Doctor Who Discussion (All Forms, Spin-Off Series Welcome)

[SDragon]

The End of Time really was solid. He will knock four times... Indeed. And seriously, James Bond as a Time Lord? It makes so much sense!

I've seen picture of both the eleventh Doctor and Amy Pond before, but... for some reason, my impression of either of them wasn't very good. Amy has far exceeded my expectations (to the point where I can no longer figure out what I didn't like about her pictures), and Matt Smith is off to a good start.

I can tell you what it was that made me nervous about Matt Smith, though: He looked too youthful; Between the babyface skin, the haircut, and the suit, he just looked far too young to be wielding a sonic screwdriver like that. Now that I've seen him in action, though... Not sure how I'd pin him down, but he does look promising.

[Elemental_Elf]

Most people, before seeing the first episode, were VERY skeptical of Matt Smith. Then they saw him in action and fell in love.

[Ninja D!]

Obviously James Bond is a time lord. There is no other explanation. Daniel Craig is just the one that will get the series canceled...
Also, this:

Most people, before seeing the first episode, were VERY skeptical of Matt Smith. Then they saw him in action and fell in love.

I'm sure there is evidence of my Smith hatemongering around here somewhere from before I saw him. I still think he is probably younger than should have been cast and he has stupid hair...but he is also now my favorite Doctor.

[SDragon]

For those who are interested: http://antipaladingames.com/Door_to_Infinity.pdf

The serial numbers have been filed off for legal reasons, but we all should be able to tell where the inspiration for that came from, right?

[Kalontas]

For those who are interested: http://antipaladingames.com/Door_to_Infinity.pdf

The serial numbers have been filed off for legal reasons, but we all should be able to tell where the inspiration for that came from, right?

Oh my God. This is hilarious. The Maestro. The Timeless, who look remarkably like Paul McGann in a long coat with a blurred face (but perhaps DW fans just see Paul McGann everywhere). It's just a barely concealed rip-off.

[SDragon]

As a huge fan of expressionism and art history in general, I absolutely loved Vincent and The Doctor. This was possibly my favorite episode. The scenery was beautiful, And I couldn't help but chuckle at Bedroom in Arles hanging from a corner while wet. Also, as much as the term "proper art" makes me cringe, I did appreciate the nod to the controversy of expressive abstractions in art; Gainsborough, while impressive in his own way, was most certainly not Van Gogh.

Art geekery aside (believe me, I could go on), I also very much appreciated the way they incorporated emotional health issues into the story. Vincent's depression was depicted (both in writing and acting) with applaudable accuracy. I was glad that the Doctor attempted to offer comfort while Vincent was painting, but also glad that he was cut short before he got... Well, anvilicious. The ending was a much better approach, and beautifully touching. During the credits, I noticed that BBC also mentioned a website they had in support of mental (and emotional) health issues. This was yet another nice touch.

By the way, I'm currently in a Who Binge; I'm hoping to finish the seventh episode of season 6 by mid-afternoon Wednesday. That means one more episode today, and three episodes a day to the end, at minimum. Wish me luck!

[Ninja D!]

For those who are interested: http://antipaladingames.com/Door_to_Infinity.pdf

The serial numbers have been filed off for legal reasons, but we all should be able to tell where the inspiration for that came from, right?

And it uses the D6 system! I love it!

[Ninja D!]

How went your binge?

Doctor Who returns soon!

[SDragon]

How went your binge?

Doctor Who returns soon!

It ran into a severe roadblock, but I'm playing catchup again. I just finished A Good Man Goes to War.

OH. MY. GOD.

Oddly enough, though, I remember getting that impression in River Song's first 5th season appearance, but then promptly dismissed it for whatever reason. It vaguely came back at the beginning of this episode, but there was just so much going on, that that didn't stay at the front of my mind.

[Elemental_Elf]

How went your binge?

Doctor Who returns soon!

It ran into a severe roadblock, but I'm playing catchup again. I just finished A Good Man Goes to War.

OH. MY. GOD.

Oddly enough, though, I remember getting that impression in River Song's first 5th season appearance, but then promptly dismissed it for whatever reason. It vaguely came back at the beginning of this episode, but there was just so much going on, that that didn't stay at the front of my mind.

That was a great episode! I too had an inkling as to the twist early in the season and again during the episode but disregarded it as being too audacious and crazy (like Vader being Luke's dad).

[Ninja D!]

It sounded about right to me. I can't believe I didn't get the name sooner, though.

[Ninja D!]

New companion just announced. The name of the actress is Jenna-Louise Coleman and she is absolutely not a ginger. She's no Bernard Cribbins but she is *ahem* a bit, uh, nicer on the eyes.

[Elemental_Elf]

Wow, she's pretty attractive. I think I will like the new season!

[Ninja D!]

She's not in this coming season. Amy and Rory start the season and then exit in episode 5, involving the Weeping Angels. They say "not everyone gets out of this one alive". I guess we then have 9 episodes either with River or no real companion. This new girl will be introduced in the Christmas special for this year.

[Elemental_Elf]

I could see the doctor not having a companion for a time, he needs a break to heal the wounds from the experience with River, Rory and Amy (especially if one dies).