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Satirical black comedy in which Myles Barlow pushes the limits of criticism as a form by reviewing such things as 'armed robbery', 'starting a cult', and 'meeting your ex-wife's new partner'.
For a full list of episodes, see Film Details.
Adaptations
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form
y
Review
Review with Forrest MacNeil
Andy Daly
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Charlie Siskel
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United States of America (USA)
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Abso Lutely Productions
Andrew Daly Productions
Comedy Central
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2014-
8288669
2014
series - publisher
film/TV
humour
An American adaptation of satirical comedy Review with Myles Barlow; Forrest McNeil reviews everyday (and not so everyday) experiences such as getting a divorce, eating pancakes, and being Batman.
Notes
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Award-winning and individually published episodes in this series are included on AustLit.
Includes
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1.1form y Review with Myles Barlow : Series One : Episode One Australia : ABC Television , 2009 Z1643507 2009 single work film/TV humour Australia : ABC Television , 2009
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2.1form y Wanderlust, Addiction, Cult Australia : ABC Television , 2010 Z1822726 2010 single work film/TV humour In this episode : Wanderlust – Myles begins the second series reviewing the freedom and cultural experiences of travelling abroad. Addiction – After listening to the plight of a young mother still breastfeeding her two-year-old, Myles dives head first into a life of addiction. Cult – The letter of the week asks Myles the worth of setting up a club. To answer this Myles recruits less fortunate souls to join his cult 'The Barlowians'. Australia : ABC Television , 2010
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2.6form y Happiness, Escapism, Acceptance Australia : ABC Television , 2010 Z1744696 2010 single work film/TV humour Australia : ABC Television , 2010
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Awards
- 2011 shortlisted AWGIE Awards — Television Award — Comedy - Situation or Narrative
- 2010 winner Australian Film Institute Awards — Best Television Comedy Series For series two.
- 2009 winner Australian Film Institute Awards — Best Television Comedy Series
- 2009 winner AWGIE Awards — Television Award — Comedy - Situation or Narrative
- 2009 nominated Logie Awards — Most Outstanding Comedy Program
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