08-09-2011, 06:11 PM | #161 |
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I loved the Master. Damn you.
The River reveal was a bit underwhelming. We can agree on that I guess. Which is one of the reasons why I'm kind of down on the second half of the season. I feel like the first 4 episodes will probably revolve around saving baby River/ Rory getting killed off and being revived and only the last two will be anything worthwhile in terms of reveals or shocking surprises. |
08-09-2011, 07:50 PM | #162 | |
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The first ep back, "Let's Kill Hitler," confuses me greatly. It doesn't seem like it has any tie to the current story arc, so.... On the other hand, we'both in agreement that Rory will "die" several times in the newxt half.... |
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08-13-2011, 10:56 AM | #163 |
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I LOVE TENNANT! I LOVE SERIES 1-4, marked out at series 4, and enjoy the old seasons as well. I enjoyed series 5 and was on the fence concerning Matt Smith. Why? Because he clearly seems to be a jackoff for hipsters and an attempt to draw in younger fans rather than produce quality TV to draw in fans. He is a jackoff for younger fans in the same way the movie Paul is a jackoff for comic con type of people.
I was not settled on this point of view until series 6. It is just lack luster and that says a lot because I would never before miss a DW episode and now I can go without it. WHERE IS MY TENNANT! BY GOD I HOPE YOU RULE HOLLYWOOD SOMETIME. |
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08-15-2011, 12:50 PM | #165 |
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I prefer Smith to Tennant. Must be a hipster
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08-15-2011, 12:56 PM | #166 |
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08-15-2011, 01:01 PM | #167 |
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The prequel to Let's Kill Hitler is up on the BBC Doctor Who website.
Although probably only for people in the UK. |
08-15-2011, 01:10 PM | #168 |
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Tennant imo was the best doctor.
As for the angels, they created one of the best original monsters ever, made people look at statues with suspicion and made 4, yes, 4 of them nigh unstoppable. Then they have a planet of them where they are easily outdone. And yes I agree, we all know Daleks will be back, no need of telling us the fucking episode before. |
08-15-2011, 01:52 PM | #169 |
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08-15-2011, 02:53 PM | #170 | |
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The planet of weeping angels weren't easily outdone. It takes two episodes and the Doctor has to fuck up royally before they know how boned they are. There's a lot I don't like about those episodes, but the Angles were a real threat. Weakened, but a threat. Sweet! |
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08-15-2011, 03:31 PM | #171 | |
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Perhaps stating that Tennant is my favorite so far that I have seen would be more accurate, though it can change. Tennant had the look like he could explain the theory of relativity to a wall and have it show it understood him. I think the thing that puts me off is that Smith looks younger then his companion and that hasn't happened before or so I believe. As for the angels, Blink as I said was excellent for the reasons we agree on. However they went from Dalek level enemy to a lot less IMO due to having a a planet of them foiled. Blink had an immensely complex story and your jaw dropped at how the doctor managed to get out of it and made the angels something you knew not to screw with. The planet of them made them look so much less dangerous. |
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08-15-2011, 04:34 PM | #172 | |
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Blink's story wasn't all that complex. It was just well-crafted and suspenseful. It's also an episode which deals with a small cast of people who don't know what's going on, which makes them more dangerous. The planet of them being foiled comes down as much to luck as anything. Though honestly, it's not like I'm in love with the episodes. Part of what made them so good was they were commonplace. Take that away, the thought thatthye could be anywhere, and put them in a place where every statue is an angel, and it's less effective. Still, it does have the benefit of putting the Doctor on the defensive for most of two episodes in a way we've rarely seen in the revived series. It's not wholly unique, but it is kind of cool for that. Still, majorly hoping they manage to do more "blink" with the new eps. Because if we've gotta have the Angels, let's make them cool. |
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08-15-2011, 04:49 PM | #173 | |
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I immediately liked Tennant, so perhaps that's why I liked him better. I think we agree about the angels, they were so badass and the thought of them anywhere and anytime made them scary. Knowing there are hundreds if not thousands of them for some weird reason makes them less scary. As for the episode, the end is how the episode began. How he figured out how to otsmart the angels. It really was a brilliant story with an amazing twist and I believe it was nominated for several awards as well. Lastly, I have searched IMDB and there are few tv episodes rated that high or were as well received |
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08-15-2011, 05:56 PM | #174 |
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For some reason decided to watch Tennants last two episodes last night. Hated how cheesy some aspects were, like the more serious/darker tone Smith-era seems to be taking. I loved Tennant as a Doctor though and always thought he'd be my favorite. But Smith really surprised me and I think I may be liking him more than Tennant in some ways. May have to rewatch everything to be sure.
