Devils and Miracles - Spoilers
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sariagrayI re-watched Miracle Day today. Just because I could. And I had some other thoughts that are completely meaningless.
I would like to see what these 4-5-6 Amendments to the Constitution look like. This is, perhaps, because I’m a nerd. But I would like it. Also, 4-5-6 Level? I mean, it’s okay that not everything has “4-5-6” in the name. It also reminds me of how I jump whenever I see a 4-5-6 code at work. But I think that’s just my own insanity.
I think Dr Juarez is wearing dresses because she is in DC and in the midst of a high-level case (and therefore has to attend meetings/”parties”/etc). She is in scrubs for her introduction, when they’re bringing Rex in, so I’m thinking she goes to these events and then stops back because of an emergency or overwhelming need to check on her patients?
So, I listened to The Devil andDaniel Webster Miss Carew this afternoon. Yeah. About that radio play. I won't give a synopsis, because...well, I'm lazy. There. I said it.
I will say this: hearing the music and Ianto again was absolutely lovely.
However. The voice-acting seemed so forced to me. This is partially the nature of the beast, of course, but it just felt so completely unnatural. Which was a bit heart-breaking.
I did enjoy the Ianto&Gwen interactions, and felt that Rhys and Gwen were still lovely together.
I totally thought Fitzroy was The Wire Part II, and...Jack's line about snagging the sonic screwdriver was a lot funny. At least to me.
In terms of plot, I'm a little confused, though. Well, not plot, actually. But...the Hub gets its electricity from...a utility company? I know Torchwood fails at being a secret, but isn't that highly suspicious? I mean, I imagine the Hub uses a LOT of electricity, so....
I enjoyed the throwback lines. "There's a lot of things you can do with a Swiss Army knife" and "Lovin' that 40s..." gramophone, was it? I can't remember. Anyway. Yes. That was fun. And I will stand firm in my belief that "Very clever, these medics" is a tribute to Owen. Gwen's voice when she says it...*sob*
So, it's very much like any Faustian tale. But with aliens. I happen to like Faustian tales, but this one just didn't deliver much for me. The team didn't really do much of anything, and too much time was spent with Miss Carew hemming and hawing about ageism. Which is a legit thing, don't get me wrong, but it dragged.
In all, it was nice. It wasn't fantastic, mostly as it just felt so fake to me, but it wasn't bad, either. I'll listen to the other ones, that's certain.
I would like to see what these 4-5-6 Amendments to the Constitution look like. This is, perhaps, because I’m a nerd. But I would like it. Also, 4-5-6 Level? I mean, it’s okay that not everything has “4-5-6” in the name. It also reminds me of how I jump whenever I see a 4-5-6 code at work. But I think that’s just my own insanity.
I think Dr Juarez is wearing dresses because she is in DC and in the midst of a high-level case (and therefore has to attend meetings/”parties”/etc). She is in scrubs for her introduction, when they’re bringing Rex in, so I’m thinking she goes to these events and then stops back because of an emergency or overwhelming need to check on her patients?
So, I listened to The Devil and
I will say this: hearing the music and Ianto again was absolutely lovely.
However. The voice-acting seemed so forced to me. This is partially the nature of the beast, of course, but it just felt so completely unnatural. Which was a bit heart-breaking.
I did enjoy the Ianto&Gwen interactions, and felt that Rhys and Gwen were still lovely together.
I totally thought Fitzroy was The Wire Part II, and...Jack's line about snagging the sonic screwdriver was a lot funny. At least to me.
In terms of plot, I'm a little confused, though. Well, not plot, actually. But...the Hub gets its electricity from...a utility company? I know Torchwood fails at being a secret, but isn't that highly suspicious? I mean, I imagine the Hub uses a LOT of electricity, so....
I enjoyed the throwback lines. "There's a lot of things you can do with a Swiss Army knife" and "Lovin' that 40s..." gramophone, was it? I can't remember. Anyway. Yes. That was fun. And I will stand firm in my belief that "Very clever, these medics" is a tribute to Owen. Gwen's voice when she says it...*sob*
So, it's very much like any Faustian tale. But with aliens. I happen to like Faustian tales, but this one just didn't deliver much for me. The team didn't really do much of anything, and too much time was spent with Miss Carew hemming and hawing about ageism. Which is a legit thing, don't get me wrong, but it dragged.
In all, it was nice. It wasn't fantastic, mostly as it just felt so fake to me, but it wasn't bad, either. I'll listen to the other ones, that's certain.
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Date: 2011-07-12 12:53 pm (UTC)Yes! This needs to happen. We can shine a Torchwood symbol in the sky! They need a slogan. Our fandom needs this!
"Quick - a fangirl is crying! We need to use a manip!"
I WILL ARRANGE STRATEGICALLY. SEE THE ARTFUL DRAPING OF MY SHAWL? AND THE CASUAL WAY I WAVE MY ORNATE CIGARETTE HOLDER? I AM FILLED WITH ENNUI. FEED ME CHILLED GUMMY BEARS NOW OR I WILL WILT AWAY.
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Date: 2011-07-12 01:12 pm (UTC)A Torchwood-signal! It's perfect! We can use to Torchwood "T!" OR JACK'S MANPAIN FACE FOR DIRE EMERGENCIES. I am bad with sloganage though. *ponders*
YOU ARE SO ARTFULLY ARRANGED. IANTO WILL BE HELPLESS BEFORE YOU. THE GUMMY BEARS ARE YOURS FRO THE GENTLE NIBBLING.
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Date: 2011-07-12 01:15 pm (UTC)Jack's manpain face! YES! It needs it. I am, too. I am sure something will come to us at ridiculous o'clock in the morning. :D
THIS IMAGE IS FOREVER IN MY HEAD. I LIKE THIS A LOT. How do I gently nibble gummy bears, though? I WILL NEED TO PRACTICE!
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Date: 2011-07-12 01:45 pm (UTC)Jacks's manpain face projected into the skyyyyyy. IT WILL BE EPIC. Ridiculous o'clock in the morning is the time when all the good ideas come. :D
START WITH THE GUMMY HEADS AND MOVE DOWNWARDS. NIBBLE GENTLY, WITH OCCASIONAL PAUSES TO SIGH.
(I'm listening to the radio show right now. JUST HAD THE J/I MOMENT.)
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Date: 2011-07-12 01:46 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-07-12 01:47 pm (UTC)