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Firecat · July 4th, 2007, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by teeb

Which is, in my opinion, one of the worst pieces of casting ever.

She was okay in The Runaway Bride, but only just. A lot of SHOUTING and so on.

This smacks of "Yes now we will get vast ratings and can keep selling the format overseas".

Plus, she's not Sally Sparrow images/smilies/tongue.gif

omg...I said the same thing on another board. About Tate sucking, and they should have picked Sally Sparrow....haha.

vegasrebel29 · April 7th, 2008, 03:01 AM

Sparrow was too young, and too unrelated.
It would have taken some spectacular writing to make that happen.

In other news, the 4th series premiered last night...

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I quite liked it, and the departure from ZOMG LOOK AT IT'S TEETH scariness was certainly welcome.
Besides, how can you hate something this cute (and nondescript at the same time)?

http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/4541/adiposecu1.jpg

argatoga · April 7th, 2008, 03:26 AM

It was a fantastic episode. I like the little hint of the Sontarans, and can't wait for the rest of the series to air.

Labcoatguy · April 7th, 2008, 04:13 AM

Yeah the cuteness of those beasts was amazing; I am surprised they didn't get actively vicious. However, I really want some merchandiser to bring out a gel-filled plushy version.

edkwon · April 7th, 2008, 03:52 PM

I think Tate is a needed change as far the Doctor's companion goes. The romantic/sexual-tension subplots from the previous seasons was getting old and repetitive. It's nice to see a pairing where theres no real sexual chemistry going on and just focus on the action and comedy. Besides we already saw the Rose Tyler cameo so something is up there, and Martha is supposed to come back later this season as well.

After Donna, they can bring back someone who is young and hot again. I too think Sally Sparrow would be an excellent companion.

Labcoatguy · April 7th, 2008, 07:35 PM

Richard Dawkins comes to the show as himself. By an amazing coincidence, he is married to the former Romana, Lalla Ward, and best friends with the late Douglas Adams.

argatoga · April 7th, 2008, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Labcoatguy

Yeah the cuteness of those beasts was amazing; I am surprised they didn't get actively vicious.

I like how the show has warped our minds to expect that. images/smilies/tongue.gif

edkwon · April 18th, 2008, 04:45 AM

Bump, i just saw the Pompeii ep, thought it was pretty good, better than the season premiere for sure.

Labcoatguy · April 21st, 2008, 03:20 AM

Planet of the Ood was....sanctimonious. For some reason I thought it was part of a 2-parter, so I kept waiting for the cliffhanger and got confused when it resolved so quickly. I like the little bits of ominous teasing about what the series will end on, even if they tell us absolutely sod-all. Oh, and +1 to the season premiere for giving me my new icon. SO CUTE. Ahem, must do something manly, guitar shredding time.

teeb · April 21st, 2008, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Labcoatguy

Planet of the Ood was....sanctimonious. For some reason I thought it was part of a 2-parter, so I kept waiting for the cliffhanger and got confused when it resolved so quickly. I like the little bits of ominous teasing about what the series will end on, even if they tell us absolutely sod-all. Oh, and +1 to the season premiere for giving me my new icon. SO CUTE. Ahem, must do something manly, guitar shredding time.

I liked Planet of the Ood, mainly because of Lord Percy / Darling turning into an Ood, which is going to give kids a few nightmares.

I'm still not convinced by Tate, though.

Oh, and next week's ep looks like crap.

edkwon · April 21st, 2008, 10:58 PM

I thought the Pompeii ep was much better than the Ood ep, really dealt with the reprecussions/consequences of time travel. Plus the dramatic CG shots of Pompeii's destruction were pretty amazing.

argatoga · April 21st, 2008, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by teeb

I liked Planet of the Ood, mainly because of Lord Percy / Darling turning into an Ood, which is going to give kids a few nightmares.

Thank you. He was familiar, but I couldn't remember from where. He should have kept his twitch from Goes Forth. images/smilies/smile.gif

argatoga · April 26th, 2008, 08:44 PM

Another great episode, I especially like the jab at the 80s era serials at the beginning.

Speedtouch · April 26th, 2008, 10:51 PM

Yeah. And an annoying cliffhanger ending.

I loved when Donna's mum seemed oblivious to the fact that every car on the road was smoking, and blaming the Doctor for blowing hers up. images/smilies/lol.gif

Idiot.

PaSSoA · May 4th, 2008, 05:06 PM

The latest episode was another brilliant one! Loved the way the 2 companions had to work together, remember in one of the previous episodes in season 1 or 2, I think its the one where flying aliens used school kids for some deadly deeds, Rose met another companion who was a journalist and had the robot dog, man were those two going at it...

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Did anyone catch a glimpse of Rose in the monitor screen when the doctor was contacting Donna in the tardis? It'll be a sight to see her and Martha together... Catfight anyone? images/smilies/tongue.gif

Can't wait for the next episode though, the trailer looked great!

Labcoatguy · May 21st, 2008, 01:42 AM

http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pre...y/20/who.shtml
Steven Moffatt to replace Russell T. Davies as executive producer.

YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! Finally, someone who can WRITE in charge of the whole shebang!

Speedtouch · May 21st, 2008, 08:05 AM

^ His were some pretty good episodes. The angels which got you if you blinked was an awesome one. As was the Girl In The Fireplace. Davies isn't bad, but it will be nice to see a change.

