I swear, one of these times, you're gonna wake up in a coma.

Cordelia ,'Showtime'


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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Polter-Cow - Apr 26, 2008 6:21:05 am PDT #2038 of 30001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!

Yeah, I didn't think it meant Six was real or anything, but that's how Baltar would contort himself since he believes she's real.

That episode was full of a lot of chatter. I was not a big fan, which was sad because it was Jane! I love Jane! But not on this show, it seems.


§ ita § - Apr 26, 2008 8:02:07 am PDT #2039 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

I just assumed it was from Baltar's POV

But up until now his POV just had her in it. Why this new angle?


Stephanie - Apr 26, 2008 10:05:05 am PDT #2040 of 30001
Trust my rage

I didnt like this episode, despite being written by JE. I guess I could go into why but it just seemed weird and disjointed. I really feel that the mood of the entire show has changed- more chaotic, but in a mental, not physical way.


Jessica - Apr 26, 2008 10:06:57 am PDT #2041 of 30001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

We've seen him reacting to her physically before, though - I guess I'm not seeing what makes this one so different than the time Starbuck caught him fucking Six in his lab, or any of the number of times he's fallen out of chairs because of something she "did."


§ ita § - Apr 26, 2008 10:09:30 am PDT #2042 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

To me it didn't look like something someone could do by themselves. It looked like she'd been digitally erased from the scene, as opposed to the other times where he was just acting to air.


Polter-Cow - Apr 26, 2008 10:17:39 am PDT #2043 of 30001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!

I didnt like this episode, despite being written by JE. I guess I could go into why but it just seemed weird and disjointed. I really feel that the mood of the entire show has changed- more chaotic, but in a mental, not physical way.

Stephanie is me.


Juliebird - Apr 26, 2008 1:16:58 pm PDT #2044 of 30001
I am the fly who dreams of the spider

whoa, I haven't read Jacob's recaps of BSG in awhile, but, man. I knew he liked the show, but I didn't realize his recaps had turned into long-winded prosaical love songs that are basically fanfic. I mean, it's good fanfic (and is making me like last weeks ep more than I want to, because: Cally) but still. The hell?


JenP - Apr 26, 2008 3:34:39 pm PDT #2045 of 30001

To me it didn't look like something someone could do by themselves. It looked like she'd been digitally erased from the scene, as opposed to the other times where he was just acting to air.

Yeah, this was my read, too.


Theodosia - Apr 26, 2008 4:05:46 pm PDT #2046 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"

I suppose we could take it up with Olmos, since he was the director.


JenP - Apr 26, 2008 4:18:06 pm PDT #2047 of 30001

I'm looking forward to the podcast to see if RM addresses it. I will be disappointed if not! But I will survive.