Da Ali G Show...

Robert Mann Z. · August 6th, 2004, 01:16 PM

<<-- At the soul of it, it's a show about the unmasking of hypocrisy, and that is always funny.-->>

Robert well said, this sums it up very well...

Brack Craver · August 6th, 2004, 07:49 PM

Ali G is off da hook!

Ed Smith · August 7th, 2004, 01:48 PM

This Friday, Channel 4 are doing a special Borat show, think it might be a series? Its said to be pretty good... I'll be tuning in !

Cheers,

Robert Knecht Schmidt · August 7th, 2004, 03:07 PM

Thom, I checked out Westwood's show. Enjoyable, particularly the artful way he enhances the rap music he plays with sound effects of explosions and breaking glass every four seconds.

Joe Carney · August 9th, 2004, 08:21 AM

I think 'The Office' should be required viewing for every B-School in the world.
As far as coupling, I love the show and bought the first 3 seasons on DVD,
But this season is not very good. I doubt if I get the DVDs.

Without the character Jeff (played by Richard Coyle), all we have is a bunch of whiney inept, boring, 30 somethings. He was/is the glue that kept the show together and moving on. Possibly one of the truely funniest characters ever done (at least for American Audiences). Just about every great scene (though not all) invloved him, or evolved around him. I mean who can forget 'The Giggleloop', or 'The Sock Gap' or the dreaded 'Mr Melty'.

Robert Knecht Schmidt · November 5th, 2006, 06:32 AM

I heard--could be purely rumor--that Cohen had the cops called on him over 50 times in the making of this film.

Also, I can't believe his arrest for the Pamela Anderson stunt--if he was indeed arrested--didn't make the press, as his rodeo anthem did back in January 2005 (posted to another thread on this forum, but link has since gone dead).

Some portions are obviously staged (kids with bear); with others it is less obvious (reaction of hotel clerk to Borat unpacking in elevator?). If anyone who has seen this film can dissect the "real" parts from the "staged" ones based on camera angles, etc., I'd love to hear some commentary.

Andy Graham · November 5th, 2006, 12:11 PM

The interesting thing about him is that he's not just a mindless idiot he has a degree in history from cambridge., he's a smart man.

I used to watch his show years ago before he got taken off air and i'm glad he seems to have made it back cause he's comedic genius.

The interview with Buzz aldrin was one of the funniest things i've seen, he kept calling him Buzz lightyear and introduced him as the first guy to walk on the sun.

Andy.

Thom Seaman · November 5th, 2006, 12:37 PM

Interesting Borat review as part of Mark Kermode's regular British radio show:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/fivelive/entert.../kermode.shtml

Thom

Marco Leavitt · November 6th, 2006, 12:56 PM

"If anyone who has seen this film can dissect the "real" parts from the "staged" ones based on camera angles, etc., I'd love to hear some commentary."

Yeah, I agree. If someone can point to an article or something explaining what was real and what was staged I'd really appreciate. It's very seamless!

Ben Winter · November 6th, 2006, 04:41 PM

From what I have collected:
The Perry Hall driving instructor did not know borat was an actor--he is actually right here in maryland, not in ny as the movie has him. He signed a release form but didn't read it, and assumed he was a foreign visitor as they had him believe. He was paid $500 after he got out of the car.

Cohen and Pamela are good friends, that scene was scripted but adlibbed.

The car dealership was the same situation as the driving instructor. As was the encounter with the black people on MLK blvd. The kids running away was scripted.

This is all I know so far, I think. Most of it was unscripted.

Marco Leavitt · November 6th, 2006, 04:42 PM

I'm most curious to know whether the frat boys in the RV were scripted. I thought the driving instructor came off pretty well. He's one of the few likeable people in the movie. And why in the heck did the horse trip at the rodeo? That definitely looked real.

Mathieu Ghekiere · November 6th, 2006, 06:56 PM

What's amazing about this comedian (in his role of Borat, Ali G, or Bruno) is that he's not only hilarious funny, his humour also reflects on some peoples narrow mindness, and the thing I admire the most about him is, that he always stays in his role. Anyone who has seen his show or bits of it, knows that, because of some guests he interviews, it should be extremely difficult to always keep into the role, and keep serious.

Marco Leavitt · November 10th, 2006, 10:17 AM

"If anyone who has seen this film can dissect the "real" parts from the "staged" ones based on camera angles, etc., I'd love to hear some commentary."

