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Post by theillusiveman on Dec 31, 2020 0:23:30 GMT
Well given it’s New Year’s Eve I might celebrate with my annual tradition of watching The Enemy Within (Or TV Movie)
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Post by melkur on Dec 31, 2020 1:20:06 GMT
After work yesterday I watched 'Arachnids In The UK' and today 'Resolution'.
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Post by melkur on Dec 31, 2020 17:39:03 GMT
At the moment I'm starting to work my way through the 'Timeless Children' three-parter in full (I'm currently nearing the end of 'Diodati', which I'm enjoying as much as I did last time) and, well, hopefully I find the 'twist' less grating than last time!
Before bed this evening I'm also going to be wrapping up 'The Seeds Of Death' with part 6, which I've adored as usual.
EDIT - Whilst I don't know if I'm 100% 'sold' on The Timeless Children's twist, I would certainly say that I enjoyed watching it more this time than I did as it was being broadcast!
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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 Dec 31, 2020 23:29:42 GMT
The Invasion and The Krotons.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2021 12:08:19 GMT
What better way to bring in a new year, a time of possibly misplaced optimism, than by watching The Happiness Patrol (again)?
At the time, back in 1988, some viewers suspected that the recently honoured Dame, Sheila Hancock's beautiful performance as Helen A might have displayed echoes of former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Murmured whispers of bringing down the government have since resurfaced and given The Happiness Patrol a new stab at notoriety. Whether or not it should be taken as a mirror to political superficiality at the time (or since), this is a massive favourite of mine. Sylvester's delivery of the vaguely apocaplyptic dialogue to the snipers on the bridge might even be The Seventh Doctor's greatest televisual moment.
Amidst the cries of 'fans' at the time that 'it's not as good as Remembrance of the Daleks', there was also the opinion that story should perhaps have ended with the scene of a broken Helen A sobbing as The Doctor and Ace look on (an incredible scene), instead of the more upbeat ending we got. Either way, it was a great end to the story - I actually prefer the version we got because it left open to question what exactly happened to Helen. An emotionally broken madwoman who's spirit had been crushed by betrayal of those around her - but what happened next? Whilst Big Finish should, I think, resist filling in all the gaps left by the TV show, Helen's fate would make a fascinating story, or Short Trip.
And those misguided people (joking) who feel The Kandyman is an example of how camp Doctor Who had allegedly become by 1988 - you're wrong, of course. He is terrifying, and you can call me Susie Q if it ain't so! A precocious genius made from confectionery ranting and howling is the stuff of children's nightmares!
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Post by mark687 on Jan 1, 2021 12:50:02 GMT
What better way to bring in a new year, a time of possibly misplaced optimism, than by watching The Happiness Patrol (again)?
At the time, back in 1988, some viewers suspected that the recently honoured Dame, Sheila Hancock's beautiful performance as Helen A might have displayed echoes of former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Murmured whispers of bringing down the government have since resurfaced and given The Happiness Patrol a new stab at notoriety. Whether or not it should be taken as a mirror to political superficiality at the time (or since), this is a massive favourite of mine. Sylvester's delivery of the vaguely apocaplyptic dialogue to the snipers on the bridge might even be The Seventh Doctor's greatest televisual moment.
Amidst the cries of 'fans' at the time that 'it's not as good as Remembrance of the Daleks', there was also the opinion that story should perhaps have ended with the scene of a broken Helen A sobbing as The Doctor and Ace look on (an incredible scene), instead of the more upbeat ending we got. Either way, it was a great end to the story - I actually prefer the version we got because it left open to question what exactly happened to Helen. An emotionally broken madwoman who's spirit had been crushed by betrayal of those around her - but what happened next? Whilst Big Finish should, I think, resist filling in all the gaps left by the TV show, Helen's fate would make a fascinating story, or Short Trip.
And those misguided people (joking) who feel The Kandyman is an example of how camp Doctor Who had allegedly become by 1988 - you're wrong, of course. He is terrifying, and you can call me Susie Q if it ain't so! A precocious genius made from confectionery ranting and howling is the stuff of children's nightmares!
With Dame Helen A Regards mark687
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Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2021 13:01:27 GMT
What better way to bring in a new year, a time of possibly misplaced optimism, than by watching The Happiness Patrol (again)?
