1,326 Reply by fireproof78

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auralstimulation wrote:

Agreed, Jimmy. Catherine Tate is a perfect example of casting someone who may not be "pretty" in a young-skinny-sexy way but who was fantastic in her role. Fuck, Baker wasn't pretty. He's an ugly bastard, yet he's so many people's favorite Doctor.

Agreed. I think Capaldi is a great choice, for many reasons, but he reminds me so much of earlier Doctor actors and it might be a return to that style of storytelling.

Also, I think we might see a return of the Doctor's intolerance of human stupidity, much like Gandalf and his dealings with Pippin in LOTR.

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1,327 Reply by fireproof78

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Teague wrote:

*looks at figure*

JESUS how bad are your nails?!?!?

Zarban needs a specialist manicurist.

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1,328 Reply by fireproof78

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Is it weird that all I want to say is "We know who the new Doctor is...can we go back to our lives?"

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1,329 Reply by fireproof78

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Lamer wrote:
Jimbo wrote:

I want A G.I. Joe Retaliation Commentary In the Future

Oh god... why?

Why not?

I mean, what's the worse that could happen?

http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/8-2-B-4-9-5/Art/gi-joe-demotivational-poster-1221007457.jpg

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1,330 Reply by fireproof78

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Fascinating read.

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1,331 Reply by fireproof78

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auralstimulation wrote:
fireproof78 wrote:

also, given how old most of the Doctors' incarnations were, I really don't know what to think of this reaction  hmm

Fan girls who started watching in 2005... or later.

Oh, I get why. I just am amused by this whole "He's too old" silliness

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1,332 Reply by fireproof78

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No love for Eccelston... sad

also, given how old most of the Doctors' incarnations were, I really don't know what to think of this reaction  hmm

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1,333 Reply by fireproof78

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Faldor wrote:

Wow! Here's a trailer with the 12th Doctor already!

(Very sweary. so maybe not for work or Fireproof children)

The last two lines of that trailer fit the Doctor so well that I want them in the show. Love the grit that Capaldi brings. Actually, kind of reminds me of Eccelston, a little.

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1,334 Reply by fireproof78

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Marty J wrote:

A 55-year-old Doctor this time... I'm excited.

fcw wrote:

I don't think there is any way the BBC will say: well, he's only allowed thirteen incarnations

Almost anything can be justified with a single line of dialogue in this show.
http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/HandWave

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The Daleks were supposed to be annihilated in the Time War, but they've shown up in every new series.

Actually, I like the latest appearance of the Daleks, as well as the Ark and some other ways. Its been creative, as well as the fact that I have heard rumor that part o the contract with the Dalek creator's estate is number of Dalek appearances per season.

Also, honestly, I would be happy if the Doctor "died" (or whatever Time Lords do) at the end of his 13th regeneration and we have another spin off. Doubt it will happen, but it would be a good twist, especially given 13 some tension with the impending end of his/her/their life

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1,335 Reply by fireproof78

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auralstimulation wrote:

Why not an east Indian Doctor? Or a Māori Doctor? A Brazilian Doctor?

Temuera Morrison. Yes, I am serious on this.

Also, we can compromise. The new Doctor can just wear an "All Blacks" jersey as a new outfit.

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1,336 Reply by fireproof78

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Holden wrote:

I vaguely remember hearing someone say that they wouldn't do a gender swap because they didn't want to have to try and explain that to children. It is technically a kid's show.

Yeah, I show my children "Blink" or "The Empty Child" right before bed every night... tongue

No wonder I'm so sleep deprived smile

I think, for a start, a black doctor would be great. I'm also curious how they will deal with the thirteen regeneration limit previously established.

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1,337 Reply by fireproof78

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Sam F wrote:
auralstimulation wrote:

Would YOU wanna hang around a young, mopey Aragorn for the rest of your days?

Well, if it's between that and walking across the wilderness with 13 dwarves who hate me, only to get blazed by a dragon... I don't know.

Are those my only two options? Can I phone a friend?

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1,338 Reply by fireproof78

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Zarban wrote:
Tomahawk wrote:

You'll all also be incredibly happy to know that "Road Trip" was on the same disk.

Goddammit, this is a conspiracy! SHYAMALAAAAAN! TRAVOLTAAAAA!

Maybe its a story about the Traveler preventing the creation of the Road Trip. Its a time travel conspiracy story. We all know how good those our wink

Oh, and thank you, Tomahawk's work, for the assistance smile

Seriously, we should send them a fruit basket wink

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1,339 Reply by fireproof78

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I know the feeling.

At least you have a reference point of what went wrong and learn from it. My friends tried to go from a shot in a day lightsaber battle to a 90+ page treatment of a fan film...no way that could go wrong.

Good luck. We're all counting on you wink

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1,340 Reply by fireproof78

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Jimmy B wrote:
fireproof78 wrote:
Allison wrote:

It probably won't happen, but I am praying right alongside you.

Noel Clarke wink

*runs away*

Are you running away because you suggested a) a black actor b) a mediocre actor or c) someone who was a semi-regular for two years and therefore can't be the Doctor? wink

I'd welcome a black actor. The announcement will be in front of a live audience, there must be a reason for that. It is either going to be a known (in the UK at least) face or it'll be something different (a non-white dude/a woman/ a goat).

Because he was already on the show and can't be the Doctor.

Actually, I agree with Chiwetel Ejiofor as he is a fantastic actor.

Also, Wayne Pygram (AKA Scorpius) or Lani Tapu (also from Farscape) would be on my list.

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1,341 Reply by fireproof78

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Allison wrote:
Doctor Submarine wrote:

If it's another lanky white dude I'll be severely disappointed. It's been half a century. Let's mix things up a bit.

