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mightynine · (11-09-2010, 05:16 PM)

Originally Posted by Wes:

Where's the Karen gifs?

In the previous thread.

Anyone know when the Series 5 soundtrack gets a U.S. release?

DoctorWho · (11-09-2010, 06:01 PM)

Originally Posted by infiniteloop:

Picked up this sexy sonofabitch today:

Just grabbed mine too. Had no idea the lenticular cover was in North America. I'm very pleased! Can't wait to play around with this tonight! I'm so excited!!!

Keyser Soze · (11-09-2010, 06:05 PM)

Originally Posted by Wes:

Where's the Karen gifs?

I've now got higher quality source material

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9306763/stripogram2.gif

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9306763/stripogram.gif

Some day I will make 1080width gifs!

edit - removed hyperlinks...

Solo · (11-09-2010, 06:10 PM)

God damn the dude who plays the Doctor is impossibly ugly

DoctorWho · (11-09-2010, 06:12 PM)

Originally Posted by Solo:

God damn the dude who plays the Doctor is impossibly ugly

I appreciate the unusual/alien look when it comes to the Doctor. That's one of my favourite aspects of the fourth Doctor. The girls (and guys) can swoon over the 10th or 5th Doctor whenever they like.

Nickiepoo · (11-09-2010, 06:14 PM)

Originally Posted by Solo:

God damn the dude who plays the Doctor is impossibly ugly

Was it Charlie Brooker who described him as an ester island statue in a bow-tie?

Regulus Tera · (11-09-2010, 06:15 PM)

Originally Posted by Solo:

God damn the dude who plays the Doctor is impossibly ugly

Could have been worse:

DoctorWho · (11-09-2010, 06:16 PM)

Originally Posted by Nickiepoo:

Was it Charlie Brooker who described him as an ester island statue in a bow-tie?

I'm surprised they haven't done an Easter Island who episode yet.

Keyser Soze · (11-09-2010, 06:16 PM)

Originally Posted by Solo:

God damn the dude who plays the Doctor is impossibly ugly

Solo · (11-09-2010, 06:24 PM)

Yes, I'll give him that - he already looks like hes not human.

Nickiepoo · (11-09-2010, 06:26 PM)

Hard to claim that the looks don't fit the personality in the show.

Mr. Sam · (11-09-2010, 06:36 PM)

And here I thought Solo had come to make fun of the idea of basing a franchise on one character portrayed by different actors.

Solo · (11-09-2010, 06:38 PM)

Originally Posted by Mr. Sam:

And here I thought Solo had come to make fun of the idea of basing a franchise on one character portrayed by different actors.

:lol

No, just wanted to state how ugly dude is. Mission accomplished.

DoctorWho · (11-09-2010, 06:38 PM)

Originally Posted by Solo:

:lol

No, just wanted to state how ugly dude is. Mission accomplished.

Now you should stay to watch the show.

Thomper · 07:13 PM

For those with Spotify - the series 5 soundtrack is now available on it, accompanying the Specials Soundtrack release from last month.

Discotheque · (11-09-2010, 07:52 PM)

He has a big fucking face, but I don't think he's ugly really. Once you get used to the large head he looks alright.

David Tennant was always more unsettling to me, I kept picturing a talking rooster. Must have been the hair.

Regulus Tera · (11-09-2010, 08:00 PM)

Tennant's hair looked really chic during his first series, but every subsequent season they made it spikier and spikier for no reason whatsoever.

DrForester · (11-09-2010, 08:04 PM)

Great Doctors look like young Al Bundy's

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Solo · (11-09-2010, 08:56 PM)

Originally Posted by DoctorWho:

Now you should stay to watch the show.

This show has far too much lineage/baggage for me to EVER contemplate getting into.

ultron87 · (11-09-2010, 08:58 PM)

Originally Posted by Solo:

This show has far too much lineage/baggage for me to EVER contemplate getting into.

Start with the first episode with Matt Smith as the Doctor. It is ridiculously easy to get into. If you like it you can start digging into the older, but still new, stuff ala carte. And then if you really like it you can look into the super old stuff from the sixties.

Mr. Sam · (11-09-2010, 09:12 PM)

Originally Posted by Solo:

This show has far too much lineage/baggage for me to EVER contemplate getting into.

Think we've all seen all the old series? I'd wager the majority of us probably haven't seen any full episodes prior to the reboot. Also, Series 5, Matt Smith's debut as noted above - and somewhat a reboot in its own right - is indeed a very good jumping on point. There's a lot of info contained in the FAQ in the OP as well. Just sayin' is all...

Keyser Soze · (11-09-2010, 09:16 PM)

Originally Posted by Solo:

This show has far too much lineage/baggage for me to EVER contemplate getting into.

You do not have to start from 1963...

The series got rebooted in 2005, and that is a fantastic place to start (60ish episodes is not a huge ask). This year was technically a reboot too, so you could start from there and watch too (13 episode is a sinch). You do not need any old info to start this season either, it is just like a new sci-fi show started, and you could easily jump in. It is imposable to watch all 769 episode anyway :P

The really old episodes of Who are pretty much used as source material now, and anything that is brought up in NewWho is explained. Think of it as a new film / TV show been made from stories from a book.

