Simon Pegg

**Jo Dawn** · 10-12-2008, 11:20 PM

So, I'm a fan of Mr Simon Pegg and am looking for some recommendations, or criticisms of his work. I own Shaun of the Dead, and I've seen Hot Fuzz... Anything else strike anyone's fancy?

I'm really a fan of his work that I've seen thus far. I'd like to see what people think of his other work, his shows included.

Thanks!

**Jester** · 10-12-2008, 11:25 PM

I've only seen Shaun (I own it). Need to see Hot Fuzz. Run Fatboy Run looks like it might be good.

*Brodie* · 10-12-2008, 11:31 PM

Buy the tv series Spaced. That and Shaun of the Dead are some of his (and his pal's) best work. He made MI3 worth watching also.

**Jo Dawn** · 10-12-2008, 11:36 PM

Oh yes, thanks! I saw MI3, also. I almost forgot about that!

*Roseangelo* · 10-12-2008, 11:37 PM

I second Spaced.

*Ecto Jedi* · 10-13-2008, 05:17 AM

Hot Fuzz was awesome, indeed. Run Fatboy Run wasn't as good, but still worth a look. It definitely had its moments, and if you're a fan of Pegg, you'll probably get a kick out of it.

*Kunoichi_Haruko* · 10-13-2008, 06:55 AM

I third Spaced. And his movie "How to Lose Friends and Alienate People" is out now, but as I haven't seen it yet, I can't really reccomend it.

*KROW* · 10-13-2008, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Kunoichi_Haruko

I third Spaced.

I fourth it. Also, "Run, Fatboy, Run" is good for a Pegg fix, though the plot is pretty weak.

*raphael_is_cool* · 10-14-2008, 09:54 AM

I wouldn't watch any Pegg stuff he hasn't had a hand in creating. He's fast turning into 'goofy romcom guy' outside of his own work.

He did some funny stuff on an old UK sketch show 'Big Train':

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=LaAZXPlv0u4
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=r7xgiO_NdkQ (monkey impression!)
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=zn6Z9djh8eA
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=P8VAJSXsIFo

You may also recognise some other British faces in comedy, specifically Mark Heap (Brian in Spaced) who is fantastic.

PAAATE · 10-14-2008, 03:11 PM

I can't believe I haven't seen Hot Fuzz yet... I love Shaun of the Dead

(who doesn't

)

junkboy · 10-14-2008, 03:15 PM

Spaced is the best "thing" ever.
One of the most creative shows since the creation. And i mean it.

Also another announced movie consisting himself and his buddy Nick Frost.
That movie has the potential to be a killer too i think.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1092026/

junkboy · 10-15-2008, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Kunoichi_Haruko

I third Spaced. And his movie "How to Lose Friends and Alienate People" is out now, but as I haven't seen it yet, I can't really reccomend it.

Neither me... tho i do not believe Pegg + Megan Fox is a good idea. But i have not seen the movie yet as i said.

*Anarky* · 10-16-2008, 01:23 PM

He has black hair for Star Trek! BLACK HAIR!

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CudleyCowlick · 10-16-2008, 01:27 PM

I'll cast one more vote for Spaced. WATCH IT OR SUCK!

*KROW* · 10-16-2008, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Anarky

He has black hair for Star Trek! BLACK HAIR!

And he's a Redshirt! Nooo!

*Hero* · 10-16-2008, 08:54 PM

I think pretty much all that is good and Simon Pegg has been covered here Jo. Do make sure you watch Spaced at least once in your lifetime.

===HERO

*cqb101* · 10-17-2008, 12:43 PM

I'll just reiterate what everybody else already said - watch Spaced. I recently saw Run, Fat Boy, Run and I really enjoyed that as well. I'll see How to Lose Friends and Alienate People eventually as well, I can't get enough Meghan Fox.

**Jo Dawn** · 10-17-2008, 04:18 PM

Bought Spaced. Started last night, will watch more soon.

RAM BAM · 10-18-2008, 06:01 PM

I love "Hot Fuzz". It's a delightful off-beat comedy.
Still haven't seen "Shawn of the Dead" yet.

*cqb101* · 10-19-2008, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by RAM BAM

I love "Hot Fuzz". It's a delightful off-beat comedy.
Still haven't seen "Shawn of the Dead" yet.

Shaun

SotD is, IMO, better than Hot Fuzz.

