Quintus 5,399 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 I'm not Scottish (well, actually I am going way back), but I have no problems understanding every word Capaldi says. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Its not matter of understanding what he says. Sometimes I'm just not sure what kind of performance Capaldi is going for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Oh I am. He's unhinged. Honestly, I almost welled up ever so slightly during the Glasgow scene. Because of the chemistry between Clara and the Doc.Incidentally, whoever wrote this episode was asking the young fans to trust the new "old guy" Doctor more than he was asking Clara to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 It would be great if they got the Sherlock people in to make it look more cinematic and handsome.Ironically Sherlock is made by the same producers.Into The Dalek actually did look cinematic to me, the best looking Who in many ways.But I think it's simply a budget thing. They will never be able to do a series with uniformly solid effects and camerawork.I've yet to fall entirely in love with the season. I don't know if it's the lacking plots, or Capaldi's incredibly thick accent. Here's hoping the season arc ties it together nicely.We're 2 episodes in, dude! Give it some time.And I get where Capaldi is going. But I wonder if he will be reigned in at some point.I agree the accent can be a bit thick at times. His line delivery is still perfect though. And he does have a hell of a lot more gravitas then Tennant and Smith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 The baddie was very good in the first episode. I actually felt empathy for the character by the end. That's special writing, not to be taken for granted. He had great lines, delivered beautifully by the actor. Quality FX work on him as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Indeed. I wonder where this whole "The Promised Land" arc will be going this series.The Britishness isn't easy to endure at times, but I'll soldier on, maybe.I wonder how far you will come, in all honesty. traditionally you are quite picky when it comes to what you watch, and you prefer to watch shows with a high level of quality throughout, which is why you struggled with the last season of GoT.I love Dr. Who dearly, but it's by far the most frustrating, inconsistent show that is actually worth following. Going from truly brilliant to shockingly average. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 The "I've seen this somewhere before" thing certainly had me intrigued. Which is the whole point, obviously! It even feels a bit cheapie cheapie fishy fishy if you know what I mean. Like a Lost cliffhanger Doesn't contemporary Doctor Who revel in the big grand reveal and little neatly tied bows of plot payoff? (unlike Lost). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Doesn't contemporary Doctor Who revel in the big grand reveal and little neatly tied bows of plot payoff? (unlike Lost).Depends on the showrunner. In the first 4 series, under Russel T. Davies things were quite neatly wrapped up at the end of the season.With Steven Moffat in his Matt Smith years, frankly, no.Last years Christmas special was really a bit of a mess with Steven Moffat dragging old and long forgotten plot threads pout of the woodwork to the Matt Smith era at least some resolution.Things seem to be nicely tidied up for Capaldi though. So I hope it wont get a friggin' mess again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Did Russel T Davies leave the show then? Moffat is running it now? Ooo, that's a bit concerning. I wonder how far you will come, in all honesty.I'm afraid I can't go on anyway. I've erected myself an artificial barrier which blocks progress beyond this point. A barrier which only you, Stayfan Cosman, can unlock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Russel T Davies did the first 4 series and a few specials. Moffat took over a few years ago already.Everything with Matt Smith as the Doctor is Moffat.I'm afraid I can't go on anyway. I've erected myself an artificial barrier which blocks progress beyond this point. A barrier which only you, Stayfan Cosman, can unlock.With a key, fingerprints, number code or....DNA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 I. Can. Only. Unlock. And. View. Doctor. Who. Episodes. Upon. Your. Viewing. Of. Individual. Breaking. Bad. Episodes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Can't I just play some video games instead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 *Foghorn of disapproving DOOOM sounds* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 The problem is I can't ever watch Breaking Bad and own up to it.Jason, KK and especially YOU would never let me live it down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 That's a self perpetuating myth. No lad, you would be welcomed in from the cold. Plus you would be meeting me halfway. One episode (each) at a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Except that Who will have 12 eps and BB nearly 70.I actually will watch it at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Indeed.You'd be welcomed with open arms, and if it gets Lee to watch Doctor Who too, you certainly won't hear a peep from me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Oh great, so Lee's future as a Whovian is now all on me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 You won't need any assistance getting through BB once the first season sinks its teeth in. That, and if I enjoy the lore of Doc Who here, I'm already thinking I might end up tracing down events prior to Capaldi (I actually watched Eccleston's Doctor, back when it aired).One episode each at a time isn't a good deal, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Ok, fuck it!I will watch ep 1 tomorrow!It's on Netflix right? Quintus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Mark this down in the JWFan history books boys! 2 miracles have happened on this very thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 But I will be keeping my eye on Lee that he's actually watching! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 *handshakes Steef's HAND. I SAID HIS HAND.