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Doctor Who 50th Anniversary |OT| Splendid Chap, All Of Them
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peanutbutterlatte
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Well I wouldn't look into it that much, they could have just been good old fashioned child abusers.
Huh. Man that is pretty dark. And the stories of those orphans doesn't necessarily get resolved either...
Ignis Fatuus
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Huh. I thought that meant garden variety child abuse.
Hot Coldman
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well it could do but IDK, people were just stricter to kids back then in general
only thing they'd find obviously wrong coming from an adult would be molestation
only thing they'd find obviously wrong coming from an adult would be molestation
Ignis Fatuus
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You could be right. I wonder if the commentaries shed any light on that.
Exterminieren
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It's a student-y sort of a cinema, with everything that comes with that.
Should have come to the Phoenix Picturehouse. Nice little cinema, and five minute walk from my student digs.
Quick Mustard
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They just had Blink on as part of the Monsters and Villians show on BBC3 and I forgot just how good it is.
The camera work when showing the statues changing positions is awesome.
The camera work when showing the statues changing positions is awesome.
One of my favourite Tennant-era episodes, and a prime example of how Moffat can actually produce some decent-quality television. Why couldn't that quality copy over to his reign on the Smith era?
Ignis Fatuus
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The more restrictions placed upon Moffat, the better he performs.
Give him 7 minutes to show us McGann's regeneration and he'll knock it out of the park.
Give him 45 minutes for a one shot and he'll deliver The Girl in the Fireplace or Blink.
Give him a two parter and he'll do Silence in the Library/Forest of the dead.
Give him complete control of everything and he'll go nuts.
It's art from adversity.
Hot Coldman
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Man, Boom Town is the most blatant filler episode ever but damn if those character moments with 9, Rose, Jack and Mickey aren't completely fantastic.
I love how Mickey grows over the course of Series 1 to be able to shoot banter back at 9 before 9 gets a word in. Noel and Chris' chemistry was so much better than with David. I need an episode with that gang running into 11 and the Ponds.
I love how Mickey grows over the course of Series 1 to be able to shoot banter back at 9 before 9 gets a word in. Noel and Chris' chemistry was so much better than with David. I need an episode with that gang running into 11 and the Ponds.
paradox121
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I think it's also just a case of no more killer ideas. Thats not to say Moffat still doesn't put out decent stuff (just look at Name/Night of the Doctor), but a lot of his early work is probably stuff he had banging around his head for years.
The idea of moving statues, the idea of visiting one character over the course of their life, the idea of killer shadows. They're all excellent central premises surrounded by great dialogue. Once you get to S7 and he's having to write another season opener with another companion introduction he's never going to be as snappy.
It would've been interesting if RTD hadn't set the precedent of writing the opener, the final two eps and a double in the middle if Moffat would've done more or less episodes of better or worse quality.
You should read the explanations on how the movies fit into Doctor Who canon.
Hey guys, im ready to watch DAT Peter Cushing in 3D!
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Im going alone
You won't be going alone. You will have a Doctor
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peanutbutterlatte
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There are a few mentions here and there but by and large he tries to distance himself from RTD's reign as much as possible. That said, the upcoming 50th Anniversary centers around a big plot point from Series 1-4.
I watched Boom Town Friday night and literally thought what a crying shame it is we only got one episode with that foursome. The banter is fantastic, and I would have liked to see it in a different setting to modern day Cardiff.Man, Boom Town is the most blatant filler episode ever but damn if those character moments with 9, Rose, Jack and Mickey aren't completely fantastic.
I love how Mickey grows over the course of Series 1 to be able to shoot banter back at 9 before 9 gets a word in. Noel and Chris' chemistry was so much better than with David. I need an episode with that gang running into 11 and the Ponds.
StalkerUKCG
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SpacePirate Ridley
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lol
About the canon, would love to, they are probably insane. Something about alternative realities I suppose?
BackwardsSuggestions
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I work in Cineworld Cardiff and I'm currently on holiday. Back the day this airs and we've sold out 5 screens...Ugh.
aHebrewMenagerie
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Dr. Who was a human scientist though. I guess you could go with chameleon arch, but that wouldn't explain an almost exact re-enactment of one of his previous adventure.
Me, I take it as face value for what it is. A movie adaptation of Doctor Who. I'm not going to try to analyze it, because I know there will never be a satisfying solution.
Randy Lanzarote
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Damn, 5 screens?! I checked the Cardiff Odeon a few weeks ago and they were nearly sold out (I'd imagine completely sold out now). Who'd have thought there were that many Who fans in Cardiff!
