I had thought of going to see this, when it was released in the cinema 20 odd years ago. It is still current but I am not sure that is a good thing. Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon are playing themselves in a film about the making of a film of the novel Tristram Shandy. Which I should go and read
Brydon mocks Coogan, and his work throughout. There are numerous references to Alan Partridge
There are a lot of the mainstays of the British comedy scene of the 00s, Stephen Fry, Walliams, Ronnie Aconda, Dylan Moran- two black books alumni as well as Byrdon and Coogan.
Coogan's wilder sex life is referenced. This is a warts and all portrayal of Coogan. He is being interviewed by Gruey to head off a story about an affair with a lapdancer. This Coogan is vain, oversexed, and anxious about being upstaged. We are treated to a cameo Gillian Anderson-who seems to be playing an early version of Thatcher We are gifted a glimpse of Keely Hawes bottom
There is a lot about the reality of making a film. Coogan and Byrdon having to be driven to and from the set. The costumer feeling of the strain of the constant demands of the stars.
Mark Williams playing a film historian is having a lot of fun-despite the frustrations his character must feel
I was intrigued by Uncle Toby in this novel. Is he the first war gamer? He has apparently recreated an accurate model of the Seige of Namur. Is this the first LARP?
The novel takes place during the clash between Dr's and Midwives. There is some medical equipment on display, which is pleasing
I liked it, I am glad I saw it. I should just read the novel
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