tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post477201847565521092..comments2024-03-14T09:30:43.895-07:00Comments on Never Grow Up: A Mom's Guide to Dolls and More: Media Musings: Doctor WhoHannah Prewett (beastsbelle)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15635091328769986946noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-25258493360009701282014-01-23T07:23:35.081-08:002014-01-23T07:23:35.081-08:00I came close to crying myself. ;)I came close to crying myself. ;)Hannah Prewett (beastsbelle)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15635091328769986946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-20562566575015064272014-01-22T18:41:33.632-08:002014-01-22T18:41:33.632-08:00I just can't. I LOVE THIS SHOW SO MUCH! I watc...I just can't. I LOVE THIS SHOW SO MUCH! I watched the regeneration ofMatt Smith and I feel stupid for saying this, but I cryed :'(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-12624591151701259932013-08-29T18:50:22.455-07:002013-08-29T18:50:22.455-07:00Hi All AG. I do think that the characters of Stra...Hi All AG. I do think that the characters of Strax, Madame Vastra, and Jenny are well-written characters. Captain Jack has his fun moments, but mostly I just find him annoying. As I said before, I've never been into the overly-flirty type. ;) However, because I believe in the Biblical definition of marriage, I had a hard time fully enjoying some of the comments and content in the episodes featuring those characters.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by! :)Hannah Prewett (beastsbelle)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15635091328769986946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-58783042997808224482013-08-11T04:35:14.304-07:002013-08-11T04:35:14.304-07:00Don't get me wrong, I love Doctor Who. While I...Don't get me wrong, I love Doctor Who. While I definitely agree with they are some creepy monsters (The Flood and The Are You My Mummy Zombies especially), I don't necessarily think that homosexuality brings a con in the series. Yes, Captain Jack was annoying and flirted with anyone and everyone but Jenny, Madame Vastra and Strax bring insight to the series about the Doctor's pain of endings: as seen in the snowmen. I think the three characters do play off brilliantly next to each other and can't wait to see what's next. I do love Clara also, but I would have much preferred Oswin. She was funny, brave and selfless (!) which I really adore. Jenny also is that sword swinging girl that has the strength to defeat evil. Vastra is the brains, bringing her millions of years in the Earth to use. Strax is the comic relief, trying to get used to being with them. <br /><br />But thank you again on a lovely review! I hope you have a great day.<br /><br /><br />-All AG ^.^ All AGnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-50302196935599371942013-05-17T18:03:50.980-07:002013-05-17T18:03:50.980-07:00That would make for a very interesting story. :) ...That would make for a very interesting story. :) Have fun working on it! <br /><br />I think one of the things that makes that scene so special is that both actors play it so beautifully. It's another scene that feels very genuine. Hannah Prewett (beastsbelle)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15635091328769986946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-84705874756826898482013-05-17T17:10:37.905-07:002013-05-17T17:10:37.905-07:00Oh, that part where they see what could have been!...Oh, that part where they see what could have been! That set me off thinking a whole story of my own (I don't write as often as I used to, but now and then I find some time and go with an idea.)from the point of view of a character who finds themselves in a life that never happened, where everything is different from what they know. I have the whole thing from beginning to end.Someday I'll flesh it out.But that is just about my favourite moment in that 2 part story!Tamsykensnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-70478893113042001742013-05-17T07:22:42.059-07:002013-05-17T07:22:42.059-07:00Oh, goodness yes! "Human Nature" and &q...Oh, goodness yes! "Human Nature" and "Family of Blood" were very emotional to watch! And hats off to David Tennant for an outstanding performance. The part where he is still John Smith and then starts talking like the Doctor...pulling off two characters without changing costume or looks is impressive. The part that gets me every time is when he and Joan hold the watch and see a vision of all their future could be if he stayed. Sob! :(<br /><br />The Pompeii episode was very moving, too. It really made me appreciate Donna.<br /><br />And yes, of course Doomsday...