IODVDN, I picked up the season 2 set of Twin Peaks today.
That's a damn fine cup of joe.
Nice acronym, Mom!
Buffy ,'Showtime'
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.
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.
Frankenbuddha - Apr 03, 2007 10:14:32 am PDT #9503 of 10001
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
esse - Apr 03, 2007 11:14:36 am PDT #9504 of 10001
S to the A -- using they/them pronouns!
I wonder if the fact that there is a US version of the show being created means no US release of the British dvds of Life on Mars.
Doubt it. Didn't stop QAF or The Office.
Vortex - Apr 03, 2007 1:18:19 pm PDT #9505 of 10001
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
Aww, I'll miss Keeping Up Appearances, though.
Yeah, but I’m sure that, like me, you’ve seen them all 5 times
Does BBC-A edit for content, or for time (or both)?
For time, it depends. Some shows yes, some no. Usually, they just add heaps of commercials. Take Clatterford (half hour sitcom), they show that for 40 minutes. But Eleventh Hour (1 hour drama), they add half an hour of commercials.
They usually just mute the cursing and cut nude scenes
Instead it's this semi-impassioned action that doesn't ring quite true.
Yeah, plus the books made it seem more self defense, which it didn’t really seem as cut and dried. I mean, Justin did throw a stake at his head, but Harry did have the voodoo doll in his hand.
Zenkitty - Apr 03, 2007 3:02:11 pm PDT #9506 of 10001
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Yeah, plus the books made it seem more self defense, which it didn’t really seem as cut and dried. I mean, Justin did throw a stake at his head, but Harry did have the voodoo doll in his hand.
I have a hard time believing the tv version as self-defense. Harry was already torturing Justin and certainly acting like he had intent to kill. It was Justin who acted in self-defense at that point. Justin hadn't been intending to kill Harry until Harry attacked him. It was an accident if anything; Harry fell on the voodoo doll and crushed the ring into it when he ducked the stake Justin threw at his head. No wonder the High Council doesn't trust Harry. No wonder Harry feels so guilty. I think the only reason they didn't execute him was there was enough doubt about his intentions and what exactly really happened.
(Understand, of course, I don't care if he murdered him. I like Harry anyway. And Justin needed killin'.)
DCJensen - Apr 03, 2007 3:28:59 pm PDT #9507 of 10001
All is well that ends in pizza.
For those who can *ahem*, there is a special edition of Weakest Link from 3-30-07 featuring cast and crew of Dr. Who.
Participants include the actors who play Doctor #10, Mickey, Captain Jack, Jackie Tyler, and three other supporting cast. Plus the guy who does the voice of the Daleks and Cybermen. Also K-9 shows up. Good Dog.
Laura - Apr 03, 2007 3:48:26 pm PDT #9508 of 10001
Our wings are not tired.
Oh my, that does sound like good fun.
Kalshane - Apr 03, 2007 5:25:42 pm PDT #9509 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.
I have a hard time believing the tv version as self-defense. Harry was already torturing Justin and certainly acting like he had intent to kill. It was Justin who acted in self-defense at that point. Justin hadn't been intending to kill Harry until Harry attacked him. It was an accident if anything; Harry fell on the voodoo doll and crushed the ring into it when he ducked the stake Justin threw at his head.
Yeah, the TV version makes both Harry and Justin come across as incompetent. 30-year-old Harry should be capable of not accidentally voodooing someone to death. And Justin really wasn't very menacing in the scene. Plus how stupid do you have to be to wear the ring you stole from someone in order to kill them in front of the person most-likely to recognize it?
With the book version, however, it's easy to see how a 16-year-old Harry, still growing into his power, betrayed by those who were his only "family" could do what he did, and why the situation as a whole could be considered self-defense.
Juliebird - Apr 03, 2007 5:36:18 pm PDT #9510 of 10001
I am the fly who dreams of the spider
Plus how stupid do you have to be to wear the ring you stole from someone in order to kill them in front of the person most-likely to recognize it?
Not that I think there is actually any good reason for it, but perhaps Justin, who apparently hasn't worn that ring for Harry to see until now, wanted to force Harry's hand and see which way he'd lean? I'm not going to try too hard to find a way to wave this away.
White Night has been shipped, I shall console myself with that.
Kalshane - Apr 03, 2007 6:05:30 pm PDT #9511 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.
White Night has been shipped, I shall console myself with that.
Mine is still showing not yet shipped. Not even "Preparing to Ship" even though it's in stock.
Bastages.
Morgana - Apr 03, 2007 6:07:02 pm PDT #9512 of 10001
"I make mistakes, but I am on the side of Good," the Golux said, "by accident and happenchance.” – The 13 Clocks, James Thurber
To get back to the SPN natter... I got the next TV Guide in the mail (for April 9-15: the one with CSI Miami on the cover), and I regret to inform you that our beloved Winchesters have been pre-empted that week. Apparently the bastards in charge of scheduling at the CW have decided to air something called the Brick Awards in its place (no, I never heard of them either). Supposedly "praise and recognition are given to 12 young people for their community service." All well and good, I suppose, but couldn't they do it at a different time slot? Shouldn't those young people be tucked in bed by 9 p.m. anyway?