10-12-2008, 11:20 PM	#1
Jo Dawn Inactive Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Authority On All Things Don Posts: 5,190	Simon Pegg So, I'm a fan of Mr Simon Pegg and am looking for some recommendations, or criticisms of his work. I own Shaun of the Dead, and I've seen Hot Fuzz... Anything else strike anyone's fancy? I'm really a fan of his work that I've seen thus far. I'd like to see what people think of his other work, his shows included. Thanks! __________________

10-12-2008, 11:25 PM	#2
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	I've only seen Shaun (I own it). Need to see Hot Fuzz. Run Fatboy Run looks like it might be good. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

10-12-2008, 11:31 PM	#3
Brodie Certified Teacher Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bizarro Metropolis Posts: 6,495	Buy the tv series Spaced. That and Shaun of the Dead are some of his (and his pal's) best work. He made MI3 worth watching also. __________________ Stupendous Monster

10-12-2008, 11:36 PM	#4
Jo Dawn Inactive Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Authority On All Things Don Posts: 5,190	Oh yes, thanks! I saw MI3, also. I almost forgot about that! __________________

10-12-2008, 11:37 PM	#5
Roseangelo Emperor Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: California Posts: 9,119	I second Spaced. __________________ www.ninjapizza.net www.colorsbyrosemary.com

10-13-2008, 05:17 AM	#6
Ecto Jedi Denki Wo Kitte Kudasai Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,439	Hot Fuzz was awesome, indeed. Run Fatboy Run wasn't as good, but still worth a look. It definitely had its moments, and if you're a fan of Pegg, you'll probably get a kick out of it.

10-13-2008, 06:55 AM	#7
Kunoichi_Haruko A shell of a good hit! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Richmond, Va. Posts: 1,685	I third Spaced. And his movie "How to Lose Friends and Alienate People" is out now, but as I haven't seen it yet, I can't really reccomend it. __________________

10-14-2008, 09:54 AM	#9
raphael_is_cool Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: England Posts: 2,151	I wouldn't watch any Pegg stuff he hasn't had a hand in creating. He's fast turning into 'goofy romcom guy' outside of his own work. He did some funny stuff on an old UK sketch show 'Big Train': http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=LaAZXPlv0u4 http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=r7xgiO_NdkQ (monkey impression!) http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=zn6Z9djh8eA http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=P8VAJSXsIFo You may also recognise some other British faces in comedy, specifically Mark Heap (Brian in Spaced) who is fantastic.

10-14-2008, 03:11 PM	#10
PAAATE Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 993	I can't believe I haven't seen Hot Fuzz yet... I love Shaun of the Dead (who doesn't ) __________________ I'm a member. I forgot about it, so now I'm a remember.

10-14-2008, 03:15 PM	#11
junkboy Hench Mutant Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Turkey Posts: 443	Spaced is the best "thing" ever. One of the most creative shows since the creation. And i mean it. Also another announced movie consisting himself and his buddy Nick Frost. That movie has the potential to be a killer too i think. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1092026/ __________________ Last edited by junkboy; 10-15-2008 at 04:16 AM.

10-16-2008, 01:23 PM	#13
Anarky Outlaw Hero Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Tannhauser Gate Posts: 4,867	He has black hair for Star Trek! BLACK HAIR! [/URL] __________________ Because it's... I dunno... brutal.

10-16-2008, 01:27 PM	#14
CudleyCowlick Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vermont, USA Posts: 721	I'll cast one more vote for Spaced. WATCH IT OR SUCK! __________________ THE DARKNESS AGE IS RETURN!

10-16-2008, 08:54 PM	#16
Hero British Bloke Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 2,298	I think pretty much all that is good and Simon Pegg has been covered here Jo. Do make sure you watch Spaced at least once in your lifetime. ===HERO __________________ Go Green Machine My Facebook -My Tumblr - My Art - Figured 0ut - My Awesome Instagram

10-17-2008, 12:43 PM	#17
cqb101 Cinephile Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Salem, MA Posts: 8,489	I'll just reiterate what everybody else already said - watch Spaced. I recently saw Run, Fat Boy, Run and I really enjoyed that as well. I'll see How to Lose Friends and Alienate People eventually as well, I can't get enough Meghan Fox. __________________ Facebook

10-17-2008, 04:18 PM	#18
Jo Dawn Inactive Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Authority On All Things Don Posts: 5,190	Bought Spaced. Started last night, will watch more soon. __________________

10-18-2008, 06:01 PM	#19
RAM BAM Hench Mutant Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Will O' The Wisp Posts: 472	I love "Hot Fuzz". It's a delightful off-beat comedy. Still haven't seen "Shawn of the Dead" yet.