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capri0mniIn a way that I haven't been since 1996 (My disappointment in the "TV Movie" *cough*failed pilot*cough* has muted nearly all twitterpation since then -- but not this time)... There may be deep, philosophical, self-identity, reasons for this ... or maybe not.
In any case, to help my brain in its whirl, I drew an alien landscape:
I've also been watching fan review videos of Doctor Who on YouTube, including this: He Who Moans: Doctor Who Reviews: Every Moffat penned episode from 1999-2013. And even though I understand this critic's points, and can see why certain features of Moffat's stories are considered weak, the bit I have seen, and from what I've seen of him personally in interviews, etc., just makes me happy with his leadership of the show, so far.
And this morning, between waking up and getting up, it came to me why this is: Little details in the stories, lines of dialog, show me a reflection of my own philosophical beliefs about things like the meaning of death, and life, and the relationships in between (of all the named philosophical schools that I know of, I tend to fall between Taoism and Epicurism). And yes, even while I acknowledge that writing a story in order to present a philosophical treatise may not be the best use of narrative, I have to admit that I find most popular culture subtext so counter to my own philosophy, that even a badly written antidote to that is sweet and refreshing.
Also, someone made their own trailer for Deep Breath, out of the leaked black and white version of the first episode. And now, I understand why Moffat wrote Clara as not trusting/believing the Doctor post regeneration -- And it made me very, very, throat-lumpy, teary-eyed, happy. And more excited for the start of a new era than the Beeb's own work.
That trailer is here (Spoilers, obv. -- but especially one I'm sure the Beeb really wants to keep under wraps.)
(I need a new Doctor Who icon...)
In any case, to help my brain in its whirl, I drew an alien landscape:
I've also been watching fan review videos of Doctor Who on YouTube, including this: He Who Moans: Doctor Who Reviews: Every Moffat penned episode from 1999-2013. And even though I understand this critic's points, and can see why certain features of Moffat's stories are considered weak, the bit I have seen, and from what I've seen of him personally in interviews, etc., just makes me happy with his leadership of the show, so far.
And this morning, between waking up and getting up, it came to me why this is: Little details in the stories, lines of dialog, show me a reflection of my own philosophical beliefs about things like the meaning of death, and life, and the relationships in between (of all the named philosophical schools that I know of, I tend to fall between Taoism and Epicurism). And yes, even while I acknowledge that writing a story in order to present a philosophical treatise may not be the best use of narrative, I have to admit that I find most popular culture subtext so counter to my own philosophy, that even a badly written antidote to that is sweet and refreshing.
Also, someone made their own trailer for Deep Breath, out of the leaked black and white version of the first episode. And now, I understand why Moffat wrote Clara as not trusting/believing the Doctor post regeneration -- And it made me very, very, throat-lumpy, teary-eyed, happy. And more excited for the start of a new era than the Beeb's own work.
That trailer is here (Spoilers, obv. -- but especially one I'm sure the Beeb really wants to keep under wraps.)
(I need a new Doctor Who icon...)
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Date: 2014-08-24 09:23 pm (UTC)Some thoughts: 1) I definitely feel better about Clara's confusion over the regeneration, now, since it's not based on her disbelief that it can happen, but rather a whole bunch of wrong assumptions.
2) I'm definitely getting a Seventh Doctor vibe, here, especially the sense that he's now testing his companion's mettle, and maybe preparing her for something (q.v. "Ghostlight"), and also with the manipulative streak.
3) Loved the speech about finding more beauty in the world close up, than at a distance.
4) I've seen several speculative comments (on YouTube) that Missy is either River or the TARDIS, because of the "boyfriend" comment. But I doubt it. The TARDIS called him "My thief" (and the TARDIS is with him). And I've seen references to comments from Moffat that the River arc is complete.
5) hard to pick a favorite line, but "Everyone stay away from the mirror -- it's furious!" is making me grin, right now.