JR976evil 906 Posted August 31, 2015 I see Barry Norman's live show at the Plaza in Stockport has been cancelled for the second time this year due to his being hospitalised, I had a ticket to see him in February but was cancelled on account of the flu. Much as I wish for him to make a full recovery he could be worth keeping an eye on, is 82 now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,535 Posted August 31, 2015 His pickled onions are good, imho. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR976evil 906 Posted August 31, 2015 His pickled onions are good, imho. Just checking that's not a euphemism?? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cat O'Falk 3,290 Posted September 2, 2015 His pickled onions are good, imho. Just checking that's not a euphemism?? Nah, you can buy 'em in Tesco's. Bloody expensive mind. http://www.tesco.com/groceries/product/details/?id=285857857 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR976evil 906 Posted September 2, 2015 His pickled onions are good, imho. Just checking that's not a euphemism?? Nah, you can buy 'em in Tesco's. Bloody expensive mind.http://www.tesco.com/groceries/product/details/?id=285857857 Yeah I've heard about em, not really my bag Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,054 Posted July 1, 2017 Dead. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-40468411 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dead Wait 1,148 Posted July 1, 2017 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-40468411 After posting in Dead of 2017 I see he has his own thread Dead!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,054 Posted July 1, 2017 Ah, but I got here first, it's now a trilogy of posts, in the style of Star Wars or Back To The Future. Now, turning to Werner Herzog... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted July 1, 2017 And its goodnight from him... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted July 1, 2017 I remember when Film 75 became Film 76 and I thought 'witchcraft'. Seemed wrong. So glad he pegged it then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,330 Posted July 1, 2017 A guest on BBC says he died following a 2 year battle with lung cancer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted July 1, 2017 OK I know nothing of him but I've now read up on him. Just wondering if he was a good film critic? I know our American lot has a couple decent ones and a couple I prefer to ignore, given their track record. I suppose that is a matter of personal taste, as are the films themselves. e.g. I found Roger Ebert more spot on than his pal Gene Siskel, who when they differed on films I liked I almost invariably sided with Ebert's analysis. Maybe it was Siskel's brain tumour what made him say silly things. Anyway, just wondered if Mr. Norman was actually good at his job or just happened to do it a long time. Of course now it's all gone online and Rotten Tomatoes etc that ilk. Tough profession. Lots of online pretenders who took a film class and fancy they can pontificate. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR976evil 906 Posted July 1, 2017 3 minutes ago, Sir Creep said: OK I know nothing of him but I've now read up on him. Just wondering if he was a good film critic? I know our American lot has a couple decent ones and a couple I prefer to ignore, given their track record. I suppose that is a matter of personal taste, as are the films themselves. e.g. I found Roger Ebert more spot on than his pal Gene Siskel, who when they differed on films I liked I almost invariably sided with Ebert's analysis. Maybe it was Siskel's brain tumour what made him say silly things. Anyway, just wondered if Mr. Norman was actually good at his job or just happened to do it a long time. Of course now it's all gone online and Rotten Tomatoes etc that ilk. Tough profession. Lots of online pretenders who took a film class and fancy they can pontificate. SC Yeah he was pretty well respected, became something of a national treasure over time. Had a catchphrase attributed to him 'and why not?' though he denied ever having said it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted July 1, 2017 12 minutes ago, Sir Creep said: OK I know nothing of him but I've now read up on him. Just wondering if he was a good film critic? I know our American lot has a couple decent ones and a couple I prefer to ignore, given their track record. I suppose that is a matter of personal taste, as are the films themselves. e.g. I found Roger Ebert more spot on than his pal Gene Siskel, who when they differed on films I liked I almost invariably sided with Ebert's analysis. Maybe it was Siskel's brain tumour what made him say silly things. Anyway, just wondered if Mr. Norman was actually good at his job or just happened to do it a long time. Of course now it's all gone online and Rotten Tomatoes etc that ilk. Tough profession. Lots of online pretenders who took a film class and fancy they can pontificate. SC In broad terms, Barry Norman was Britain's Roger Ebert... 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,330 Posted July 1, 2017 Yeah he was the best known film critic in Britain. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted July 1, 2017 7 minutes ago, Shaun of the Dead said: Yeah he was the best known film critic in Britain. That surely seemed to be the case. I'd have enjoyed hearing him discuss films in real time back in the day. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobertMugabe 437 Posted July 1, 2017 Never heard of him, doubt he was as good as Claudia Winkleman. RM 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,330 Posted July 1, 2017 7 minutes ago, Sir Creep said: That surely seemed to be the case. I'd have enjoyed hearing him discuss films in real time back in the day. SC There is probably some old videos of him on youtube. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Exu 250 Posted July 1, 2017 RIP. Always enjoyed watching his show and his dry sense of humour made him more watchable. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zsa Zsa's leg 884 Posted July 1, 2017 Looks like we are having lots of deaths at age 83, with John Noakes, Manuel Noriega, Brian Cant, and now Barry Norman. RIP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,228 Posted July 1, 2017 Watch out Gay Byrne... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,476 Posted July 1, 2017 52 minutes ago, themaninblack said: In broad terms, Barry Norman was Britain's Roger Ebert... Was going to say just that in reply! 38 minutes ago, Sir Creep said: That surely seemed to be the case. I'd have enjoyed hearing him discuss films in real time back in the day. SC Yeah, Barry Norman was the best of the British critics, by far. He and Ebert also a great respect for the other, from what I can recall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RIP Wee Jum 1,559 Posted July 1, 2017 I refused to watch Film ...... after Barry Norman retired in 1999. Nobody can review a film like him RIP 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,330 Posted July 1, 2017 Johnathan Ross used to host a while back and it was shite.Cant stand Mark Kermode either! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted July 1, 2017 Lol at the Mail 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
