tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8344853420220777382.comments2022-04-08T14:37:55.402-07:00Iceberg InkUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger807125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8344853420220777382.post-35505023338484835362015-06-19T06:12:12.930-07:002015-06-19T06:12:12.930-07:00Humorous writing. Amazing attention to diction. I ...Humorous writing. Amazing attention to diction. I particularly loved how the last part of the book closed on a theme which was simple, but handled beautifully. I'm very much looking forward to reading Mitchell's other novels.<br /><br />Marlene<br /><a href="http://www.alaskabearviewing.us/bear_viewing.htm" rel="nofollow">View this site for Alaska Bear Viewing</a>Marlene Detierrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09035816972520443608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8344853420220777382.post-67707371918339402332014-10-16T13:04:11.532-07:002014-10-16T13:04:11.532-07:00I have been recommending this novel to everyone I ...I have been recommending this novel to everyone I know ever since I finished reading it. I've always been interested in stories about robots and humans and one day I was telling my boyfriend "I wish I could find more stories about humans and androids co-existing in a believable way rather than just the same old robot uprising we are afraid of." and he handed me The Stories of Ibis and said "This will be perfect for you" and it really was. In fact, it's definitely affected me as a person. All of the stories were incredible and heart breaking and lovely, but I'll agree that The Day Shion Came was definitely the one that changed me the most. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10170648565566003390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8344853420220777382.post-31102389838486293982014-04-17T13:42:29.385-07:002014-04-17T13:42:29.385-07:00Didn't turn out that way but I wish it had.Didn't turn out that way but I wish it had.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17335817229117933959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8344853420220777382.post-60101791585358520392013-09-25T06:59:47.359-07:002013-09-25T06:59:47.359-07:00Namrata Kaur is really wonderful girl who complete...Namrata Kaur is really wonderful girl who complete my dreams in Delhi 5 start hotel, she was a awesome girl, she know very well to perform to make me happy, not in a day but also night too she make me fully satisfied, she is a <a href="http://namratakaur.com" rel="nofollow">Real independent escorts in Delhi</a>.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07720369424963234893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8344853420220777382.post-8980552377006439762013-08-24T02:25:13.819-07:002013-08-24T02:25:13.819-07:00I fell in love with all the descriptions. I wante...I fell in love with all the descriptions. I wanted more in terms of character development, but the circus really is the main character, so I was easily able to overlook the flaws. <br /><br />Marlene Detierro (<a href="http://www.allalaska.com/alaska-duck-hunting.html" rel="nofollow">Ptarmigan Hunts</a>)Marlene Detierrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09035816972520443608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8344853420220777382.post-89897864523939159732013-08-05T22:49:08.983-07:002013-08-05T22:49:08.983-07:00u r not dimwitted, u r smart and observant. The sh...u r not dimwitted, u r smart and observant. The show doesn't make sense, and Moffat knows that, whichis why he does not explain things properly. He does not know how to...because he did not think them through. There are so many plot holes, it is...ridonkulous. I don't use that word often, but ridiculous did not cut it. <br /><br />U r not slow, u r honest and a thinker. butterflypoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17469031694956822088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8344853420220777382.post-13905074357028786482013-08-05T22:21:57.498-07:002013-08-05T22:21:57.498-07:00Re: Moffat claiming that DW is a childrens show an...Re: Moffat claiming that DW is a childrens show and that is why he made the changes he did.<br /><br />Sarah Jane Adventures is literally a childrens show, broadcasted on CBBC (BBC kids network), and it has 3-dimensional characters (male and female), progressive values and themes, complex story lines, mystery, comedy, horror...and is much much MUCH better than SM DW. So, if you intend to make DW a children's show, it should at least be as good as The Sarah Jane Adventures, and it is far from it. <br /><br />I do not enjoy The Sarah Jane Adventures as much as RTDs DW, but the former reminds me of the DW that I grew to love and cuddle up with, cry with, laugh, and make puns later with my friends! :P SM DW is inferior to both. <br /><br />Q.E.D. <br /><br />butterflypoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17469031694956822088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8344853420220777382.post-4857780062894461802013-08-05T22:07:05.534-07:002013-08-05T22:07:05.534-07:00Omg, what you said about Moffat turning DW into a ...Omg, what you said about Moffat turning DW into a regressive, anti-progressive, anti-women, anti-gay, anti-feminist show....THANK YOU!!! (Why has no one else noticed this yet?)