Sean Moncrieff - Newstalk

Dante7 · 19-03-2019 12:27AM

There was a regular chap on the other day giving his TV reviews. He was reviewing Ricky Gervais' After Life. It was possibly the worst reviewing job I have ever heard. He started of by saying that Gervais' stand up special on Netflix was badly received and reviewed (7.9 on IMDB), and then continued on unchallenged to say that After Life (8.6 on IMDB) was some sort of last chance saloon for Gervais', and that it wasn't very good.

Practically every serious writer or commentator on the genre has said that After Life is superb.

Tell me how · 19-03-2019 10:34AM

Dante7 wrote: »

There was a regular chap on the other day giving his TV reviews. He was reviewing Ricky Gervais' After Life. It was possibly the worst reviewing job I have ever heard. He started of by saying that Gervais' stand up special on Netflix was badly received and reviewed (7.9 on IMDB), and then continued on unchallenged to say that After Life (8.6 on IMDB) was some sort of last chance saloon for Gervais', and that it wasn't very good.

Practically every serious writer or commentator on the genre has said that After Life is superb.

Sooooo...... not everyone thinks it is superb. Even the IMDB rating would indicate 1 in 5 doesn't like it.

Very hard to find a totally objective tv/film critic because so much of opinions on such media is based on a subjective opinion.

I have heard its v good though myself, must check it out on Netflix. I liked the office and Extras but never really rated his standup stuff.

Dante7 · 21-03-2019 10:41PM

Tell me how wrote: »

Sooooo...... not everyone thinks it is superb. Even the IMDB rating would indicate 1 in 5 doesn't like it.

Very hard to find a totally objective tv/film critic because so much of opinions on such media is based on a subjective opinion.

I have heard its v good though myself, must check it out on Netflix. I liked the office and Extras but never really rated his standup stuff.

It wasn't just that the reviewer didn't particularly like the show, it was the blatant lying that went unchallenged. The reviewer said that Humanity was poorly received due to Gervais' piece on Trans, and that After Life was a last chance saloon for him. Pure and utter nonsense.

What happened was, the woke reviewer didn't like the segment in Humanity about Trans and discussed it within his echo chamber, who also didn't like it, and then carried this prejudice onto his review of After Life. He declared this prejudice as fact and not an opinion. The reality is, outside of a certain woke echo chamber, Humanity was highly regarded. And you really would have to exist inside a certain echo chamber to garnish After Life with those sort of prejudices. Even very left leaning reviewers have said that After Life is excellent.

That reviewer on Moncrief reviewed the show based on his dislike of Gervais.

Tell me how · 22-03-2019 12:30AM

Dante7 wrote: »

It wasn't just that the reviewer didn't particularly like the show, it was the blatant lying that went unchallenged. The reviewer said that Humanity was poorly received due to Gervais' piece on Trans, and that After Life was a last chance saloon for him. Pure and utter nonsense.

What happened was, the woke reviewer didn't like the segment in Humanity about Trans and discussed it within his echo chamber, who also didn't like it, and then carried this prejudice onto his review of After Life. He declared this prejudice as fact and not an opinion. The reality is, outside of a certain woke echo chamber, Humanity was highly regarded. And you really would have to exist inside a certain echo chamber to garnish After Life with those sort of prejudices. Even very left leaning reviewers have said that After Life is excellent.

That reviewer on Moncrief reviewed the show based on his dislike of Gervais.

Your use of phrases like 'woke', echo-chamber, 'left-leaning' tells me your trying to fight a different fight than whether or not Gervais's program was well made.

I'll leave you to it.

Tangatagamadda Chaddabinga Bonga Bungo · 22-03-2019 11:23AM

I enjoyed After Life myself, it was funny and sad but easy to watch. Not really the biggest fan of Gervais as a stand up usually just to add. Am fairly sure he sells out Madison Square Garden amongst other big venues fairly regularly so he'll be doing fine with or without this show being a 'hit'.

Hector Savage · 29-03-2019 03:21PM

Sean showing his anti democratic stance by having this f*cking anti democratic plank on and not asking him any tough questions.
Just licking his arse.

What a dickhead, i'd go back to Funny Friday rather then this ****e

Hector Savage · 29-03-2019 03:26PM

Leave voters are petty ???

Eh .. they won the f*cking referendum!!

Jesus we live in orwellian times.

kunst nugget · 29-03-2019 03:27PM

What's got you so het up on a Friday, pet? I'm not listening to Sean at the moment...

Effects · 29-03-2019 03:31PM

Dante7 wrote: »

He started of by saying that Gervais' stand up special on Netflix was badly received and reviewed (7.9 on IMDB), and then continued on unchallenged to say that After Life (8.6 on IMDB) was some sort of last chance saloon for Gervais', and that it wasn't very good.

The Netflix special was pretty funny.

After Life is the same old themes, jokes and characters from Gervais. Nothing new at all really.

pq0n1ct4ve8zf5 · 29-03-2019 03:49PM

Hector Savage wrote: »

Leave voters are petty ???

Eh .. they won the f*cking referendum!!

Jesus we live in orwellian times.

