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Titania wrote: "Chris wrote: "They're following that up with a marathon run of The Walking Dead (hint hint)."I think this is my next marathon project after I finish Babylon 5."
I caught an episode of Being Human (is that the name??) Wasn't that impressed but I did see some grossness.
D'aww, Snoopy dance. :D
MrsJoseph (taking back my data & giving GR the middle finger) wrote: "I caught an episode of Being Human (is that the name??) Wasn't that impressed but I did see some grossness."
Was it the British version or the American one? I've only seen the former, but the first two seasons are the best.
MrsJoseph (taking back my data & giving GR the middle finger) wrote: "I caught an episode of Being Human (is that the name??) Wasn't that impressed but I did see some grossness."
Was it the British version or the American one? I've only seen the former, but the first two seasons are the best.
Titania wrote: "D'aww, Snoopy dance. :DMrsJoseph (taking back my data & giving GR the middle finger) wrote: "I caught an episode of Being Human (is that the name??) Wasn't that impressed but I did see some gross..."
Nope! It was "Almost Human." Sorry about that, I can never keep that stuff straight.
Next they'll have Almost Being Human, and you'll be screwed.
Oh! The robot thing. I'd pretty much forgotten about that. I'm waiting to see if it gets a renewal, because if it does, I'll check it out, but if it's the one-and-done its ratings suggest it might be, it's probably not worth my time.
(Not that one-and-done shows can't be awesome, but they kinda have to start that way. Like Firefly.)
(Not that one-and-done shows can't be awesome, but they kinda have to start that way. Like Firefly.)
Colleen wrote: "Next they'll have Almost Being Human, and you'll be screwed."lol
Titania wrote: "Oh! The robot thing. I'd pretty much forgotten about that. I'm waiting to see if it gets a renewal, because if it does, I'll check it out, but if it's the one-and-done its ratings suggest it might ..."Understandable. I can see this one not doing too well. It's fine and all but...it's a cop procedural show...just set in the future. IDK if their budgets can handle the special effects so...I expect it will get cheesy and/or cancelled sooner than later.
I'm confused and I haven't watched any of them....
I watched the first episode of Dr Who yesterday. I didn't realize it was available via Xfinity OnDemand. Anyway, I'm on the fence about it but I'm going to watch another episode tonight.
The first time I watched it I had no idea what I thought of it. I was lost. Confused. And I could barely understand the *funny* accents. But I knew I liked it.
My husband and I tried watching the very first Dr. Who and I had such a hard time getting past the cardboard. I just couldn't take it "seriously" enough to pay attention. Had a similar experience the first time I tried watching the very first episode of Star Trek. I remember saying "OMG I can see the strings!!".
Nyssa wrote: "My husband and I tried watching the very first Dr. Who and I had such a hard time getting past the cardboard. I just couldn't take it "seriously" enough to pay attention. Had a similar experience..."
Hahahaha! That's how I felt last night.
Jackie wrote: "Nyssa wrote: "My husband and I tried watching the very first Dr. Who and I had such a hard time getting past the cardboard. I just couldn't take it "seriously" enough to pay attention. Had a simi..."
Oh no. I mean this was bad!!! Maybe not for 1963, but it was bad.
I will admit,though, that the first Eccleston episode was a bit cheesy, but its so worth it.
I got about 3 episodes into the Eccleston episodes and gave up. I mean to go back but the farting alien inhabiting fat bodies episode was ridiculous.
The first Doctor Who was a kids show. That said even as they did go for more "universal appeal" you had to have more imagination. The props were all they could do 9in the day. Still if you get past it they're good.My kids still have problems watching black and white movies and some of the best movies ever made are black and white.
My SIL had me watch an episode with those creepy stone angels. I really liked that one. I need to start with that Doctor. I think it was Barty Crouch. ;)
Felina wrote: "My SIL had me watch an episode with those creepy stone angels. I really liked that one. I need to start with that Doctor. I think it was Barty Crouch. ;)"LOL At least watch from Eccleston's regeneration. And his name is David Tennant! I liked Eccleston, until I met David Tennant!! Tennant is my favorite Dr!!
Ha ha. I will definitely get back to Eccleston (I think he's sexy) but I need to get my base in before I go back.
Felina wrote: "My SIL had me watch an episode with those creepy stone angels. I really liked that one. I need to start with that Doctor. I think it was Barty Crouch. ;)"Jr.
I know it's the "old series" but I'm a Tom Baker fan (I'd list Tennant as next). If you can get past the dated special effects you might try a few of those. The Key to Time series is good.
Felina wrote: "Touche."Sr. is in an episode, though. So is Moaning Myrtle, Filch and Dumbledore #2. And Jer thinks Madame Hooch may've been in one, too.
