Regarding the dolls and cartoons, I think it has to have been significant that she had laid them out next to her wedding dress on the night before her wedding. Not necessarily in sexual terms, but in terms of trying to choose between 'fantasy' and a reality with Rory. It looked to me like she hadn't made her mind up when the Doctor reappeared. That said, I don't think the show was trying to push any idea of chemistry between them. I hope they don't start with that, because the platonic 'making up for broken promises' dynamic would be much more powerful. And also because Rose and Martha gave us quite enough of that.
I was under the impression that I was your big comfy blanky.
Oz ,'Him'
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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Seska (the Watcher-in-Training) - Apr 04, 2010 10:16:52 am PDT #12500 of 30001
"We're all stories, in the end. Just make it a good one, eh?"
Shir - Apr 04, 2010 11:25:44 am PDT #12501 of 30001
"And that's why God Almighty gave us fire insurance and the public defender".
Let me echo back Seska's last spoiler-fonty line, and also say that wrt to the Doctor's impact on Amy's sexuality, is kindda where my mind went to with the Jungian interpretations to Doctor and brides theme. If they'll hit the "once you've gone Doctor, you can never go back", I'll be very, very crossed.
Also, what's up with Black River Song? She seemed like a bad guy.
§ ita § - Apr 04, 2010 12:54:03 pm PDT #12502 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Shir, what do you mean by Black River Song?
I also thought the dolls were more creepy than cute. Making them, I can totally see, and that's not creepy. She was a kid, and probably hugely affected. It's that she kept them.
Shir - Apr 04, 2010 12:59:47 pm PDT #12503 of 30001
"And that's why God Almighty gave us fire insurance and the public defender".
ita, I mean Alex Kingston's appearance in the "coming soon" promo, in black dress.
beekaytee - Apr 04, 2010 2:05:02 pm PDT #12504 of 30001
Compassionately intolerant
Oh, and also, I remember thinking, at the moment when 11 empties the glass to listen at the wall, "Wow. This guy has a great physicality about him. It was such a 'throw away' gesture that it probably didn't even register in people's minds. Subtle, but lovely.
Oh, and my favorite line of the whole shebang, which will probaby be tagged as soon as the US airing: Am I people? Do I even look like people? . The answer should be yes, but it is definitely no.
Jessica - Apr 04, 2010 3:28:19 pm PDT #12505 of 30001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
There was a car outside my building this afternoon with the vanity plate FARSCPE1. I seriously considered hanging around until the owner returned to tell them how awesome their car was.
Polter-Cow - Apr 04, 2010 3:32:04 pm PDT #12506 of 30001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
They showed tomorrow night's Chuck at WonderCon. It is PRETTY SWEET. I look forward to the reactions.
Dana - Apr 04, 2010 6:19:24 pm PDT #12507 of 30001
I haven't trusted science since I saw the film "Flubber."
Just rewatched Doctor Who. It cracks me up that we now have a steampunk TARDIS.
§ ita § - Apr 04, 2010 6:53:55 pm PDT #12508 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Hugo nominations have been announced.
Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form (282 Ballots)
- Doctor Who: “The Next Doctor” Written by Russell T Davies; Directed by Andy Goddard (BBC Wales)
- Doctor Who: “Planet of the Dead” Written by Russell T Davies & Gareth Roberts; Directed by James Strong (BBC Wales)
- Doctor Who: “The Waters of Mars” Written by Russell T Davies & Phil Ford; Directed by Graeme Harper (BBC Wales)
- Dollhouse: “Epitaph 1″ Story by Joss Whedon; Written by Maurissa Tancharoen & Jed Whedon; Directed by David Solomon (Mutant Enemy)
- FlashForward: “No More Good Days” Written by Brannon Braga & David S. Goyer; Directed by David S. Goyer; based on the novel by Robert J. Sawyer (ABC)
Flashforward? Huh. And Planet of the Dead? For reals?
Nora Deirdre - Apr 05, 2010 3:55:13 am PDT #12509 of 30001
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
Oh, one thing that cracked me up on DW was Amelia praying to Santa. On Easter!