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Acne Rain posted:Why does davros have a guy made of snakes
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The_Doctor posted:
Was not expecting this for at least another five years. This is great news, and I'm not even a big Tennant fan.
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Sep 24, 2015 18:37
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Kikka posted:one thing that's bothering me in-universe: there's a mix of different kinds of daleks around, and previously this has happened because they've been almost gone and needed to integrate different kinds of daleks. however usually they reject and seek to exterminate daleks of different make (ex. renegades vs imperials), and they seem to be doing quite well at the moment, with skaro back and all. why are they mixing different kinds of daleks again? It kind of bothered me too but I think it's for the fans. There's no good in universe explanation for it. As for the hand mines I think that was because it's a creepy set piece, but I would have preferred real mines as well.
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Sep 26, 2015 13:39
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I watched the first few episodes of Genesis today and Harry had a line about how they'll be using bows and arrows soon, so I think it's a reference to the classic episode. And it's an obvious way to show the watcher the technological disparity. A bit hamfisted though.
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Sep 26, 2015 15:56
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For a trainwreck the 2-parter had some good moments. That prophecy poo poo was unbelievably stupid though, as is the idea of a Time Lord - Dalek hybrid. I suppose the actor playing Davros did the best job he could with the material given.Rhyno posted:Aside from Gomez and the chair joke I didn't much enjoy that one. Dr. Gene Dango MD fucked around with this message at 02:55 on Sep 28, 2015 |
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Sep 28, 2015 02:46
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DoctorWhat posted:But I would hasten to add that literally nothing Moffat has ever written is as dramatic a "retcon" as that would be. 1. Inserted his character (Clara) into the history of every single episode. Yes I know it's debated whether or not Clara was there "during" the classic run or "after" (from our perspective) but going forward Clara was there, somehow fighting The Great Intelligence off screen. 2. Made Clara (by which I mean himself) responsible for picking "that" TARDIS. 3. Inserted an entirely new incarnation between 8 and 9. 4. Changed the entire ending of The Time War (and in a looney tunes way that took away from the grand scale previously insinuated). And that's not counting the terrible prophecy nonsense, because we've yet to see if that's actually a thing. He's not a total Hack, and if I produced the show I would have him write a 2-parter every season. But he has too much say over his scripts and ideas, and it doesn't feel like anyone is around to tell him his bad ideas are becoming season spanning metaplots. It is almost as if the duties of lead script writer and producer should be separated. Kikka posted:Moffat's episode focus has become events around which the characters can do drama with eachother. Anyone else feel like this?
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Sep 29, 2015 01:28
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docbeard posted:An increased focus on characterization at the expense of plotting is WAY WAY BETTER than the other way around, so good for Moffat. But you go too far in that direction and everything seems tailor made for the scene. It takes away from the heft of the world and makes it feel hollow. It even undermines the characterization itself, or at least it does for me. I like to think the characters are a result of the environment, and not that the environment is a result of the characters. There's a middle ground there that Moffat use to write in. MrL_JaKiri posted:Celebrate with me by watching a Robert Holmes
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Sep 29, 2015 01:48
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It's nice to have some proper Doctor Who on. Whatever else I say about Moffat, bless him for pushing 2-parters this season.
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Oct 4, 2015 20:08
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I was not a big fan of the sonic glasses when the premiered but they used them well last episode.
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Oct 6, 2015 20:11
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CobiWann posted:Question – as a Doctor Who fan, should I give Rick and Morty a go?
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Oct 15, 2015 19:11
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echoplex posted:You're looking at it. It's the added roundels which were there from the start of the series. I think this set is great, I'm glad it is staying around for a little while.
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Oct 20, 2015 04:09
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MrL_JaKiri posted:Tomb, Fury From The Deep, The War Games, The Pyramids of Mars, The Seeds of Doom, The Image of the Fendahl, Enlightenment and The Curse of Fenric (off the top of my head) are all stories that I'd say have elements that would sit fairly happily within Lovecraft's writings other than the Doctor turning up and sorting things out. Curse especially, Fenric's an elder god without the name. I liked Masie Williams and there were some nice parts. If I say anything else I'll start being very critical so I'll stop there. IceAgeComing posted:Question: what's the best way of watching Marco Polo: finding a recon somewhere or just listening to the audio soundtrack? twistedmentat posted:It came from watching the one with the cybermats and Craig, and I'd forgotten how good it was. Actually for some reason I don't remember much about that season, but I forgot how fantastic that episode in particular was. Also, the baby talk was done a lot better. Dr. Gene Dango MD fucked around with this message at 06:06 on Oct 29, 2015 |
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Oct 29, 2015 05:17
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CobiWann posted:Halloween night. Scariest Doctor Who episode?
