tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179127695106064318.post7388271295012025155..comments2024-01-03T11:02:45.549+05:30Comments on Buddy2Blogger : DC’s Legends of Tomorrow Pilot Part 1 - Recap and ReviewArunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16498276962097853996noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179127695106064318.post-87327096625238624952016-01-29T08:36:51.367+05:302016-01-29T08:36:51.367+05:30Thanks Rick and GK for the suggestions.
B2B.Thanks Rick and GK for the suggestions.<br /><br />B2B.Arunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16498276962097853996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179127695106064318.post-46352191225802311122016-01-28T11:23:38.709+05:302016-01-28T11:23:38.709+05:30I agree that Classic DW to new eyes would look a b...I agree that Classic DW to new eyes would look a bit on the cheap side (though The Aztecs has pretty good sets & costumes, not to mention a fantastic story & performances).<br /><br />I'd argue though that if you can get past the budgetary limitations, the actual stories make up for the admittedly weak VFX (Inferno comes quickly to mind). Also, Spearhead From Space is downright cinematic, which goes to show what could be done when the budget matched the story's ambition and intelligence.<br /><br />If you can forgive the sometimes obviously low-budgets (and sometimes that can be incredibly hard), you'll see some of the stories themselves hold up very well. It's worth taking a look at both Classic and Revived DW, for when DW is good, it's very, very good. Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16611922269342141654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179127695106064318.post-83610800258742277892016-01-28T03:34:35.405+05:302016-01-28T03:34:35.405+05:30I'm a huge fan of the 'classic' versio...I'm a huge fan of the 'classic' version (grew up on it and own every ep!), but to new eyes, they'll seem a bit cheap and children's TV (it was done on a shoestring budget). The reboot from 2005 does not require you to have seen the earlier version and has great production values consummate with US shows of the period. Download the first two series (2005/6) and if you like them (there's only 13 in a run), you'll probably like what comes after - and before. Of the new Doctors, David Tennant is the most fun and probably the most iconic. Child of the 70shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045667514712502457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179127695106064318.post-63748938723005245032016-01-27T20:24:09.479+05:302016-01-27T20:24:09.479+05:30As we say here in the States, "true dat"...As we say here in the States, "true dat". Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16611922269342141654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179127695106064318.post-2532709680380581542016-01-27T20:23:22.006+05:302016-01-27T20:23:22.006+05:30My own view: watch some of the "Classic"...My own view: watch some of the "Classic" DW first (1963-1989). As for the Cushing Doctor Who movies, note they aren't considered Canon by DW fans, more film versions of the television stories. I enjoyed them but they are at times a bit camp.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16611922269342141654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179127695106064318.post-17643672687537763722016-01-27T14:18:11.467+05:302016-01-27T14:18:11.467+05:30So glad to know that you enjoyed this episode as m...So glad to know that you enjoyed this episode as much as I did.<br /><br />Garber's Dr Stein, Heat Wave and Cold are the most fun guys around. I just learnt that Wentworth Miller and Dominic Purcell played brothers on <i>Prison Break</i>. That explains why they are having so much chemistry together. Have you seen that show...<br /><br />I might try out Dr Who some time. Heard a lot of good things about it. Including the fact that one of my favorite Sherlock Holmes actors, Peter Cushing played the part once.<br /><br />B2B.Arunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16498276962097853996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179127695106064318.post-74772883554839221292016-01-27T13:33:09.510+05:302016-01-27T13:33:09.510+05:30I loved LoT a heck of a lot and it looks like it c...I loved LoT a heck of a lot and it looks like it could be the most enjoyable yet. I actually liked Darvill - though he is Doctor Who in all but name, even down to how he dresses (Google David Tennant's version). Heat Wave and Cold are brill (HW is already the comedy relief) and Garber is as ace as usual. I'm also looking forward to history on a budget - a few flares and perms for 1975, what'll we get for 1950? 1800? 200BC? As for Dr Who, you should really give it a try - it's inventive, fun and even occasionally moving. You'd like it. Child of the 70shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045667514712502457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179127695106064318.post-18367762873284030512016-01-27T12:55:18.756+05:302016-01-27T12:55:18.756+05:30Yes, The Flash and also Supergirl are colorful and...Yes, <i>The Flash</i> and also <i>Supergirl</i> are colorful and fun.<br /><br />Reading your comments about Moffat's handling of Dr Who, I can get an idea of why you hate BBC <i>Sherlock</i> so much... :)<br /><br />B2B.Arunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16498276962097853996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179127695106064318.post-38490421378527439782016-01-27T03:21:42.575+05:302016-01-27T03:21:42.575+05:30I've started w/Supergirl, which I do like, and...I've started w/Supergirl, which I do like, and have Season One of The Flash waiting patiently (I'm told it's the anti-Gotham, rather bright versus Gotham's bleakness).<br /><br />As for Moffat, I fall on the "he's ruined the show beyond repair" school of thought. Where once I looked forward to a new episode, now I just shake my head and pray it's cancelled.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16611922269342141654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179127695106064318.post-40043270295526935742016-01-26T12:54:13.769+05:302016-01-26T12:54:13.769+05:30Thanks Carissa for stopping by.
If you like Victo...Thanks Carissa for stopping by.<br /><br />If you like Victor Garber, you will love this show. He is in top form here. And you might just end up liking the DC Universe :)<br /><br />B2B.Arunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16498276962097853996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179127695106064318.post-89852176580151210512016-01-26T04:57:44.256+05:302016-01-26T04:57:44.256+05:30All you had to say was Victor Garber to snag my in...All you had to say was Victor Garber to snag my interest. I'm not that much into DC since Marvel came to town, but I might still give the show a chance. If I can make time, I might have to wait until, or if, it's released on DVD.Carissa (Regency Woman)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16052175780167961631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179127695106064318.post-31135438281215195852016-01-25T22:46:48.269+05:302016-01-25T22:46:48.269+05:30There definitely has been an overdose of comic boo...There definitely has been an overdose of comic book based movies and TV shows.<br /><br />I know that you are a big fan of <i>Gotham</i>. What other shows are you watching....<br /><br />I am not familiar with the Dr Who Universe and have not seen even a single episode so far. But I have read that Moffat's take on the series has been a very divisive one. <br /><br />B2B.Arunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16498276962097853996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179127695106064318.post-61017519083171368562016-01-25T20:12:33.556+05:302016-01-25T20:12:33.556+05:30I might pick it up when it gets to DVD, but right ...I might pick it up when it gets to DVD, but right now I'm overloaded w/comic book adaptations.<br /><br />As for Darvill, I can vouch for the fact his Rory Williams (who 'died' on screen at least seven times according to my count) was a bit of a milquetoast on the show. Granted, that's what the character was: a man so besotted by his girlfriend/wife (The Doctor's Companion, Amy Pond) that he was constantly referred to as "Mr. Pond" by everyone (even the Doctor and Amy) and the couple referred to as "The Ponds" despite his last name being Williams.<br /><br />It was so bad that a major plot point involved their daughter, Melody Pond (not Melody Williams, the bossy Amy declaring she would take HER surname, not his), who would eventually grow up to be called River Song (the connection between "River" and "Pond" as well as "Melody" and "Song" being the key to understand this).<br /><br />Even now most NuWho fans refer to them as "The Ponds". For his part, neither Rory or Darvill ever openly objected to any of this. Take that for what you will.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16611922269342141654noreply@blogger.com