I taped and watched the third and final episode of Wallander this week. Wallander is a well known fictional police inspector in Sweden but new to UK TV. As soon as I saw the first few minutes I knew I was going to enjoy it very much. I'm truly sick of the trend in dumbed down, over-stylised murder series to show long, lingering, gratuitous, oft-repeated shots of horribly mutilated bodies, so Wallander was a breath of fresh air! Kenneth Branagh's acting was really impressive - Wallander is diabetic but doesn't realise it and Brannagh looked suitably exhausted and ill! I loved the slow pace, the focus on Wallander as a person and the wonderful Swedish scenery, beautifully shot. I do hope they will make more than just these three shows. (I used 'pause' to do these three drawings.)
These are the last TV sketches I did (from Sky News) - I haven't done any in a while. Top is Tim Marshall, Foreign Affairs Editor (I'm getting to know all the names and job titles now. Even what football teams some of them support - which must mean I'm watching way too much news!) Below him is Lord Digby Jones. I've forgotten what the subject was but, at a guess, it was probably the global financial crisis!
Two sketches I was happy with until I put some colour on them. Top is David Kuo, financial advisor. He talks in plain English and always has some really good tips - that even I can understand! I forgot to make a note the name of the man below but I drew him as I thought he had a sinister look about him!
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These are wonderful Felicity!! You have all these wonderful free models.
I hope Wallander makes it onto BBC America, sounds like one I would like & I haven't seen Kenneth Branagh in ages - always enjoy him. Right now BBCA isn't showing any of the good mystery series I got addicted to and I don't know why. The last decent one was Life on Mars, which the US has picked up to produce their own version. I tell you, the music in that show is magic to anyone who grew up in the late 60's early 70's and adds so much to each episode. Just wouldn't be as good, I don't think, without those carefully selected tunes.
SO SO GOOD, Felicity!!! It still amazes me what you do with a pencil!!! Even with a 'pause' button I cannot believe how FAST you are! AND SO DARN GOOD!
Thanks ladies!! Lin, I'll never be able to think of myself as fast! I'm working in it though! ;)
Sheila, yes Life on Mars was fun! The three Wallander films were quality stuff, I'm sure you'd enjoy them. I see that they might make a series - I hope so - but I wonder if they can keep up that kind of standard? Branagh's acting is so good, if he's in it, it will be worth watching!
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