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Nov 2, 2015 00:17
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The Three Doctors is the best multi doctor serial the show has ever put out in my opinion.
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Nov 3, 2015 23:58
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Cerv posted:Faint praise Rhyno posted:The Two Doctors heard you and Colin is PISSED. That's great. cargohills posted:Everybody I know personally thought this episode was alright. Dr. Gene Dango MD fucked around with this message at 00:40 on Nov 5, 2015 |
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Nov 5, 2015 00:34
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Roach Warehouse posted:Audio Drama post
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Nov 11, 2015 21:34
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The difference between Moffat and RTD is when Davies poo poo the bed he only ruined an episode or two.
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Nov 24, 2015 02:15
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Jerusalem posted:Especially that story, it's really good! Not quite as good as The Seeds of Death, but then very little is Dr. Gene Dango MD fucked around with this message at 15:35 on Nov 24, 2015 |
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Nov 24, 2015 15:18
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DoctorWhat posted:On no goddamn planet is 3+4 better than 1+2, because after the 5-minute mark 4 is terrible and makes 3 worse in retrospect. 1 and 2 may not be a perfect execution of the two-parter mandate but they're certainly the more enjoyable 90 minutes.
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Nov 24, 2015 18:52
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Good write up CobiWann, I agree I liked everything except the hybrid stuff, and changing what Troughton said. But that's typical Moffat. Good and bad, except for season 5.
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Dec 1, 2015 08:13
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I watched Enlightenment and enjoyed it. It had some great lines and ideas. It flubs the execution sometimes, but not enough to ruin anything. Eternals are a cool idea for a villain.
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Dec 9, 2015 02:47
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FreezingInferno posted:I mean, people here in the thread have not liked Hell Bent, but I think we can all agree that it wasn't Twin Dilemma bad; the Doctor didn't strangle Clara when he found her again, and it seems as if this episode will not have killed the show stone dead.
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Dec 10, 2015 17:50
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cargohills posted:The great thing about Hell Bent is that it doesn't do that either. It brought back Rassilon (with a great actor) and then flubs it hard. It brought back the "half human on my mothers side" rubbish (yes I know it did not explicitly state that was the case but it did not deny it either). To each their own, but I think I'm done with Moffat produced Who. It does not feel like the real thing to me, and having a lesser version of Who recontextualize the entire history of the kickass show I love sucks. I want to watch some Hartnell but I'm caught between The Romans and The Space Museum. Could someone please recommend one of the two?
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Dec 10, 2015 20:48
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Irony Be My Shield posted:They never said his fear when he left was due to the hybrid. It's just an extension of 'the Doctor runs away' theme they've been doing for ages MrL_JaKiri posted:The Romans is good fun "Oh? Well I don't think I'm under any obligation to report my movements to you Chesterfield." 
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Dec 10, 2015 21:32
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I watched The Romans and found it very enjoyable. Lots of nice little character moments. I miss pure historicals, they feel much more grounded than "something's fishy...aliens".
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Dec 11, 2015 01:51
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saucerman posted:Are you saying that you don't like it if Doctor Who is about the Doctor?
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Dec 13, 2015 20:17
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Jerusalem posted:Frazer Hines and Wendy Padbury forever.
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Dec 14, 2015 10:18
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CommonShore posted:What second doctor reconstructions are worth watching? It really is a shame they're missing, in my opinion it was the greatest period the show has ever seen. But I suppose we're lucky to have what we do. Check out Enemy of the World, it's really something. cargohills posted:As a contrast to Burkion, I absolutely despise animated reconstructions. I think you're better off just watching the still image ones.
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Dec 20, 2015 01:31
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The_Doctor posted:From Forktoss:
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Dec 21, 2015 20:25
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doublepost, sorry
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Dec 21, 2015 20:58
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CommonShore posted:So this was my first Series (Season) in this thread. What happens here while we wait for 10? Lots of Big Finish discussion? We talk about the classic series and audios , which is just how I'd have it. I wish there were a classic thread year round but that idea always gets shot down.
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Dec 30, 2015 21:18
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Payndz posted:Still, at least Clara's gone, even if she was written out in the most transparent "we can bring this beloved character back for a guest spot at any time!" way. They gave her a loving TARDIS, seriously? gently caress Clara. Burkion posted:I don't know why every Companion needs to have the door slammed shut on them.
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That is pretty badass.
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