Mal: You were dead! Tracy: Hunh? Oh. Right. Suppose I was. Hey there, Zoe.

'The Message'


Boxed Set, Vol. II: "It's a Cookbook...A Cookbook!!"  

A topic for the discussion of Farscape, Smallville, and Due South. Beware possible invasions of Stargate, Highlander, or pretty much any other "genre" show that captures our fancy. Expect Adult Content and discussion of the Big Gay Sex.

Whitefont all unaired in the U.S. ep discussion, identifying it as such, and including the show and ep title in blackfont.

Blackfont is allowed after the show has aired on the east coast.

This is NOT a general TV discussion thread.


Katie M - Mar 21, 2006 7:29:27 am PST #7890 of 10001
I was charmed (albeit somewhat perplexed) by the fannish sensibility of many of the music choices -- it's like the director was trying to vid Canada. --loligo on the Olympic Opening Ceremonies

I think it did come out on DVD, except it was in England or something.


Dana - Mar 21, 2006 7:30:31 am PST #7891 of 10001
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.

Yeah, it's out on Region 2.


Polter-Cow - Mar 21, 2006 8:19:49 am PST #7892 of 10001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!

The first one was all right, given that it was essentially a pilot. The second one I couldn't sit through.

I think "The End of the World" is probably the worst episode, so keep trucking. I think you'll like the next one more, and it starts getting better and better from there.

I also agree that Nine is creepy in a cool way. He's pumped full of danger. It leads to an awesome moment in "Bad Wolf," when he scares the fuck out of the Daleks by declaring that he has NO FUCKING IDEA what he's going to do, and therefore, NEITHER DO THEY.


DawnK - Mar 21, 2006 8:53:05 am PST #7893 of 10001
giraffe mode

So question for the ranks, the current Dr Who showing on SciFi, too scary for a 10 year old? He enjoyed the first two on Friday, so I told him I'd Tivo them for him, but reading the white font has me just a little worried.


Tom Scola - Mar 21, 2006 8:57:51 am PST #7894 of 10001
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.

too scary for a 10 year old?

Definitely.

One or two episodes might be considered too scary period.


Betsy HP - Mar 21, 2006 8:59:28 am PST #7895 of 10001
If I only had a brain...

Doctor Who is out on DVD in Canada, which is Region 1, and can be ordered from amazon.ca. Spendy, though.


Betsy HP - Mar 21, 2006 9:01:32 am PST #7896 of 10001
If I only had a brain...

Dawn, I would expect certain episodes ("World War III" and "The Empty Child") to scare the hell out of any kid. We're talking "The Gentlemen" level of horror.

What I used to do back in the Buffy days (sob!) was pre-watch all episodes after the kids' bedtimes, and then rewatch with them if the episode passed muster. Doctor Who is good enough that the rewatch won't be a chore.


JenP - Mar 21, 2006 9:35:20 am PST #7897 of 10001

too scary for a 10 year old?

Definitely the "The Empty Child"/"The Doctor Dances" would be. I mean, I was well and thoroughly creeped out by those. Loved them as eps (probably my favorites), but... creeeepeeeee. And I would think especially for a kid since it's the kid in the show that's the creepiest .


DawnK - Mar 21, 2006 9:40:57 am PST #7898 of 10001
giraffe mode

Thanks you guys. The kid will be sad but he'll understand. He still can't watch Hush all the way though because the The Gentlemen scare him (he's good with the exploding heads though - go figure) I think I'll move the season pass to the Tivo in our bedroom just to be on the safe side.


tiggy - Mar 21, 2006 9:52:45 am PST #7899 of 10001
I do believe in killing the messenger, you know why? Because it sends a message. ~ Damon Salvatore

it cracks me up that so many people have creepy issues with spoilered for ep titlesThe Empty Child/The Doctor Dances. especially since it's you guys.