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There's a problem loading this menu right now. Get fast, free shipping with Amazon Prime. It still packed quite a punch. Nighy's sincerity really drove it home for me. Whilst I agree with you on the Tardis interiors from Invasion Of Time being awful they were a totally different film grain to the regular Tardis interiors - ie they were Outside Broadcast shots from some warehouse as opposed to the usual studio console filming , I'd still love to have an episode made entirely within the Tardis, maybe seeing the engine room that makes the classic Tardis noise, but really loudly, and various others locations throughout the Tardis maybe even stumbling upon the old console room - assuming it has various places to pilot the Tardis from?

It just seems like a story that's crying out to be done and to take advantage of the Tardis being such an important part of the show even a character in itself and being so much bigger on the inside! Very poignant ending, though the monster was kinda weak. While I applauded the alien design in concept we don't seem to get a lot of bird-like aliens on tv , I didn't find the actual design terribly compelling. Still, that is my only nitpick and a rather minor one at that. The highest praise I can give the episode is that it made me want to learn more about VVG - it has been long time since a Dr Who episode made me want to learn more about something featured in it.

Super easy to do with the java chat applet and if anyone wants help setting up a real irc chat client program, registering a nickname so others cannot steal it, registering your own channel, etc etc.. No problem at all mate, I think I was frustrated with Harry that day and I probably deserved to be ripped on in ways much worse that merely being called 'Porkins', which I'd actually take as a compliment as I'm also a huge Star Wars nerd too. It can be easy to get frustrated with Harry sometimes. But we all love the old nerd. It's a sign of the apocalypse, I'm sure. Or maybe we CAN all get along?

The monster felt very central to me, whilso being symbolic of Vincent's "demons". That was the only thing I didn't like about the episode I'm assuming it was Athlete, it sounded like them. I'm not a fan of modern songs being used in Who. And yes, I'd have liked better effects used for the monster, but I accept they're on a budget and Who does have a long history of having crap monster effects, so it's all part of the experience, although I did like the actual design and concept of the monster. If you build it they will come. When the Doctor scanned the picture of the beastie through his device it matched it to a parrot.

I have made connections in the uk up to a certain point and i find incredible that no one has made the leap between teens and adult with learning difficulties. I really hope that in a couple of weeks when smiths first year as dr who ends, we get an episode where the cybermen and the daleks are wiped out. And yes the monster was a metaphor for Vincent's demons. So once again the episode was really about Van Gogh and the monster a plot device.

An important and intergral one though. But in the end it was about Van Gogh. But perhaps you could see it like people looking at a painting. Everyone sees something different in it. What a great episode. I was being a bit facetious on the Tardis interior in Invasion of Time as I know it was filmed outwith the studio - due to industrial action as far as I can remember. But they did make a bollocks of it!! Also there is an adventure set entirely within the Tardis - William Hartnell's Edge of Destruction or Inside the Spaceship if you're being geeky But the idea of a 21st century Tardis set adventure is interesting.

And by trhe way what the fuck is up with this site today? Every comment I've posted hasn't appeared at the first try and I've had to re-type the whole fucking thing again. I know I'm obviously in the minority here, but for me, this series has only had one single 'quality' story so far. I like Matt's Doctor, and I can tolerate Amy, but where are the killer episodes? Only 'Amy's Choice' has been worth the admission price for me so far and is the only one that I'd sit through again. Oh deary deary me How we all appear to be looking forward to James "one trick pony" Corden's moment in the Who universe This episode was very much like a painting, and people are seeing different things and getting something different from it.

All art is like that, of course, even TV. There were good ideas, a nice theme, some great moments, but also a lot of flab towards the end and some wasted ideas. As stated, I think this was a stand out episode, but not without flaws. Doctor Dan seems to be catching flak, as his review is up, and isn't gushing effusively with love. However, I do think it's a well argued and neatly structured review, and it is encouraging that a talkback on AICN can be rational, thoughtful and honest.

