I have some general pigheaded frustrations with the show which may be leaking out inappropriately
Dude, I took Joss's letter about Captivity the other day and replaced 'Captivity' with 'Dollhouse'. I may be having the same problem.
Anya, the Shopkeepers of America called. They wanted me to tell you that 'please go' just got replaced with 'have a nice day.'
Xander ,'Selfless'
Jossverse 1: Emotional Resonance & Rocket Launchers
TV, movies, web media--this thread is the home for any Joss projects that don't already have their own threads, such as Dr. Horrible.
Kevin - Mar 09, 2009 9:38:09 am PDT #524 of 5827
Never fall in love with somebody you actually love.
Polter-Cow - Mar 09, 2009 9:50:34 am PDT #525 of 5827
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Nora, they stated in at least two episodes, including this last one that they composite personalities. The hostage negotiator was a chimera, as was Taffy, IIRC.
But I think Kevin was saying that they're not always composites, and I don't think we've been told that there are imprints that are 100% one person.
§ ita § - Mar 09, 2009 10:03:53 am PDT #526 of 5827
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
I don't think we've been told that there are imprints that are 100% one person.
My inferrence from the backup singer one was that she was one person with a subliminal imperative.
Laura - Mar 09, 2009 10:04:14 am PDT #527 of 5827
Our wings are not tired.
I didn't watch the last episode, and reading the posts hasn't made me feel bad about that.
§ ita § - Mar 09, 2009 10:14:59 am PDT #528 of 5827
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
I'm curious--of the episodes aired to date, which is your favourite? Or least-hated, if you're still watching for testing purposes only?
Kevin - Mar 09, 2009 10:16:04 am PDT #529 of 5827
Never fall in love with somebody you actually love.
It has been interesting seeing differing perspectives on Dollhouse from people. I follow Twitter a lot, and the general feedback is people love Topher, but opinions are completely mixed about the show. A lot of people hate it. Many love it. The rest seem to like it. This is a good link to keep track: [link]
ita, I like The Target.
Polter-Cow - Mar 09, 2009 10:19:28 am PDT #530 of 5827
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
I like "The Target" and "Gray Hour" best.
§ ita § - Mar 09, 2009 10:20:27 am PDT #531 of 5827
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
I like Gray Hour best. That one didn't feel like due diligence, like the first and kind of the second.
Kevin - Mar 09, 2009 10:27:04 am PDT #532 of 5827
Never fall in love with somebody you actually love.
I really disliked "Stage Fright". It just felt like an extended Eliza showreel.
The bits that work for me in Dollhouse are the mythology, inside the Dollhouse stuff and dealing with identity rather than objectification. Also, more Boyd please. And give Paul something to do other than running around shouting at people.
Polter-Cow - Mar 09, 2009 10:35:36 am PDT #533 of 5827
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
The bits that work for me in Dollhouse are the mythology, inside the Dollhouse stuff and dealing with identity rather than objectification.
Yeah, I get kind of uncomfortable and annoyed every time they have Eliza being all sexy. I get it, she's hot, tell me a different story. It's just the nature of this beast, though; I'm still amused every time they call attention to how hot Sarah is on Chuck. But that's a comedy, and there's a touch of knowing winkiness that's not present on this show (although this episode did have a bit of it with the fakeouts).