Just what I was looking for.

http://www.salon.com/ent/feature/200...rat/index.html

August 7th, 2004, 01:48 PM	#18
Ed Smith Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hampshire, England Posts: 1,545	This Friday, Channel 4 are doing a special Borat show, think it might be a series? Its said to be pretty good... I'll be tuning in ! Cheers, __________________ Ed Smith Hampshire, UK Good things come to those who wait My Skiing web www.Frostytour.co.uk For quick answers Search dvinfo.net \| The best in the business: dvinfo.net Sponsors

August 7th, 2004, 03:07 PM	#19
Robert Knecht Schmidt Wrangler Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 1,933	Thom, I checked out Westwood's show. Enjoyable, particularly the artful way he enhances the rap music he plays with sound effects of explosions and breaking glass every four seconds. __________________ All the best, Robert K S Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| The best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

November 5th, 2006, 06:32 AM	#21
Robert Knecht Schmidt Wrangler Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 1,933	Borat movie I heard--could be purely rumor--that Cohen had the cops called on him over 50 times in the making of this film. Also, I can't believe his arrest for the Pamela Anderson stunt--if he was indeed arrested--didn't make the press, as his rodeo anthem did back in January 2005 (posted to another thread on this forum, but link has since gone dead). Some portions are obviously staged (kids with bear); with others it is less obvious (reaction of hotel clerk to Borat unpacking in elevator?). If anyone who has seen this film can dissect the "real" parts from the "staged" ones based on camera angles, etc., I'd love to hear some commentary. __________________ All the best, Robert K S Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| The best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

November 5th, 2006, 12:11 PM	#22
Andy Graham Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lanark,Scotland Posts: 736	The interesting thing about him is that he's not just a mindless idiot he has a degree in history from cambridge., he's a smart man. I used to watch his show years ago before he got taken off air and i'm glad he seems to have made it back cause he's comedic genius. The interview with Buzz aldrin was one of the funniest things i've seen, he kept calling him Buzz lightyear and introduced him as the first guy to walk on the sun. Andy. __________________ Actor: "where would that light be coming from?" DP: "same place as the music" -Andrew Lesnie-

November 6th, 2006, 04:41 PM	#25
Ben Winter Trustee Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 1,675 Images: 1	From what I have collected: The Perry Hall driving instructor did not know borat was an actor--he is actually right here in maryland, not in ny as the movie has him. He signed a release form but didn't read it, and assumed he was a foreign visitor as they had him believe. He was paid $500 after he got out of the car. Cohen and Pamela are good friends, that scene was scripted but adlibbed. The car dealership was the same situation as the driving instructor. As was the encounter with the black people on MLK blvd. The kids running away was scripted. This is all I know so far, I think. Most of it was unscripted. __________________ BenWinter.com

August 6th, 2004, 01:16 PM	#16
Robert Mann Z. Skyonic New York Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NYC Posts: 614	<<-- At the soul of it, it's a show about the unmasking of hypocrisy, and that is always funny.-->> Robert well said, this sums it up very well...

August 6th, 2004, 07:49 PM	#17
Brack Craver Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Blacksburg Virginia Posts: 50	Ali G is off da hook!

August 9th, 2004, 08:21 AM	#20
Joe Carney Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Centreville Va Posts: 1,828	I think 'The Office' should be required viewing for every B-School in the world. As far as coupling, I love the show and bought the first 3 seasons on DVD, But this season is not very good. I doubt if I get the DVDs. Without the character Jeff (played by Richard Coyle), all we have is a bunch of whiney inept, boring, 30 somethings. He was/is the glue that kept the show together and moving on. Possibly one of the truely funniest characters ever done (at least for American Audiences). Just about every great scene (though not all) invloved him, or evolved around him. I mean who can forget 'The Giggleloop', or 'The Sock Gap' or the dreaded 'Mr Melty'.

November 5th, 2006, 12:37 PM	#23
Thom Seaman New Boot Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: London, UK Posts: 21	Interesting Borat review as part of Mark Kermode's regular British radio show: http://www.bbc.co.uk/fivelive/entert.../kermode.shtml Thom

November 6th, 2006, 12:56 PM	#24
Marco Leavitt Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Albany, NY 12210 Posts: 2,652	"If anyone who has seen this film can dissect the "real" parts from the "staged" ones based on camera angles, etc., I'd love to hear some commentary." Yeah, I agree. If someone can point to an article or something explaining what was real and what was staged I'd really appreciate. It's very seamless!

November 6th, 2006, 04:42 PM	#26
Marco Leavitt Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Albany, NY 12210 Posts: 2,652	I'm most curious to know whether the frat boys in the RV were scripted. I thought the driving instructor came off pretty well. He's one of the few likeable people in the movie. And why in the heck did the horse trip at the rodeo? That definitely looked real.

November 6th, 2006, 06:56 PM	#27
Mathieu Ghekiere Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,195	What's amazing about this comedian (in his role of Borat, Ali G, or Bruno) is that he's not only hilarious funny, his humour also reflects on some peoples narrow mindness, and the thing I admire the most about him is, that he always stays in his role. Anyone who has seen his show or bits of it, knows that, because of some guests he interviews, it should be extremely difficult to always keep into the role, and keep serious. __________________ http://productionsofthe3rdkind.com http://pr3k.com

November 10th, 2006, 10:17 AM	#28
Marco Leavitt Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Albany, NY 12210 Posts: 2,652	"If anyone who has seen this film can dissect the "real" parts from the "staged" ones based on camera angles, etc., I'd love to hear some commentary." Just what I was looking for. http://www.salon.com/ent/feature/200...rat/index.html