For me the flaws in the episode were minor, yes, the monster was better as a metaphor for 'Black Dog' of depression, or an ID construct, but this is Saturday evening children's programming. The time slot predicates sugar-coating, monster-of-the-week, and a lot of running into cameras. The CGI this season has been decidedly cartoony and weak. I shudder to think of how many of this seasons sub-par, pixelated and mashed together looking sfx will work on Blu-ray.

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However, this criticism feels churlish when compared to the quality of the acting. Bill Nighy surprised with both the sincerity of his supporting role, but also with an energy and sparkle that mirrored Matt Smith, and implied something equally surprising to me; that Nighy channeled Hartnell-esque with compassion and intelligence and dignity.

The scene under the stars was joyous, and for any artistic soul, a vindication of what drives people to genius or madness. It is an unfiltered view of the universe. Vincent anchored the Doctor, as much as the Doctor and Amy brought validation and closure to a unique human being.

These were the main themes of the episode, and the writing eulogized these aspects of wonder, art, and genius in a way that is seldom seen on TV without an obvious wink at the camera, or two fingers crossed. This will be the episode from season five that will be watched and re-watched alongside "Blink", "Family of Blood" and "Girl in the Fireplace" as why Doctor Who can justify it's existence as the longest running TV show in history. The monster felt completely bolted on to the story and I kind of wish they'd just gone balls out the bath and done a totally character based episode where the Doctor and Amy meet a historical figure just for the sake of it.

The CGI on the big turkey was, as has been the case all through this series, shit as well. I think she could be very good in a few years, but she's obviously inexperienced and plays the quirky card too often. She seems to have settled into a groove she enjoys playing all coquettish looks, pouts and feisty flirtiness , and the writers for series 5 don't know how to use her. Her best eps have been Moffat-written, naturally. I'm not sure it's been a good decision to have the companion be equally as eccentric as The Doctor, either.

But that's just me. Funny you mentioned her - I actually spotted her name in the credits; a Script Consultant, I believe.

I think it's because there's no emotional throughline for The Doctor. The only emotional connection we've been asked to accep is the Doc being Amy's imaginary friend cute, but beyond the premiere has it amounted to much? So I think it feels a bit "flat" because we're just being served fairly standalone mini-adventures.

It's plain forgotten about by the next episode, until he notices it again. I think that's been a bit of a problem for the arc this year, too. Not only does he have a blog that is together enough to be updated on God knows how many shows every week, but he also got it together enough to get a proper interview on his blog with Matt Smith and Karen Gillan.

How many of us can say the same? For me, I think Dan's a great writer, is more often right than wrong though sorry Dan, I and many others do respectfully disagree with you this week - I unreservedly LOVED this episode and is getting to a place many of us are still aspiring to get to - where we can get access to the genres we love, the people who make it, and give our opinions to a wider audience than just an AICN Talkback. So give the man some fucking respect.

Your reviews are always a cracking read: Sometimes I realize why I never actually bother to read talkbacks, what with all the vitriol they often throw up. But I kind of knew I'd get some flak this week as the lone review with an opinion contrary to the majority , so thought I'd better a defend my position in more detail, and b try and calm things down. AICN gets such a lot of readers, be great if we could play nice more often, too. We all love Doctor Who, so I'd enjoy a reasoned discussion on it every week here.

I think we got that this week, by and large, in the end. Looking forward to the last three, and reading everyone's opinions. It was bloody good: He shuffles on, does his lines, shuffles off, and suddenly he's Mick fucking Jagger. But that's all I'll give you. Guy's as fucking lazy an actor as Sean Connery. His entire career is a fucking mystery to me I read his review, and it was a good review. I might not agree with it, but it was still well written, and thought out. It just means we saw it differently Short, sweet and to the point.