<br /><br />Thanks for mentioning those episodes! I knew it would be impossible to remember them all. ;)Hannah Prewett (beastsbelle)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15635091328769986946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-62535062713796854662013-05-16T17:16:37.822-07:002013-05-16T17:16:37.822-07:00Sad episodes? I find the two parter Family of Bloo...Sad episodes? I find the two parter Family of Blood/Human Nature to be absolutely heartbreaking.David Tennant's performance as he's trying to fight what he's being told he needs to do, return to being what he's been told is a man who must ALWAYS end up alone,it's great! But SOO sad. I think one of Katherine Tate's best performances as Donna is the Pompeii episode. That's a heart ripper too. "Just one person." Ahh! You already covered Doomsday thoroughly, but Billie Piper's final goodbye to the Doctor leaves me blubbering too.Tamsykensnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-29517734785541284162013-05-15T11:07:33.067-07:002013-05-15T11:07:33.067-07:00Thanks for the tip. I kind of figured it would be...Thanks for the tip. I kind of figured it would be that way since Captain Jack is the most prone to innuendo in Doctor Who. <br /><br />Good to hear from you. :)Hannah Prewett (beastsbelle)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15635091328769986946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-3754286341042971472013-05-15T09:15:54.258-07:002013-05-15T09:15:54.258-07:00I never got into Doctor Who, but I watched Torchwo...I never got into Doctor Who, but I watched Torchwood a bit. If you are ever tempted to watch Torchwood because it is a spin-off, I don't recommended it for you or for anyone who is uncomfortable with innuendo and bisexuality. Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05912208710048188126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-9552087437571198212013-05-14T07:52:32.345-07:002013-05-14T07:52:32.345-07:00Okay, I didn't make it back last night, but I&...Okay, I didn't make it back last night, but I'm here today. :)<br /><br />I really enjoyed hearing your thoughts on the series, especially on the Ninth Doctor. I think part of the reason why he didn't appeal to me as much is that I started with Season 2 and ended with Season 1 (I know, weird and not recommended for continuity). :} You made excellent points about Nine and Rose's relationship and how they each grew better through knowing each other. However, it was a bit difficult coming off of Ten and Rose's more bubbly, cutesy relationship and adjusting to a more serious and (as you said) PTSD Doctor. I definitely can see the appeal of the character development in Season 1, though.<br /><br />I also loved the progression of Mickey and Jackie's characters, especially Mickey's. And I know Rose was being rather selfish in the Doomsday episode, but I still cried buckets at the outcome. :}<br /><br />I did feel sorry for Martha in Season 3. The Doctor was pretty clueless. For me, though, it was another reminder that he wasn't human, no matter how human he looked. The episodes "Human Nature" and "Family of Blood" did an excellent job of showing this, when it didn't even occur to the Doctor that he might fall in love as a human. There were some areas where he just didn't get it. Of course, in the Doctor's defense, Martha developed feelings for him pretty quickly, so even if he had been more sensitive, he might not have picked up on her feelings right away. I mean, it was pretty much one episode and she was "in love".<br /><br />I really love Donna and River, too. Donna just cracks me up. I think it's hilarious how she usually yells at her captors...or the Doctor...or whoever she feels like yelling at. ;)<br /><br />It took me a while to appreciate River, but her character really grew on me. It's funny that you mentioned the age difference. When River first started interacting with Eleven, I found their age gap very distracting. As the series wore on, though, I didn't even think about it. I just thought of them as their characters. Their ages didn't matter. I think that's a testimony to how great the writing is. And like you, I appreciate the lack of crude humor surrounding their relationship, because they definitely could have played that card.<br /><br />I also think it's great that she's not super young and what you would think of as "attractive" by the typical standards of today. We've got enough of that on TV. :} The interesting thing is that she's one of those characters that becomes more attractive as you get to know her (another sign of good writing), much like Amy's quote about Rory.<br /><br />And yes, the way she affects the Doctor is hilarious. :) I love the way they react to one another. <br /><br />Thanks again for stopping by! :)<br /><br /> Hannah Prewett (beastsbelle)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15635091328769986946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-5012007369290655312013-05-13T19:14:15.993-07:002013-05-13T19:14:15.993-07:00Thanks so much for the lovely, long comment, Jen. ...Thanks so much for the lovely, long comment, Jen. :) I loved hearing your thoughts on the series. <br /><br />I'm in the middle of my writer's meeting right now, so I can't devote the time I'd like for a good response. I'll come back later tonight and say more.