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Fringe (2008)
Funny, quirky sci-fi show
I love this show. I find it very funny, especially the non-sequitors from the brilliant, crazy scientist. I am at a loss to understand why the user comments are so uniformly negative. I think perhaps you either get it or you don't. For example, I think it is really funny that the evil company is called "Massive Dynamic", a generic, user-tested, comic book sounding name. I like the fact that the main character is an intense, intelligent young woman who isn't just sitting around waiting for her nails to dry or a man to call. The role reversal between the child-like father and the babysitter son is great. I don't know how this show is doing ratings-wise but I hope people will give it a chance.
Time Lapse (2001)
Using "stock" footage
I didn't notice the use of footage from Renny Harlin's movie, but I did notice the use of footage from "Narrow Margin", specifically the shootout at the cabin in the woods. The guy in the helicopter is wearing a beige suit and cowboy boots. I could swear that I have also seen another movie that used this footage as well. The movie is extremely low budget and shows it. The acting and directing are all fairly unremarkable which is strange considering the talented cast. Perhaps this just points up the importance of a good script. No matter how talented the actor or the director is the story and dialog are uninteresting, so is the movie.