Glad they didn't literally go with a big black dog. I loved Tony Curran's performance. His scene in the Museum D'Orsee was fantastic, and yes, I shed some manly tears. I've wanted to see a scene like that in WHO for a long time, and it was played pitch perfectly by all concerned - even Karen Gillan was great in her final scenes of this ep. Matt Smith, as ever, was perfect. His reign as the Doctor will be epic - if they can vastly improve the scripts for S2. The scene where they see through Vincent's eyes how he sees the night sky was the most moving depiction of how an artist views the world - a singular vision that is stonrg enough to obscure reality, to literally impede normal life for the artist until they put these visions down on whatever medium they wish to excel in.

And heartfelt is something this WHO desperately needed. The Spud is hitting the sack Well, the 6 hour time difference would make it interesting, but I'd be game. Well, can't promise witty banter, but apparently I at least have the right plumbing. I've been saying for a couple years now.

I don't get the Bill Nighy appeal or why he has to be in almost every freaking thing that comes out of Britain. He's not very talented or charismatic or interesting in general. She met the doctor as a child a few times then he comes to her as a young adult and takes her on voyages across time. And you wonder why she's so full of vigor and energy? He has also put her life in danger on numerous times and gotten her boyfriend killed. If you were on an adventure across time I think you would be wide eyed and loud and feel pretty full of yourself.

As a 20 year old or however young she is? She is doing a fine job, if anything the writing for her role is off. I can't blame the actress. Have you seen her act in the Diarys show on HBO?

She can act pretty damn well. Worked with him once - lovely guy. Matt continues to shine. I'll be quite upset when it all ends in 3 weeks: I have two children, both young adults now, who struggle with mental illness. They are both very artistic too. The scene where they lay looking up at the stars reminded me so much of the first time my oldest lost touch with reality in a full blown manic episode.

He literally perceived each star as shining as bright as the sun among other auditory and visual hallucinations. I'm glad that they didn't erase his suicide. When a person is in that state facts and reality do not play a role in one's decisions. VG didn't kill himself because nobody liked his work, he killed himself because he had an untreated mental illness and a little trip to wasn't going to change that no matter what he heard or saw. My kids are also fans of Doctor Who but haven't seen this one yet. It will be interesting to see their reaction. I'm sure this has been mentioned, but I've not seen it skimming through the TB.

It's also come up from time to time that he might have had "angle-closure glaucoma". Which might have been what allowed VVG to see the monster and not the Doctor. Well it had tits, gore and zombies so I kind of likde it, wish there had been a bit more to it, it just felt unfinished. Simon Cowell took home a special bafta and the bafta fellowship went to lord bragg for his outstanding contribution to arts and television for mainly due to the south bank show which ran on itv for 31 years untill it was controversially axed last year.

As much as I love Doctor Who, I really don't know if I can handle another season with that character. When I think of Amy now, I think of her sitting at the table with the Silurians supposedly debating how the races could live together, whilst resting her head on the table like a bored schoolgirl. Christ, do you remember Mel? If they sold dartboards with pictures of Mel and Amy on, I'd buy one for every room in my house. They are basically complaining because she isn't a boring kid's show character. Oh she has attitude and jokingly calls her boyfriend an idiot, which he is.

Way to miss the point of the scene the Silurian summit scene. She is obviously annoyed with how neither of her fellow negotiators are willing to compromise. She is the only one willing to actually attempt to share the planet, like the Doctor wants. I do love that people complain about her actually having a personality though. Unlike Rose, Donna or the other one I'd rather forget, she actually does have a backbone.

I like Amy also. And I like her better than Rose. I think she's got more style. After watching the one where she was pregnant I could see she can handle acting differently for a different period in the character's life. I think she's under sold early on but she's not the first companion like that. I hope so, and, Amy is coming back next series season. But, I do agree with the Mel hate, ooooooooo, I was so glad when she said goodbye to the Doctor, but, that's just my opinion.