Hannah Gregory · May 22nd, 2008, 03:51 PM

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some episodes of classic Who (mostly with the first Doctor)

The 1st Doctor is not the best one to start with for the classic Whos, I would suggesst you check out Tom Baker or Jon Pertwee as the Doctor, for the best of the classics.

I quite like the new ones, to a point. There are some things, they try some humor that doesn't quite work and they're not as dark or mystrous as they could be. I would prefer it was screened later at night and was a bit more serious and dark and the aliens, etc were more scary.

April 7th, 2008, 03:26 AM	#43
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April 26th, 2008, 08:44 PM	#53
argatoga Joined: Oct 4th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Washington State, USA Age: 24 Posts: 1,746 Car: '97 Mustang GT Rep Power: 40	Another great episode, I especially like the jab at the 80s era serials at the beginning. __________________ "Until a President is killed in a 300c, it can NEVER be as awesome as the Lincoln Continental." - thedguy "But to take alobohol rectally... Couldn't that kill a man?!?" - Austere "If you think about it breast implants aren't much different than braces. Their main purpose is to improve one's appearance, at least that's how it was in my case." - KaJun

April 26th, 2008, 10:51 PM	#54
Speedtouch Joined: Jul 30th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Kent, England Age: 16 Posts: 2,518 Rep Power: 27	Yeah. And an annoying cliffhanger ending. I loved when Donna's mum seemed oblivious to the fact that every car on the road was smoking, and blaming the Doctor for blowing hers up. Idiot. __________________ I Don't Know Where I'd Be Without This Forum. Thanks So Much

May 21st, 2008, 08:05 AM	#57
Speedtouch Joined: Jul 30th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Kent, England Age: 16 Posts: 2,518 Rep Power: 27	^ His were some pretty good episodes. The angels which got you if you blinked was an awesome one. As was the Girl In The Fireplace. Davies isn't bad, but it will be nice to see a change. __________________ I Don't Know Where I'd Be Without This Forum. Thanks So Much

April 7th, 2008, 04:13 AM	#44
Labcoatguy Joined: Mar 27th, 2005 Last Online: 01:00 AM Location: Boston, MA Posts: 2,071 Car: None, but soon enough Rep Power: 55	Yeah the cuteness of those beasts was amazing; I am surprised they didn't get actively vicious. However, I really want some merchandiser to bring out a gel-filled plushy version.

April 7th, 2008, 03:52 PM	#45
edkwon Joined: Nov 21st, 2006 Last Online: 12:39 AM Location: Lil Osaka Posts: 1,750 Car: Legacy GT Spec B '07 Rep Power: 14	I think Tate is a needed change as far the Doctor's companion goes. The romantic/sexual-tension subplots from the previous seasons was getting old and repetitive. It's nice to see a pairing where theres no real sexual chemistry going on and just focus on the action and comedy. Besides we already saw the Rose Tyler cameo so something is up there, and Martha is supposed to come back later this season as well. After Donna, they can bring back someone who is young and hot again. I too think Sally Sparrow would be an excellent companion.

April 7th, 2008, 07:35 PM	#46
Labcoatguy Joined: Mar 27th, 2005 Last Online: 01:00 AM Location: Boston, MA Posts: 2,071 Car: None, but soon enough Rep Power: 55	Richard Dawkins comes to the show as himself. By an amazing coincidence, he is married to the former Romana, Lalla Ward, and best friends with the late Douglas Adams.

April 18th, 2008, 04:45 AM	#48
edkwon Joined: Nov 21st, 2006 Last Online: 12:39 AM Location: Lil Osaka Posts: 1,750 Car: Legacy GT Spec B '07 Rep Power: 14	Bump, i just saw the Pompeii ep, thought it was pretty good, better than the season premiere for sure.

April 21st, 2008, 03:20 AM	#49
Labcoatguy Joined: Mar 27th, 2005 Last Online: 01:00 AM Location: Boston, MA Posts: 2,071 Car: None, but soon enough Rep Power: 55	Planet of the Ood was....sanctimonious. For some reason I thought it was part of a 2-parter, so I kept waiting for the cliffhanger and got confused when it resolved so quickly. I like the little bits of ominous teasing about what the series will end on, even if they tell us absolutely sod-all. Oh, and +1 to the season premiere for giving me my new icon. SO CUTE. Ahem, must do something manly, guitar shredding time.

April 21st, 2008, 10:58 PM	#51
edkwon Joined: Nov 21st, 2006 Last Online: 12:39 AM Location: Lil Osaka Posts: 1,750 Car: Legacy GT Spec B '07 Rep Power: 14	I thought the Pompeii ep was much better than the Ood ep, really dealt with the reprecussions/consequences of time travel. Plus the dramatic CG shots of Pompeii's destruction were pretty amazing.

May 21st, 2008, 01:42 AM	#56
Labcoatguy Joined: Mar 27th, 2005 Last Online: 01:00 AM Location: Boston, MA Posts: 2,071 Car: None, but soon enough Rep Power: 55	http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pre...y/20/who.shtml Steven Moffatt to replace Russell T. Davies as executive producer. YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! Finally, someone who can WRITE in charge of the whole shebang!