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Been listening to a lot of commentaries recently - last one was Sontaran Experiment, and being surprised to hear Lis Sladen talking about getting her dresser to grab all the hotel's hot water for her bath, and then get in with her! 24 year-old Lis hot lesbo bathtime action... Oh my...
OK, I've struggled through the Dalek two parter from Series 3, still undoubtly the low point of that season where RTD/Tennat Who otherwise peaked - "Daleks in Manhattan" scraped by as OK-ish with the feel of 1930s New York developed well, however it all fell apart in "Evolution of the Daleks", an episode that is a toxic mix of stupid and boredom. The next Dalek two parter in S4 with Davros is almost as stupid of course, but at least it didn't almost put me to sleep...
I'll be in my bunk...
I watched the first ten minutes of The Horns of Nimon. I have a feeling this is going to be a tough one to get through. Soldeed seemed to be so gloriously chewing the scenery, though, that it might be fun.
It's a whole lot better than I thought it would be. Highly entertaining, if you give it a chance.
Watched all of The Horns of Nimon. And I finally have the right context for the phrase "taking the piss," which surely everyone involved with this was. Soldeed (or, as my wife called him, "Saltine")'s glorious hammishness made the episode. There was a ton of padding, though.
I'm not saying that the Nimon are the worst-realized "monsters" in DW, but they're certainly in the conversation (I'd say Myrka and Taran beast are up there, too). It didn't help that my 2-year old kept on squealing, "It's a poop! It's a poop! Now there's three poops!" as parts 3 and 4 unfolded. So yeah, when your main baddie looks like a walking turd with horns, it's hard to take the episode anywhere near seriously.
So this was a lot of fun to watch, but I'm starting to get a new appreciation for the JNT years.
I'm not saying that the Nimon are the worst-realized "monsters" in DW, but they're certainly in the conversation (I'd say Myrka and Taran beast are up there, too). It didn't help that my 2-year old kept on squealing, "It's a poop! It's a poop! Now there's three poops!" as parts 3 and 4 unfolded. So yeah, when your main baddie looks like a walking turd with horns, it's hard to take the episode anywhere near seriously.
So this was a lot of fun to watch, but I'm starting to get a new appreciation for the JNT years.
"Weakling scum!"
Horns of Nimon is high art (where the art is to get the tongue as firmly planted in your cheek as possible). It's brilliant stuff, but obviously doesn't appeal to everyone.
Horns of Nimon is high art (where the art is to get the tongue as firmly planted in your cheek as possible). It's brilliant stuff, but obviously doesn't appeal to everyone.
Oh, absolutely. I loved it, mostly because every aspect of it was so OTT. Even the costuming. Look at Sorak's uniform, with those sleeves--looks like something Christian would have made on Project Runway a few years ago. Romana had a nice outfit for this one, though.
Pyramids of Mars.
Good one this, though perhaps not as good as I remember it, and whilst I can see why its highly regarded it's probably not one of the best shows, for me.
Great villain in Sutek, and in Scarman who's really quite menecing. The Mummy robots are effective enough that you could stick them in the new series without much reworking. Elisabeth Sladen is just gorgeous, and Sarah Jane's great here, particularly in pricking the bubble of the Doctor's ego "Ooh you're a time lord." and acting as his consience. The Doctor's lack of any emotion over the death of Sheard's character is actually quite frightening. Tom's good here, very alien.
Love the last episode on Mars and especially like the 'real science' bit of nipping back to Earth before the radio signal makes it back, the new series doesn't do enough of this for me, its simple, logical and effective. The Doctor using a bit of the Tardis to send Sutek off into oblivion on the other hand...well I know what some people would call that if a writer in the modern show tried to do it.
Did I mention how lovely Lis Sladen looks in this?
And just as lovely in the features!
Good one this, though perhaps not as good as I remember it, and whilst I can see why its highly regarded it's probably not one of the best shows, for me.
Great villain in Sutek, and in Scarman who's really quite menecing. The Mummy robots are effective enough that you could stick them in the new series without much reworking. Elisabeth Sladen is just gorgeous, and Sarah Jane's great here, particularly in pricking the bubble of the Doctor's ego "Ooh you're a time lord." and acting as his consience. The Doctor's lack of any emotion over the death of Sheard's character is actually quite frightening. Tom's good here, very alien.
Love the last episode on Mars and especially like the 'real science' bit of nipping back to Earth before the radio signal makes it back, the new series doesn't do enough of this for me, its simple, logical and effective. The Doctor using a bit of the Tardis to send Sutek off into oblivion on the other hand...well I know what some people would call that if a writer in the modern show tried to do it.
Did I mention how lovely Lis Sladen looks in this?
And just as lovely in the features!Just watched "The Two Doctors", 6 was not as bad as I had remembered and I loved seeing 2 and Servalan.
Well, in my effort to watch all of the classic series in chronological order, I got badly tangled up in the period of missing episodes and was stuck somewhere in fifth season, somwhere in Fury From The Deep to be more precise. At this rate I'd never get to the episodes in colour so I decided to just leave the serials that mainly consist of only audio out and jump right ahead into season six. It's fun when you can see the 2nd Doctor actually move. 
