@wolfweed as well as the great fluff, which I laughed out loud at, there is also the sexism in the script (or in the Doctor), which made me wince.
There’s at least twice when the Doctor walks up to Barbara and Ian, who are standing together, and says something like “What do you think of this Chesterton?” Barbara had already been established as a strong character in the earlier stories, especially “The Edge of Destruction”. I thought she might slap him.
This ‘On The Sofa’ is now closed as it has exceeded the 1000 post limit. But there is a new, very comfortable sofa, for all sorts of Doctor Who chat here.
@wolfweed Many thanks for the link, saves me some work – will get it up later today – probably around the traditional 6pm slot. Now I just have to decide what to do with the Home page.
Hi @blenkinsopthebrave@bluesqueakpip yes, I’ll hopefully have time to set something up on Saturday. Keys of Marinus all right with everyone, if possible? I’ll check what is easily available and easy to purchase.
Steven Moffat talks about Jodie Whittaker’s first scene as the Doctor. Starts about halfway through. I’m sure she’ll be fantastic but he is such a hype man.
Russell T Davies received a lifetime achievement award at the Edinburgh Television Festival yesterday – which he fully deserves. He wasn’t too complementary about the government, or most of the industry!
I’m having a week off (although busy on other things), so having enjoyed ‘Silent Running’ last night I’m watching ‘The Big Lebowski’ tonight. So, y’know…
I think I may treat myself and watch “Silent Running” again tonight. Brilliant movie, fantastic script, performances and direction and, even if not, it’d be worth it just for Joan Baez.
Watching all the people in the US on the news, staring at the sky and watching the eclipse, suddenly reminded me of “Night of the Comet”. It’s on NetFlix and also I think on YouTube (illegally, but, y’know).
It’s a cheesy, 80s B-Movie, and the acting is pretty bad, but it’s brilliant. A must see – especially if you remember the 80s, and it has one of the best uses of “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” ever. From Wikipedia:
Vincent Canby of The New York Times called it “a good-natured, end-of-the-world B-movie” whose “humor augments rather than upstages the mechanics of the melodrama”. Author Neil Gaiman wrote in 1985 that the film was “one of the most amusing, witty, imaginative, and thought-provoking films I’ve seen that was made with no budget and is also cheap exploitation.”
It has since become a cult film. Keith Phipps of The Dissolve wrote that the film’s cult following comes from how matter-of-factly it treats its weird premise. The film was voted number 10 in Bloody Disgusting’s Top 10 Doomsday Horror Films in 2009. Maroney’s character was an influence on Joss Whedon when he created Buffy Summers of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
How could you not want to watch a movie that helped inspire Buffy? Plus, we might be nearing the end of the world – get in training! 🙂
Hi @bluesqueakpip. If it is ‘spoilerish’ then yes, if not feel free to post here. After several years I think we’re still evolving and adapting. Or, again, if not spoilerish you could write a blog about it – blogs don’t have to be long.
Now I am going to close this thread as that seems to be the consensus. If you want it opened again please post your reasons in the “On The Sofa” thread and I’ll reconsider.
This was just posted on YouTube. I almost thought not to post it but, y’know, they’re just jobbing actors after all. Life after the Doctor… How many can you name?
Ah, in memory of Glen Campbell who died today. My Dad is a Country & Western fan so I grew up with the likes of Rhinestone Cowboy, but this was my favourite. Campbell was also a great guitar player (although here less is more), having been a session musician for many other acts.
@blenkinsopthebrave Prepare to be amazed and horrified. I was shocked when I read about it. As @jimthefish says, such behaviour should never be tolerated.
Growing up in Scotland, the only consolation I draw from religious bigotry is that there is very little racism in Scotland compared to England, where I live now. While in both countries most people are wonderful and have no hate in their hearts, in Scotland those who do want to hate aim it at a religion and not at a race or people of colour.
I’m too busy to do this, and many of you are more qualified, but I was wondering if anyone fancied helping out. I received an email this morning – here’s the contents.
I am in need of some help. I sadly know nothing of Doctor Who. My 5-year-old niece however is a big fan, as is my sister and brother-in-love. Madeline, as of late, has questioned the existence of the good Doctor. We thought it would be fun for her to get a letter from him congratulating her on soon becoming a big sister and thus not only proof of Life but also a wonderful gift for the big sister to be! Could you help? Or know how I could make this happen?
@nick Unfortunately the current BBC Annual Report covers last year, but we should get more commentary next year, but it does say:
In addition to the outstanding performance of Planet Earth II around the world and the continued success of Dancing with the Stars, the company saw a return to strength of Top Gear and a Doctor Who Christmas Special, which was the top-performing title for BBC AMERICA over the period.
@devilishrobby Let me sleep on that one and get back to you – you’re right that it looks like were gonna get a lot to discuss before Christmas. I didn’t think they’d release the trailer at Comic Con (last time they forbid anyone from putting anything up on the net). It’s kinda caught me unawares, and just before bedtime!
