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 Apr 7 2008, 02:37 PM
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I'm sorry; I meant, "Drop dead, *comrade*."  Group: Senior Members Posts: 4,352 Joined: 21-January 05 From: CTU Member No.: 3,252  |
QUOTE (KevinandNick @ Apr 7 2008, 01:38 PM) I worked out who it was about half way between the start of the shot and the reveal. As camp as it might sound, I recognised the hair and the purple jacket...  Kev W  Me as well... I mean, it was perfectly obvious if you think about it... |
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Apr 7 2008, 03:28 PM
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We gotta make the planet safe for the kiddies Group: Senior Members Posts: 5,683 Joined: 4-October 04 From: In the Southstand, watching the WORLD Champions. Member No.: 2,367 |
The cameo by Rose saved the whole episode.
Catherine fucking Tate (to use her full name) is a big mistake. The Doctor is over the top. That befits a man who lives outside normallicy. His assistant is there in effect to play the viewer, as we see things through their eyes. Having a gurning cow like Tate ruins that, as both now are playing it panto style. Her ridiculous reaction to the Doctor's remark about needing a mate was awful, and a worrying sign of things to come. |
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Apr 7 2008, 04:15 PM
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Space Cowboy Group: Blokes in Charge Posts: 14,557 Joined: 1-October 04 From: Mercy Member No.: 2,262 |
QUOTE (gulfcoast_highwayman @ Apr 7 2008, 04:28 PM) Catherine fucking Tate (to use her full name) is a big mistake. The Doctor is over the top. That befits a man who lives outside normallicy. His assistant is there in effect to play the viewer, as we see things through their eyes. Having a gurning cow like Tate ruins that, as both now are playing it panto style. Her ridiculous reaction to the Doctor's remark about needing a mate was awful, and a worrying sign of things to come. I don't agree with that. The tone of the episode was light hearted, and there were some slap stick moments, but I wouldn't say it went into pantomime territory at any point. I strongly suspect we will see a more serious slant on proceedings in later episodes. |
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Apr 7 2008, 04:35 PM
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"Mus" à gauche, "TANG" Group: Senior Moderators Posts: 15,567 Joined: 11-November 04 From: London Member No.: 2,740 |
QUOTE (gulfcoast_highwayman @ Apr 7 2008, 04:28 PM) Catherine fucking Tate (to use her full name) is a big mistake. The Doctor is over the top. That befits a man who lives outside normallicy. His assistant is there in effect to play the viewer, as we see things through their eyes. Having a gurning cow like Tate ruins that, as both now are playing it panto style. Her ridiculous reaction to the Doctor's remark about needing a mate was awful, and a worrying sign of things to come. On the basis of one episode that's a bit of a damning statement. Particularly as your criticisms really should be directed more at the writing rather than the performance. The assistant may well be there to act as the viewer (personally I always thought they were more of a device to explain to the audience what is going on and what the Doctor's thoughts are), but with the last two assistants that seems to have been forgotten more in favour of viewing how wonderful "humanity" is through The Doctor's eyes. At least in Donna we will not have another assistant fawning over him. The "panto style" was probably evident in that episode because that was the tone of that particular episode. As for more dramatic episodes I'm sure Tate will hold her own. She is a highly respected TV and stage actress, and once a member of the RSC. She's not just one trick pony that's lived off a couple of catchphrases. |
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Apr 7 2008, 04:44 PM
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We gotta make the planet safe for the kiddies Group: Senior Members Posts: 5,683 Joined: 4-October 04 From: In the Southstand, watching the WORLD Champions. Member No.: 2,367 |
QUOTE (Sostie @ Apr 7 2008, 05:35 PM) On the basis of one episode that's a bit of a damning statement. Particularly as your criticisms really should be directed more at the writing rather than the performance. The assistant may well be there to act as the viewer (personally I always thought they were more of a device to explain to the audience what is going on and what the Doctor's thoughts are), but with the last two assistants that seems to have been forgotten more in favour of viewing how wonderful "humanity" is through The Doctor's eyes. At least in Donna we will not have another assistant fawning over him. The "panto style" was probably evident in that episode because that was the tone of that particular episode. As for more dramatic episodes I'm sure Tate will hold her own. She is a highly respected TV and stage actress, and once a member of the RSC. She's not just one trick pony that's lived off a couple of catchphrases. You may be right, but I don't have a good feeling about it. |