Oh, and Doctor Dan, again, great review, I am sorry you didn't enjoy it as much I and others did. I enjoyed it a tremendous amount. I was balling like a little school girl in the denouement. It got me, I got it. I think you missed the point DD if you are focusing on the mutated turkey monster lol. As child she used to dream about time and space and said all her dreams came true. I know this going to sound a bit rubbish but amys life is all about a dream past, present and future. Oops,old habits die hard: The actor who played Vicent was also good in The Devil's Whore.

Karen Gillan still sucks as the companion, but the director reigned her in for once. I haven't watched the last four or five episodes because I hate Amy so much, but with this ep. Good, but I really watched to see the great Tony Curran I love Underworld Evolution, so sue me who was perfectly cast as Van Gogh, and of course Curtis's pal Bill Nighy can do no wrong and yes, I did get an Underworld frisson when Nighy's and Curran's characters met at the end. Curtis is a master of emotional manipulation, but in spite of that this episode worked, mostly because of Curran's, Nighy's and Smith's performances.

This episode did not win me over they'll have to fire Gillan for that , but I'm glad I watched it anyway. To be fair I don't think anyone in the UK really cares about the Baftas, why would Harry on the other side if the world? Granted, when he pops up in 'Shaun of the Dead' etc. I know Moffat was a huge fan of the non-canon Cushing movies, and I guess the homemade look of the new console could be a reflection of that, but I just feel they missed the opportunity to really go crazy designing some far out and unimaginable Time Lord tech, rather than bits of human type writers and such.

Although I guess it's in keeping with the fairytale nature of this series. As if the Tardis remodels itself based on the personality of it's owner. I do kinda miss McGann's awesome gothic church-type Tardis though! Worded slightly differently, you just about described why I think Nighy is great. But I am a little bit of an anglophile, so maybe my judgment is clouded. Didn't pick up on the Forbidden Planet vibe. I thought it was more of a Greek Mythology thing hunting the monster by looking at it's reflection hence the Doctor's posing in front of the statue of Perseus in the Museum toward the end.

Great ep I thought. I saw a picture that was posted on the talkback of the finale. When Amy suddenly appeared when the Doctor was looking through the mirror for the beast we were about to get a big reveal? Anyone else think that was going to happen? After all why introduce a device which can show the 'true' identity of anyone? Just for sake of discussion, and not argument, if Amy really is a vacuous addition - then which companions were the best? Personally I thought Jamie was fun, but a walking stereotype, Susan all kinds of great as the first Doctor's grand daughter, and seemingly a part of his inner-sphere from the get-go.

I always enjoyed Roy Castle in the film versions. And Sarah Jane was the wide-eyed companion who set the template for the adoring, life long, Doctor loving girl only-to-be-dumped-for-twenty-years! Martha, for me was one of the weakest as she was just the forlorn and semi-forgotten girl. Rose was a lot more substantially written, though even she became relegated to 'other woman' status.

I skipped most of the 80's and 90's Who, so know of the love for Ace, but I'm not able to comment. As an American viewer this is the episode I'm up to now. Possibly the best episode so far. The only one I didn't like was the Vampire one.

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Still love this casting and general direction of this season. So disagree with me all you want, to each his own, but just know that to put my comments in context. This was, without a doubt, one of the most moving pieces of television i have seen at 7pm on a saturday night. The beginning and the end was alright, but the middle and during the monster battle I started clipping my toe nails in boredom. I rather have Rory as a companion than Amy.

She's pretty but basically forgettable. Technically, the episodes don't air on BBC America for a few weeks. So anyone here in the States myself included who has seen Vincent and the Doctor at this point probably downloaded it, which means we saw the same thing you did. May have been the alcohol talking, though: A message on the oldest cliff-face in the universe, a puzzle box opening from the inside and a love that lasts thousands of years… The fates are drawing close around the Tardis — is this the day the Doctor falls?

