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Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2021 10:44:48 GMT
Resolution - on Blu Ray, for the first time. Looks absolutely stunning. You can see every freckle.
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Post by melkur on Jan 6, 2021 12:57:17 GMT
Over the past few days I've been watching 'The Face Of Evil'. Whilst I will say that I don't know if it's ever been a favourite of mine, I've always enjoyed it...
After work this evening, I'll be making a start on 'The Talons Of Weng-Chiang'.
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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 Jan 7, 2021 4:13:30 GMT
Yesterday I belted through Android Invasion, Hand of Fear and the ‘92 Shada.
Invasion and Hand cop a bit of a beating in fandom. I don’t mind either of them. There are problems with them both but, I think the real issue is that they are sandwiched in among some genuinely brilliant television and are sneered at for being “okay” rather than their more brilliant season mates. Hand, in particular, suffers from a final part that looks and feels a lot different to the three episodes that went before it, plus it features a villain who “regenerates” from female to male.
Shada was just pants, though. I haven’t seen the animated version but the sections that were in the video would, I think, bring it up to the standard of Creature or Destiny. There’s a lot of faffing about on bikes and in fields; K9 is used terribly - that red carpet was only laid out under Skagra’s invisible spaceship so we could see him moving, and the bit in the final episode where the Doctor lets him into the room is over way too quickly for us to believe that the prop would really make it through. Tom’s bridging material is serviceable and he really sells it, which makes it less terrible. The humour was self-indulgent - betraying Adams’ own ideas about humour being played straight and not for laughs - and I really didn’t enjoy it at all.
Do I have to hand in my fan badge?
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Post by number13 on Jan 7, 2021 14:17:43 GMT
Yesterday I belted through Android Invasion, Hand of Fear and the ‘92 Shada. Invasion and Hand cop a bit of a beating in fandom. I don’t mind either of them. There are problems with them both but, I think the real issue is that they are sandwiched in among some genuinely brilliant television and are sneered at for being “okay” rather than their more brilliant season mates. Hand, in particular, suffers from a final part that looks and feels a lot different to the three episodes that went before it, plus it features a villain who “regenerates” from female to male. Shada was just pants, though. I haven’t seen the animated version but the sections that were in the video would, I think, bring it up to the standard of Creature or Destiny. There’s a lot of gaffing about on bikes and in fields; K9 is used terribly - that red carpet was only laid out under Skagra’s invisible spaceship so we could see him moving, and the bit in the final episode where the Doctor let’s him into the room is over way too quickly for us to believe that the prop would really make it through. Tom’s bridging material is serviceable and he really sells it, which makes it less terrible. The humour was self-indulgent - betraying Adams’ own ideas about humour being p,aged straight and not for laughs - and I really didn’t enjoy it at all. Do I have to hand in my fan badge? No, that's OK. Just pop it inside a book and you can keep it in your rooms and "forget" to return it, usually works. The Fan Lords might ask for it back one day but they probably won't.
Then if you do see the animated 'Shada' some day you might want to get the badge out, give it a quick polish and wear it again, it's a much better story when complete. (The next bit invites controversy, but some people prefer the Eighth Doctor audio version of 'Shada' and if you've not heard it yet, I think it is excellent. I like both versions!)
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2021 18:45:23 GMT
Spyfall 1 and 2.
For the first time on Blu Ray, I'll just repeat that the images look amazing and it gives me a whole new appreciation for the work the current team carry out. I'm a fan of Series 11, but there's little doubt that this two-part story contains more pace, bangs and whistles than the previous stories stuck together. Jamie Magnus Stone and Lee Haven Jones direct this really well and give it an expansive, expensive feel. Sacha is, of course, tremendous - spitting hatred and unstable megalomania at every turn. To be honest, he overshadows fellow villain Lenny Henry with ease. Things threaten to get a little unravelled in the second episode, but the only real criticism I have is - are you ready for this? - the font in the title sequence is too thin against the whirling, colourful background and doesn't stand out as much as it could. Really? Yep, that's it.