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Apr 7 2008, 04:48 PM
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deeply dippy Group: Senior Members Posts: 904 Joined: 19-April 07 From: somewhere only we know Member No.: 6,279 |
QUOTE (gulfcoast_highwayman @ Apr 7 2008, 04:28 PM) The cameo by Rose saved the whole episode. Catherine fucking Tate (to use her full name) is a big mistake. The Doctor is over the top. That befits a man who lives outside normallicy. His assistant is there in effect to play the viewer, as we see things through their eyes. Having a gurning cow like Tate ruins that, as both now are playing it panto style. Her ridiculous reaction to the Doctor's remark about needing a mate was awful, and a worrying sign of things to come. Totally disagree with you. The cameo by Rose was a nice but gratuitous touch. The episode would have been just as good without it. Catherine Tate was better than I was expecting, and that really wasn't panto style. I don't know how she'll fare with more serious plots - but I'll reserve judgement till I see that. |
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Apr 7 2008, 06:14 PM
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Space Cowboy Group: Blokes in Charge Posts: 14,557 Joined: 1-October 04 From: Mercy Member No.: 2,262 |
QUOTE (Drifter @ Apr 6 2008, 08:16 PM)   She's got quite a few more on her deviant art page here: mimi-na. I like the Monsters of Whodom, and the Family of Blood pane from the Season 3 litho! |
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Apr 7 2008, 06:24 PM
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Addict Group: Senior Members Posts: 8,533 Joined: 16-February 05 From: La-La-La-London, UK Member No.: 3,423 |
QUOTE (Raven @ Apr 7 2008, 07:14 PM) They're all rather lovely. She's very good. |
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Apr 7 2008, 06:32 PM
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Space Cowboy Group: Blokes in Charge Posts: 14,557 Joined: 1-October 04 From: Mercy Member No.: 2,262 |
She is, but a shade ranty as well, if you read her main page.
She has done some very good Doctor Who images, posted them on the web, and then expected people not to take copies and use them elsewhere - I thought we got past that level of naivety years ago! |
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Apr 7 2008, 06:41 PM
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The Magnificent Butchers Group: Senior Members Posts: 1,183 Joined: 24-August 05 From: Kent & Hampshire Member No.: 4,381 |
QUOTE (princess_shrek @ Apr 7 2008, 12:54 PM) Me too ;-) Thank God for that - I was beginning to think that I have a problem...  Kev W |
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Apr 7 2008, 06:49 PM
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.....9..... Group: Senior Members Posts: 2,836 Joined: 5-August 06 From: Wales Member No.: 5,387 |
QUOTE (Raven @ Apr 7 2008, 07:14 PM) She's got quite a few more on her deviant art page here: mimi-na. I like the Monsters of Whodom, and the Family of Blood pane from the Season 3 litho! Thats where I originally saw them, I do quite like her Who stuff but youre right, she can be a tad ranty |
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Apr 7 2008, 08:36 PM
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deeply dippy Group: Senior Members Posts: 904 Joined: 19-April 07 From: somewhere only we know Member No.: 6,279 |
QUOTE (KevinandNick @ Apr 7 2008, 07:41 PM) Thank God for that - I was beginning to think that I have a problem... Kev W I'm not saying you don't ...
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Apr 7 2008, 08:47 PM
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Mecha-Godzilla Attack!! Group: Senior Members Posts: 135 Joined: 22-January 06 From: Glastonbury-ish. Member No.: 4,857 |
My deviant art page has a lot of Doctor Who stuff... but it isn't as good.
 http://spune.deviantart.com/ |
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Apr 7 2008, 09:02 PM
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.....9..... Group: Senior Members Posts: 2,836 Joined: 5-August 06 From: Wales Member No.: 5,387 |
Thought yould might like these..
  
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Apr 7 2008, 10:01 PM
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Space Cowboy Group: Blokes in Charge Posts: 14,557 Joined: 1-October 04 From: Mercy Member No.: 2,262 |
QUOTE (Hamish @ Apr 7 2008, 09:47 PM) My deviant art page has a lot of Doctor Who stuff... but it isn't as good. http://spune.deviantart.com/ If you want to hawk your wares more widely, we have a Deviant Art Thread! |
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