We're in love. We're ... lovers. We're lesbian, gay-type lovers.

Willow ,'Potential'


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.


Strix - Oct 18, 2011 9:53:24 pm PDT #18536 of 30001
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger

Carol just said that he's looked at his daughter in an inappropriate way. I think the implication was that the intent to molest was there, Carol was aware of it and tried to protect Sophia from him.

I think Shane and Rick were true friends, and hell, I think that Lori and Shane hooking up was perfectly natural and understandable under the situation. I think Shane has true feelings of loyalty and friendship for Rick.

BUT...since Shane has fallen in love, or what he thinks is love, with Lori, and since Rick has taken over the leadership role, both of the group and in Lori's bed, AND he feels guilty for leaving Rick -- although it was understandable, really -- he's not handling it well. At all. I mean, no one's perfect, but Shane sighting on Rick? That ain't friendship or love. You know there's some bad juju brewing in his head.

I don't think Shane is a bad guy; you know, EBIL. But I think he thinks with his dick and his testosterone at the expense of his head.

And ITA with the antihero thing. Although I don't think they can all be quite classified as antiheroes. The show is all about normal people thrust into extraordinary circumstances, and how societal roles and rule break down, or do not, when sheer survival instinct has taken the helm.

And THAT is what makes it so interesting to me. I think that's the core of any zombie movie. What will you do to retain your life -- and your humanity? What is the cost? How far will you go? Where will your put your loyalties versus your survival? When does a moral system or ethical code break down when it comes to live or die?


Theodosia - Oct 19, 2011 3:00:34 am PDT #18537 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"

Exactly so, Erin. That's what raises this above the "run around shooting zombies in interesting ways" genre.

(Which does have its points, cf. Dead Alive and Zombieland)

Me, while I'd get a revolver, I'd also get a number of shotguns because that would help with the accuracy problem.


Strix - Oct 19, 2011 5:32:12 am PDT #18538 of 30001
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger

I'd get as many weapons as I could get my hands on. Darryl's crossbow is optimal, really; Silent, doesn't need the arm-atrength it takes to draw a long bow, silent, reusable ammo. It's a little slower than guns....but then again, doesn't attract a horde.

And yes, I did love Zombieland; it was mostly adventure and humor, but I think ZL DID also have some of the same elements I mentioned above; it's just that the focus wasn't on it.)

Oooh, Zombieland/TWD fanfic! NO -- I do NOT have the time.


§ ita § - Oct 19, 2011 11:57:50 am PDT #18539 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

Remake of Misfits for the US.


Sue - Oct 19, 2011 2:40:20 pm PDT #18540 of 30001
hip deep in pie

I don't like it. I just don't see how they can make it work.


§ ita § - Oct 19, 2011 2:41:07 pm PDT #18541 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

I'm not even sure about the next season of Misfits, because of the thing that's happened.

Which is totally canon in a webisode, but I guess is off limits here?


le nubian - Oct 19, 2011 2:41:12 pm PDT #18542 of 30001
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."

I agree. I'm kind of irritated about it.


Sue - Oct 19, 2011 2:46:38 pm PDT #18543 of 30001
hip deep in pie

Ooooh, are the webisodes out there?


§ ita § - Oct 19, 2011 3:20:34 pm PDT #18544 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

Apparently it's behind here. The blurb tells you what happens, basically. I didn't log in to check.


beekaytee - Oct 19, 2011 3:21:26 pm PDT #18545 of 30001
Compassionately intolerant

Someone please point me to 'the thing.' I learned to love Misfits in season 2 so much that I wasn't sure I wanted to watch any more, for fear it would be ruined. Now there is something else? I'd like to know.

off to search for webisodes.