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08-15-2011, 07:10 PM | #175 |
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Tennant is my favorite. I think he would have thrived under this more serious/darker themed era while Smith based on his delivery and look seems like he would have done better under the slightly lighter toned RTD era. That's not to say Smith is bad, just that Tennant is better.
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08-15-2011, 07:13 PM | #176 |
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I just thought it over and I can't think of a single reason Hitler Must Die won't be fucking epic.
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2. If John Cena comes in. 4. No, 3. Hitler is a Time Lord! ...Actually, that could still be fucking epic. D. Mormon allegory. E. or 5. Or possibly that roman numeral thing. Hitler Sparkles. |
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08-15-2011, 09:35 PM | #178 | |
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With Blink, I love its the gold standard for reference. They created an absolutely terrifying monster and did a great story as well. It was interesting for me, because after I watched it, I watched it again to see how everything fit together so well having already viewed the ending. I think you know what I am trying to say here that it was one of those "special" episodes that you always rememer (Like Empty Child/Doctor Dances, The Eleventh Hour, A Good Man Goes To War.) 1) What the fuck 2A) are you 4) talking Q) about? |
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08-15-2011, 09:45 PM | #179 |
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Ways it could suck. Duh.
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08-15-2011, 09:46 PM | #180 |
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Explain D and E, Also 2C Part 1A Version 3.334 as well.
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08-16-2011, 01:20 PM | #181 |
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Mormon allegory and Hitler Sparkles?
They're both references to Twilight. Though the first one was also referential to Battlestar Galactica. Mormons. They everywhere, yo. |
08-16-2011, 01:40 PM | #182 |
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I got the sparkles thing, the mormon thing took a second. I think Meyer is more of an idiot for her writing then her beliefs so I always forget about her and the other spirit children.
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08-16-2011, 07:40 PM | #183 |
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Well, her writings are Mormon inspired. So the suck is partially due to her religious beliefs.
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08-17-2011, 04:54 AM | #184 |
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Back on topic, 10 days!!!
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08-17-2011, 08:41 AM | #185 |
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RTD is a Mormon, so it was totally on topic. Why do you think the Doctor wore magic underpants?
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08-17-2011, 09:01 AM | #186 |
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So he wouldnt shit himself if he came face to face with an angel?
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08-17-2011, 09:50 AM | #187 |
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Well you two have ruined page 5 for me thanks with your allegories and Mormon talk. You both can officially go face fuck a weeping angel.
FAngel, your enthusiasm for the show is enough to get me hyped for the return. Seeing you devolve into a Doctor Who fanboy is both exciting and astonishing. If you guys thought breaking the season up for three months was bad, the next season of Doctor Who will be split between 2012 and 2013. |
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They're going for...A year break? FUCK YOU, BBC. |
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08-17-2011, 10:21 AM | #190 |
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Hmmm. It's page 5 for me.
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08-17-2011, 10:22 AM | #191 |
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08-17-2011, 10:42 AM | #192 |
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Well we know whats going to happen in Dec 2012 now don't we.
Im going to explode from impatience and cause the world to crumble. |
08-17-2011, 10:44 AM | #193 |
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I'm on Page 20!
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08-17-2011, 10:49 AM | #194 |
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Honestly, the way Torchwood has been going, if they have that show to fill the void between seasons I don't think I'll mind it so much.
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08-17-2011, 10:52 AM | #196 |
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Freema Agyeman and her sweet ass + Karen Gillan are all I need to watch that episode.
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I'm not complaining, though. Just saying it's weird. We need more Barrowman, though. *shakes fist* BARROWMAN! |
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08-17-2011, 01:04 PM | #198 |
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More Barrowman!? That motherfucker is never off TV over here!
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08-17-2011, 01:18 PM | #199 |
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08-17-2011, 01:33 PM | #200 |
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I'm not gay or nothing, but ummmm.... dude looks good for 44. He has an excellent plastic surgeon. I'm just saying... If I was gay... Or... You know... drunk and feeling experimental.... he'd be hard to pass up. #Knowwhatimsayin?
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