nebbermind.
I want to torture you. I used to love it, and it's been a long time. I mean, the last time I tortured someone, they didn't even have chainsaws.
Angel ,'Chosen'
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.
Marvel superheroes are discussed over at the MCU thread.
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.
Consuela - Jun 03, 2010 3:43:14 pm PDT #13159 of 30001
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
beekaytee - Jun 03, 2010 4:06:31 pm PDT #13160 of 30001
Compassionately intolerant
Theo, I loved it and have watched it twice through. Picked up all sorts of detail the second time around.
My only quibble has been trying to figure out when and why Moist's outfit went all shiny . Was that symbolic of something?
But, in general, my favorite TV adaptation of Pratchett's work so far.
I'm hoping that the multiple mentions of Thud! means that will be the direction of the next production.
Also, nice to see the great man himself there at the end. Bless his heart .
Also, also, I loved the woman who played Angua and would love to see more of her.
Typo Boy - Jun 03, 2010 4:09:08 pm PDT #13161 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.
and would love to see more of her.
That could be taken multiple ways. Because you are a Buffista, they probably all apply.
beekaytee - Jun 03, 2010 4:22:09 pm PDT #13162 of 30001
Compassionately intolerant
Goes without saying.
Typo Boy - Jun 03, 2010 5:12:24 pm PDT #13163 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.
Goes without saying.
Except when I'm around, it gets said anyway. Which, come to think of it, is also very Buffista.
Polter-Cow - Jun 03, 2010 9:16:07 pm PDT #13164 of 30001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
and would love to see more of her.
This was how I felt about the woman who played Susan in Hogfather. Unfortunately, I thought the production was generally uneven and didn't quite work for me. That's one of my favorite books, too.
Theodosia - Jun 04, 2010 2:50:25 am PDT #13165 of 30001
'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"
The realization of the way the Clacks would look and act was beautiful, and how Our Heroes started hacking it was "shown not told" very well.
Loved the guy they had playing Vetinari, too. If they do more adaptations, I hope they get him again, he's as perfectly cast as Christopher Lee doing the voice of Death.
Frankenbuddha - Jun 04, 2010 3:20:25 am PDT #13166 of 30001
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
Is this miniseries UK only, or did it air in the US?
beekaytee - Jun 04, 2010 4:15:42 am PDT #13167 of 30001
Compassionately intolerant
Unfortunately, I thought the production was generally uneven and didn't quite work for me. That's one of my favorite books, too.
I agree, and felt the same about the Colour of Magic. Postal really captured the feeling of the Discworld, whereas I felt the other two were more 'kiddiefied.'
Then again, I don't see DW as a kid's show.
The production values and casting on Postal were perfect. Charles Dance is an awesome baddie, and in an interview he talked about how many, many Pratchett fans flew to the production to be extras and grumbled that Vetinari should have had dark hair. But as soon as Dance began walking around the set, they were totally accepting.
I'm not sure what Mr Pump looked like in my mind, but I loved the visual character.
Theodosia - Jun 04, 2010 4:20:10 am PDT #13168 of 30001
'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"
More like the silent Golem movie golem, I suppose, but I can see how they'd want to create their own look. It's not like there's a vast assortment of golems from stage and screen to choose from.
Yes, Frank, this showing was UK-only, though BBCA would be foolish not to acquire it at some point.