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Jun 6, 2016 5:37:10 GMT
Post by DamagingRob on Jun 6, 2016 5:37:10 GMT
Hold the door! Just binge watched the last 4 episodes of Game of Thrones. Sad shit happens.
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Jun 7, 2016 22:01:06 GMT
Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2016 22:01:06 GMT
Here's something different: a review of a classic Dr. Who serial. Weird.
"The Dalek Invasion of Earth" is, rightfully so, seen as an absolute classic and one of the pinnacles of Who greatness. After the Daleks first appeared around a year prior and were a huge hit in the UK, being merchandised left and right, the decision was made to bring the pepper shakers back in a big way. You've seen the title. You can hopefully guess what it's about.
The story begins with the First Doctor, played by Bill Hartnell, and his entourage of his granddaughter Susan with her two human teachers, Ian and Barbara. What a lot of people forget is that when the Doctor started out, he had no idea how to pilot his TARDIS, and spent a fair portion of his run trying to get Ian and Barbara back to Earth, so they're all elated to be back in London. However, they soon manage to work out that they're not even close to the right time period, as they discover London to be a desolate and abandoned. They encounter a group of brave freedom fighters, the mind-controlled Robomen and their masters, the Daleks. Chesterton even encounters the first ever big green monster in the show's history: the commanding Dalek's pet, the Slyther.
This sets in this serial, unlike those in some other serials, are convincing. But what look better are the shots of abandoned London, such as the iconic scenes of the old grey Daleks patrolling the streets and crossing London Bridge.
Classic Dr. Who has a reputation for being rather lethargic in its storytelling, in part due to the format. Episodes in a serial often include a lot of filler and general boring bits that can make the audience switch off. That's not the case with "Invasion of Earth". Every episode has a healthy dose of badass action sequences, from Barbara running through the Dalek infested streets while pushing the crippled freedom fighter along, to the enslaved humans wrecking the Daleks, to the Doctor fighting off and smashing some Roboman with his cane. The Doctor was different back then.
"Invasion of Earth" is notable for having the first companion exit, and is one of the most dramatic. Susan falls for one of the freedom fighters, David, but is conflicted as to whether to fulfil her dream of belonging somewhere or stay in the TARDIS with her beloved grandfather.
For many modern viewers, seeing the Daleks in their first appearance is quite odd, because they're a lot less dangerous and more merciful. However, in this serial, their more horrific side is revealed, and their iconic catchphrase is yelled for the first time. Obviously, they're not as scary now as the original viewers found them, but what can ya do.
Overall, great story, and a good starting point for anyone wanting to get into classic Who.
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Jun 8, 2016 12:09:58 GMT
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Post by bigballerju on Jun 8, 2016 12:09:58 GMT
Its been announced Superman will appear on the Supergirl tv show. That's great news. Its almost as if Warner Brothers is trying to pull their head out of their own ass. Now that this tv DC Universe has established a Multiverse I am curious to see who they cast as Superman. I can't wait.
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Jun 8, 2016 13:52:48 GMT
Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2016 13:52:48 GMT
I am curious to see who they cast as Superman. I can't wait. Nicholas Cage.
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Jun 8, 2016 14:54:25 GMT
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Post by DamagingRob on Jun 8, 2016 14:54:25 GMT
Hopefully, Supergirl's move to CW means more crossovers, as well. \o/
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Jun 10, 2016 19:27:58 GMT
Post by SSJRuss on Jun 10, 2016 19:27:58 GMT
After a hectic couple of months, I've finally caught up on The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, and Arrow. Still a bit behind on Gotham, but I'm not stressing it.
And just watched the first episode of Netflix's Voltron. Great animation, storytelling, humor and action. Really looking forward to the rest of the season.
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Jun 11, 2016 4:30:12 GMT
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Post by Indolent on Jun 11, 2016 4:30:12 GMT
I remember liking that other Voltron cartoon from a while ago. Shame it dropped off with a pretty lame ending/cliffhanger?
ANYWAY, always been a fan of Voltron. Even if I couldn't watch the original show since I couldn't get wtf was going on. Heh.
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Jun 15, 2016 21:01:36 GMT
Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2016 21:01:36 GMT
Been watching this brilliant period drama on BBC Two called Versailes. I don't usually care much for period dramas, but this is genuinely good. It really is a bit of a genre mash up.