Lonestar · (11-09-2010, 09:18 PM)

Originally Posted by Keyser Soze:

You do not have to start from 1963...

The series got rebooted in 2005, and that is a fantastic place to start (60ish episodes is not a huge ask). This year was technically a reboot too, so you could start from there and watch too (13 episode is a sinch). You do not need any old info to start this season either, it is just like a new sci-fi show started, and you could easily jump in. It is imposable to watch all 769 episode anyway :P

The really old episodes of Who are pretty much used as source material now, and anything that is brought up in NewWho is explained. Think of it as a new film / TV show been made from stories from a book.

Yeah, I knew literally Zero of anything Doctor Who from before the new show.

The Storyteller · (11-09-2010, 09:22 PM)

I think Steven Moffat described Matt Smith's face as though someone took a handsome guy and distorted his face into a caricature.

Originally Posted by Solo:

This show has far too much lineage/baggage for me to EVER contemplate getting into.

The show itself is pretty self contained. All you need to know is that there is this wacky time traveller who travels the galaxy through time and space, while being accompanied by various humans. Fun and danger ensue.

It's not as though you are jumping into the middle of a show during its final season, like BSG for example.

Solo · (11-09-2010, 09:24 PM)

Touche' ST :lol

G-Fex · (11-09-2010, 10:12 PM)

Aw leave Matt Smith alone. I think he's a cool good looking guy.

lunarworks · (11-09-2010, 10:49 PM)

Originally Posted by Solo:

God damn the dude who plays the Doctor is impossibly ugly

My friend's 12 year old daughter, and her friends, adore him.

Originally Posted by Regulus Tera:

Could have been worse:

I can't decide which of those is the worst Doctor ever.

(The question marks on their costumes are completely unnecessary.)

KibblesBits · (11-09-2010, 10:59 PM)

Originally Posted by DoctorWho:

I appreciate the unusual/alien look when it comes to the Doctor. That's one of my favourite aspects of the fourth Doctor. The girls (and guys) can swoon over the 5th Doctor whenever they like.

Fixed for me. :lol

Mister Zimbu · (11-09-2010, 11:06 PM)

Originally Posted by lunarworks:

My friend's 12 year old daughter, and her friends, adore him.

I can't decide which of those is the worst Doctor ever.

(The question marks on their costumes are completely unnecessary.)

#6 is clearly the worst, because #7 at least gave us the best cliffhanger ever:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uw6OwJQDCoM

DoctorWho · (11-10-2010, 12:53 AM)

Just watched the 11th Hour on Blu-Ray. If Solo were to start somewhere, it should be there.

infiniteloop · (11-10-2010, 01:39 AM)

Originally Posted by lunarworks:

I can't decide which of those is the worst Doctor ever.

(The question marks on their costumes are completely unnecessary.)

Six. Definitely Six.

Spotless Mind · (11-10-2010, 02:06 AM)

I find Matt Smith oddly attractive. He isn't ugly by any means.

Listening to the OST now. "I Am the Doctor" is so fucking good. I'll have this on repeat for a while.

Originally Posted by DoctorWho:

Just watched the 11th Hour on Blu-Ray. If Solo were to start somewhere, it should be there.

Yeah, there really is no better place to start. I can't imagine Solo being able to sit through a lot of the Russel T Davies nonsense. :lol

Awesome job on the OP btw, Mr. Sam.

Discotheque · (11-10-2010, 02:09 AM)

Originally Posted by Mister Zimbu:

#6 is clearly the worst, because #7 at least gave us the best cliffhanger ever:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uw6OwJQDCoM

HAHAHA wow. I can't believe the idiot director cut the scene explaining why he did that.

It makes that scene almost Lynchian in it's weirdness.

Jintor · (11-10-2010, 02:14 AM)

Originally Posted by Solo:

God damn the dude who plays the Doctor is impossibly ugly

What

Discotheque · (11-10-2010, 02:15 AM)

He also thinks Benicio Sexbomb Del Toro is ugly too. Don't listen to his madness!!!

Salazar · (11-10-2010, 02:18 AM)

I think Matt Smith is a handsome dude. Don't know what Solo is smoking.

Solo · (11-10-2010, 02:21 AM)

Christopher Eccelston is awesome. I think if I were to try anything, Id have to try his. I can't separate Tennant from his hilariously awful performance in Harry Potter and Smith is an extra terrestrial.

Spotless Mind · (11-10-2010, 02:22 AM)

Originally Posted by Mister Zimbu:

#6 is clearly the worst, because #7 at least gave us the best cliffhanger ever:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uw6OwJQDCoM

WTF was that?! Haha.

Youtube comment summed it up:

Quote:

Oh God, I love this scene. It's like the Doctor's thinking "Right, I'll just slowly and methodically put myself in mortal danger in time for the cliffhanger ..."