I'm going through Series 12 once more and it's good to go back to the start to remind myself how much the show had changed since the previous season. If ongoing change is part of Chibnall's plan, who knows what is in store for series 13?
And I only noticed this time around - Stephen Fry as C: his final exclamation as he was unceremoniously killed? 'O' - the Master's pseudonym in this story! The clues are there if you look for them!
"I love a laminator."
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Post by timegirl on Jan 9, 2021 20:21:50 GMT
Partners in Crime Rewatched this for the Emily Cook Lockdown rewatch. Brilliant character work for Donna and Ten! Also the introduction of the beloved Wilf! The scene with Wilf and Donna is magical! One thing I will say about this episode is even though baby Adipose look cute, in the context of this episode all the body horror involving their birth genuinely makes me feel nauseous to the point where I have to look away a few times! It’s fun but memorable runaround!
Side note: I wonder what an adult Adipose looks like?
Side note: Next rewatch is Robots of Sherwood which has me excited! it’s practically 12 and Clara do Blackadder!😁
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2021 20:56:57 GMT
Partners in Crime Rewatched this for the Emily Cook Lockdown rewatch. Brilliant character work for Donna and Ten! Also the introduction of the beloved Wilf! The scene with Wilf and Donna is magical! One thing I will say about this episode is even though baby Adipose look cute, in the context of this episode all the body horror involving their birth genuinely makes me feel nauseous to the point where I have to look away a few times! It’s fun but memorable runaround! Side note: I wonder what an adult Adipose looks like? Side note: Next rewatch is Robots of Sherwood which has me excited! it’s practically 12 and Clara do Blackadder!😁 The scene where the Doctor and Donna clock each other either side of the porthole of the hospital door is a classic of comic relief from both with their contrasting reactions. Still one of the smartest casting moves of nu-who. I have still not seen Robots of Sherwood. I saw a pic of it online a day or so ago and was reminded that I have a few I never got round to watching in Capaldi's Series 8, despite having them on Blu-Ray. Always best to watch on transmission otherwise the backlog grows.
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Post by timegirl on Jan 9, 2021 21:48:07 GMT
Partners in Crime Rewatched this for the Emily Cook Lockdown rewatch. Brilliant character work for Donna and Ten! Also the introduction of the beloved Wilf! The scene with Wilf and Donna is magical! One thing I will say about this episode is even though baby Adipose look cute, in the context of this episode all the body horror involving their birth genuinely makes me feel nauseous to the point where I have to look away a few times! It’s fun but memorable runaround! Side note: I wonder what an adult Adipose looks like? Side note: Next rewatch is Robots of Sherwood which has me excited! it’s practically 12 and Clara do Blackadder!😁 The scene where the Doctor and Donna clock each other either side of the porthole of the hospital door is a classic of comic relief from both with their contrasting reactions. Still one of the smartest casting moves of nu-who. I have still not seen Robots of Sherwood. I saw a pic of it online a day or so ago and was reminded that I have a few I never got round to watching in Capaldi's Series 8, despite having them on Blu-Ray. Always best to watch on transmission otherwise the backlog grows. You should definitely give Robots of Sherwood a try! It’s so good!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2021 22:26:51 GMT
The scene where the Doctor and Donna clock each other either side of the porthole of the hospital door is a classic of comic relief from both with their contrasting reactions. Still one of the smartest casting moves of nu-who. I have still not seen Robots of Sherwood. I saw a pic of it online a day or so ago and was reminded that I have a few I never got round to watching in Capaldi's Series 8, despite having them on Blu-Ray. Always best to watch on transmission otherwise the backlog grows. You should definitely give Robots of Sherwood a try! It’s so good! Thanks - I was thinking similar myself. It does get more praise than critique so I believe you!
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Post by johnhurtdoctor on Jan 10, 2021 11:35:54 GMT
The Caves of Androzani with the exclusive Cutaway Comics commentary track featuring Salateen actor Robert Glenister.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2021 12:46:42 GMT
Spyfall 1 and 2.
