He can't sell water to the Berbers.
Pretty cool except for the part where I was really terrified and now my knees are all dizzy.
Willow ,'Never Leave Me'
Boxed Set, Vol. 1: Smallville, Due South, Farscape
A topic for the discussion of Farscape, Smallville, and Due South. Beware possible invasions of Stargate, Highlander, or pretty much anything else that captures our fancy. Expect Adult Content and discussion of the Big Gay Sex.
§ ita § - Apr 16, 2004 2:06:54 pm PDT #5182 of 10000
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
JenP - Apr 16, 2004 3:17:09 pm PDT #5183 of 10000
Heh. Two good eps tonight. I love the bit where Jack calls Daniel "space monkey." Plus they have a good leave me to die scene. And one of the Harry eps. "That'd be nice, Harry." Love Jack.
I have a Farscape question - does arc-y goodness kick in during Season 1? I'm only on ep 6 (that is, the first six on DVD) and am enjoying them ... starting to see threads, mostly character specific how they might grow things. I'm just arc's bitch, so ... curious.
I particularly liked Aeryn doing the scientific investigation thing in the ep with frozen Rygel (I can't pretend to remember titles yet) - she had a whole, subtle, pleased with herself in an endearing way vibe going on. Like, "Hey, check me out. I'm smart. Go me." Also, my lawd she is just one of those naturally stunning women, isn't she? The kind where make-up, no make-up, hair done, hair in a ponytail - whatever - equally beautiful. Those eyes? Wow.
Consuela - Apr 16, 2004 3:29:54 pm PDT #5184 of 10000
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
does arc-y goodness kick in during Season 1
Yes. Some arc-important plot points are established pretty soon (They've Got a Secret, PK Tech Girl, A Human Reaction). The "main" arc of S1 really takes off with episode 18, A Bug's Life. But the set up comes earlier, even if you can't really tell.
S2 goes back and forth between arc and one-off, but the psychological arc runs straight through the season. The arc-related stuff will show up in spurts and fits, and then they'll end the season with a blowout of arcish fun. Lots of angst and explosions.
Consuela - Apr 16, 2004 3:30:58 pm PDT #5185 of 10000
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
I particularly liked Aeryn doing the scientific investigation thing in the ep with frozen Rygel (I can't pretend to remember titles yet) - she had a whole, subtle, pleased with herself in an endearing way vibe going on. Like, "Hey, check me out. I'm smart. Go me." Also, my lawd she is just one of those naturally stunning women, isn't she? The kind where make-up, no make-up, hair done, hair in a ponytail - whatever - equally beautiful. Those eyes? Wow
Heh. That episode is Thank God It's Friday Again. Exploding Rygel Pee! Heee.
But yes, CB is stunningly beautiful. Wait till you see her cry. Oh, my.
JenP - Apr 16, 2004 3:38:23 pm PDT #5186 of 10000
Have I told you how much I appreciate your being my Farscape Yoda? Because I really, really, do. Really.
You should see her cry. Oh, my.
OK, between this and the aforementioned leather pants to come on Crichton? thunk
Oh, and I love the exchange between Zhaan and Aeryn in the other ep on that disc (black hole weapon/time flash forwards) -- "What's the matter with him?" "He is Crichton."
Now I'm gonna go check how badly I'm butchering these character names ...
Matt the Bruins fan - Apr 16, 2004 3:41:12 pm PDT #5187 of 10000
"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
That first one doesn't look a thing like Welling to me, and Ross is usually spot-on with the realistic portraiture. It looks more like Jack Dempsey as Superman.
I agree with ita though—Webster would make an excellent choice, and is Olivier in comparison to Welling. I'd rather see Cain back than have the latter's face blown up 60' high in closeup where the similarities with the Mt. Rushmore figures would be inescapable.
Katie M - Apr 16, 2004 3:42:31 pm PDT #5188 of 10000
I was charmed (albeit somewhat perplexed) by the fannish sensibility of many of the music choices -- it's like the director was trying to vid Canada. --loligo on the Olympic Opening Ceremonies
Actually, Farscape managed to hang on to a pretty good arc/standalone balance right up to the end, I think.
Consuela - Apr 16, 2004 3:48:46 pm PDT #5189 of 10000
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
Pretty much, more so than Angel, I think. But the characters remember, and the characterization evolves over time (unlike, for instance, Stargate *g*).
Katie M - Apr 16, 2004 3:54:38 pm PDT #5190 of 10000
I was charmed (albeit somewhat perplexed) by the fannish sensibility of many of the music choices -- it's like the director was trying to vid Canada. --loligo on the Olympic Opening Ceremonies
Hey! Daniel's hair is much shorter than it used to be.
Consuela - Apr 16, 2004 3:57:43 pm PDT #5191 of 10000
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
Thank god, or I'd never know what season it was.
... actually, even that doesn't help that much, just gives me a rough estimate of "early" or "late". ::shrugs::
Clearly the makeup & costuming people need to learn the fun of changing hairstyles to match the character's emotional states, like on Farscape. S2 Crazy!Hair, S4 Glamour Eyebrows, and so forth.