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mrsronweasley) wrote2006-06-27 09:36 pm
mrsronweasley) wrote2006-06-27 09:36 pm
Entry tags:
- ckr,
- doctor who,
- rl
Random thoughts.
In no particular order:
1) I just finished Dan Savage's "The Kid" today. And I was really, really sad to have it end. I love Dan Savage. He's funny, smart, and plays to his own drum, and I really respect that. And now, I love him even more. This is the story of how he and his boyfriend Terry decided to "go and get pregnant." And it will break your heart into a million happy pieces. It's funny, because the entire time, he's kind of holding back and trying not to get too mushy, but then these little moments come out, and you can't help but melt, and realize he's really a big fucking softie. And, at the same time, I had a really difficult time reading it in public (even as I couldn't put it down), because it was just. That. Funny. I was the crazy girl on the T, laughing her head off. I was also the crazy girl out in the courtyard during lunch, laughing her head off. I was the crazy girl crossing the street, laughing her head off. I could NOT put this book down. If you get a chance to read it, DO. Doesn't matter how you feel about kids, or adoption, or anything, it's just such a terrific, funny, poignant read. And I've re-developed a crush on this man. Oh, Mr. Savage. I love you a lot. And yes, my life is now more complete, knowing exactly what your first time getting fingered was like. *pets*
2) The latest "Doctor Who", with spoilers, through to next week's preview.
Oh my God, it's a bird! It's a PLANE! It's...A PLOT ANVIL! Yeah, okay, wow, so I wasn't expecting it to happen so soon, but I can see how the entire season was leading up to Rose getting the axe. And that makes me sad, because I love her. Honestly, I don't know if I'll continue to watch it, if she goes. I love David Tennant, but he's just...not doing it for me. I haven't felt really invested during this season, not like with Nine. Christopher Eccleston, as Randa put it, was always on. And on his face, you could see a million different emotions, all fleeting, faster than thought. He was complex, he was absolutely fascinating to me. I honestly never knew quite what to expect from him. He hit me like a fucking hammer.
David Tennant has about two expressions, and while they're both wonderful, I tend to tire of them pretty quickly. He also has about two ways of talking. Again, funny! Wonderful! Totally great! Just...not all the time. And...he just...he's kind of failed to grab me the way Nine did. And I hate sounding like that, because it's reminiscent of, you know, the Ray wars, and it isn't like that. I did go in wondering if David Tennant will live up to Nine, but at the same time, I was totally giving him a chance. And...I see his appeal. He's quirky, adorable, very funny, but he just doesn't seem to have that hook for me. Which makes me sad. And, well, I miss Christopher Eccleston's funny handle-like ears. But that's beside the point.
But the episode! Was fucking scary. I loved it. And the girl was properly freaky, and I loved her mom. (Who PLAYED her mom, by the way? She looked really familiar.) And, here's the thing about the end: their dialogue was about as subtle as a ton of bricks.
First of all, it's called "tempting fate", Rose, so don't do it.
Second of all, while "Doctor Who" has never been what you might call "subtle", this was just a little TOO obvious. Maybe they're playing us. Maybe they're not. But I really wish that whole exchange at the end had just been written better. Somehow, slightly, improved. I tried not to roll my eyes, but got whiplash.
But I still loved it. Clearly. Even with "Satan for Dad" in the closet - OMG SCARY!! WTF?!
OH! And yes. I was very proud of myself, because I knew Rose would end up being the one who saved the day. I KNEW the girl would take the Doctor and the TARDIS away. This may have seemed obvious to everybody else, too, but I'm kind of...blind to foreshadowing, so I was very proud. Shutup.
3) I was productive today! I did more grad school stuff, and I worked out. And I'm getting more and more excited about the grad school thing. It'll be painful, and it'll take years, but how fucking cool would it be to become Dr. MyLastName? (And, okay, so that's not the actual big reason, but still! How cool?!) Now, to get INTO grad school... And now that I'm planning on throwing myself into the grad school thing full time, I'm thinking that if I start applying to other jobs on top of it, I'll drive myself insane. So I'm sticking around for a while, because I know it won't be too long a while. And I feel so much better, knowing I'm actually DOING something.
4) And in conclusion:
Ray Kowalski.
Nnngh.
Because everybody deserves a happy thought before they go to sleep. Speaking of which - it's my bedtime.
1) I just finished Dan Savage's "The Kid" today. And I was really, really sad to have it end. I love Dan Savage. He's funny, smart, and plays to his own drum, and I really respect that. And now, I love him even more. This is the story of how he and his boyfriend Terry decided to "go and get pregnant." And it will break your heart into a million happy pieces. It's funny, because the entire time, he's kind of holding back and trying not to get too mushy, but then these little moments come out, and you can't help but melt, and realize he's really a big fucking softie. And, at the same time, I had a really difficult time reading it in public (even as I couldn't put it down), because it was just. That. Funny. I was the crazy girl on the T, laughing her head off. I was also the crazy girl out in the courtyard during lunch, laughing her head off. I was the crazy girl crossing the street, laughing her head off. I could NOT put this book down. If you get a chance to read it, DO. Doesn't matter how you feel about kids, or adoption, or anything, it's just such a terrific, funny, poignant read. And I've re-developed a crush on this man. Oh, Mr. Savage. I love you a lot. And yes, my life is now more complete, knowing exactly what your first time getting fingered was like. *pets*
2) The latest "Doctor Who", with spoilers, through to next week's preview.
