I can't decide if it is a function of maturity
Making those of us not at that point less mature?
First of all, 'Posse?' Passé
Cordelia ,'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.
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§ ita § - Sep 10, 2009 12:12:33 pm PDT #9895 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
beekaytee - Sep 10, 2009 12:13:35 pm PDT #9896 of 30001
Compassionately intolerant
By NO means. See my tardy edit.
I think I've either been so fascinated by angsty stuff in my youth that I overdosed and just don't have the neural receptors to process it without taking it on anymore, OR my life situation is so precarious in some ways that I'm overwhelmed by darkness in entertainment.
It's an interesting division between my best friend and I. She finds reality shows about OCD sufferers, interventions and folks being criticized for their appearance and fashion choices pure entertainment. I, on the other hand, can't seem to keep them from hurting my heart. I guess because I quite successfully deal with people's problems in real life and can do nothing for the folks I see on tv.
§ ita § - Sep 10, 2009 1:19:06 pm PDT #9897 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
I'm just wondering when I'm going to stop being pissed they killed Ianto. That overshadows the angst of the rest of the ending for me.
As for the sadness of the end of Donna's run on Who, that was so bittersweet, because she was a hero, and then...nothing. But they like recycling there, so I think we will hear of her again, somehow. Somehow.
Hands up who's watching Vampire Diaries...I need to know who to ask how much it blows. Or maybe it could be the crack I need to replace 90210.
Matt the Bruins fan - Sep 10, 2009 1:22:28 pm PDT #9898 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
I'll probably watch it in train wreck fashion if I happen to channel surf past - after watching Jon Savage as a windbreaker-wearing Dracula who raps, I have no illusions about there being any barrel whose bottom I won't scrape for vampire fiction.
beekaytee - Sep 10, 2009 1:49:17 pm PDT #9899 of 30001
Compassionately intolerant
watching Jon Savage as a windbreaker-wearing Dracula who raps, I have no illusions about there being any barrel whose bottom I won't scrape for vampire fiction.
I am your kin in the barrel scraping but I seem to have missed this particular pinnacle.
sj - Sep 10, 2009 3:07:28 pm PDT #9900 of 30001
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
I am watching Vampire Diaries right now. Not impressed yet.
Atropa - Sep 10, 2009 3:12:35 pm PDT #9901 of 30001
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
I have no illusions about there being any barrel whose bottom I won't scrape for vampire fiction.
Matt and I are as one in this. I'm looking forward to giggling through Vampire Diaries.
sj - Sep 10, 2009 3:19:00 pm PDT #9902 of 30001
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
My newish LCD TV is not helping me suspend my disbelief that I am watching teenagers.
Strega - Sep 10, 2009 3:32:05 pm PDT #9903 of 30001
I was watching. Now I am just listening from the office. It is terrible, bit* the entertainingly terrible bits are interrupted by long bits that are just terrible and dull. The fog is definitely the best part.
[*Or "but", for people who are all hung up on writing in English. Oy]
sj - Sep 10, 2009 3:36:26 pm PDT #9904 of 30001
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
The lead in this show and Smallville's Lana need to have a battle for who can say "my parents are dead" more in one episode.