Wikipedia's been a surprisingly good source, too. Search for "Doctor Who Serials" and you'll get a list of all the eps and I mean ALL in a grid with Doctor, writer, director, etc, and most of them you can click for a synopsis and more info. Old, junky and clutered is a poor substitute for clean and classy. One of many that are all over youtube. Take with the proverbial grain of salt. WB found out and two days ago. I remember when fox cracked down when leaks where happening over buffy. It's completely made up horse shit, probably based on the fact that they had Kylie on Doctor Who that one time.

Does anyone know exactly what the plot is? Yes, I know the Daleks and the Cybermen are in it and it involves the crack in time, but, how do they all come together? There was an ear cutting allusion of a sort albeit very subtle when Vincent mentioned he could "hear" the colors and implied he had Synesthesia. I'm surprised I haven't seen anyone mention this, because knowing this tells you that view of the night sky wasn't artistic license but what VVG actually perceived.

I also can't believe people on various parts of the internet think the Doctor was trying to change history, when he knew VVG was a fixed point, AND gave the pile speech at the end. He was doing what he could for a great man, and not going off the res to make things worse like the Tenth in the Waters of Mars. I think Rory stays dead. Bad things happen, this show isn't afraid to teach the kids that. Also RTD's big reset button is gone! I want Rory to come back to life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes, I know, I may be the only Who fan who does.

I do think the two parter will involve things from many of the episodes this season. I think they'll appear, but very briefly. I think they may even be asking the Doctor for help, but I realise that's unlikely. It's just a common trope when you want to signify how dangerous the new big bad is Your review and the angle you took was so wrongheaded and boneheaded that if you were a friend of mine i'd slap you in the back of the head.

The vast majority of the rest of us loved this episode. I got an email from my bro. We'll just have to see. Playing the Doctor Who adventure game you can download from the Beeb. Doctor Who writer Gareth Roberts has joked that a website sent a rumour that Lady GaGa would appear on the show around the world. Sure it was moving first time through, it has limited repeat value and overall felt quite self indulgent and a mis-step, Dan's review stands for a lot of us and all those of you reaching semi hysterical proportions over another mans right to hold an opinion, what's wrong with you?

Does not having RTD to hate on weekly mean you must put your hate elsewhere to make yourselves less angry? I think most people who were a bit put off or dismissive of Dans review, felt that way because he wrote as if the plot line with the alien was the A-plot, and then complained that it was resolved too quickly. The alien was just a handy metaphor, and was incidental to the main story. I really got the impression that he's not used to having Doctor Who feature any mature stories which require a bit of thought, and was flummoxed by one which didn't fit into his childish ideas of what the show should be about.

He was right excoriated for it in his comments section. Portraying VVG as a troubled man who has the best day of his life when he meets the Doctor is some seriously awesome narrative. Having a monster be involved in the loss of his ear as Dan proffered as an alternative storyline sounds like a teenager's fanfic.

Seeing the Doctor give Edgar Allan Poe a few bucks to buy his last drink? Dan's suggestion is asinine because it marginalizes a real life tragedy and not for any purpose other than to say "But what if the Doctor were THERE? It's just that that is a really boring premise too, oo a DW episode about, maybe I'm insane but I preferred the RTD days of humour and action, who wants a family orientated tea time show about depression?

Ooh its well written and plotted, still doesn't elevate it above a one of watch and a boring repeat show. Also I don't think Dan missed the point, rather he understood that alluding to depression a few times isn't really tackling the subject or revealing anything exciting about it, it just happens to be in the episode. He played a medieval knight who fell through an anomaly into modern times.

Played that very well: I might even pay for one if it'll mean we get a decent one. OR I can set up a web server. But having it go in multiple directions uploading and downloading for everyone would be nice. In any case, a place for us to privately share files, doctor who pics, videos, episodes, music, whatever.