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Pertwee FTW !
Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "I know it's the "old series" but I'm a Tom Baker fan (I'd list Tennant as next). If you can get past the dated special effects you might try a few of those. The Key to Time series is good."Baker was my first Dr. and holds a very special place in my TV watching heart! :)
He's consistently the favorite Doctor among long time fans. Tennant I think may have passed him lately. Not surprising since TB was The Doctor in the '70s.
I guess I need to go into the corner of Nerd Shame, too. I only watched Rose and maybe one or two episodes after.My mom was a huge Dr. Who fan. I'm gonna get her super gassed if she ever gets Wi-fi out where she lives.
I remember some of the older Dr. Who only as scary stuff on screen to make me scream. I will never go back to the beginning because I'm too scared. Cardboard or not, lol.
My daughter has a Tshirt that says "Rip open reality and go get Rose".
Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "The first Doctor Who was a kids show."
No, it wasn't. It aired after 5 PM on BBC1, by which time the Beeb's children's programming was over. It was just meant to be family-friendly, so that everyone could watch it. It might have been marketed at kids in the US though, I dunno.
No, it wasn't. It aired after 5 PM on BBC1, by which time the Beeb's children's programming was over. It was just meant to be family-friendly, so that everyone could watch it. It might have been marketed at kids in the US though, I dunno.
There was a special this year on it. The BBC execs were looking for a kid's show and accepted Doctor Who. The original Doctor was his companion's grandfather till she left the show.
Like I said, it might have been marketed differently in the US. I understand children's programming works a bit differently there. It wasn't a children's programme in the UK, though. It was a family show (which everything that airs on terrestrial TV before the watershed is).
There was a Doctor Who spinoff that was a children's show.
There was a Doctor Who spinoff that was a children's show.
I'm not trying to argue Titania I'm simply going on what was on the special during all the 50 year anniversary programing. William Hartnell was popular with children and the program was a hit with school kids. I'm not an authority it's just what was on the program, no big deal.
i'm watching a channel called antenna t.v. which are shows from the good old days
Just watched the first episode of the new series of Sherlock (yes I'm a bad person for watching it on catch-up rather than when it first aired). Absolutely loved it, I don't think that any explanation for the end of the last series would have completely lived up to the hype and I was very satisfied with what they came up with.
The rest of the show was exactly as good as I was hoping for, with just the right mix of light hearted moments and pathos. Can't wait for the next episode tomorrow!
I watched that yesterday myself and really enjoyed it too. We saw The Hobbit on the same night which was entertainingly jarring.
I was apprenehensive about how they'd explain the end of the last season as well, so it was a relief to see how well they handled it.
I was apprenehensive about how they'd explain the end of the last season as well, so it was a relief to see how well they handled it.
I cannot WAIT to see the new Sherlock.
Emily wrote: "I cannot WAIT to see the new Sherlock."Love the show! And Mr. Cumberbatch is...um...yeah!
The 19th seems so far away...
Nyssa wrote: "Emily wrote: "I cannot WAIT to see the new Sherlock."Love the show! And Mr. Cumberbatch is...um...yeah!"
yeah...
Titania wrote: "I watched that yesterday myself and really enjoyed it too. We saw The Hobbit on the same night which was entertainingly jarring.Lol, I bet it was pretty strange (I'm glad I've already seen The Hobbit, otherwise I think it might have spoiled the majesty of Smaug if I was just imagining him in a deerstalker all the time :)
Sherlock... Star Trek... Hobbit... I think Cumberbatch needs to be in the new Star Wars movies, the world of fandoms might just implode in paradox. ;)
Nienna wrote: "Sherlock... Star Trek... Hobbit... I think Cumberbatch needs to be in the new Star Wars movies, the world of fandoms might just implode in paradox. ;)"LOL! Don't forget Dr. Who!
Maybe he could do a Harry Potter remake?
Emily wrote: "Maybe he could do a Harry Potter remake?"I bet he would actually make a very good Snape. Or Lupin.
Chris wrote: "Darth Benedict"He can NOT do anything that will cover his face or change his voice. If they do, I will lead the revolt.
I actually like the idea of him doing a Harry Potter remake where he plays all the characters.
MrsJoseph (taking back my data & giving GR the middle finger) wrote: "Chris wrote: "Darth Benedict"He can NOT do anything that will cover his face or change his voice. If they do, I will lead the revolt."
Amen to that, Sister!
MrsJ and Nyssa show up at the corporate office of the 'powers that be' with pitch forks and torches. It's a stunning visual.
Felina wrote: "MrsJ and Nyssa show up at the corporate office of the 'powers that be' with pitch forks and torches. It's a stunning visual.":-D
omg, I'm laughing so hard.
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I think this is my next marathon project after I finish Babylon 5.