Ha! On another board someone remarked they wished Roma Downey would show up as a murderous angel on the show.
Hey, preaching to the choir. I thought our Lady of the Perpetual Sea Breeze was the real deal until the Divine Miss J walked right through that door and right into my ass—which is where my heart is…physiologically. I could show you an x-ray.
Lorne ,'Time Bomb'
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.
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Matt the Bruins fan - Aug 22, 2014 9:26:09 am PDT #25509 of 30001
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
-t - Aug 22, 2014 9:33:30 am PDT #25510 of 30001
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
That would be hilarious. ALthough I don't really know what she looks like so I'd need to have it explained to me if it happened, but theoretically very funny.
§ ita § - Aug 22, 2014 10:08:34 am PDT #25511 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Imagine them coming after you.
Hil R. - Aug 22, 2014 1:20:46 pm PDT #25512 of 30001
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
Is the new season of Doctor Who going to be on Hulu soon after it airs? I googled a bit and couldn't find a definite yes or no.
chrismg - Aug 23, 2014 5:09:01 pm PDT #25513 of 30001
"...and then Legolas and the Hulk destroy the entire Greek army." - Penny Arcade
Huh. I was going to watch and post the new Who, but I forgot. And I guess everyone else did too?
So...so far it's OK? not sure we needed another 90-minute special but whatever. I guess we'll have a better idea how things are shaking out next week.
Vastra and Jenny kissing on a 25-foot movie screen. I can't wait til Monday.
Jessica - Aug 23, 2014 5:58:48 pm PDT #25514 of 30001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
PETER CAPALDI YAY. I'm not sure I'm a hugging person any more! There should be more round things on the walls!
That's really all I have to say. I know many people were fans of Matt Smith, but he was never ever my Doctor, and Peter Capaldi is like a bitter cold snap of fresh air. (Now we just need to lose Clara and bring in a grown-up companion, and I'll be the happiest curmudgeonly Who fan alive.)
I did not need to see Matt Smith's horrible old-age makeup again. Ugh.
Fiona - Aug 24, 2014 3:43:43 am PDT #25515 of 30001
Jessica, I didn't think he was. He looked normal (young) to me.
It was funny, because I was just thinking that however much I was loving Capaldi (and I was), I also sort of missed Matt Smith, and then there was his voice! And there he was! Unconventional, and I liked it .
I guess it's the first time Moffat has done both ends of a regeneration, and with the same companion, so it sort of made sense.
Capaldi was wonderful, and super Scottish, but I'm still having trouble getting my head around the fact that he is the oldest doctor starting out, ever. Older than Hartnell!
The website I sometimes contribute to has another Who piece up:
Frankenbuddha - Aug 24, 2014 4:11:34 am PDT #25516 of 30001
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
I am enjoying Capaldi muchly, and I like that he is really good at tweaking Clara.
Like the new version of the theme but not sure what I think about the new visuals - a little too on-the-nose.
Calli - Aug 24, 2014 4:26:44 am PDT #25517 of 30001
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
I like the new Doctor! While I didn't dislike Matt Smith, he wasn't my favorite. (Of the new Who Doctors, that would be Nine.) Here's an article on the new credits. [link] They were mostly part of a fan project that Moffitt liked.
beekaytee - Aug 24, 2014 10:03:12 am PDT #25518 of 30001
Compassionately intolerant
I like the new visuals, but the high pitched aspect of the new theme is super grating to me.
Favorite line: "Androids and apostrophes. I could write a book."
The first five minutes of the episode had be girded against disappointment. While the dinosaur looked amazing, it didn't really do much for the story. It seemed like, "HEY, look over here...DINOSAUR!" which didn't do a thing for me. The TARDIS being a hairball just made me sad.
Did anyone think the last scene, in 'heaven' was remarkably reminiscent of the episode with Warrior Amy? I also thought Missy might be in incarnation of the TARDIS, but she is probably a baddy of some sort.
I liked the callback to Girl in the Fireplace, but called it way too early.
eta: I didn't think anyone could supplant Tennant as my Doctor. I may have been wrong.