:lol

Spotless Mind · (11-10-2010, 02:27 AM)

Originally Posted by Solo:

Christopher Eccelston is awesome. I think if I were to try anything, Id have to try his. I can't separate Tennant from his hilariously awful performance in Harry Potter and Smith is an extra terrestrial.

Eccleston is awesome, but he is saddled with some of the worst episodes and, again, i think you'd find Russel T. Davies writing style a huge turn off. Steven Moffat's sensibilities, however, would likely appeal to you. I think the quality gap in both writing and production values, from season 1-4 and 5, is pretty big (barring the occasional standout episode).

DoctorWho · (11-10-2010, 02:28 AM)

Originally Posted by Solo:

Christopher Eccelston is awesome. I think if I were to try anything, Id have to try his. I can't separate Tennant from his hilariously awful performance in Harry Potter and Smith is an extra terrestrial.

Hey, at least you'd be starting at the very beginning of New Who then. Of course, you'd have to make your way through Tennant's, great, run as well.

EDIT: The OP has a good list of episodes you should watch from New Who. You can probably skip the rest.

PhoncipleBone · (11-10-2010, 02:32 AM)

Originally Posted by Solo:

Christopher Eccelston is awesome. I think if I were to try anything, Id have to try his. I can't separate Tennant from his hilariously awful performance in Harry Potter and Smith is an extra terrestrial.

Eccelston was awesome as the Doctor, but Tennant is fantastic as well. Dont let his bad turn in HP turn you off, because his Doctor stuff is a lot of fun. There really isn't too much baggage to really jump in and enjoy the show. If you know the history, you get more out of it, but it is rather newbie friendly, and each time he gets a new companion they have to explain it all over again.

Give it a try Solo. I think they have most of the first four seasons on Netflix. And if you follow the list in the OP of this, that is a good primer of episodes while eliminating most of the shit episodes.

DoctorWho · (11-10-2010, 02:35 AM)

Originally Posted by PhoncipleBone:

Eccelston was awesome as the Doctor, but Tennant is fantastic as well. Dont let his bad turn in HP turn you off, because his Doctor stuff is a lot of fun. There really isn't too much baggage to really jump in and enjoy the show. If you know the history, you get more out of it, but it is rather newbie friendly, and each time he gets a new companion they have to explain it all over again.

Give it a try Solo. I think they have most of the first four seasons on Netflix. And if you follow the list in the OP of this, that is a good primer of episodes while eliminating most of the shit episodes.

Just to note Solo. Canada Netflix doesn't have them. :(

PhoncipleBone · (11-10-2010, 02:40 AM)

Originally Posted by DoctorWho:

Just to note Solo. Canada Netflix doesn't have them. :(

:( That sucks. I know a coworker of mine watched the first two seasons on Netflix, but I am in the States.

But Solo, listen to the boss (DoctorWho, his tag says so), and I. I thought we were mates. The show is just silly fun. It veers from extreme camp to some great sci fi stuff. If anything, it is just fun.

Discotheque · (11-10-2010, 02:40 AM)

I think Steven Moffat elevates it to another level for me. Russell T Davies had some great moments, but just the overall feel of Moffat's run so far with Smith and Gillan makes me :D

I think it was good timing that a new Doctor came in when Moffat stepped up to the plate.

PhoncipleBone · (11-10-2010, 02:43 AM)

Originally Posted by Discotheque:

I think Steven Moffat elevates it to another level for me. Russell T Davies had some great moments, but just the overall feel of Moffat's run so far with Smith and Gillan makes me :D

I think it was good timing that a new Doctor came in when Moffat stepped up to the plate.

And the Moffat stuff during the Davies years was almost all awesome. I gush over "Blink" all the time, but dammit, it is that good.

I still have yet to see season 5, but it is in the mail and should be here by the weekend. My wife was the bigger who fan that I, but I always latched onto the Moffat stuff, and with him in charge now I am more excited to see season 5 than my wife.

And Karen Gillan being absolutely yummy makes it even better.

Discotheque · (11-10-2010, 02:50 AM)

Whaaaat? You haven't seen it yet? Man you're gonna be pleasantly surprised/blown away/amused. Any or all of those things.

Blink was great.

Nickiepoo · (11-10-2010, 09:21 AM)

Originally Posted by PhoncipleBone:

I still have yet to see season 5, but it is in the mail and should be here by the weekend.

Good things await you.

mclem · (11-10-2010, 09:57 AM)

Originally Posted by infiniteloop:

Six. Definitely Six.

If you're talking on screen, I'd agree, but he's excellent in audios.

As - even more mindbogglingly - is Mel.

Solo · (11-10-2010, 11:21 AM)

Okay, I will make a one episode commitment - I will watch the S5 premiere. If I like it, I will continue, and if I don't I won't. I've never watched an episode of this show so I have no idea how I will take to it.

Jintor · (11-10-2010, 11:23 AM)

That sounds awesome. Just go for it, guy!