Also, re: the Dr. Who Confidentials - I have such a crush on the SFX supervisor named Danny Hargreaves. What a cutie pie. Plus, he blows stuff up. Safely. What's not to love?
Right. Sir. Honey.
Zoe ,'The Train Job'
Boxed Set, Vol. IV: It's always suicide-mission this, save-the-planet that.
A topic for the discussion of Farscape, Smallville, and Due South. Beware possible invasions of Stargate, Highlander, or pretty much any other "genre" (read: sci fi or fantasy) show that captures our fancy. Expect Adult Content and discussion of the Big Gay Sex.
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JenP - Jun 02, 2007 7:34:22 pm PDT #2115 of 10001
Fiona - Jun 03, 2007 1:31:05 am PDT #2116 of 10001
Who 3.9:
I agree! I did think that the episode was a little slow getting started (despite the nice resolution to the cliffhanger), but that was probably because my expectations were quite high. Also I felt that Jessica Hynes and Harry Lloyd didn't really get the chance to shine, certainly not compared to last week.
However once things got going it was PERFECT. Or as near as dammit. Loved the "what might have beens" (I guessed beforehand that was what the marriage-and-kids bit probably was). Poor John Smith. Loved the moment he held the watch and the Doctor resurfaced, and Martha's delight at this. Loved the Martha-Tim interaction. Guessed it was the Doctor, not Smith, in the invisible spaceship. Shivered at the wrath of the Timelord. And poor Joan. "Could you change back". "Yes". "Will you?" "No".
And how happy am I that somebody managed to capture this ?
BTW, next week's Confidential looks really interesting; it's David Tennant talking to various makers of the new series about what Doctor Who means to them.
Yes, next week is the Steven Moffat episode. I also thought that Captain Jack was back next week, but it might be the week after .
esse - Jun 03, 2007 9:04:55 am PDT #2117 of 10001
S to the A -- using they/them pronouns!
Man, this two-parter f'n *rocked.* I am so impressed with David Tennant. I don't really have anything to say because I'm still kind of processing, but that speech the kid made about what the Doctor is was fantastic, not to mention John Smith calling the Doctor "some kind of lost prince," which is also a lovely description. I also loved that, in seeing the what-might-have-been for John Smith and the matron, we also got a glimpse of what it must be like to *be* the doctor, seeing a thousand different possibilities in the space of a moment. Just brilliant. Right up there with Empty Child/Doctor Dances.
Of course, now we're more than halfway through the series. Woe!
On Dresden--jesus, could they just tell us already?! That's what's driving me crazy the most.
Lee - Jun 03, 2007 9:59:13 am PDT #2118 of 10001
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
Who is going to be around for a watch and post for SPN 2x3 tonight at 7:00. I know Cass won't be here-- do we want to push it to another night at 7:00?
tiggy - Jun 03, 2007 10:57:56 am PDT #2119 of 10001
I do believe in killing the messenger, you know why? Because it sends a message. ~ Damon Salvatore
tonight should work for me.
Anne W. - Jun 03, 2007 11:59:39 am PDT #2120 of 10001
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.
I might be around. Depends on how zonked I am come W&P time
Amy - Jun 03, 2007 12:00:58 pm PDT #2121 of 10001
Because books.
I'll be around for sure.
sumi - Jun 03, 2007 12:06:38 pm PDT #2122 of 10001
Art Crawl!!!
Hex: Since last summer I've seen the evil-priest actor as Much the Miller's son on the new Robin Hood. It was amusing to watch him being the evil priest again last night.
And what the heck? BBCA ran the two episodes that came after what they used as the season finale as "extra episodes" - rather than the next episodes. Very weird.
Kate P. - Jun 03, 2007 12:53:39 pm PDT #2123 of 10001
That's the pain / That cuts a straight line down through the heart / We call it love
Doctor Who 3x09:
Holy crap, what an amazing episode. Jesus, David Tennant, break my fucking heart already with all John Smith's questioning about the Doctor and why he should give up his life to become this mad, unknowable, terrifying, lonely man. I think my favorite moment was during Tim's speech about the Doctor being like fire and ice and rage, and then he finishes with "...and he's wonderful," and we see the slow smile that spreads across Martha's face. Oh, and Martha, you rocked so hard in this episode, from "Jesus, you're rubbish as a human!" to reeling off the names of the bones of the hand to "I hope to God he doesn't remember me saying this." I loved her just doing the best she could at every turn, never knowing for sure what she should do but doing it anyway.
JenP said "I have to stay, I was heartily stung on Martha's behalf when he asked Joan to go away with him and be his companion. I mean, not that Martha knows he did it, but ouch." and I felt the same way. One thing I think this show does really well is to show the Doctor having meaningful relationships with many different people, not just the companion of the moment, so you're always aware that while he is The Doctor, one and only, to each of them, he can't ever feel the same way about them. And so while I liked Joan a great deal and understand why the Doctor wanted her to come with him, I also know how Martha feels about him and how hurt she would have been if Joan had accepted.
tiggy - Jun 03, 2007 1:15:26 pm PDT #2124 of 10001
I do believe in killing the messenger, you know why? Because it sends a message. ~ Damon Salvatore
just finished LoM. such a fabulous show. i really wish there was more. now to go back and read everyone's thoughts.