I'd like to discuss the so-called "Master/New Beginnings" Trilogy.
The Keeper of Traken: Enjoyed it a lot. Baker was restrained and didn't dominate the proceedings, Adric was completely unobtrusive and rather good, actually. I don't remember any negative feelings towards the character thirty years ago, so I guess I'm in the minority that likes him. One reads so much internet blather about how "bad" Adric was and it practically becomes fact, like lies told often enough that become "truth." There's not a single thing wrong with the kid.
The story itself was quite good, with the Traken concept interesting and the supporting characters engaging. Anthony Ainley was excellent as Tremas and I'm looking forward to seeing his rendition of The Master after all these years. Ainley's reputation is another of those things that endless internet B.S. has foisted on us. He can't possibly be as over the top as the latest master, John Simm--whom I also like.
Logopolis: My word, this was so sad! I refused to watch Tom leave the role when this aired the first time and seeing it now, I see how devastating this is to a diehard Tom fan like myself. My wife and I were so depressed after watching this, that it carried over into the next day.
Up Next: Castrovalva...
The Keeper of Traken: Enjoyed it a lot. Baker was restrained and didn't dominate the proceedings, Adric was completely unobtrusive and rather good, actually. I don't remember any negative feelings towards the character thirty years ago, so I guess I'm in the minority that likes him. One reads so much internet blather about how "bad" Adric was and it practically becomes fact, like lies told often enough that become "truth." There's not a single thing wrong with the kid.
The story itself was quite good, with the Traken concept interesting and the supporting characters engaging. Anthony Ainley was excellent as Tremas and I'm looking forward to seeing his rendition of The Master after all these years. Ainley's reputation is another of those things that endless internet B.S. has foisted on us. He can't possibly be as over the top as the latest master, John Simm--whom I also like.
Logopolis: My word, this was so sad! I refused to watch Tom leave the role when this aired the first time and seeing it now, I see how devastating this is to a diehard Tom fan like myself. My wife and I were so depressed after watching this, that it carried over into the next day.
Up Next: Castrovalva...