At the time, back in 1988, some viewers suspected that the recently honoured Dame, Sheila Hancock's beautiful performance as Helen A might have displayed echoes of former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Murmured whispers of bringing down the government have since resurfaced and given The Happiness Patrol a new stab at notoriety. Whether or not it should be taken as a mirror to political superficiality at the time (or since), this is a massive favourite of mine. Sylvester's delivery of the vaguely apocaplyptic dialogue to the snipers on the bridge might even be The Seventh Doctor's greatest televisual moment.
Amidst the cries of 'fans' at the time that 'it's not as good as Remembrance of the Daleks', there was also the opinion that story should perhaps have ended with the scene of a broken Helen A sobbing as The Doctor and Ace look on (an incredible scene), instead of the more upbeat ending we got. Either way, it was a great end to the story - I actually prefer the version we got because it left open to question what exactly happened to Helen. An emotionally broken madwoman who's spirit had been crushed by betrayal of those around her - but what happened next? Whilst Big Finish should, I think, resist filling in all the gaps left by the TV show, Helen's fate would make a fascinating story, or Short Trip.
And those misguided people (joking) who feel The Kandyman is an example of how camp Doctor Who had allegedly become by 1988 - you're wrong, of course. He is terrifying, and you can call me Susie Q if it ain't so! A precocious genius made from confectionery ranting and howling is the stuff of children's nightmares!
With Dame Helen A Regards mark687 Happiness will prevail!
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Post by elkawho on Jan 1, 2021 14:08:02 GMT
I'm watching Kerblam! because it's on BBCA right now. I haven't seen it since it's initial airing. I forgot how much I actually like this one. And Graham, my favorite character of 13's era so far, is written so much better in the first season than in the second.
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Post by whiskeybrewer on Jan 2, 2021 11:29:45 GMT
Revolution of the Daleks
Wolfie's edit of The TV Movie
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Post by mark687 on Jan 2, 2021 12:59:05 GMT
Yesterday
Revolution of the Daleks
(Relaxed and uncomplicated)
Spearhead from Space
(Solid intro for the Doctor but its an exercise in how to set up an interesting Companion and then completely undermine them all in their Debut)
The Silurians
(Plodding Pot Holes)
Ambassoders of Death
(Always much better Doctor does ITC)
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2021 10:59:52 GMT
Revolution of the Daleks Wolfie's edit of The TV MovieLet me know what you think. I'd be curious to hear your opinion of it.
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Post by whiskeybrewer on Jan 3, 2021 11:41:45 GMT
Revolution of the Daleks Wolfie's edit of The TV MovieLet me know what you think. I'd be curious to hear your opinion of it. I really liked it. Within the confines of what was available to work with, you really pulled off a punchy, enjoyable take
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2021 11:52:27 GMT
Let me know what you think. I'd be curious to hear your opinion of it. I really liked it. Within the confines of what was available to work with, you really pulled off a punchy, enjoyable take Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. It was a nice experience of being able to tone down some of the zanier aspects and draw out what are some genuinely good moments in there for the Eighth Doctor. I didn't notice how well done the "I'm taking myself hostage," scene was until I did the edit. A lot of the things I had trouble with turned out to be really good moments either dropped at the wrong moment or repeated to lesser effect later on. As a mystery of "Who killed the Doctor?", it's really rather great. I adored being able to do that "new" reveal in the third act with the side-by-side plot threads for Grace.