It probably won't happen, but I am praying right alongside you.

Noel Clarke wink

*runs away*

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1,342 Reply by fireproof78

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Tomahawk wrote:

Erich: He's basically always available, just not in the window we had; he's my brother. Second lead in WHOISH!.
Drew: I've had hard drives fail on me before. This, however, is a new one. Shouldn't have failed.

To quote an old computer science instructor of mine "If it has moving parts, it can fail."  hmm

My personal recommendation (but I am usually one to be slow and cautious and entirely to ambitious for projects) is to write the script. Give yourself the deadline, complete it, let it sit, then go back over it. Do a table read, revisit the script, iron out the rough spots.

Then storyboard. I think that will give you a much better time table for this project. Having time tables helps so much, especially for projects like this.

I know, I know, I make it sound so easy wink

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1,343 Reply by fireproof78

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Doctor Submarine wrote:

If it's another lanky white dude I'll be severely disappointed. It's been half a century. Let's mix things up a bit.

Unless it is Benedict Cumberbatch...it won't be but I would still watch that

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1,344 Reply by fireproof78

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Well, I can't comment on the camera aspect of things but having worked on and attempted to produce a couple of just short projects not even HALF as technical as yours, I would say that you've learned a lot. Giving the script writer plenty of time to hammer that out.

Um, yeah, not all my friends can act (I don't even think I can very well) so being picky, choosy, and selective are your friend, even in a project like this.

Do you have someone who can storyboard? How long is the lead man available?

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1,345 Reply by fireproof78

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So, just had an unusual heyday of movies for me in the last two days:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/1/1f/Parenthood.jpg/220px-Parenthood.jpg

This was for a school project so I watched it while writing a paper. However, I was struck by how engaged I was and how adult the humor was for being more of a family oriented comedy. Had some great character moments, including one by Keanu Reeves, who pretty much has cinched in the role that he should always be-a beach bum wink

If you don't mind family oriented comedy (not everyone's cup of tea) and following four different family stories all interwoven, this is a well done film. Ron Howard does a great job with directing it, and it has a great cast.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2bzP5ustsRg/UZTJFdfBFqI/AAAAAAAACEs/ufbA_yVuD0g/s320/Star+Trek+2009.jpg

I watched this with the studio commentary (Abrams, Lindenlof, Orci, Kurtzman and Bryan Burke all at once) and found it enjoyable, though many flaws that are already known were noticed again with them commenting right over it. However, it still reinforces my personal opinion that this is a good movie. Just fun to revisit and explore more of the themes.

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1,346 Reply by fireproof78

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Zarban wrote:

Earlier in the week the BBC disguised the show in the TV listings, scheduling a fake ‘Celebrity Mastermind’ in the 7.30pm-8pm slot.

Dammit. I was looking forward to that rerun of Celebrity Mastermind.

Don't worry. I have it on VHS wink

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1,347 Reply by fireproof78

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Rob wrote:

Scum, yeah, total scum. I just hate the thinking that explicitly asking for permission is a lame-ass, unmanly thing to do. Or that it's somehow impractical when you're "in the moment." You know what's lame-ass and unmanly?—not asking because you're a big wimp who doesn't want to risk rejection.

A lot of this shit comes down to being a grownup, not acting like a little boy. The pick-up artists believe they are clairvoyant, able to know what a woman is "really" thinking when she says x, y, or z. That's childish. Adults use their words.

Yes, no really does mean no...*rolls eyes*

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Withkittens wrote:

I can't see what sort of "extra" footage they can have, based on all the other shit they made up and jammed into the theatrical.

More of the dwarves in Rivendell as well as some extra time in Hobbiton. There is also some other smaller bits that reference Smaug, and the battle that will eventually come.

Personally, I'm really excited to see it as well as Desolation of Smaug! smile

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1,349 Reply by fireproof78

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Marty J wrote:
Shackman wrote:

Just watched Star Trek 2 and 4.

6 (The Undiscovered Country) and 8 (First Contact) are also interesting. 8 is widely considered the best TNG movie.

good stuff.  now, the question is....do i start checking out the odd numbered ones?

All the odd numbered ones are flawed.

1 (The Motion Picture) is a bit slow, it's the 2001: A Space Odyssey of the ST universe (if you like Kubrick's 2001, you'll probably appreciate the visuals and concepts of The Motion Picture).

Most people seem to like 3 (The Search For Spock) and hate 5 (The Final Frontier). The story of 3 feels a little thin. 5 is very campy and the visual effects are really bad for 1989 (they couldn't hire ILM for this one).

7 (Generations) is just mediocre and unremarkable. IMO the ST-TNG series finale that preceeds it is a much better story.

9 (Insurrection) is a weird one... There's some moral ambiguity, many viewers tend to agree with the villains.

Agree with all of the above on this one, except I feel that Generations really is a very weak movie. Also, you left out Nemesis, which is kind of bad, but there are some fun bits that I think make it worth watching. But, First Contact is definitely my favorite of the TNG movies.

Of interest to those who hate Insurrection but are curious about the back story, there is a book my Micahel Piller, who wrote and directed it, called "Fade In." It was never published (he sadly died before it was completely finished) but a quick Google search will give you an interesting read: http://pineapples101.wordpress.com/2011 … urrection/

Overall, I think that all the Trek movies should be viewed at some point (even 5) just to understand the whole phenomenon. Some of them are interesting just from a "What were they thinking?" perspective, but still fun, nonetheless.

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1,350 Reply by fireproof78

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Holden wrote:

Hey, at least you have an account to get on and call me a douchenozzle with.

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Why doesn't Andy have an account? What a bitch.

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