For the first time on Blu Ray, I'll just repeat that the images look amazing and it gives me a whole new appreciation for the work the current team carry out. I'm a fan of Series 11, but there's little doubt that this two-part story contains more pace, bangs and whistles than the previous stories stuck together. Jamie Magnus Stone and Lee Haven Jones direct this really well and give it an expansive, expensive feel. Sacha is, of course, tremendous - spitting hatred and unstable megalomania at every turn. To be honest, he overshadows fellow villain Lenny Henry with ease. Things threaten to get a little unravelled in the second episode, but the only real criticism I have is - are you ready for this? - the font in the title sequence is too thin against the whirling, colourful background and doesn't stand out as much as it could. Really? Yep, that's it.
I'm going through Series 12 once more and it's good to go back to the start to remind myself how much the show had changed since the previous season. If ongoing change is part of Chibnall's plan, who knows what is in store for series 13?
And I only noticed this time around - Stephen Fry as C: his final exclamation as he was unceremoniously killed? 'O' - the Master's pseudonym in this story! The clues are there if you look for them!
"I love a laminator."
I was very late to series 12 long after it had finished and still have not watched series 11 completely but yes even I could spot the huge leaps taken in series 12
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2021 12:48:16 GMT
Orphan 55.
Nope. Still can't work out why this has a less than stellar reputation. Yep, it catalogues the future of the human race, something covered in other Doctor Who stories - but as Jodie says at the end, the events witnessed are just one of a myriad possibilities (which kind of covers any continuity issues), none of them fixed. Also, it's done well, and the revelation (and the final scene) is shocking. Perhaps The Doctor's message is a bit 'on the nose' but I can't think of a single reason why it shouldn't be. Characters are lining up to sacrifice themselves, which is one criticism this gets - and I can see that: it's true. But for me, the good (visually, it is extraordinary) vastly outweighs the bad.
Three episodes into Series 12 and I love them all upto this point. Further progress imminent!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2021 12:49:00 GMT
Spyfall 1 and 2.
For the first time on Blu Ray, I'll just repeat that the images look amazing and it gives me a whole new appreciation for the work the current team carry out. I'm a fan of Series 11, but there's little doubt that this two-part story contains more pace, bangs and whistles than the previous stories stuck together. Jamie Magnus Stone and Lee Haven Jones direct this really well and give it an expansive, expensive feel. Sacha is, of course, tremendous - spitting hatred and unstable megalomania at every turn. To be honest, he overshadows fellow villain Lenny Henry with ease. Things threaten to get a little unravelled in the second episode, but the only real criticism I have is - are you ready for this? - the font in the title sequence is too thin against the whirling, colourful background and doesn't stand out as much as it could. Really? Yep, that's it.
I'm going through Series 12 once more and it's good to go back to the start to remind myself how much the show had changed since the previous season. If ongoing change is part of Chibnall's plan, who knows what is in store for series 13?
And I only noticed this time around - Stephen Fry as C: his final exclamation as he was unceremoniously killed? 'O' - the Master's pseudonym in this story! The clues are there if you look for them!
"I love a laminator."
I was very late to series 12 long after it had finished and still have not watched series 11 completely but yes even I could spot the huge leaps taken in series 12 Which stories have you yet to see from Series 11, my friend?
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Post by number13 on Jan 10, 2021 13:14:56 GMT
Orphan 55.
Nope. Still can't work out why this has a less than stellar reputation. Yep, it catalogues the future of the human race, something covered in other Doctor Who stories - but as Jodie says at the end, the events witnessed are just one of a myriad possibilities (which kind of covers any continuity issues), none of them fixed. Also, it's done well, and the revelation (and the final scene) is shocking. Perhaps The Doctor's message is a bit 'on the nose' but I can't think of a single reason why it shouldn't be. Characters are lining up to sacrifice themselves, which is one criticism this gets - and I can see that: it's true. But for me, the good (visually, it is extraordinary) vastly outweighs the bad.