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Jul 1, 2016 13:45:17 GMT
Post by corvette1710 on Jul 1, 2016 13:45:17 GMT
Rewatching my all-time favorite Batman cartoon on Netflix. Not TAS, but The Batman. I grew up hooked on this shit like it was on IV and I'd recently developed chronic pain in my cool bone. That's a bad analogy, but the point is that I was addicted.
I still am. The only designs I dislike so far are Bane and Riddler, but those aren't really dealbreakers for me. I see the villain designs of this show as a transition to a more combat-oriented take on Batman's rogues gallery. Freeze might not have the same depth here as he does in TAS, but he sure as fuck looks cool. And good god, I love their Croc design. It's perfect, honestly. We'll see if the other seasons have aged as well.
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Jul 1, 2016 15:30:55 GMT
Post by bigballerju on Jul 1, 2016 15:30:55 GMT
I started watching Preacher. I am on Episode 4 and I am already hooked. Good show and feels just like the comic so far already.
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Jul 2, 2016 12:11:44 GMT
Post by corvette1710 on Jul 2, 2016 12:11:44 GMT
Also, no matter what anyone says about The Batman, Batman vs Dracula is and was sick as fucking hell.
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Post by bigballerju on Jul 2, 2016 18:02:21 GMT
I want the 90's Batman Animated Series on Netflick already. They added the 60's Batman film finally. Classic shit.
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Jul 5, 2016 4:56:50 GMT
Post by corvette1710 on Jul 5, 2016 4:56:50 GMT
Well, I've quit The Batman because of season 3. It just switched main fucking characters and the feel of the show is all wrong.
My recommendation: Watch seasons one and two, then Batman vs Dracula, then put it down.
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Jul 9, 2016 23:10:18 GMT
Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2016 23:10:18 GMT
So, the almighty Moff has apparently put heavy consideration into the idea of bringing Matt Smith, the Eleventh Doctor, back into Dr. Who because Smith has supposedly missed the role quite a lot. I admit it, I loudly shouted "Ech" upon reading this on Facebook news. While Smith had considerable appeal to people abroad, in America specifically, in Britain he was... Divisive to say the least. Most people over here didn't like his portrayal because Tennant was a tough act to follow. I know literally two people who actually liked his portrayal of the character.
Admittedly, Matt Smith is a decent actor, and had a few really great stories while he was the Doctor. But in all honestly, most of his stories weren't actually very good, and some elements of his Doctor's character were aggravating, such as his overuse of baby talk and grandiose speeches which got a bit old after a while. As you can see on pretty much every social media outlet, most people are averse to the idea of Smith coming back and, if anything, want Tennant or Eccelstone to return instead. But I don't think Moffat has said that he specifically wants Smith to be the 13th (14th, technically) Doctor; he could just want Smith to return for a single multi-Doctor story or something like that.
Well, here's my condensed thoughts on the matter of Smith possibly being the next Doctor: Pros: - Under a new head writer, Chris Chibnall, his Doctor could have better stories to elevate him in the public eye. - Perhaps he could be given a completely new personality, which could be a bit interesting.
Cons: - This could potentially turn thousands of fans off Doctor Who for good, and maybe even lead to its end if it is handled poorly like Smith's later seasons, - It'd be far too soon to bring back any previous Doctor actors, especially Capaldi's direct predecessor. If they're gonna do something like this, they'd be better off doing it later so that a) the actors themselves have changed so their performances can change more noticeably to match, and b) they can cash in on nostalgia. - It wouldn't make too much sense within a story context. The Doctor does have some slight subconscious control over what he regenerates into, but the Doctor is never too fond of his past incarnations, so why would he want to change back? - Doctor Who has simply never been a regressive show. As Moffat himself has said, the fact that the show is always figuratively regenerating and trying out new things is why it has remained so popular and accessible. - It's implied that the Doctor will only start regenerating into old bodies near the end of his life, when he's retired from adventuring. Recasting Smith would imply that they want Doctor Who to end.
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Jul 11, 2016 2:04:48 GMT
Post by bigballerju on Jul 11, 2016 2:04:48 GMT
I just watched Dark Matter Season 1 on Netflick. Great show. Season 2 just started right now and its off to a damn good start. I like the premise and I just hope they keep people interested because Season Two ended with some major surprises.
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