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Post by mark687 on Jan 3, 2021 14:12:11 GMT
Inferno
(So Classic Season 7 with a final flourish from what holds the entire Season together for me Nicholas Courtney)
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2021 3:38:50 GMT
Inferno (So Classic Season 7 with a final flourish from what holds the entire Season together for me Nicholas Courtney) Regards mark687 He's brilliant, isn't he? The switch back and forth between the Brigadier and the Brigade Leader is really startling at times. What a shame we only got two stories from Don Houghton, all in all. He really excelled at that human touch with his characters. He was still writing up until 1985, I'd have loved to see him return to have a crack at another incarnation.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2021 4:33:26 GMT
Inferno (So Classic Season 7 with a final flourish from what holds the entire Season together for me Nicholas Courtney) Regards mark687 He's brilliant, isn't he? The switch back and forth between the Brigadier and the Brigade Leader is really startling at times. What a shame we only got two stories from Don Houghton, all in all. He really excelled at that human touch with his characters. He was still writing up until 1985, I'd have loved to see him return to have a crack at another incarnation. He was doing pretty well for himself in the 70s, writing all three of the last Dracula Hammer films. He also wrote by some distance my least favourite of the six Sapphire & Steel stories - Assignment 5 (the 30s dinner party). Funny though that you mention the human touch as one of his last jobs was creating the Scottish soap opera Take The High Road (where Alan Cumming got his start) which was all about small, relatable character beats - more so than other soaps. By 1985 he was only in his mid 50s..would have been cool for him to write for Colin or Sylv but he was probably just doing too well for himself by then to need it and High Road's success meant he could semi-retire and write books in his last few years. Though, man, if you can only write two Who stories...you can't do much better than Inferno and Mind Of Evil! Oddly I don't even think it's too widely known even in fandom that he was married to Pik-Sen Lim (Chin Lee from The Mind Of Evil). They were together for over 25 years til his death. Then their daughter Sara Houghton was in the Sarah Jane Adventures rather lovely Death Of Clyde Langer ep. They're a "Who family" that never really gets mentioned. BF know it though as they cast Sara and Pik-Sen together in Neon Reign from the Jenny boxset. Nice to finally see their family connection to the franchise get some recognition.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2021 7:07:18 GMT
He's brilliant, isn't he? The switch back and forth between the Brigadier and the Brigade Leader is really startling at times. What a shame we only got two stories from Don Houghton, all in all. He really excelled at that human touch with his characters. He was still writing up until 1985, I'd have loved to see him return to have a crack at another incarnation. He was doing pretty well for himself in the 70s, writing all three of the last Dracula Hammer films. He also wrote by some distance my least favourite of the six Sapphire & Steel stories - Assignment 5 (the 30s dinner party). Funny though that you mention the human touch as one of his last jobs was creating the Scottish soap opera Take The High Road (where Alan Cumming got his start) which was all about small, relatable character beats - more so than other soaps. By 1985 he was only in his mid 50s..would have been cool for him to write for Colin or Sylv but he was probably just doing too well for himself by then to need it and High Road's success meant he could semi-retire and write books in his last few years. Though, man, if you can only write two Who stories...you can't do much better than Inferno and Mind Of Evil! Oddly I don't even think it's too widely known even in fandom that he was married to Pik-Sen Lim (Chin Lee from The Mind Of Evil). They were together for over 25 years til his death. Then their daughter Sara Houghton was in the Sarah Jane Adventures rather lovely Death Of Clyde Langer ep. They're a "Who family" that never really gets mentioned. BF know it though as they cast Sara and Pik-Sen together in Neon Reign from the Jenny boxset. Nice to finally see their family connection to the franchise get some recognition. Yeah. Doubly nice as they're very good actors, to boot. I was just thinking about the irony of the statement, "Gee, what a shame we only got two masterpieces from the man." Ahh... They're some of my favourites. I remember he also did a pair of stories for The Professionals, which have stuck with me. One was called "A Stirring of Dust", about a defector to the Russians who'd returned to England for personal reasons, and was one of the spy scripts that Martin Campbell cut his teeth on before he did Reilley, Edge of Darkness and the Bond films. The other, I can't quite remember the name of, but it had this great character in it called Margie (Margot? I think it's Margie). She looked and acted like anybody's aunt. One of those characters who you could picture having a ceramic dog mug at home. Really charming, she ends up having a bit of a crush on Bodie, but you'd never second-guess the fact that she was a gangster. The writing really sold it. That character was quite a lot of fun. He has a very distinctive style, but for the life of me, I could not pin down what kind of a story Houghton might have ended up writing if he'd been commissioned in the 80s. He went from a story about the power of free will to the nature of fear to... Yeah, it would've been interesting to see what came next.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2021 13:42:13 GMT