Three episodes into Series 12 and I love them all upto this point. Further progress imminent!
I am and always will be convinced that this episode is the most glorious, wonderful parody of bad disaster movies and clunking-fisted 'moral messaging' I've ever seen.
It's 'Doctor Who' does 'Airplane'. No stock character and no cliched situation are left unused. It's brilliant, hilarious and I love it!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2021 13:16:51 GMT
I was very late to series 12 long after it had finished and still have not watched series 11 completely but yes even I could spot the huge leaps taken in series 12 Which stories have you yet to see from Series 11, my friend? eVery thing after arachnids
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2021 13:30:31 GMT
Which stories have you yet to see from Series 11, my friend? eVery thing after arachnids It takes you away is really good imo, the demons of the punjab also has a lot of fans though i wasn’t so keen.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2021 13:49:39 GMT
Which stories have you yet to see from Series 11, my friend? eVery thing after arachnids In my view - and bear in mind I'm a big fan of this years Orphan 55 - the last three from Series 11 are the best of that series. The Witchfinders, It Takes You Away and The Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos are all great fun. I hope, when you watch them, you'll enjoy them as much as I did!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2021 13:56:39 GMT
Orphan 55.
Nope. Still can't work out why this has a less than stellar reputation. Yep, it catalogues the future of the human race, something covered in other Doctor Who stories - but as Jodie says at the end, the events witnessed are just one of a myriad possibilities (which kind of covers any continuity issues), none of them fixed. Also, it's done well, and the revelation (and the final scene) is shocking. Perhaps The Doctor's message is a bit 'on the nose' but I can't think of a single reason why it shouldn't be. Characters are lining up to sacrifice themselves, which is one criticism this gets - and I can see that: it's true. But for me, the good (visually, it is extraordinary) vastly outweighs the bad.
Three episodes into Series 12 and I love them all upto this point. Further progress imminent!
I am and always will be convinced that this episode is the most glorious, wonderful parody of bad disaster movies and clunking-fisted 'moral messaging' I've ever seen.
It's 'Doctor Who' does 'Airplane'. No stock character and no cliched situation are left unused. It's brilliant, hilarious and I love it! Perhaps you are right! But - apart, perhaps from Julia Foster as Vilma pining for her Benni, and his curious off-screen fate - I really like this for what it is! It reminds me in part of Beneath the Planet of the Apes, when the apocalyptic future of humanity is discovered, and I'm a sucker for that kind of thing
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2021 14:05:54 GMT
Orphan 55.
Nope. Still can't work out why this has a less than stellar reputation. Yep, it catalogues the future of the human race, something covered in other Doctor Who stories - but as Jodie says at the end, the events witnessed are just one of a myriad possibilities (which kind of covers any continuity issues), none of them fixed. Also, it's done well, and the revelation (and the final scene) is shocking. Perhaps The Doctor's message is a bit 'on the nose' but I can't think of a single reason why it shouldn't be. Characters are lining up to sacrifice themselves, which is one criticism this gets - and I can see that: it's true. But for me, the good (visually, it is extraordinary) vastly outweighs the bad.
Three episodes into Series 12 and I love them all upto this point. Further progress imminent!
I am and always will be convinced that this episode is the most glorious, wonderful parody of bad disaster movies and clunking-fisted 'moral messaging' I've ever seen.
It's 'Doctor Who' does 'Airplane'. No stock character and no cliched situation are left unused. It's brilliant, hilarious and I love it! And that's probably right as what's more Chibnall era than re-doing the RTD era but not as well? Voyage Of The Damned was a better parody of bad disaster movies and the messaging doesn't get much clunkier than Tennant being lifted into the heavens by "Angels".
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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 Jan 10, 2021 14:17:26 GMT
The Two Doctors.
... wow, that last episode is really grim, especially after the rather dark hilarity of the first two episodes.
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