Oh my God, it's a bird! It's a PLANE! It's...A PLOT ANVIL! Yeah, okay, wow, so I wasn't expecting it to happen so soon, but I can see how the entire season was leading up to Rose getting the axe. And that makes me sad, because I love her. Honestly, I don't know if I'll continue to watch it, if she goes. I love David Tennant, but he's just...not doing it for me. I haven't felt really invested during this season, not like with Nine. Christopher Eccleston, as Randa put it, was always on. And on his face, you could see a million different emotions, all fleeting, faster than thought. He was complex, he was absolutely fascinating to me. I honestly never knew quite what to expect from him. He hit me like a fucking hammer.
David Tennant has about two expressions, and while they're both wonderful, I tend to tire of them pretty quickly. He also has about two ways of talking. Again, funny! Wonderful! Totally great! Just...not all the time. And...he just...he's kind of failed to grab me the way Nine did. And I hate sounding like that, because it's reminiscent of, you know, the Ray wars, and it isn't like that. I did go in wondering if David Tennant will live up to Nine, but at the same time, I was totally giving him a chance. And...I see his appeal. He's quirky, adorable, very funny, but he just doesn't seem to have that hook for me. Which makes me sad. And, well, I miss Christopher Eccleston's funny handle-like ears. But that's beside the point.
But the episode! Was fucking scary. I loved it. And the girl was properly freaky, and I loved her mom. (Who PLAYED her mom, by the way? She looked really familiar.) And, here's the thing about the end: their dialogue was about as subtle as a ton of bricks.
First of all, it's called "tempting fate", Rose, so don't do it.
Second of all, while "Doctor Who" has never been what you might call "subtle", this was just a little TOO obvious. Maybe they're playing us. Maybe they're not. But I really wish that whole exchange at the end had just been written better. Somehow, slightly, improved. I tried not to roll my eyes, but got whiplash.
But I still loved it. Clearly. Even with "Satan for Dad" in the closet - OMG SCARY!! WTF?!
OH! And yes. I was very proud of myself, because I knew Rose would end up being the one who saved the day. I KNEW the girl would take the Doctor and the TARDIS away. This may have seemed obvious to everybody else, too, but I'm kind of...blind to foreshadowing, so I was very proud. Shutup.
3) I was productive today! I did more grad school stuff, and I worked out. And I'm getting more and more excited about the grad school thing. It'll be painful, and it'll take years, but how fucking cool would it be to become Dr. MyLastName? (And, okay, so that's not the actual big reason, but still! How cool?!) Now, to get INTO grad school... And now that I'm planning on throwing myself into the grad school thing full time, I'm thinking that if I start applying to other jobs on top of it, I'll drive myself insane. So I'm sticking around for a while, because I know it won't be too long a while. And I feel so much better, knowing I'm actually DOING something.
4) And in conclusion:
Ray Kowalski.
Nnngh.
Because everybody deserves a happy thought before they go to sleep. Speaking of which - it's my bedtime.
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Ahahahah anvilllicious is putting it mildly. I don't mind, though; I like Rose, despite my initial "omfg NOT BILLIE FUCKING PIPER" reaction, but so much time spent on the companion is weird and doesn't work quite right with Dr Who, I think. I'm guessing that's also part of why the Doctor seems... not quite as Doctor-y, maybe, sometimes, after turning into Ten. Nine got a proper arc, there was lots about him. Ten hasn't, because it's all been about Rose. David Tennant can act- as in, really act - and I hope he gets to, once Rose has gone (and, er, he's over the 'eee I'm the DOCTOR OMG' stage a bit).
Dr YourLastName = The Awesome. (Sadly, this is the main reason I'd want a PhD. Doctor MyLastName sounds eeeevil, like, creating mutant monsters in the basement, and I think that would rule.) Good luck to you darling, and I hope the work situation stays bearable.
Finally: O.M.F.G. *dies happy*
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See, I never knew what DW was like, before Nine. And Ten seems very...different. And while I'm sure David Tennant can act, he doesn't seem to be putting in the right kind of effort into this. Like, he really is still very much about 'OMG I'm the Doctor!!', when he could be exploring other, um, motivations?.. *g*
Dr. Yourlastname is hysterical and wonderful and we should be Ph.D. buddies. What do you say? *LOVES*
(And, yeah. That picture fucking does me in. Every. Time.)
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Ten is very different. Hmm, it's kind of weird because there's a thing with Dr Who in that the Doctors are meant to be their own unique selves and the same person, which is weird, especially to get used to. Though on the plus side this means you just have to wait a bit and eventually a Doctor you love will turn up again, heh. Also, the first series of New Who was different in the sheer amount of character stuff - it took several seasons before we even knew the Doctor was from Gallifrey, I gather, and stuff. They shoved lots in for Ecclestone to do because they knew he was leaving, so I think part of the problem with Tennant is they're spacing it out *too* much. Which will hopefully be rectified by Billie leaving. :)
DUDE, PHD BUDDIES! Hee, it'd be great. Now I just need to find somebody who'll pay me to do an MA first, and then I'm with you. :D
(Dude. SERIOUSLY.)