He would make a good doctor now that I think about it. Even if he already plays "one" on TV Seemed like it took forever for them to finally get around to airing it. Take over for me or wait for the morning. This is a lot of fun. And it's becoming a really fun community to boot. I grew up reading uncle Forry. What an honor that must be. Have a busy day today but hopefully will be back on later to chat away and bring this DocBack into the charts! It'd be cool to revisit Jamie! It worked for Betty White!

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The despotic ruler of some dystopian planet bento n genocide or something. I thnk she has the chops!!! You all take over all If you read this, just respond. And then respond again. And a third time. And if that doesn't do it, a little later I'll start in on finding more fun fan videos. This time with a focus on super-fans.

NOT a bad thing. That will be interesting. I need to nap again for an hour or two. So I'll be back then. Until then, POST away. Jeckyll, Being Human, The Deep.

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You must check out Luther. Were you making fun of my shepherds pie? I love shepherds pie: It wasn't too bad. Not sure if it'll be back. It had great promise. Wish I could remember the name of it. That's quite a few shows I now must watch. Well, I suppose it'll keep me busy in the cold months. Stands right beside films like Zodiac. Visually, performance-wise, attention to period details, etc. I sleep when and where I can these days.

Have a great morning! I wonder if we would even be allowed to. Now this is interesting. Apparently Benedict Cumberbatch who currently plays Sherlock Holmes considered being the 11th Doctor. Coincidentally, Matt Smith landed the job of the 11th Doctor when he auditioned for the role of Watson. They're doing Anansi Boys, not American Gods? In no particular order: A Dalek offering to fetch tea. Black describes Van Gogh's influence on the modern art world. That scene still gives me shivers. Fezzes are definitely cool. That scene was acted brilliantly, and I just love the glee that Matt Smith brought to it I knew they'd get out of it, but yet I was gripping my throw pillow and practically in tears throughout that scene.

I've already pre-ordered mine! Cumberbatch was offered the role of the 11th Doctor, but turned it down. Apparently Cumberbatch did not turn down the role exactly, he turned down auditioning for the role. Ye gads this news this is harder than I thought The right men got the right roles, IMO.

I asked a 19 year old if she knew the original A-Team Better than the Doctor himself? I just rolled my eyes at that one Sassiness cannot trump pedigree, and River, for all her coolness and inside knowledge, is not a Time Lord and does not have the Rassilon Imprimatur. I may feel differently later on. I kinda got the impression that she knew how to fly the TARDIS better than he did because she actually learned properly and followed instructions She's hinted it was the Doctor, and joked that it wasn't, but we don't really know.

Was the show you were thinking of where they see the future and have to decide whether to try and change it "Paradox"? I honestly think the episode would have worked better without the monster. RTD deliberately avoided any use of the word as he felt it risked tipping things into melodrama and also made the Doctor sound too judgemental. An utterly depressing day in a cancer hospital and a cancer hospice I need me some cheering up! We didn't see enough of him. Let's play 7 degrees of Doctor Who!

That can be hard to let go of. Richard E Grant played the Doctor in audio? Love to hear that. I wasnt here when you arrived, i had coffee and biscuits ready for everyone and also name badges lolol. He is a bit above it all. After all The Master has done to him, he still manages to not want him dead. I kind of admire that.

This is what I was thinking of. Makes me think of a Halloween costume I thought up for a kid. I didn't watch Paradox, but today I was watching an old recording and at the end of it there was a trailer for it. If I hadn't seen that today I would have had no idea what you were talking about. I show it to everyone. Just not spectacular or anything. I do hope it returns.

Have a bad cold and can barely breathe, so my thinking is somewhat sub par at the moment. And I was hardly starting from a great position. Is for wiki info on 'Scream Of The Shalka' Also played the Doctor in the web cartoon "Scream of the Shalka". Paul Cornell wrote it. Came highly recommended from a friend with impeccable taste and I hae it all ready to go

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