They aired a clip of Sir Ian playing mindgames with the character played by Ruth Wilson (whom I'm v. happy to see in the series since I loved her in Jane Eyre) in a commercial break during the Mad Men finale, and it was *fantastic*. I've never watched the original series, but I'm very much looking forward to checking out this incarnation.
I like the way the walls go out. Gives you an open feeling. Firefly is a good design. People don't appreciate the substance of things. Objects in space. People miss out on what's solid.
Early ,'Objects In Space'
Boxed Set, Vol. V: Just a Hint of Denial and a Dash of Retcon
A topic for the discussion of Doctor Who, Arrow, and The Flash. Beware possible invasions of iZombie, Sleepy Hollow, or pretty much any other "genre" (read: sci fi, superhero, or fantasy) show that captures our fancy. Expect adult content and discussion of the Big Gay Sex.
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Vonnie K - Nov 10, 2009 4:17:39 am PST #10724 of 30001
Kiss me, my girl, before I'm sick.
Tom Scola - Nov 10, 2009 4:41:44 am PST #10725 of 30001
hwæt
There's a 9-minute trailer for The Prisoner available for free on iTunes.
Jessica - Nov 10, 2009 4:55:22 am PST #10726 of 30001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
And I LURVE Ian McKellan, but
I've only seen the first ep so far (we were sent the first 2, but the sound was so bad on the pilot we decided to wait for the broadcast), but the setup is very different from the original series. So a lot of the best things about the original won't be in this version, but I really think that's for the best.
(However, there a few AMAZINGLY AMAZING nods to the original in the pilot that made me sit up and clap. This is a show with a LOT of thinking behind it.)
Tom Scola - Nov 10, 2009 5:00:35 am PST #10727 of 30001
hwæt
There was a woman on the subway this morning wearing a jacket just like McGoohan's in the original series. I initially thought she was some kind of hard-core geek, but no, she was just a preppie.
Jon B. - Nov 10, 2009 5:02:49 am PST #10728 of 30001
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!
I was happy to see Rover in the trailer, but I'm very curious to see how they update that bit of terrifying cheese.
Jessica - Nov 10, 2009 5:03:48 am PST #10729 of 30001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
If people want more details, I'm happy to move this thread over to Spoilers, btw.
Matt the Bruins fan - Nov 10, 2009 5:10:44 am PST #10730 of 30001
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
oh, how I loved Santa Barbara! Cruz Castillo was THE MAN. He was so much the man, he didn't even need a whole first name.
Did John Allen Nelson even own a shirt back then?
Vortex - Nov 10, 2009 5:45:31 am PST #10731 of 30001
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
I've only seen the first ep so far (we were sent the first 2, but the sound was so bad on the pilot we decided to wait for the broadcast), but the setup is very different from the original series.
I'm excited. I love The Prisoner.
Kathy A - Nov 10, 2009 6:32:46 am PST #10732 of 30001
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
Wasn't it implied (although never directly said) that McGoohan's character in The Prisoner was the same guy he played in Secret Agent?
Typo Boy - Nov 10, 2009 6:49:53 am PST #10733 of 30001
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
Yes. I loved the original Prisoner, but it was also very 60s. A remake to be any good can't be a very faithful one. I'm not even sure being faithful to the spirit would be a good idea. Although the end was very 60's in style, but very 90's in spirit - much irony and making fun of its own premise.