2007, 06:30 AM	#2
Mark Bournes Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Jupiter, FL Posts: 565	I missed it last night, Can't wait to catch the replay this weekend. __________________ Mark www.sharkvp.com

August 23rd, 2007, 08:30 AM	#3
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Gotta say it's still the best-written show on television. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

August 25th, 2007, 12:46 AM	#4
Marcus Marchesseault Trustee Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 1,961	Just before the office scene there was an amazing steadicam shot. They were in a shop that had been burnt. It started on the street and went all through the building with various levels of smoke and lighting. I think it may have all been one take. The light levels varied tremendously as you could see how much brighter their flashlights seemed in the interior parts of the building. I don't know how much rehearsal or takes it requires to get a shot like that, but they did a fantastic job. IMDB says the show is shot on the F900 and mastered on "HDTV". That scene was really a great combination of acting, set design, lighting, camera work, and technology.