<br /><br />And the saddest thing is that, 2005 DW IS pro-women, anti-Earthcentric, and empowering, but in this subtle, casual way that seems to say, "Ummm...yeah, anyway, Doctor, continue". <br />I'm so tired of Moffat objectifying female characters and them giggling and flirting with men who are demeaning them. <br /><br />I am 26, have a mental illness and some other "normal" issues. Watching RTD Doctor Who has literally helped me to feel stronger, better, bigger, and that I have the right to believe in myself, no matter how big my issues are. It has helped me get through some serious things and always been a quiet, fun, encouraging supporter of me and my dreams. Nowadays, I'm just frustrated when I *try* to get through one of Moffat's episode. <br /><br />Thanks for your honesty and not being scared to put the truth out there. butterflypoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17469031694956822088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8344853420220777382.post-13503413318199659492013-07-16T12:45:49.074-07:002013-07-16T12:45:49.074-07:00I just.... so agree with you. I just.... so agree with you. Zee the Terriblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13925846448176697058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8344853420220777382.post-24422178341613739532013-06-30T02:28:27.844-07:002013-06-30T02:28:27.844-07:00I really struggled to get through this book and I ...I really struggled to get through this book and I normally love long books. I just kept on<br />Losing interest and found myself skimming the pages. I liked the whole concept of the book, but I will not be reading the next book in the series. <br /><br />Rowena Hailey (<a href="http://www.teakatoys.com/Hummer_H1_Accessories_and_H1_Parts_s/2.htm" rel="nofollow">Hummer H1 Parts</a>)Penelope Sanchezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03732383763497653346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8344853420220777382.post-63827630656012225942013-06-08T19:01:54.239-07:002013-06-08T19:01:54.239-07:00I agree with you 100%I agree with you 100%Gabsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18001842311159540399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8344853420220777382.post-79982499281184866592013-06-03T11:39:26.160-07:002013-06-03T11:39:26.160-07:00I agree 100% with your review. I was completely bl...I agree 100% with your review. I was completely blah about this entire thing. Completely underwhelming. <br /><br />I also miss Donna. She added a lot of fun to the show. Morrigan Alexandroshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12275352422711458924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8344853420220777382.post-66008868089601335142013-05-25T19:55:09.034-07:002013-05-25T19:55:09.034-07:00Two years later I just figured this out for myself...Two years later I just figured this out for myself, even AFTER all the reveals since then. Somehow River Song will survive throughout time (not impossible after being linked into the library) to be the consciousness that is part of the Tardis. I'm sure we will figure out how later.rhet(Eric)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07061148042531079301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8344853420220777382.post-81717926465477033252013-05-21T13:25:04.693-07:002013-05-21T13:25:04.693-07:00You Guys are Right,
Social awareness, character d...You Guys are Right,<br /> Social awareness, character development, story advancement, economy, depth all are qualities which make for literacy within the art of filmmaking not to mention the dozen or so more skills needed by each member of the crew to interpret a really good script. <br /><br />Unfortunately so very much has been lacking since the Moffat era has been thrust upon us. At the very least, The Doctor and Companion(s) could have come from any number of "C, B, or A " list actors other Alex Kingston ( an incredible A list Talent who's performances suffer horribly under that clumsy hand of Moffatt ever worsening as the series drags on). <br /><br />It would have been a great help in spite of this lame Steven Moffat 1880's mentality, which has turned the show into a regressive, anti-progressive, anti-woman, anti-gay, anti-feminist series of shallow, poorly conceived scripts, and directing presented by Moffatt. <br /><br />Not to mention the Model suddenly transformed into leading actress in the show - is there a casting couch reference somewhere, cause that's what it would seem to be the only story development going on, and the only conclusion people in the industry could come up with for having to put up with the dreck presented as performances of this companion. <br /> Ginger is a great spice when well presented, but really there is absolutely no comparison to any of the previous companions performances, audience engagement or skill set. Worst part is over the years, Amy's performances hardly got any better, and therein lies the true realization of the gauche callous hand of Moffatt used in this series, since anybody can get better at something if they work at it long enough (for some time, I really hoped that she would really develop some chops). Even the little girl who plays her character as a child is SOOOOOOO much better.