ljwilson
Chancellery Guard
It's tangerine....not orange
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Post by ljwilson on Jan 26, 2017 21:37:19 GMT
Im due a payout next week (voluntary redundancy from an 18yr career, but hey im now looking for a new job) and ive got vols 1 & 2 of the LC on the a-treat-to-me list, amongst other things from BF.
I really enjoyed series 1 of Blake's 7 and I liked the Turin Test, but all thoughts on this range are appreciated. Thanks
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shutupbanks
Castellan
There’s a horror movie called Alien? That’s really offensive. No wonder everyone keeps invading you.
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Post by shutupbanks on Jan 27, 2017 5:53:51 GMT
I like them a lot. They do feel a lot like novelised episodes but in a good way.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2017 6:56:16 GMT
They're excellent. Definitely a different feel to normal B7 stories as they allow for more experimental narratives.
I got the first 9 last year in a sale, and am listening to 10 now on Spotify, where you can find all but volume 12 and remnants.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2017 6:59:08 GMT
I enjoyed them, the format is well utilised by writers and it explores a number of really interesting scenarios that we've never seen before, but are very much of the show.
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Post by bohnny on Jan 27, 2017 7:41:10 GMT
I love them too. They were almost universally top shelf (there are a couple of stories that are just 'good', but otherwise ...)
In fact I far prefer them to the full cast stories, which were far more hit and miss, IMHO.
And with this weekends 35% off sale you could afford three boxes instead of two!!
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ljwilson
Chancellery Guard
It's tangerine....not orange
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Post by ljwilson on Jan 27, 2017 9:50:07 GMT
Thanks to you all, vols 1 & 2 purchased on CD for £23.50 via the weekend sale!
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Post by chopper on Feb 5, 2017 0:52:58 GMT
Are they better than the companion chronicles? I struggle to make it through all but the most exceptional.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2017 8:35:20 GMT
Are they better than the companion chronicles? I struggle to make it through all but the most exceptional. Yes they are. Logically you'd think they'd just be similar, but the Blakes 7 format better leads itself to deeply personal stories told from one character's perspective. |
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Post by bohnny on Feb 5, 2017 9:32:59 GMT
Are they better than the companion chronicles? I struggle to make it through all but the most exceptional. Yes they are. Logically you'd think they'd just be similar, but the Blakes 7 format better leads itself to deeply personal stories told from one character's perspective. I'd agree with this. (But w the caveat that i like the CC format in any event.) |
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Post by charlesuirdhein on Feb 7, 2017 1:27:04 GMT
They work better than the CCs for me, and I also like the CCs. Vila just muttering away to himself, well he's practically full cast all on his lonesome.
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