I just finished the first story, The Dominators, which towards the end aimed at being humorous a little too hard but was quite entertaining overall. The villains could have been a bit less cardboardy and their robots a bit more intelligent. The story was simple but coherent and I really liked the Dulkians and their society, especially Cally whose personality was an intriguing mix of naiveté, rebelliousness and a nack for mischief. Just like usual, I really dig the costumes here.
I just finished the first story, The Dominators, which towards the end aimed at being humorous a little too hard but was quite entertaining overall. The villains could have been a bit less cardboardy and their robots a bit more intelligent. The story was simple but coherent and I really liked the Dulkians and their society, especially Cally whose personality was an intriguing mix of naiveté, rebelliousness and a nack for mischief. Just like usual, I really dig the costumes here.
The Dominators wasn't that bad really - though it would be miles better had the Quarks actually looked and performed as a proper threat, rather than just blindfolded 5th graders in those absurd costumes..
It's also a bit too talky, and the representation of a society run completely by peaceniks is a little simplistic (is it just conservative angst?), but the depiction of the bombed out atoll and the consequences of taking the nuclear option are vivid and expressed with sombre maturity..
It's also a bit too talky, and the representation of a society run completely by peaceniks is a little simplistic (is it just conservative angst?), but the depiction of the bombed out atoll and the consequences of taking the nuclear option are vivid and expressed with sombre maturity..
Yeah, the Quarks were somewhat... inept, although I liked the idea of having them talk in high-pitched, childlike voices. It has the potential of coming across as rather creepy, similarly to the Toclafane in new Who.
In one of the episodes they kind of overdid it with the hardheadedness of the Dulkians, I agree, but in general the story summed up the dilemma of pacifist/neutral societies rather well. And at least, they stood up for what they believed in, in their own way. I wouldn't say they come off badly.
In one of the episodes they kind of overdid it with the hardheadedness of the Dulkians, I agree, but in general the story summed up the dilemma of pacifist/neutral societies rather well. And at least, they stood up for what they believed in, in their own way. I wouldn't say they come off badly.
I just rewatched the current series restart, episode entitled "smith and jones". I love that epi..the intro of Martha Jones, the first encounter in the new series with the Jadoon, and their awesome ships..not to mention the format just screamed classic..the hospital on the moon, tennant was in perfect form, and at times reminded me of smith's performance in that he was more quirky and less emotionally distraught, which is how I like my Doctor to be.. the eternal optimist.. anyhow, the rest of series 3 is debateable, but Smith and jones as a stand alone epi is perfect in my opinion.. great cgi, great story, perfect doctor in his great and wonderfully portrayed like he should be..one step ahead and always on the job..
If you do not like Martha jones, no worries, this episode still has enough of that classic recipe to keep you interested..as for my opinion.. as a stand aloneit sets the bar, which RTD should have carried throughout his run on season 3, but in the end I felt he failed.. besides the headaches of series 1, series 3 is my least fav. 2 and 4 are the best in my opinion..
still if you haven'tseen it, "Smith and Jones" delivers
If you do not like Martha jones, no worries, this episode still has enough of that classic recipe to keep you interested..as for my opinion.. as a stand aloneit sets the bar, which RTD should have carried throughout his run on season 3, but in the end I felt he failed.. besides the headaches of series 1, series 3 is my least fav. 2 and 4 are the best in my opinion..
still if you haven'tseen it, "Smith and Jones" delivers
Watched The Claws of Axos yesterday and while I like the Axons and The Master, the story desperately needed a dose of (unintentional) humor, with Dudley Simpson's music actually overbearing, especially in Part Four, though I am a fan of his work on the whole. I also wish that Pertwee would've embraced more of his penchant for comedy and not been so self conscious of having to convince everyone that he could play everything so seriously.
Also watched Logopolis with the commentary track. An online review said that Tom Baker was withdrawn and largely silent during the commentary, but I found him his usual humorous and engaging self, interested in the proceedings and being the raconteur he's always been.
Also watched Logopolis with the commentary track. An online review said that Tom Baker was withdrawn and largely silent during the commentary, but I found him his usual humorous and engaging self, interested in the proceedings and being the raconteur he's always been.
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Recently saw Masque of Mandragora. Tom's great in this and apart from the Helix FX which are cheap it's one of the better-looking classic serials set and costume-wise. It also has a setup of sorts for a sequel which never came except in comic/novel form.....
It also introduced the secondary console room and the first mention of why the companions can understand different languages. Plus it's one of the times we see the Doctor sword-fighting, although it's not exactly that well-choreographed (Is it ever?)
Funny thing about the Quarks and also the Mechanoids (From the Chase), WHO merchandise (Comic strips, mainly) used them quite a bit as enemies of the Daleks....
It also introduced the secondary console room and the first mention of why the companions can understand different languages. Plus it's one of the times we see the Doctor sword-fighting, although it's not exactly that well-choreographed (Is it ever?)
Funny thing about the Quarks and also the Mechanoids (From the Chase), WHO merchandise (Comic strips, mainly) used them quite a bit as enemies of the Daleks....
Count Federico is one of the great underappreciated villains. Every line is spat with contempt! His line to the master-at-arms, "Of course you will...dunghead!" is priceless.
I don't know.. pertwee has a sort of charm that makes his seriousness seem more funny then him actually trying to be funny.. some of his seriousness is just comical to me.not in a funny ha ha way,more of a smile to my face, and me saying "now that is funny." kinda way..
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