<br /><br /> In short Moffatt presents us with everything the show has not been about, but then he gets to put his antiquated issues of personal persecution onscreen for an audience of 13 million to realize. Letting us all know the kind of baggage he carries in life.<br /><br /> As audiences continue to become more and more sophisticated, when people look back at this era in the Dr Who episodes which come after<br />the time of Russell Davies, people won't believe that could have happened to what had been such an intelligent and literate series. <br /> <br /> Even though he says he's not interested and won't, based on the elegance and sensitivity of the work produced during his time with the show, I would think Russell Davies might consider a return to Dr Who if there were not the likes of Moffatt being around to gum things up.<br /><br /><br />sthopshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02170718231932818575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8344853420220777382.post-6732907139941325102013-05-19T17:43:59.760-07:002013-05-19T17:43:59.760-07:00I kind of just googled around and I found your blo...I kind of just googled around and I found your blog and you said in a manner far more eloquent than I the problems I've had with the show since RTD's stint as show-runner ended. I do believe my biggest complaint is that I don't really feel any connection with the characters now. During RTD's era I loved Rose, Jack, Donna, Martha, 9th-10th doctor, and Mickey (who I felt was criminally underdeveloped) and their relationship with the Doctor and each other. But when it comes to Amy and Rory, I didn't really care what happened to them or between them. The constant barrage of Rory feeling insecure around the Doctor grow old after awhile and Amy seemed less a character and more like something that was a manufactured in a 'tough, flippant girl' factory somewhere. Also since you mentioned it, I did like that the previous companions all felt instrumental to the saving the world/universe. I truly enjoyed how the Companions showed the Doctor his humanity, and in return the Doctor showed his companion's their greatness. And I think its that key aspect I miss the most. Well, I will end my rambling thoughts here. In any case, I loved your essay above.Harlequinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12567463647686798008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8344853420220777382.post-66142638483078980272013-05-10T19:56:10.840-07:002013-05-10T19:56:10.840-07:00Davies was probably a better show runner, but when...Davies was probably a better show runner, but when it comes to writing episode scripts I think moffat is streets ahead of Davies. most of the Davies written episodes reused old monsters with unoriginal new evil schemes and when he did think of a new monster they almost always seemed silly and goofy. the plots to Davies episodes were hardly ever very original and were not usually intriguing. moffat's episodes almost always have new monsters with clever abilities and schemes, an interesting and complex plot, and some sort of background season plot that was not just a series of Easter eggs that don't leave you to wonder what will happen in the next episode. however Davies did create better main characters and nostalgic themes.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17994236279987964448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8344853420220777382.post-45195010150618534672013-04-30T14:55:45.861-07:002013-04-30T14:55:45.861-07:00I think Clara is Romana... Or at least i hope so. ...I think Clara is Romana... Or at least i hope so. He's brought so much classic Who back, why shouldn't the Doctor's best companion, the one able to keep up with him in every aspect, be part oof that?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02560277852542452027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8344853420220777382.post-87987763936864296482013-04-06T18:55:23.587-07:002013-04-06T18:55:23.587-07:00The thing that really bugged me about Davies was h...The thing that really bugged me about Davies was how current he got with the show. What I mean is that in the future or the past, there were little bits of dialogue that dealt with current issues, and human problems. That is in no way a bad thing. I don't want anyone saying that I think it's a bad thing to connect a show to its viewers, but it was done almost relentlessly. Take, for example, The Unicorn and The Wasp. Roger Curbishley, the homosexual son of Lady Edison, has just been killed and his lover cannot mourn him. Donna talks about gay rights. It's the 1920's! Of course they don't like gay people and that's wrong but it's 90 years in the past! We've learned better, and much more importantly there is a giant wasp KILLING people one by one!. Doctor Who is supposed to be a timeless show, and the very best time travel episodes in my opinion were the episodes that didn't try and make the issues relevant to our times but instead took the time that it was, and gave us those emotions, plain and simple, and let them speak for themselves. I personally prefer Moffat mostly because it's much more watchable. Davies had some brilliant drama but it was so sad that it punched me in the gut and I simply cannot watch most of those