Do you need directions to liveline or are you happy out consciously and freely listening to something you know is going to piss you off?

i71jskz5xu42pb · 29-03-2019 04:04PM

Hector Savage wrote: »

f*cking anti democratic plank

The man is protesting. Not sure why protesting makes him anti democratic. Is he not allowed protest?

Uncharted · 29-03-2019 04:27PM

I'd love to go on the beer with Tomas Clancy.
Always has a witty aside or caustic little anecdote at the ready.

I'd say he's a good craic.

Scott Tenorman · 26-04-2019 08:24PM

Sean was saying today that Terry Dolan, who used to explain the origin of words on the show back in the day, passed away yesterday.

Tulio, Carey & now Dolan. Very sad

Tell me how · 26-04-2019 09:14PM

Scott Tenorman wrote: »

Sean was saying today that Terry Dolan, who used to explain the origin of words on the show back in the day, passed away yesterday.

Tulio, Carey & now Dolan. Very sad

God that does seem to be a bit eerie.

I suppose it's inevitable that people will pass away and maybe it is more noticeable that this has happened to presenters from his show because Sean generally keeps going with the same slots and people for much longer than might happen in most places.

Say Your Number · 26-04-2019 09:35PM

In fairness he sounded quite senior when he did that slot, he had a stroke this time 10 years ago, they effectively retired that slot straight away, always enjoyed it, the show could use a slot like it instead of that how to be an adult nonsense.

Tell me how · 26-04-2019 10:24PM

Say Your Number wrote: »

In fairness he sounded quite senior when he did that slot, he had a stroke this time 10 years ago, they effectively retired that slot straight away, always enjoyed it, the show could use a slot like it instead of that how to be an adult nonsense.

I don't mind the HTBAA slot.

It's done in a comedic way. Best advice generally comes from a texter.

i71jskz5xu42pb · 27-04-2019 02:52PM

Tell me how wrote: »

It's done in a comedic way.

Is it though? The pair come across to me like they have notions that they are in anyway qualified to dispense the advice they provide.

Say Your Number · 08-07-2019 05:54PM

The ending was hilarious today, when Ivan mentioned a survey saying people would work harder if they had more workplace friendships, Sean said they're lazy and need a kick up the hole and wrapped up with 'this is a new right wing Moncrieff, namby pamby liberal Ivan Yates is up next'

alaimacerc · 15-07-2019 06:11PM

Say Your Number wrote: »

In fairness he sounded quite senior when he did that slot, he had a stroke this time 10 years ago, they effectively retired that slot straight away, always enjoyed it, the show could use a slot like it instead of that how to be an adult nonsense.

Who/which slot? Tulio?

Ursus Horribilis · 15-07-2019 06:20PM

Professor Terry Dolan's "Meaning of Words" slot. He was always very interesting.

15-07-2019 06:43PM

Say Your Number wrote: »

In fairness he sounded quite senior when he did that slot, he had a stroke this time 10 years ago, they effectively retired that slot straight away, always enjoyed it, the show could use a slot like it instead of that how to be an adult nonsense.

That is a fantastic idea for a segment. I had never heard of it before, although I had heard in passing about Prof Terry Dolan and his love of literature.

There is a (surprisingly) huge interest in etymology, even among people who might not be particularly interested in literature.

Sorry to hear Terry Dolan has passed away, but I do hope the segment is reintroduced.

Tell me how · 15-07-2019 09:14PM

Was it Amanda Brunker on the adult slot today?

Head wrecked after listening to it. My god but I wouldn't like to be trying to have a rational argument with her.

NufcNavan · 20-07-2019 05:47PM

Can Joe Donnelly replace him for good? Way better presenter.

Say Your Number · 20-07-2019 06:20PM

Ah heor

Uncharted · 20-07-2019 08:52PM

NufcNavan wrote: »

Can Joe Donnelly replace him for good? Way better presenter.

A very good presenter, not better than Moncrieff imo,but a very solid presenter.

Tell me how · 20-07-2019 10:11PM

Uncharted wrote: »

A very good presenter, not better than Moncrieff imo,but a very solid presenter.

I thought the same when I heard him.

What other station has he been on? Definitely not first time in front of a microphone.

Grolschevik · 20-07-2019 10:47PM

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I thought the same when I heard him.

What other station has he been on? Definitely not first time in front of a microphone.

I think he was Tom Dunne's producer and regular stand in when Dunne had a morning show...?

TheShow · 20-07-2019 10:51PM

Tell me how wrote: »

I thought the same when I heard him.

What other station has he been on? Definitely not first time in front of a microphone.

Did loads of radio, was on phantom and txfm. Had drive time on txfm great chat and great music. Produced for Tom Dunne show too.

Ol' Donie · 20-07-2019 11:25PM

Under no circumstances should Moncrieff be replaced, but that guy was very good. Very funny, I thought.

Uncharted · 21-07-2019 01:10PM

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I thought the same when I heard him.

What other station has he been on? Definitely not first time in front of a microphone.

I'm only aware of me him on Phantom.

He's one that will do really well if given the right platform I feel.

Sean Moncrieff - Newstalk

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