From The Mash Report (which, if you don’t know, is a spin-off from a sort-of UK version of The Onion, The Daily Mash – I get all my news from there: http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/
@nick Glad you liked the short. The feature is better as it has time for a bit more depth and width. Jodie Whittaker is great in it though, isn’t she? I’ve started watching more things that she’s been in and I just think she’s going to be amazing.
@wolfweed@nick It all depends on the writing but if it becomes “In-control woman and bumbling man” it’s just going to be like one of Kris Marshall’s BT adverts.
I thought it might be time to resurrect this clip, which we’ve probably had before, of a young Chris Chibnall discussing Doctor Who on TV. He’s been a fan forever and I think he’ll do a good job with our new Doctor. But we’ll have more time to discuss that when we do start our Chibnall retrospective.
In case you don’t recognise him, he’s the third “die-hard fan” they speak to, in the back row with the big eighties glasses.
@jimthefish and anyone else who is interested – I have now added a topic about Peter Capaldi’s time in the TARDIS. Link’s on the home page (and harmony has returned to the layout!).
Let us know what you thought of the Capaldi years.
@jimthefish I found the original short film the “Adult Life Skills” is based on. It’s obviously very similar but the story part of it doesn’t appear in the film. I thought it was a nice little addition having watched the film.
People should probably watch the film first, but if you can’t or you want to check out the short first you can:
Just finished watching “Adult Life Skills” and as you both said, it’s a lovely film and Jodie Whittaker is great in it. Would recommend it to anyone. Made me laugh a lot, and cry a little.
Will put it in our “Must watch” list of topics before she takes over.
@jimthefish No need to do a blog post. I’ll get something up tomorrow evening re a Capaldi retrospective – just season 10 might be a bit restrictive so let’s take in his whole time on the show.
@holly110 I say you have no interest in it? You said yourself you no longer have an interest in it. I didn’t say that, make you say that, or put those words in your posts. But you are putting words in mine.
I do look forward to you coming back when you are happy with whatever format it takes in the future that suits you. Thanks for your input so far.
@holly110 Have any of your posts been deleted? No. You are, of course, entitled to your opinion. It sounded like you were not interested in Doctor Who, so I was just saying goodbye and pointing out the time you have been a member. There was no judgement except that which you project on to yourself.
I will, indeed, reinstate the Chris Chibnall retrospective. I kinda decided it was a bit too early before.
Do you think it should be soon, or after Christmas?
Also, in response to Blenkinsop I thought I should maybe start a discussion topic on “The Chibnall Era: What do you think it will bring?” But when should I start that? Right now, or after Christmas?
What do others think?
Definitely after Christmas I’ll be encouraging some viewings of Jodie Whittaker’s work – maybe not all of Broadchurch but probably “Attack The Block” and her “Black Mirror” episode (unless people want to discuss Broadchurch – although I’m not doing 24 episodes week by week – maybe three topics, one for each season) 🙂
I really think I’m starting to like the idea of a story called “A TARDIS Full of Bras” in which a species called the Bras, like the Tribbles in Star Trek, just fill the whole thing up.
My heart sinks. I just read that The Sun has posted a topless picture (or maybe more than one) of Jodie in today’s paper, and The Mail Online has pics and videos of her nude or topless from old acting jobs (not sure if film, theatre or TV as I do not want to see them).
What is wrong with these people and their everyday sexism/misogyny? Because she’s a woman she’s fair game? I’m so annoyed. This is such a positive thing, a female Doctor, I have a young niece who will be so excited. Then they do this. It strikes me of “Put that woman back in her place”. Just awful.
@themadmonk This is in no way an exclusive club and you are very welcome. I just think people are confused as to why you would want to take the time to sign up just to say you are never watching the show again.
Now, of course, it could be because you maybe want to talk about Doctors of the past on our “Faces” topic, or revisit some of the old episodes in our Moffat or Davies retrospectives, or the BG (Before Gap) episodes we’ve discussed in the past.
If you are indeed new blood then you are very welcome. Some have just joined up to make one post and will never be seen again. I hope to see you continue to participate on our little forum in whatever way you can now that you’ve stopped watching any new Doctor Who.
I came across a new term a few weeks ago – “Broflake”
It’s American (I think – in response to the right calling everyone who takes offence at their racism, sexism etc. ‘snowflakes’). It basically means a man who’s all for freedom of speech for himself, but when women or other minorities get a voice he loses it completely.
Like men who get all annoyed about “Why isn’t there a National Men’s Day?”, or “Why isn’t there Straight Pride?”.
There may be a lot of Doctor Who broflakes crawling out the woodwork!
Ian Levine, discoverer or saviour of lost Doctor Who episodes, has not taken it well. It’s strange – I know he’s a classic BG Who guy mostly, but I thought he’d be open-minded about change, having seen almost everything – but what can you do?
Anyway, you may not know that he is also a Northern Soul DJ. In addition I didn’t know you could do this but someone has turned his main tweet about it into a Northern Soul classic. I thought it too good not to share.