Hot Coldman
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Sounds rad. Can't wait to see where it goes.
peanutbutterlatte
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I take Dr Who & The Daleks as a very inaccurate documentary about the Dalek invasion made in-universe.
aHebrewMenagerie
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Going to the 50th with a girl. *hint hint*
I've never been with a girl who was into Doctor Who as much as I am. Super pretty, super smart, super athletic, and a cheerleader at my school. She's so into me.
GAF, this weekend will be amazing.
I've never been with a girl who was into Doctor Who as much as I am. Super pretty, super smart, super athletic, and a cheerleader at my school. She's so into me.
GAF, this weekend will be amazing.
SpacePirate Ridley
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Zeouterlimits
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Watched Genesis of the Daleks for the second time, good stuff.
Ignis Fatuus
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I'm now going to be fairly upset if this doesn't happen.
peanutbutterlatte
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Steer clear of attractive men in nerdy glasses and trenchcoats. Don't want you becoming the robot dog now.
aHebrewMenagerie
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She gave me the nickname "Rory". I don't know how i feel about it lol.
Hot Coldman
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Could be worse. Could be Mickey.
Fred Norris
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So the first time I watched The Rebel Flesh/The Almost People I didn't really click with it and was very disappointed. I watched it again today with my kid-and I really enjoyed it this time. I felt the entire thing had a very mature and modern style to it in a lot of ways-the cinematography was great-and it was a nice touch to have Rory & Amy playing Darts and blasting Muse in the TARDIS. I rolled my eyes at the Gangers the first time around, but this time I found the idea really creative-and especially the forms and powers that Ganger Jennifer starts pulling off, like sticking the eyes all over the wall so she can keep tabs on everyone. If the episode had any fault, it's that the guest characters themselves aren't really...fleshed out-if you'll pardon the pun. It's an interesting idea to have another copy of yourself running around with all your memories and pains, isn't evil-but whose back is against the wall fighting for their survival. But the characters themselves in that situation were unmemorable. There are few great shots and scenes in that episode too, like with the TARDIS falling into the tunnels after sinking into the acid-soaked ground.
I now mark the episode as "underrated" instead of "forgettable".
No excuse on Curse of the Black Spot though-just pretty bad all around. We watched that one too, and I laughed at the "Valuable" booty the pirates had-that crown looked like it came from a party supply store.
I now mark the episode as "underrated" instead of "forgettable".
No excuse on Curse of the Black Spot though-just pretty bad all around. We watched that one too, and I laughed at the "Valuable" booty the pirates had-that crown looked like it came from a party supply store.
Dr Zhivago
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Some good episodes in that BBC3 thing (shame about the presenter). I guess Blink & Girl in the Fireplace show the difference between writing one episode a year and half a dozen.
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It means you are the best companion EVER.
peanutbutterlatte
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You're going to have to wait 1000 years for tail.
Hot Coldman
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She called him Rory, not Wilf.
infiniteloop
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Thanks, interesting.
Your best female friend is your daughter.
Congrats
aHebrewMenagerie
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DrForester
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If that's the case, she's telling you that you can do better.
She wants you to be her Roman Centurion. You got this in the bag.
Seriously though, she probably is into you.
You are telling me things I have wanted to hear for a long time. Thanks for the info!
I have a question though. It is in email tags, so I won't spoil what you have said.
Ha! You wish it were that sane. Here is my favorite one, and it is somewhat official.
Based off the description it seems similar to Human Nature/The Family of Blood, but it is crazy that they need to rationalize that movie as anything other than non-canon. I mean, I doubt many people are sweating over where the K-9 spinoffs fit into the continuity.
I hope.
aHebrewMenagerie
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This is really cool thanks for the info!
Ignis Fatuus
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Does anyone know if this is going to be broadcast in 3D in America?
Future Foundation
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Only in the theater screenings, I think.
Ignis Fatuus
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Devious.
I've always liked the notion that they're set long *after* the Doctor has died, where the TARDIS has taken a liking to his last (human) Companion, who took on the mantle of the Doctor in the late Doctor's stead.
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Bobby Roberts
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It kinda looks like Adam Scott headbutted a mirror.
Sounds good and makes sense. I always suspected that's why they were doing this whole big shebang
in cinemas.
APZonerunner
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The one thing I'm curious about RE film is how it'd... well, work. The reason they can get away with it for Day of the Doctor is because it's also on TV at the same time, but I remember RTD saying ages ago when asked about a film that part of the problem is the way the license fee stuff works means they're not allowed to put anything 'vital' in a venue that can only be accessed by paying money. So it'd have to be a spin-off, or something weird like that.
Does anybody know how these BBC guidelines work in detail?
Does anybody know how these BBC guidelines work in detail?
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