tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post167126485947532027..comments2024-03-25T19:18:14.047-04:00Comments on What's Alan Watching?: Doctor Who: If I can change, and you can change, maybe we can all change into DaleksAlan Sepinwallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-32418368146794569232007-08-09T07:45:00.000-04:002007-08-09T07:45:00.000-04:00Regarding accents. Us Brits are better at US accen...Regarding accents. Us Brits are better at US accents than vice-versa. Just Hugh Laurie? How about Ian Hart in Dirt? Anna Friel in Pushing Daisies? Stuart Townsend in Night Stalker? And many other actors most Americans THINK are US-born.<BR/><BR/>A vocal coach once said that the stereotypical Brit accent is "untainted English", and you add to it to make accents (incl. UK regional), and it's easier for Brits to ADD than it is for Americans to successfully "restrict" their natural sounds.<BR/><BR/>The guys in DW just didn't reign their accents in enough and went overboard.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05821524840819117719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-15446602618099410152007-07-31T13:24:00.000-04:002007-07-31T13:24:00.000-04:00Huh, I had no idea about this. So, if they manage ...Huh, I had no idea about this. So, if they manage to secure the rights for Davros (I've seen some speculation online, not sure how accurate it is) there might not be any Daleks to go with? Or could they perhaps renew the license?<BR/><BR/>I'd hate to see the Cybermen return just because Davies can't have the Daleks as recurring villains!dark tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13461345493748899275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-49264449024124732052007-07-31T13:03:00.000-04:002007-07-31T13:03:00.000-04:00These two are the weakest of season three. They c...These two are the weakest of season three. They could have been easily combined into one and the Doctor makes some decisions next week that I find questionable based on his character arc in the new series.<BR/><BR/>That said, the reason the Daleks are back is, quite simply, they had the rights to use them for three seasons and they were going to get their money's worth. Daleks aren't owned by the BBC..but by their creator and now his estate. Back in season one, they weren't sure they could get them...hence they had to rewrite Dalek many times. They got them for three years and made sure to use them...esp. since the rights to use them are quite pricey.<BR/><BR/>Also, Daleks equals ratings in the UK. And tons of publicity for the show.Michael Hickersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08283539524957605129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-82074345992644436232007-07-30T01:37:00.000-04:002007-07-30T01:37:00.000-04:00You know an episode can't be great when the commen...You know an episode can't be great when the comments relate to hinting at the greatness (or lack thereof) of future episodes.<BR/><BR/>I too will be back, because I can already foresee disagreements.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317568565085893849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-5948754891759897272007-07-29T22:28:00.000-04:002007-07-29T22:28:00.000-04:00Time travel? Changing bodies? Daleks? I'm fine wit...Time travel? Changing bodies? Daleks? I'm fine with all of that. But being able to see the Empire State Building from Central Park? Oh, please!Jon88https://www.blogger.com/profile/16908049871851563389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-63362194857911453172007-07-29T20:57:00.000-04:002007-07-29T20:57:00.000-04:00Now we have to wait two months for you to expand o...Now we have to wait two months for you to expand on <I>these</I> thoughts? Man, where's a TARDIS when you need one?dark tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13461345493748899275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-16374680443632262172007-07-29T14:31:00.000-04:002007-07-29T14:31:00.000-04:00I hated those episodes so much I wanted to stuff t...I hated those episodes so much I wanted to stuff them in a paper bag and set fire to the bag and leave the bag on a neighbor's doorstep and ring his/her doorbell and then, when the neighbor answered the door, I wanted to decapitate him/her just TO SAVE HIM/HER THE PAINFUL EXPERIENCE OF GAZING UPON THEM.<BR/><BR/>Hated them. And mark my words, Dark Tyler, I'll be back to spew my vitriol when the time comes. (Insert evil maniacal laughter.)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07278397835543484753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-58770433747576907642007-07-29T05:34:00.000-04:002007-07-29T05:34:00.000-04:00With a lot of the new Who I bought the broader bru...<I>With a lot of the new Who I bought the broader brush strokes while grinding my teeth at a lot of the particulars.</I><BR/><BR/>All the time, yeah. Except for when these particulars are written by Steven Moffat. ;)<BR/><BR/>I would have never considered the two you say as "low points", but there definitely was stuff that disappointed. Especially with "Drums", which came after the amazing and shocking "Utopia". OK, I'll stop now, because I think I see Alan fuming. (LOL)dark tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13461345493748899275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-24303202682558515102007-07-28T23:01:00.000-04:002007-07-28T23:01:00.000-04:00Tyler, I'll grant that the "Dalek" episode was ver...Tyler, I'll grant that the "Dalek" episode was very important to the mythology of the series. But I don't think I ever got past the creature going, "I... am... so... wonewy." With a lot of the new <I>Who</I> I bought the broader brush strokes while grinding my teeth at a lot of the particulars. I had an easier time considering Eccleston's performance as part of a season-long whole.