Sentimental Pulse wrote:

KeepersPrice wrote:

I watched it last night. Oh dear, oh dear...what the hell did they do to poor Ben's mouth? That was so unnecessary. It distracted me terribly.

Lovely piece to look at; but unfortunately I'm not warming up to the characters or any of their privledged, conflicted issues so far. I do like Ben best - especially in that scene where he comforts the little boy back to sleep and when he gently introduced him to that gorgeous little pony. Otherwise, I'm not loving it as much as I wanted to. Well, tonight is another 2 episodes. Maybe I'll change my mind.

I'm with you on both counts. Ben sounds like someone punched him in the mouth and he is also walking like a gorilla

So far after watching first two hours I can see why it is so hard to cram 800 pages of book into five hours. But I will reserve final judgment until I have seen it all. It is a bit disconcerting to see stuffy Ben fall for Valentine a boyish imp of a waif who seems about half his age. Personally, I see no chemistry there at all. i do like the nutty Reverend Duchemin. He is hilarious

This is exactly how I felt as well. I wanted so much to love it, like I wanted to love the book. But, both were just too hard for me to connect with emotionally and if I can't connect there's not much point in taking the journey with the characters.

Wow, all your dog biting stories sound so horrifying and scary. I'm a huge dog lover and know they can turn on you and cause serious harm, but imagining it and hearing about it are two different things. I'm glad you all had positive outcomes from your encounters and that you still love the animals afterwards.

SusiGo wrote:

Wonderful episode. I loved how Martin stood up for himself in the interview. 

I loved that too! He knew what was going on and decided to make the best of it and not just let them get away with putting him through the interview for nothing. He had his moments, but overall he gave that inetrview heart and I would have hired him too. It's so sad though, as I don't want him to leave his little dysfunctional family. Carolyn needs to come into some money or something, so she can afford to keep MJN going and start paying Martin. But, however it goes, hats off to John for a great clifhanger and creating a wonderful show.  

Davina wrote:

Really, really enjoyed X-Men: First Class. Not my usual sort of film but wow! Fassbender as Magneto was amazing.

I loved First Class too. Michale Fassbender was outstanding as Magneto. I'd definitely join the dark side for him.

SusiGo wrote:

I loved the atmosphere in GERTI, like a sleep-over party. And, honestly, I'd prefer them to stop instead of just letting Martin go. I don't think it would be the same without him - not just because it's Benedict - but there is such a wonderful balance of characters, they complement each other so well. I don't know if it would work without him. And I also can't imagine them keeping Martin and just taking on another actor. 

It was an awesome episode, their chemistry is so obvious and right. We almost know what they're going to say and how they fight, like old friends. So, I agree that it wouldn't work if they just let Martin go and brought in somone else. It's not just Benedict, it's that particular group of people. You can't just recreate that kind of magic with someone else. I was kind of sad lisetening too, wondering if they really were moving toward an end. I really hope not, but I'm also glad we had them for as long as we did. Better to have flown and lost, than never to have flown at all.

besleybean wrote:

I love Matt Smith!

I completely and totally agree! I'm a newbie whovian here, just finished series 5 and 6 and waiting for the first half of 7 from the library. It was really seeing Matt around so much, in interviews and pics and such that prompted me to watch the show. I'm a big BBC nut and watch almost all their shows, but for some reason had always been a bit reluctant about Doctor Who. But, I'm okay with that, because it's always a thrill to discover an awesome new show, however late you come to the table.

And, it really is Matt that makes this show live and breath for me. He's got such a wonderful and unique personality for his doctor, his humor, strength and vulnerability are amazing and he really connects me to the doctor's whole world. And, I've grown very fond of that world.   I even love not really understanding certain things and learning as I go, as I don't have all the backstory knowledge long-time viewers do.

I haven't seen the Ponds go yet, but I know it's coming and I'm really sad about. I'm just trying to have faith that Steven will bring on a new companion with just as much heart and spark as Amy. I've even heard rumors that Matt is considering leaving soon as well and that thought is just heartbreaking. Having just discovered this new treasure, I was looking forward to enjoyng it awhile longer.

And, of course I love the Tardis and must own it in some shape or form. I was thinking maybe a cookie jar. The Tardis and cookies seems like a nice combination to me.

p.s. I want to give much love and kudos to whoever cast Alex Kingston as River Song. It's so nice and refreshing to see a lovely, older talented woman playing the love interest of a handsome, talented young man. Typcially she'd be a skinny little

SusiGo wrote:

As for the clothing - well. I suppose it's from the very nice photo in this month's Vanity Fair Hollywood issue. White shirt, waistcoat, black jacket, tie - and his own tee underneath. He looks a bit undone, though. 

I love that sexy slightly disheveled look. 

veecee wrote:

These episodes where Martin gets a little relief are heartwarming. But are they winding up to end the series?

I like to think of them as a small evolution for Martin'cs character. He's still a bit of a bumbler, but he has moments of success. I sure hope it's a continuation and not an end.

Mnemosyne wrote:

@Mattlocked... I got a fortune cookie that said 'help I am trapped in a fortune cookie factory!' I was about 12, I honestly didn't know what to make of it. I think my parents had to talk me out of calling the police (I was that concerned.)

That's so sweet, you were so concerned. And, a great funny story from your childhood.

Russell wrote:

He said: “The costumes look great. Some of them were very cumbersome and heavy, but some were very snug.
“You can almost see what religion I am.”"

Okay, I didn't need another reason to buy a ticket, but that's a really great incentive.