*I'll watch Doctor Who, easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 *zips up*Oh alright then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 *anticlimax*Moffat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 No...I climaxed.Now wash your hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Okay call it off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 No way, we sealed the deal. Treacle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Okay okay... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpy 4,145 Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 More Breaking Bad love! I came to watch the show later on than most as I just wasn't interested at the time. Now it's a different story and I've convinced my brother to watch it too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 It's like a cult, isnt it?Kinda creepy actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpy 4,145 Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 There's a cult for everything. The worst is the ridiculous following Disney's Frozen receives. The movie was actually alright, nothing to write to Capital Hill about though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 If I can convince an out-going gorgeous young 18yr old girl to watch a craggy middle-aged school teacher deal meth then that to me says everything about the show's broad appeal. She has in turn got her friends and family on it. It is indeed a cult, a huge mainstream one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 What does she look like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 I can't show you because I can't trust you with a pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 You cant trust me? After all these years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Robot Of SherwoodFun, typical Mark Gatiss episode. So in a historical setting and with a famous person of history. (I think Night Terrors is the only contemporary story he has done)They are obviously taking advantage of this new, moody Doctor by pitting him against the cheery Robin Hood. Lots of fun comedy consists of The Doctor not believing the situation he's in, but arguing with Robin Hood anyway.The basic plot of a bunch of robots repairing a damaged ship and heading for the promised land is pretty much identical to that of Deep Breath, so much that I dont believe its a coincidence or an oversight. Arpy and Sweeping Strings 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeping Strings 2,356 Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Castle disguised as a spaceship, laser-firing robot knights, chuckles aplenty, Ben Miller as the Sheriff Of Nottingham, swashbuckling action, and Jenna looking GORGEOUS in a medieval dress. Oh, and some nice points made about the need for heroes to believe in.Great, great fun. Arpy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpy 4,145 Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 I have to wait until tonight here in Australia. Damn it. Though people here have kept spoilers to a minimum thankfully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeping Strings 2,356 Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Here's something to look out for ... when the Doctor is skimming through the representations of Robin on the ship's databanks, apparently a certain Mr Troughton appears for a split-second in the Hood telly show he was in 'back in the day'. I missed it, but fortunately rewatching things these days couldn't be easier . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpy 4,145 Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Yes I just caught the episode! I did notice the Troughton Hood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 A scene in which a character was beheaded revealing him to be a robot, was edited out of the episode's broadcast as it was deemed inappropriate in light of recent events in the news namely, the beheading of two American journalists by terrorist group Islamic State.The scene can be viewed here.http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x25djbb_the-beheading-scene-cut-from-dw-s08e03_shortfilmsIt actually sheds some light on one aspect of the episode. So it's a bit of a pity it was cut, though I can understand the circumstances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Now that episode sold me on this season! Great production values, swift pace, and a very funny Peter Capaldi!! Just a great deal of fun all around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 I'm about to rewatch it.KK, any trace of a possible new Doctor theme?EDITOk I think I found it now.Bit hard to guage is exactly, because most renditions so far are mixed quite low.It's very Marvel in nature, like a slowed down The Avengers theme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Yeah, I was looking for it in the first ep and picked it out. The reason its hard to notice is because it doesn't sound like much of a theme. Very disappointing to hear Murray Gold go for the generic power anthem route. Doctor Who has had some really nice melodies over the years, but I guess even this show had to succumb to the oppression of the modern blockbuster sound.At least Matt Smith's theme (inspired by Zimmer's 160 BPM) sounded cool and had really nifty moments in the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Some quite nice music this week. Fun swashbuckling pastiche, more orchestral then the very synth driven scores of the first two eps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Yeah, I liked the playful Robin Hood stuff.But I hope we'll get to hear something like the lovely Gallifrey theme again (though I doubt it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 I love Clara's theme and there were a few nice renditions of that.But themes wise there hasnt been much so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Yeah, I liked Clara's theme too. Not sure why I forgot about that.On another note, the next preview for the next episode looks cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Yep, looks like a ghost-story type episode. Should be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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