P-C! Parker from VM! On Eli Stone!
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I just watched Ashes to Ashes. I'm not sure what I think about it yet. Mostly, it makes me miss Life on Mars.
Willow: You know what they say. The bigger they are... Anya: The faster they stomp you into nothin'.
'The Killer In Me'
Boxed Set, Vol. V: Just a Hint of Denial and a Dash of Retcon
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Polter-Cow - Feb 07, 2008 6:41:55 pm PST #45 of 30001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
§ ita § - Feb 07, 2008 8:03:49 pm PST #46 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
TW 4: Man, that CGI sucked. I tried to let it not detract, but still...that was painful.
On the other hand, Ianto rocked, and Rhys was way cool, and I liked Gwen's righteousness.
Now, there are some variable things. What am I seeing in Ianto's eyes when the show seems to be spoonfeeding us Jack/Gwen? Why is there no residual Owen/Gwen? Is Tosh pining for Owen in particular, or just someone right now?
Those answers are pretty important to my continued enjoyment.
Fiona - Feb 07, 2008 11:18:27 pm PST #47 of 30001
TW 2.4: I agree with ita. Thanks for putting your finger on what's been bothering me about all the relationship stuff. Though judging by the preview there might be some answers in next episode. Fortunately there's another cracking actor playing the AlienOfTheWeek - Bryan Dick (of "Bleak House" and "Master & Commander", amongst other things).
On "Ashes to Ashes" I agree with P-C:
I'm not sure what I think about it yet. Mostly, it makes me miss Life on Mars.
I had the feeling that they weren't too sure about the tone themselves, though it settled down a bit towards the end, so I hope it will continue to do so over the next few episodes. Also, Keeley Hawes got on my nerves. And did they have to lay on the sexual attraction and the period bits with a trowel...?
No faulting Gene and Chris and Ray, of course, and I like the new WPC. And I also liked the way they played with some of the LoM tropes (having Sam's voiceover read by Molly at the beginning, for example).
I wonder what happened to Annie? She wasn't mentioned at all. Maybe she'll show up again? And Sam's body was never found. Why does that make me think of The Master?
The main difference to LoM, for me, is that while I only vaguely remember 1973, I remember 1981 only too well.
Theodosia - Feb 08, 2008 2:39:15 am PST #48 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've finally caught up with the new thread, and it's all white font! ::wails::
Not that I'm not going to watch the episode in all good time, but I'll have to wait to participate.
Frankenbuddha - Feb 08, 2008 3:50:58 am PST #49 of 30001
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
What is ASHES TO ASHES (heh, typed ASSES first) again?
tiggy - Feb 08, 2008 3:58:26 am PST #50 of 30001
I do believe in killing the messenger, you know why? Because it sends a message. ~ Damon Salvatore
it's the sister show to Life on Mars.
Dana - Feb 08, 2008 4:06:02 am PST #51 of 30001
"I'm useless alone." // "We're all useless alone. It's a good thing you're not alone."
I tried aheming Ashes to Ashes last night, but it wasn't cooperating.
Victor Garber, unsurprisingly, is being wasted in Eli Stone. The pilot was cute enough, but last night's episode was clunky with extra clunk.
amych - Feb 08, 2008 4:08:47 am PST #52 of 30001
Now let us crush something soft and watch it fountain blood. That is a girlish thing to want to do, yes?
I tried aheming Ashes to Ashes last night, but it wasn't cooperating.
Mine's going okay now -- don't know if you're in a position to try to restart it.
So TV and I were on a break for a while. Apparently we're back together. Huh.
Strega - Feb 08, 2008 4:54:26 am PST #53 of 30001
I saw the first episode of Eli Stone, and it made me angry on a surprising number of levels. It seemed like a Hallmark TV movie written by Deepak Chopra.
Dana - Feb 08, 2008 5:00:51 am PST #54 of 30001
"I'm useless alone." // "We're all useless alone. It's a good thing you're not alone."
The second episode -- and I hope I'm not spoiling anything here -- taught me that illegal immigration is a complex issue.