<br /><br />But I do humbly apologize for the lack of a Rory centurion picture. ;) Any man who waits for the woman he loves for 2,000 years is a worthy hero. :)Hannah Prewett (beastsbelle)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15635091328769986946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-15305393647247582292013-05-13T18:28:04.180-07:002013-05-13T18:28:04.180-07:00I have to admit, the only reason it's taken me...I have to admit, the only reason it's taken me so long to comment is that I have to contain ALL THE FEELS I have about this show and condense them into a coherent comment. :D I started watching back in 2006, when I (like Rose) was stuck in a terrible service-industry job that was going nowhere, and what wouldn't I have given to have a Mysterious Stranger show up and whisk me off to a life of adventure? So, emotional investment ahoy.<br /><br />Unlike most of the fandom, I actually prefer the relationship between Rose and Nine over that of Rose and Ten. With the former, I loved the contrast between young, pretty, flirty Rose and older, emotionally repressed, post-traumatic Nine - and I loved that, over the season, their personalities started to change and grow because of their relationship. Rose started to see the bigger picture beyond the life she had been leading (her speech to Jackie in the restaurant in The Parting of the Ways is one of my favorite Rose moments), and Nine started to open up and live again after the Time War. Then, of course, Nine became Ten...and then we had young, pretty, flirty Rose with young, pretty, flirty Ten, and the lovely contrast and character growth just wasn't there.<br /><br />I also think you make a great point about Rose's "I love him and I don't care about the facts or the consequences" view of their relationship. It's a nice sentiment, but when the show gives you the reality of how that view affects the other characters, it's hard to really feel sympathetic toward her. By the time "Doomsday" rolled around, I was actually liking Mickey and Jackie more than Rose. (And I do love both Mickey and Jackie - they started out as such terrible stereotypes, but then they were given depth and character growth!) And, on Ten's side, his besottedness had the side effect of making him - well, kind of unlikeable with Martha in parts of Season Three. I don't like not-liking the Doctor!<br /><br />I love all the points you made about Amy and Rory, though I have to be shallow and disappointed that there are no pictures of Rory in his centurion costume. :D<br /><br />I have to say that my favorite companions of the new series are probably Donna and River. I love companions that don't hesitate to take the Doctor down a few pegs, because he really can be smug and condescending when he's in the mood. I love that Donna was never afraid to tell Ten exactly what she was thinking, and River just winds Eleven up until he's tripping over himself. (I also love that Doctor Who is a show where the main character's love interest is played by a wild-haired, not-conventionally-beautiful 50-year-old woman, and the age difference between the actors is never played for cheap "cougar" jokes.)<br /><br />And that is a very short version of my FEELS. :DJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06997271306107528913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-23824002296743759232013-05-13T15:22:45.155-07:002013-05-13T15:22:45.155-07:00You're very welcome, Kate. I'm glad it wa...You're very welcome, Kate. I'm glad it was helpful. :) <br /><br />When they started the series up again in 2005, they started with "Season 1", so your confusion is understandable. ;) If you look it up on Netflix, it's labeled as "Doctor Who". The older series is labeled "Classic Doctor Who". :) The years of production are listed after the title, too. The one you're looking for says "2005-2011".<br /><br />I personally have not seen the classic series. I'm sure there are references I'm missing and that many Classic Who fans are able to enjoy the new series even more. However, I didn't find it too confusing without watching the older stuff. Most of the things that might be confusing are explained in the first series since Rose is just as new to all of this as we are. ;) <br /><br />I hope you enjoy it. I had a hard time with Season 1 myself; I much preferred Seasons 2 and following. However, there's a lot of important backstory in Season 1 that you don't want to miss. Everything makes so much more sense when it's watched in order.<br /><br />Oh, and Merida is free to add her two cents in the comments if you let her. I figured there might be a few of them with plenty to say. ;) <br />Hannah Prewett (beastsbelle)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15635091328769986946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-63489345159047393922013-05-13T13:46:43.857-07:002013-05-13T13:46:43.857-07:00Thank you for that awesome, Christian-worldview-ba...Thank you for that awesome, Christian-worldview-based review! I'd been hearing about Doctor Who for a while and had looked up Plugged In's review, but they didn't have as much detail as I wanted. After reading your review, I'll definitely give it a try!