Count me in as pretty underwhelmed with the episode, paper-shortage aside (which was great.) And I actually liked Kat.
Wesley: Illyria can be...difficult. Testing her might be hard without getting someone seriously hurt. Angel: We'll make Spike do it. Wesley: Good.
'Underneath'
Boxed Set, Vol. III: "That Can't Be Good..."
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.
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Kalshane - Dec 10, 2006 4:09:47 pm PST #4417 of 10001
GS: If you had to choose between kicking evil in the head or the behind, which would you choose, and why?
Minsc: I'm not sure I understand the question. I have two feet, do I not? You do not take a small plate when the feast of evil welcomes seconds.
§ ita § - Dec 10, 2006 4:33:57 pm PST #4418 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
The paper shortage issue addressed how Jane was going to be Jane in BSG. I didn't think it was funny--but totally understood how it was the most hysterical thing in the world for Tigh and Adama.
Had there been any hints of food problems, or was it "And this week, they're hungry!"?
Dislike Kat, remained untouched by her sudden backstory (though passingly curious about Fifth), and in no way sorry she passed. It wasn't a Mineary execution, one where I suddenly end up liking the character before they get splattered all over the walls.
Topic!Cindy - Dec 10, 2006 4:36:13 pm PST #4419 of 10001
What is even happening?
I don't understand why they went with Jupiter as the husband of Hera. I mean, if it's Hera why not Zeus? And if it's Jupiter why not Juno?
The closed captioning said Zeus. I'm wondering if they changed it to Jupiter, for the planetary considerations.
Polter-Cow - Dec 10, 2006 4:41:37 pm PST #4420 of 10001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Had there been any hints of food problems, or was it "And this week, they're hungry!"?
Nope. It just happened. I had been wondering when the hell it WOULD happen because, come on, where is all this food coming from, but it's never been brought up until now. I actually didn't mind the conceit that much; the Kat thing was a different story.
sumi - Dec 10, 2006 4:41:49 pm PST #4421 of 10001
Art Crawl!!!
Why couldn't there be a planet called Zeus? I mean, are they supposed to be in our system now?
BTW, I hear that there was a fun promo for Heroes after the repeats on NBC last night. (I didn't see it though.)
JenP - Dec 10, 2006 4:43:56 pm PST #4422 of 10001
It wasn't so much this week they're hungry as this week their food supply has been contaminated, so they're hungry. Seemed reasonable to me.
Polter-Cow - Dec 10, 2006 4:49:56 pm PST #4423 of 10001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Oh, right, they did suddenly have a reason. Good point.
Liese S. - Dec 10, 2006 4:50:09 pm PST #4424 of 10001
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
I didn't think it was funny--but totally understood how it was the most hysterical thing in the world for Tigh and Adama.
Yeah, this. And it was such a great character moment.
I thought the food thing seemed unexpected, but not asspully. Just a way to elucidate their vulnerability.
Kate P. - Dec 10, 2006 4:53:43 pm PST #4425 of 10001
That's the pain / That cuts a straight line down through the heart / We call it love
Anyone else downloaded this week's Torchwood ep yet? I really liked both this week's and last week's; I think this show is winning me back. A lot of my warmth or lack thereof towards any particular episode is related to how likeable/useful Gwen is, and I thought this episode did a good job of showcasing the things that I like about her, plus she got to solve a mystery all on her own.
There was no moment like last week's "Kinky gay stopwatch sex?" "You bet!", sadly, but maybe they're saving it up for next week's, which looks potentially awesome.
Theodosia - Dec 10, 2006 5:31:56 pm PST #4426 of 10001
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
I'm just starting my weekly Torchwood aheming now... probably won't be done for hours! ::stamps tiny foot::