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How do you do it?

Having just finished writing two recaps :) I was wondering. As mentioned in a previous blog, I think writing one is a lot of work so I'm curious to see how other people do this.

I write the recap while watching the episode for the first time and I wonder whether that doesn't spoil some of the enjoyment of watching the show. Basically, I watch a scene and write it down; sometimes I watch the scene again to write down a quote or to listen to a name again. Then on to the next scene, etc. ec. etc. Do people watch it in full first and write a recap during their second time watching it? Do people take notes while watching it first before writing the recap?

How do YOU do it?? :D

What shows and movies did I watch, you ask? ;)

Well :D

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

Despite some glowing reviews, I don't get this movie. It's too artsy for my taste. Some funny moments but not enough to endure this movie. It is however, the first time I've seen Owen Wilson act ;)

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre - The Beginning

Surprisingly enjoyable, if you like this kind of movie, of course ;)

Lars and the Real Girl

Another quirky movie, it seems to be my favourite word to describe movies :D Maybe that says something about my taste in movies LOL Ryan Gosling was very good in this though !!

Step up and Step up 2

Part one had the better script (relatively speaking) but part 2 had the better dance moves.

White Nights

Unsirprisingly, they don't make this kind of movie any more. Some odd turns in the script but enjoyable, if only to see a part of history.

Lawn Dogs

While beautifully shot and featuring good acting, this is another movie that I simply don't get. What was the script writer or the director trying to say ??? There are so many mixed messages in this movie that it's hard to make sense of it. BTW, it's difficult to imagine this little girl growing up to become a diva in The O.C.

The Leage of Extraordinary Gentlemen

Melodramatic and grandiose but fun at times if you ignore the odd mish-mashof literary characters combined in this movie.

Catch me if you can

Another Spielberg gem and even though I''m not the bigggest Tom Hanks fan, he was OK in this. Leo was great.

Phew, I'm surprised I've got time to go to work and watch telly but I do :) I watched the usual tv shows, which I'm not going to link to because I've done that a few times already. :P They are: The Tudors, Big Bang Theory, How I Met Your Mother, Doctor Who, Battlestar Galactica and Greek,

I'm glad the staff at tv.com listened to its members and decided not to duplicate guides. I think most editors can certainly live with the interim solution. I hope CNET makes a bit more money available to get more DEV staff and implement a proper solution soon !!

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