Claudia Winkleman is named Film 2010 host
Discussion
st_files said:
At least JR had a genuine passion for films - evident before he got the gig for film 20XX. Winkleman is just another rent-a-presenter who's got nothing of value to say beyond "I liked this film". Just a classic example of tv execs choosing style over substance.
They could have as easily given the job to Kate Humble for exactly the same reasons.
Please - presenters are very very rarely subject matter experts.
Ross was nothing more than an enthusiastic amatuer - did he even write the show himself or was that done by scriptwriters.
I like Ross - I will miss him when he dissapears from R2 but surely the first requirement of any TV presenter is that they can pronounce the words on the telepromter?
Ross was nothing more than an enthusiastic amatuer - did he even write the show himself or was that done by scriptwriters.
I like Ross - I will miss him when he dissapears from R2 but surely the first requirement of any TV presenter is that they can pronounce the words on the telepromter?
I know it's not the PH way, but why not see how she actually does before slagging?
With a History of Art degree from Cambridge she's not your average dumb bimbo; do you all know for a fact that she has absolutely no interest in film?
I thought JR would be s
te and I'm glad to say he proved me wrong (in fact, it's been his best platform IMO)
There's a degree to which film buffs are offputting, Kermode occasionally strays into pseud territory. although not as bad as that Norn Irish fella Mark (?) Cousins, he's a complete pillock.
With a History of Art degree from Cambridge she's not your average dumb bimbo; do you all know for a fact that she has absolutely no interest in film?
I thought JR would be s
te and I'm glad to say he proved me wrong (in fact, it's been his best platform IMO)There's a degree to which film buffs are offputting, Kermode occasionally strays into pseud territory. although not as bad as that Norn Irish fella Mark (?) Cousins, he's a complete pillock.
Look at the best tv "presenters" and they're almost always people with a passion on the subject they are working with
Clarkson - ignore the over hyped cliche he's become, for a long time he was an excellent presenter because you can clearly see his passion for cars
If you want the ultimate example though, then my man Richard Holmes is the don of TV presenters. He used to do a programme on BBC2 called War Walks - usually I'd have no interest, but this guys passion came across so well on screen I became addicted....here's a sample...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulcexsYHpNQ&fea...
he's a university history lecturer and not a cliched good looking rent-a-presenter (see Dan Snow) and his passion and enthusiasm made him brilliant.
Sorry for going slightly OT.
Clarkson - ignore the over hyped cliche he's become, for a long time he was an excellent presenter because you can clearly see his passion for cars
If you want the ultimate example though, then my man Richard Holmes is the don of TV presenters. He used to do a programme on BBC2 called War Walks - usually I'd have no interest, but this guys passion came across so well on screen I became addicted....here's a sample...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulcexsYHpNQ&fea...
he's a university history lecturer and not a cliched good looking rent-a-presenter (see Dan Snow) and his passion and enthusiasm made him brilliant.
Sorry for going slightly OT.
Edited by st_files on Monday 29th March 16:01
Tiggsy said:
Not sure why everyone is saying Kermode.....he didnt want it!
Not exactly true, he just never thought they'd offer it to him...http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/bbc/...
Apparently she does an arts show on the radio which I didn't know. My initial thought was how is she going to do this properly, maybe she is more into films than we thought.
Mark K never wanted the job and was never on any shortlist etc, I think he would have been far too heavy for the position. As he said himself how can you employ someone for this job who thinks 3D is a con!
And re: the comment on Dan Snow. He's hardly a rent a presenter when he pretty much only covers his area of interest, historical based documentaries. (He has a first class honours degree in modern history)
Mark K never wanted the job and was never on any shortlist etc, I think he would have been far too heavy for the position. As he said himself how can you employ someone for this job who thinks 3D is a con!
And re: the comment on Dan Snow. He's hardly a rent a presenter when he pretty much only covers his area of interest, historical based documentaries. (He has a first class honours degree in modern history)
Edited by becksW on Monday 29th March 22:38
Edited by becksW on Monday 29th March 22:41
becksW said:
Apparently she does an arts show on the radio which I didn't know. My initial thought was how is she going to do this properly, maybe she is more into films than we thought.
Mark K never wanted the job and was never on any shortlist etc, I think he would have been far too heavy for the position. As he said himself how can you employ someone for this job who thinks 3D is a con!
And re: the comment on Dan Snow. He's hardly a rent a presenter when he pretty much only covers his area of interest, historical based documentaries. (He has a first class honours degree in modern history)
Fair point, I just dislike the nepotism.Mark K never wanted the job and was never on any shortlist etc, I think he would have been far too heavy for the position. As he said himself how can you employ someone for this job who thinks 3D is a con!
And re: the comment on Dan Snow. He's hardly a rent a presenter when he pretty much only covers his area of interest, historical based documentaries. (He has a first class honours degree in modern history)
Edited by becksW on Monday 29th March 22:38
Edited by becksW on Monday 29th March 22:41
st_files said:
Jesus Christ...when will tv execs get it into their fking tiny heads that professional tv presenters will never be as good at presenting as someone who has a genuine interest in the programme material???
FFS why noy get melinda messenger or Jordan to do it. Mark Kermode was the only choice.
Disgrace.
Whilst i agree that Kermode would be my first choice, Wrinklebutt is known as a film buff, so will have to give that to her. king tiny heads that professional tv presenters will never be as good at presenting as someone who has a genuine interest in the programme material???FFS why noy get melinda messenger or Jordan to do it. Mark Kermode was the only choice.
Disgrace.
Like someone said, maybe we should give her a chance, or is that idea just too 'out there' for the PH massive to handle
Guffy said:
st_files said:
Jesus Christ...when will tv execs get it into their fking tiny heads that professional tv presenters will never be as good at presenting as someone who has a genuine interest in the programme material???
FFS why noy get melinda messenger or Jordan to do it. Mark Kermode was the only choice.
Disgrace.
Whilst i agree that Kermode would be my first choice, Wrinklebutt is known as a film buff, so will have to give that to her. king tiny heads that professional tv presenters will never be as good at presenting as someone who has a genuine interest in the programme material???FFS why noy get melinda messenger or Jordan to do it. Mark Kermode was the only choice.
Disgrace.
Like someone said, maybe we should give her a chance, or is that idea just too 'out there' for the PH massive to handle
I can totally see the BBC's reasoning - despite what they say they need viewing figures to justify the licence fee and they probably think a Kermode like presenter will alienate too many viewers who want/need/expect a bland anaodyne unchallenging face in front of them.
Edited by st_files on Tuesday 30th March 12:33
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