Review with Myles Barlow (2008)
Synopsis
While other critics waste time with trivial matters such as film, food or art, one man dares to review all facets of life - our experiences, our emotions, our deepest, darkest desires - to rate them out of five stars. Myles Barlow is prepared to go through it before you have to. Join Myles as he lives out the harrowing effects of being a murderer, the rush of pleasure as he pays for sex, the bleakness of living on the streets and many more challenging moments from life's rich tapestry.
Network
ABC2
Episodes
Stealing, Dickheads, Risk
Myles reviews the consequences of stealing. Myles also reunites with his old school chum Russel Jenson to find out what it is like to have a dickhead as a mate. Finally, Myles takes on the zenith of all risks - drug trafficking in Vietnam.
Murder, Self-Belief, Divorce
This week's letter asks Myles to sink to the depths of evil and review Murder. Also, Myles has a conversation with a member of the Church of New Life and Science. Myles also divorces his wife and the love of his life, Catherine.
Voyeurism, Vanity, Heroism
Myles delving into the worries of all parents - obsession with the voyeuristic. Myles also immerses himself into the world of vanity with surprising results. Myles sets about making sure he gets his fifteen minutes of fame.
Romance, Criticism, Betrayal
Myles finds himself torn between the worlds of youth and experience. Myles explores ways in which we criticise and the effect it can on our self esteem. Myles takes us through the journey of betrayal and how it can change one's life.
Sex, Freeloading, Destitution
Myles investigates the many and varied ways of ridding oneself of the terrible affliction of adult virginity. Myles takes us on a journey of taking advantage of a friend's good nature. Myles also experiences living on the streets for months.
Stress, Loyalty, Reconciliation
Myles embarks on a harrowing mission to fill his life with myriad stresses. The question of loyalty is explored by Myles and then explores the possibility of reconciliation with his estranged wife Catherine.
Cast
Details
Original Title
Review with Myles Barlow
Status
Ended
Seasons
2
Episodes
12
Production
Starchild Productions