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[DOCTOR WHO] Why The New Stuff Works...REALLY Works

Started by Koltar, February 07, 2009, 11:36:16 PM

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Aos

#15
March 02, 2009, 10:22:56 AM
I think the current series could benefit by looking at some of the writing from the old series.  I'm thinking specifically of episode like The Dominators, Tomb of the Cybermen, or Carnival of Monsters. Mulitpart adventures don't all have to be about saving the entire universe all the time.

Edit: and what is the issue they have with dysfunctional mothers, anyway? Whatever, it's getting a bit old really.
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SunBoy

#16
March 02, 2009, 11:16:35 AM
Dude, gay writer. :p
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Drew

#17
March 03, 2009, 03:45:18 PM Last Edit: March 03, 2009, 03:50:48 PM by Drew
I have nothing but love and admiration for the new series, but like Pundit I don't think it's flawless. In some ways it's become a victim of it's own success, or rather the success of Russell T Davies. At times the show felt a little bloated as he tried to stuff every whizz-bang idea he could think of into the script, and the consistently stellar viewing figues meant that no-one was brave enough to rein him in.

By comparison new honcho-in-waiting Moffat is by far the more measured writer. Rather than throwing a dozen different - sometimes conflicting - concepts at the screen he takes one or two and mines them for all their worth. His episodes tend to be more satisfying as drama because he leaves himself enough room to build suspense and develop characters. Series six will be a different show in many ways, but I have enough trust in Moffat both as a dramatist and student of the canon to believe that it'll be excellent.

Until then we have this years run of specials to look forward to. Who knows what tales of gonzo excess Davies has up his sleeve for his and Tennant's swan song? Whatever he comes up with I'm sure it will be pretty bloody spectacular.
 

SunBoy

#18
March 03, 2009, 03:52:01 PM
A-bloody-men.
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droog

#19
March 03, 2009, 03:57:38 PM
I'm not a big Who fan, never have been, but it just doesn't seem the same without the cheesy effects.
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#20
March 04, 2009, 05:22:06 AM
Some of the CGI is distinctly ropey! Computer game cut scene c.2002 ropey.

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SunBoy

#21
March 10, 2009, 04:07:31 AM
Well, that's a trademark.
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droog

#22
March 10, 2009, 03:32:59 PM
Yeah... but bad CGI just isn't the same as models made out of string and old saucepans.
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The books at home

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SunBoy

#23
March 10, 2009, 05:47:51 PM
Don't forget shower curtains. Some of the coolest monsters had shower curtains. But hey... it IS sorta the same. It was lame but not to much then, it is lame but not too much now. Keeps the flavor. Though I always say I'd love to see Alpha Centauri again, shower curtain and all. Now THAT would be nice.
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