<br /><br />I am slightly confused about one thing, though. You mentioned not watching "the original series" but referred to seasons 1 through the most recent one (7?). If I look it up on Netflix, how can I tell the difference between the original show and the more recent seasons? Do I have to know anything from the original series to understand the more recent shows?<br /><br />Thank you again!<br /><br />--Kate :)<br /><br />P.S. My Merida doll is absolutely FUMING over the "makeover" that Disney gave her. She's begging me for a chance to leave a rant comment on your earlier post. I told her I'd have to think about it. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-55749584194696675682013-05-12T19:01:36.154-07:002013-05-12T19:01:36.154-07:00Hi Hayden! :) Glad you enjoyed the post...sorry i...Hi Hayden! :) Glad you enjoyed the post...sorry if I gave too much away. ;) <br /><br />That's so great that Clearplay did Season 1! I agree...it would be great if they did the rest of the seasons. :)<br /><br />Alexandra, I was hoping I would hear from you. :) I'm glad you liked the post.<br /><br />I've been hoping to play "Blink" for my parents, too. They haven't watched any of Doctor Who, but I think they'd enjoy that particular episode just for the way it's written. The nice thing is you don't really have to know a lot about Doctor Who to watch Blink. :)<br /><br />Ooh, "Silence in the Library" was really creepy too! "Who turned out the lights?" *Shudder*<br /><br />I figured you'd feel the same way about River since you're such a Ten and Rose fan. It's funny the games we play with our minds to allow us to accept plot changes. ;)<br /><br />Thanks, Jordy...glad you liked it. :) I'll be sad when Eleven regenerates too, but I have to admit I'm rather curious to see who will play the Doctor next.<br /><br />Anonymous, if you'd like a quick list of objectionable content, scroll down past all the pictures. I have two paragraphs labeled "Positive Elements" and "Negative Elements" which will give you the basics without making you read the whole post. ;)Hannah Prewett (beastsbelle)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15635091328769986946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-33131172804349066572013-05-12T18:14:03.636-07:002013-05-12T18:14:03.636-07:00I didn't have time to read the whole post- but...I didn't have time to read the whole post- but I've noticed this series has become quite popular. Is there anything bad in these movies?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-77022267083233774972013-05-12T17:38:42.820-07:002013-05-12T17:38:42.820-07:00OMG! I love Matt Smith! So glad they haven't c...OMG! I love Matt Smith! So glad they haven't changed him yet! So sad they changed Amy! This is an awesome post!jordan skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15208047485562194064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-7061181120414834422013-05-12T16:50:57.515-07:002013-05-12T16:50:57.515-07:00AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br /><br />YAY!!!!!!!!!<br /><br />Ok, I really, really LOVED this review. :) I'm so glad you enjoyed the series. <br /><br />I don't need to go into how I agree with everything...since you've read my blog, LOL. <br /><br />Haha, I've seen Blink twice this week...I've been going through the series with my brother and sister and they had to show that episode to my two other brothers, even though Nick and Jon weren't at that point yet in the series (joys of trying to go through a series while in college ;)). And yes, no matter how many times you see it it's still so creepy. That's definitely the best episode. My brother Alex really liked the two-part Silence in the Library one...even if River's in it. :) Those are the other "really, really creepy" villains...yeah. Love it. <br /><br />OH. That reminds me...I had to laugh because I TOTALLY agreed about River...I knew going into the episode "who" she was, and it was just like, NOOOOO!!!! Rose is your girl!!! :D So yeah, I have to totally think of Ten and Eleven as completely different people to accept River's relationship with the Doctor.<br /><br />Anyway! Long story short...squee!!! So glad you enjoyed it! :)Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17437117457544744702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-6125558899689956802013-05-12T15:37:30.260-07:002013-05-12T15:37:30.260-07:00haha. I'm a new Whovian, but I knew most of th...haha. I'm a new Whovian, but I knew most of the spoilers (Pinterest, yeah). But I am ECSTATIC because clearplay finally got a filter for season 1, so I'm hoping the other seasons will be forthcoming :)<br /><br />Good review :)Haydenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03463147465564735374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-13989450232722589482013-05-12T08:16:26.445-07:002013-05-12T08:16:26.445-07:00By the way, Claire, I meant to say that you never ...By the way, Claire, I meant to say that you never have to apologize for leaving a long comment on my blog. I love them! :)Hannah Prewett (beastsbelle)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15635091328769986946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-14067699164699329902013-05-12T08:15:26.799-07:002013-05-12T08:15:26.799-07:00Wow, thanks for all of the comments, everyone. :)
