Review with Myles Barlow
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.
Seasons
1. Stealing, Dickheads, Risk
Air Date: 2008-10-16
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.
2. Murder, Self-Belief, Divorce
Air Date: 2008-10-23
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.
3. Voyeurism, Vanity, Heroism
Air Date: 2008-10-30
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.
4. Romance, Criticism, Betrayal
Air Date: 2008-11-06
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.
5. Sex, Freeloading, Destitution
Air Date: 2008-11-13
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.
6. Stress, Loyalty, Reconciliation
Air Date: 2008-11-20
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.
1. Wanderlust, Addiction, Cult
Air Date: 2010-07-22
Myles reviews the freedoms and cultural experiences of travelling abroad. But after meeting fellow Aussie traveller Scott, Myles' quest for enrichment goes anything but to plan.
2. B Grade Celebrity, Buck's Party, Loss
Air Date: 2010-07-29
This week, Myles dances his way into B-Grade celebrity status, turns to internet dating sites to find a bride in order to have a buck's party, and fast-tracks the death of a family member in order to experience loss.
3. Killing Kyle Sandilands, Fear, Racism
Air Date: 2010-08-05
Myles attempts a deed that many have contemplated - killing Kyle Sandilands. Myles also sets out to uncover the nucleus of fear by putting a 'hit' out on himself, and examines how racists cope in today's modern 'pc' world.
4. Imitation, Hatred, Justice
Air Date: 2010-08-12
Myles sets out on a mission to be truly hated by his fellow man, and the letter of the week sees Myles face justice after having his day in court over allegations arising from leading his own cult in episode 1.
5. Treechange, Art, Sympathy
Air Date: 2010-08-19
Myles experiences the real consequences of getting away from it all, the future of being an artist, and the letter of the week has Myles joining a support group in search of sympathy.
6. Happiness, Escapism, Acceptance
Air Date: 2010-08-26
Myles embarks on a mission to fill his life with happiness, finds the ultimate place to ponder the notion of escapism, and in his final review of the season Myles investigates the basic human need to be accepted.
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Rating
6.0/10
Release Date
2008-10-16
Episodes
12 (2 seasons)
Status
Ended
Cast
Production Companies
Starchild Productions