<BR/><BR/>For me the low points of this season -- mostly (but not only) because of flubbed potential -- are "Drums" and "Last."Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07278397835543484753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-67651079743155502262007-07-28T18:53:00.000-04:002007-07-28T18:53:00.000-04:00J, I agree with what you say about the Daleks. On ...J, I agree with what you say about the Daleks. On the other hand, that very first appearance of what we thought was the Last Dalek was the very moment this series turned from "fun" to "excellent" for me. What you say stands, though. It wasn't the Dalek itself but what it meant to the Doctor {and that unforgettable performance by THE DOCTOR -sorry, Mr. Tennant :) } that elevated it.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, I speak too much, what I mean to say is that I agree that Davies hasn't handled the Daleks very good. But the way he has the cast reacting to their concept, their very existence, is why they're worth the trouble.<BR/><BR/>So, without entering spoiler territory, what episode did you think was the actual low point of the series? "Lazarus"?dark tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13461345493748899275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-63503359150040012762007-07-28T18:05:00.000-04:002007-07-28T18:05:00.000-04:00This episode seemed particularly weak. The perfor...This episode seemed particularly weak. The performances by the 1930s New Yorkers were particularly bad, and as you say, it seemed that the surface understanding of 1930s NYC came from movies about that period, not knowledge about that period. I don't necessarily mind the resurfacing of the Daleks, but they could at least do so in a neat reveal like Whedon would have with the return of an old villain. Not so here. Not my favorite episode, not much fun.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-59309856268251678612007-07-28T14:11:00.000-04:002007-07-28T14:11:00.000-04:00The only dalek moment I've enjoyed in Who 2.0 was ...The only dalek moment I've enjoyed in Who 2.0 was the bit of cyberman-dalek braggadocio in the Series 2 finale. Davies-era daleks blather on endlessly. How's that scary? It's supposed to be "EXTERMINATE" and *zap.* And though the notion of a human-dalek hybrid seems to have been introduced back in one of the Troughton serials, giving it a thick Brooklyn accent was probably as good an idea as having Harvey Keitel play Judas.<BR/><BR/>Though this two-parter was awful, I'm not sure I'd agree it was the low point of the season for me. I think both the best and worst eps have yet to come.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07278397835543484753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-62721787108712160342007-07-28T13:10:00.000-04:002007-07-28T13:10:00.000-04:00This 2 parter is forgettable - not good when you a...This 2 parter is forgettable - not good when you are playing a Dalek card. But the season improves quite a bit, especially as we get to <I> Human Nature</I> and <I>Family of Blood</I>.Taleenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13465468178554091355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-87180401302919546082007-07-28T09:41:00.000-04:002007-07-28T09:41:00.000-04:00The last 4 episodes absolutely will rock, making t...The last 4 episodes absolutely will rock, making this and the next one a pale and distant memory. Actually, I should say the last 6 rock.<BR/><BR/>As for the Daleks, I think they probably work best with the element of surprise, and staying in their container, because the hybrid seems more ugly than scary.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317568565085893849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-69192445644955212352007-07-28T07:53:00.000-04:002007-07-28T07:53:00.000-04:00Well, in fairness, this is the only time so far th...Well, in fairness, this is the only time so far that the Daleks came back but we knew they would. Previously it was every time "Oh my god, there are more! How?!" but now we knew there were coming after we saw one survive "Doomsday".<BR/><BR/>That's besides the point, though, that this two-parter definitely is the low point of the season. {Well, I've not seen the final 4 episodes yet, but I have a feeling that they are kinda gonna rock. :) }dark tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13461345493748899275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-52396678705405478282007-07-28T07:40:00.000-04:002007-07-28T07:40:00.000-04:00Agreed that this is the low point of this season. ...Agreed that this is the low point of this season. One thing that amuses me is that British actors are capable of American accents every bit as bad as most Americans' British accents. They're not all Hugh Laurie.<BR/><BR/>The only reason to bring the Daleks back next year would be if Davros comes with them. Which I think is fairly likely.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18351452512636422112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-91620913968045228712007-07-28T00:27:00.000-04:002007-07-28T00:27:00.000-04:00This episode and the next one are the weakest of t...This episode and the next one are the weakest of the bunch. I tired of Tallulah's accent quickly and kinda didn't care that much about the fate of Hooverville. It's not a horrible episode, but I felt it was a bit of a step down from the first three.<BR/><BR/>The Daleks were interesting in the "new" series because at first they brought out the Doctor's pain regarding the Time War, and then later upped the stakes in Doomsday, to make a grandiose battle. This current "Master Plan" seems silly and the Doctor doesn't seem quite as personally involved as in the past. This better be the last time we see them in a long while, because they are starting to neuter the Daleks like Voyager did with the Borg.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317568565085893849noreply@blogger.com