He was doing pretty well for himself in the 70s, writing all three of the last Dracula Hammer films. He also wrote by some distance my least favourite of the six Sapphire & Steel stories - Assignment 5 (the 30s dinner party). Funny though that you mention the human touch as one of his last jobs was creating the Scottish soap opera Take The High Road (where Alan Cumming got his start) which was all about small, relatable character beats - more so than other soaps. By 1985 he was only in his mid 50s..would have been cool for him to write for Colin or Sylv but he was probably just doing too well for himself by then to need it and High Road's success meant he could semi-retire and write books in his last few years. Though, man, if you can only write two Who stories...you can't do much better than Inferno and Mind Of Evil! Oddly I don't even think it's too widely known even in fandom that he was married to Pik-Sen Lim (Chin Lee from The Mind Of Evil). They were together for over 25 years til his death. Then their daughter Sara Houghton was in the Sarah Jane Adventures rather lovely Death Of Clyde Langer ep. They're a "Who family" that never really gets mentioned. BF know it though as they cast Sara and Pik-Sen together in Neon Reign from the Jenny boxset. Nice to finally see their family connection to the franchise get some recognition. Yeah. Doubly nice as they're very good actors, to boot. I was just thinking about the irony of the statement, "Gee, what a shame we only got two masterpieces from the man." Ahh... They're some of my favourites. I remember he also did a pair of stories for The Professionals, which have stuck with me. One was called "A Stirring of Dust", about a defector to the Russians who'd returned to England for personal reasons, and was one of the spy scripts that Martin Campbell cut his teeth on before he did Reilley, Edge of Darkness and the Bond films. The other, I can't quite remember the name of, but it had this great character in it called Margie (Margot? I think it's Margie). She looked and acted like anybody's aunt. One of those characters who you could picture having a ceramic dog mug at home. Really charming, she ends up having a bit of a crush on Bodie, but you'd never second-guess the fact that she was a gangster. The writing really sold it. That character was quite a lot of fun. He has a very distinctive style, but for the life of me, I could not pin down what kind of a story Houghton might have ended up writing if he'd been commissioned in the 80s. He went from a story about the power of free will to the nature of fear to... Yeah, it would've been interesting to see what came next. By then you might have got "Fear Of The Power Of Mrs Mack" which will mean nothing to those who didn't grow up on Houghton's Take The High Road..but imagine Supergran meets Clara's Nan. I think, Wolfie, you're looking for Liz Fraser, the dizzy blonde for a million Brit movies and TV shows who ended up a damn great character actor herself. I love The Professionals. I got the OOP bluray boxsets from Network that came with 200 page books PER SEASON written by Andrew Pixley. Doesn't get more exhaustivethan that! Though you can say that any time Pixley writes - no stone unturned.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2021 3:41:49 GMT
Yeah. Doubly nice as they're very good actors, to boot. I was just thinking about the irony of the statement, "Gee, what a shame we only got two masterpieces from the man." Ahh... They're some of my favourites. I remember he also did a pair of stories for The Professionals, which have stuck with me. One was called "A Stirring of Dust", about a defector to the Russians who'd returned to England for personal reasons, and was one of the spy scripts that Martin Campbell cut his teeth on before he did Reilley, Edge of Darkness and the Bond films. The other, I can't quite remember the name of, but it had this great character in it called Margie (Margot? I think it's Margie). She looked and acted like anybody's aunt. One of those characters who you could picture having a ceramic dog mug at home. Really charming, she ends up having a bit of a crush on Bodie, but you'd never second-guess the fact that she was a gangster. The writing really sold it. That character was quite a lot of fun. He has a very distinctive style, but for the life of me, I could not pin down what kind of a story Houghton might have ended up writing if he'd been commissioned in the 80s. He went from a story about the power of free will to the nature of fear to... Yeah, it would've been interesting to see what came next. By then you might have got "Fear Of The Power Of Mrs Mack" which will mean nothing to those who didn't grow up on Houghton's Take The High Road..but imagine Supergran meets Clara's Nan. I think, Wolfie, you're looking for Liz Fraser, the dizzy blonde for a million Brit movies and TV shows who ended up a damn great character actor herself. I love The Professionals. I got the OOP bluray boxsets from Network that came with 200 page books PER SEASON written by Andrew Pixley. Doesn't get more exhaustivethan that! Though you can say that any time Pixley writes - no stone unturned. Doctor Who and... the Finger-Wag of Death! Oh, yes! That's her, I thought I recognised the face. I think I probably know her elsewhere from The Avengers, Goodies, likely some of the Carry Ons, too. Those Network releases are marvellous, aren't they? I've been steadily chewing through their release of the colour years of The Saint. Just came off Bob Holmes's "The Scales of Justice" from towards the end of its run. Actually, talking of Who connections, we also recently got something originally made for ITV via Thames Television. *clears throat* The High Priest of Teshcata has designs on the Aztec peoples bathed in blood. To achieve these ends, he must defy his leaders and drive friend against friend, it's only the actions of an otherworldly oldster, Otolmi, and his young ward, Tozo, that stand in his way. I'm getting more than a few flashbacks to The Aztecs watching The Feathered Serpent. Patrick Troughton plays the high priest, potentially possessed by the old god, and the blind beggar set against him (the surrogate Doctor figure, almost) is portrayed by George Cormack. The Hermit from The Planet of the Spiders. It's a little surreal in places for that connection, but a great Who-like story.
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Post by theillusiveman on Jan 6, 2021 6:37:39 GMT
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