...Wow, thanks for all of the comments, everyone. :)<br /><br />Claire, I'm so glad you enjoyed the post. As I said before, writing review posts really helps me think through what I like and don't like about a series, so I enjoyed writing this post a lot. I should be thanking you for requesting it. ;)<br /><br />I feel bad for your poor mom. "The Angels Take Manhattan" was a big surprise for me, too, but since I kind of started with Season 7 and then went back to Season 2, it wasn't quite as gripping for me. I rewatched it later after seeing everything Rory, Amy, and Eleven had been through and it was much more meaningful. :{ I was sobbing buckets too. ;)<br /><br />At this point, I plan on continuing to watch Doctor Who, but it will depend a lot on how the series progresses. So that's a tentative yes. ;)<br /><br />Ooh, All AG, that's a great theory! I won't say any more. ;)<br /><br />Hi Nina! I'm glad you're enjoying the show. If you get a chance, I would highly recommend watching some of the other seasons, too. You miss out on so much without all the back story. :) Eleven is a great Doctor, though. :)<br /><br />Hi Cindybin, great to hear from you! :) I didn't realize that they played Doctor Who on PBS. I've either watched it on Netflix, DVD, or get the online recordings from my brother. :)<br /><br />I enjoyed the "Father's Day" episode, too, as well as the "alternate universe father" storyline. :) I did think about mentioning him, but as I said in the post, I was trying to only mention those who had major recurring roles. The post was long enough as it was. ;)<br /><br />Weeping Angels...shudder. It's not surprising that I'm not the only one creeped out by them. ;)<br /><br />I'd be interested to find out what you think of Clara once you watch her episodes. <br /><br />I actually came away from the series thankful that the stories were fictional. As much as I love the Doctor's character, I'd rather have him STAY a character if having him exist meant having all the "baddies" exist too. ;) <br /><br />Ari, it's a completely confusing series. There's really no way to explain it to a newcomer without making it sound super complicated. ;) And I could see how even pixelated Weeping Angels would be scary. ;)Hannah Prewett (beastsbelle)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15635091328769986946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-783997069613207472013-05-12T07:31:54.219-07:002013-05-12T07:31:54.219-07:00WOW, sounds like a confusing series ;) lol, I saw ...WOW, sounds like a confusing series ;) lol, I saw a video on weeping angels in a game called "minecraft" where a mod brings weeping angels into the game. Lol, the game is actually PIXALATED (lol, totally spelt that wrong) Andy I was still WICKED freaked out. I can never look at statues the same way again ;)<br /> ~AriAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-23361057342003160022013-05-12T07:17:14.645-07:002013-05-12T07:17:14.645-07:00Great review! We have been watching this series fo...Great review! We have been watching this series for years on PBS, so we are a bit behind--our local station hasn't started showing the ones with Clara yet. I agree with what you said about the doctors and their companions. Another character I thought of was Rose's dad Pete; I loved the episode Father's Day where she saved him from dying which messed up the whole "time thing". That was a great episode and didn't really have any scary, horrible monsters. And then on a later episode, it was so touching that he saved her when she slipped away, even though he wasn't her real father in that "alternate universe" (or whatever it was, lol). <br /><br />The horrible, slimy monsters don't bother me too much. I can always convince myself they're just actors. But I do agree about those weeping angels--they are the scariest of all, and they don't even DO anything! I think that's what makes them so creepy! lol. My daughter-in-law feels the same way. She and her mother are huge fans, too.<br /><br />I've liked all the companions, too. I'd forgotten about Rose and the department store mannequins rescue (loved your line about "don't even ask", lol). It's always so sad when they have to go--they've all done such a wonderful job. It will be interesting to see how we feel about Clara. <br /><br />I remember when we finished up watching that first season, I felt like I'd been on some kind of wild ride adventure of a lifetime. After projecting myself into billions of years in the future and/or past, and imagining all sorts of possible events that could happen in the universe, I think this show opens our minds to new possibilities and really makes us think. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646962372158228871.post-27414606208351624242013-05-12T04:40:11.748-07:002013-05-12T04:40:11.748-07:00I absolutely LOVE Doctor Who! It's one of my f...I absolutely LOVE Doctor Who! It's one of my favorite shows. I've only seen the 11th doctor, though. And you're right, "The Angels Take Manhattin" is so sad! Ninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08500954167902297662noreply@blogger.com