Alaric was always who I shipped him with...
Travers: Perhaps you'll favor us with a demonstration while we're here. Buffy: You mean, like, right now? 'Cause, already had my recommended daily dose of fights tonight.
'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.
§ ita § - Oct 18, 2012 7:13:59 pm PDT #21422 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
beekaytee - Oct 19, 2012 2:19:52 pm PDT #21423 of 30001
Compassionately intolerant
I've been netflixing (is that a word now?) the 1987 Beauty and the Beast and have gotten to the somewhat lamentable third season.
I have to say, though, there are some forgotten gems therein.
Stephen McHattie and Lance Henrickson playing against each other as the Big Bad and his henchman/brother? Absolute gold.
Their moments of awesome acting really stand out against the mediocre field...which makes me wonder how I could have forgotten they were even in it. I guess I was too distraught over the pending loss of the closest thing I'll ever come to Harlequin love.
I remember McHattie from a trippy dippy tv movie whose name I could not recall. Mercy me, it was "Look What Happened to Rosemary's Baby." An ill-concieved sequel to the film. I can't believe I remember that. Sort of wish I did not. Except that McHattie was so good in it.
EpicTangent - Oct 19, 2012 3:45:10 pm PDT #21424 of 30001
Why isn't everyone pelting me with JOY, dammit? - Zenkitty
I finally got around to watching the pilot for the new Beauty and the Beast. I think I caused myself actual muscle stain, I rolled my eyes so hard (literally). How do writers that bad find people willing to pay them?
Vortex - Oct 19, 2012 4:19:40 pm PDT #21425 of 30001
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
They're probably writing to the level (or depth) of their actors. Kristin Kreuk can. not. act. She's not even that pretty, so I am confused as to why she continues to be cast. Apparently, the director of Smallville cast her without seeing her "act".
beekaytee - Oct 19, 2012 4:22:10 pm PDT #21426 of 30001
Compassionately intolerant
I watched the pilot out of nostalgia and ran away as quickly as possible. I, too, wonder how people get paid for such things.
Kalshane - Oct 19, 2012 6:41:25 pm PDT #21427 of 30001
GS: If you had to choose between kicking evil in the head or the behind, which would you choose, and why?
Minsc: I'm not sure I understand the question. I have two feet, do I not? You do not take a small plate when the feast of evil welcomes seconds.
Finally got around to watching Arrow. Not great so far, but entertaining enough.
Paul Blackthorne was pretty much the reason that I decided to watch Arrow in the first place. I miss The Dresden Files.
This.
§ ita § - Oct 19, 2012 7:05:11 pm PDT #21428 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
I think enough people will disagree with you on Kreuk's prettiness, Vortex. I think she's a crap sell as a cop, as anyone dramatic or with gravitas, but she's doing alright with the average CW demographic in terms of pinup-worthiness. I've seen plenty guys say they dig her. No good reason they shouldn't hire a pretty face with decent acting talent, but she also comes with a genre resume, and that boosts her too, even if she was the most boring thing about the show.
Vortex - Oct 19, 2012 9:04:30 pm PDT #21429 of 30001
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
I'm not saying that she's not pretty, because she is. I'm just saying that she's not a woman you look at and say "wow", which is what I would expect for someone to get cast on looks alone, or to keep getting work with so little acting talent.
§ ita § - Oct 19, 2012 9:07:48 pm PDT #21430 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
And I'm saying I've seen a good chunk of guys in the demographics the CW seems to chase (that lovely 18-34, or whatever) say "Wow!" They're not casting women on looks alone for you or me--they're doing it to get a decent amount of those eyeballs.
P.M. Marc - Oct 20, 2012 9:44:16 am PDT #21431 of 30001
So come, my friends, be not afraid/We are so lightly here/It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear
KK was great in Eurotrip, and decent enough in Chuck. I think the issue is people keep putting her in dramas. I maintain that she needs a Joss type writer to bring out the best in her, because there is potential there.
I think she'd be awesome in a genre comedy, frankly. But I've got a total soft spot for her.