Top 5- Doctor Who Series 1

December 10, 2008 Jenn 76 Comments

Allow me to preface this with the fact that I love Nine. Christopher Eccleston is my favorite Doctor of all time. He just edges Jon Pertwee (the Third Doctor), but he manages it. I could fill a list with things I love about this incarnation of The Doctor, just based on what he brought to the role such as his leather coat or his bowleggedness, but I’ve tried to keep it Series based.

1. In episode 2, The Doctor needs to pass through the blades of the giant fan blocking the controls in order to restore the shield to the station where the crowd is watching “The End of the World”. Jabe, descendant of Trees, tells him, “Stop wasting time, *pause* Timelord,” and we hear the spiritualistic Doctor theme as he controls time and makes it through, thus saving most of the people on the station, though sadly, not Jabe.

2. In episode 2 (again), Rose expresses her surprise at the appearance of the manager of the station: “He’s blue.” Her earnestness and openness to having met a blue person was refreshing. A bonus here: The Doctor momentarily geeks out and dances to “Tainted Love”.

3. In episode 3, The Doctor advises Rose to dress appropriately for the Dickensonian times, and when she does, he notices, and I mean, really notices. Oh, and it’s Christmas; always a plus.

4. Episode 6 we see The Doctor’s pain, fury, loss, guilt, loneliness, and power in “Dalek”. Without Nine’s intensity, the Daleks could have been seen as silly robotic vacuum cleaners that pose no real threat. Nine’s seriousness lent itself nicely to the story and provided levity to the appearance of his old enemy.

5. The most bittersweet episode of the entire show: “The Parting of the Ways”. The Doctor kisses Rose. Sure, it was to transfer the essence of the TARDIS from her to him, but it was a kiss, and it was right. Unfortunately, it led to The Doctor’s regeneration (something I still haven’t come to terms with), but all-in-all, it was just right.

Fandom

Secret Seeker

December 8, 2008 Jenn 38,966 Comments

I haven’t said much about this show, but I have to admit that it is one of my favorites. This is my first time following a show that airs only in syndication, but I’m sure to catch every episode (DVR helps, of course). I haven’t read the book series the show is based on (The Sword of Truth), so I have the luxury of watching without criticizing, and maybe that’s part of my admiration. The cinematography is stunning and I like that the characters seem “real” in that they aren’t necessarily modelesque (though the 7th episode may challenge my notion on that front). If you find yourself with nothing to do this weekend, look the show up and give it a try.

I read this week that NBC is NOT going to show Merlin now, due to needing airtime to show more episodes of fat people trying to lose weight. Boo them. Not the fat people–NBC. For anyone wanting to see it, just let me know. :wink2:

In continuing my geekish fandom posts, I’m going to start posting my “Top 5” elements from various fandoms from now until the rest of year. I’d love to see if you share any of them! Check back soon! :elf:

Fandom, Movies, Personal

Five Years Nothing

November 30, 2008 Jenn 5,908 Comments

While enjoying the LOTR marathon (again), it struck me that The Return of the King was released five years ago. FIVE YEARS. I can’t get over the thrill of excitement every single time I see any of the trilogy. Five years ago my dad and I stood in freezing cold temperatures to get tickets for Ben and me to see the midnight showing and OMG it truly was frigid; yet worth it.

In the last five years: I saw the movie at midnight, again the next afternoon, and again a few days later. I downloaded it, ripped the audio from the movie, burned it to disc, listened to it non-stop in the car, bought the soundtrack, began collecting action figures, fell in love with Sean Bean and David Wenham, named my cats Hobbit and Istar, made nearly 100 fanvids, journeyed into slash, met wonderful fellow fans, read the book repeatedly, read The Hobbit, The Similrillion, and a few other Tolkien works, rewatched the movies (repeatedly, as well), got the “9” tattoo, scoured online sites and calendar stores for the newest (or leftover) items, and so much more.

It all feels new. Maybe it always will. Can’t wait for the next five years of fandom! :love:

Fandom, Movies

Did I Miss Something?

November 29, 2008 Jenn 5,309 Comments

I saw Twilight. Honestly, I did. I even have the ticket stub to prove it. Why, then, am I reading about people’s favorite parts being scenes that I never even saw in the movie? I think I must have blanked during many parts of the movie. Apparently there was something about the 50s that I totally missed. I also missed where Edward bit Bella, unless they’re referring to the after-James fallout. Hmmph.

My next “huh?” is about Pushing Daisies. So, Chuck’s name is Charlotte Charles. Her father’s name is Charles Charles. Her aunt’s names are Lily and Vivian Charles. Vivian was engaged to Charles Charles and Lily, well, you know. So, um, why are they all named “Charles”? Is it just one of those small town quirks where the last name is common even though the people aren’t actually related? I just got to thinking that it was odd. Also? What’s Ned’s last name? Hmmm.