episodes again. Moffat's drama is a bit more watered down, his characters are sillier, it's true, but that isn't necessarily always a bad thing. <br />As for the story arcs, I suppose that I can't argue there. Still, though, Davies hardly said a thing about the huge ending at all. I guess that that would be good for casual watchers but if you don't pay attention to those tiny little clues- even if you watched every single episode- then the explanation for the end comes out of nowhere at 100 miles per hour, slams into you, and leaves you saying, "What the hell just hit me?" With Moffat we can see something coming. We can see a light at the end of the long tunnel. Whether that light turns out to be freedom or simply an oncoming train remains to be seen, of course, but that's the point.Bryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11215220308546494836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8344853420220777382.post-86814113623003404432013-04-04T11:40:28.333-07:002013-04-04T11:40:28.333-07:00The thing is after Empty Child, The Girl in the Fi...The thing is after Empty Child, The Girl in the Fireplace, Blink, etc, I expected soooo much from Moffat for season 5 and beyond. These episodes are really great and the plot is obviously very engaging, so it's not a surprise for Moffat's era to be plot-heavy. I was honestly excited for his era. However, after 2.5 season with Moffat, I'm ready to drive multiple holes into the wall out of frustration. The plotline is too convoluted for my taste. My brother tried watching a random episode with me and it takes WAY too long just to explain what leads up to that point, and then there are way too many unanswered questions (and paradoxes). It feels like I'm need a PhD just to understand the plot (maybe I'm just slow?). However, I can't deny that I still tune in religiously every week to it--that's the thing about Moffat; he really knows how to hold an audience. I HAVE to watch the following episodes in order to find out the answers, but then the more I watch, the MORE QUESTIONS THERE ARE... It's a never-ending cycle. I was extremely hyped about the 'silence' but seriously, dragging it out for 2 season...(and it's still going I think) By the time the 5th season concludes, I completely forgot about the 'silence.' Sixth season was like 'oh yeah, the silence...maybe we'll finally get some closure' which we did ultimately but I couldn't careless about it by the end of the season. And then, just recently, after the death of (spoilers!) Amy and Rory, I find myself missing the RTD era. I mean we've been through TWO AND A HALF seasons with them, longer than any of the previous (rebooted) companions and their deaths didn't do anything for me. I was so completely removed from it that it depresses me. <br /><br />This makes me reflect back on Moffat's episodes during RTD's era. The Girl in the Fireplace was the second episode of Doctor Who I saw and it WAS SPECTACULAR! But think about it, it's completely devoid of emotional development. First and foremost, he PROMISED Jackie that he'll keep Rose (and Mickey) safe, but then he abandoned them on a 51st spaceship to save a woman he'd only known for a day--Rose, the woman he just admitted to wanting her by his side for the rest of her life just one episode previously, for another man's woman. What was the doctor expected to do? Live 3000+ years to return to the space station and rescue Rose and Mickey? Too outlandish for me. And then the companions...ermahgerd the companions...you get so many companions with the RTD's era, and each of them has their moments--Rose's the selfish child who matures overtime, Martha learns to speak up for herself, Donna's improved self-importance...Amy--the only episode I like about her is 'the girl who waited' and what kind of message is that? All she does is wait and just when she becomes a strong independent woman for herself, the Doctor chooses the younger dependent one, completely erasing the awesome, older Amy. <br /><br />Not saying the RTD is the most amazing writer to have ever lived...His story line is cheesy at time, some episodes leave me wanting. At the same time, Moffat is amazing with words! This said, I've come to term with Moffat because he brings fresh stuffs to the table! Now that Rory and Amy are dead, I can't wait for Clara to begin. Excuse my English. Thien https://www.blogger.com/profile/15653763398633982239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8344853420220777382.post-82625032457115928022013-04-01T06:08:08.619-07:002013-04-01T06:08:08.619-07:00No worries Tegan. We welcome all viewpoints here. ...No worries Tegan. We welcome all viewpoints here. And yes, I agree with you. It also bugs me when fans dismiss one writer/showrunner over the other (Sadly this is Doctor Who Fans home run swing normally)...and I hope I've at least tried to illustrate how I DO like Moffat's take in certain areas, and I've not dismissed him entirely. Do I prefer RTD? Yep. But I like Moffat's stuff for other reasons. And since this post is now quite old, I had actually planned to revisit this argument again after the rest of S7b finishes airing, as I loved ASYLUM OF THE DALEKS, THE SNOWMEN, and now THE BELLS OF SAINT JOHN as well. I think Moffat may have found his niche...and I've certainly changed my mind about Smith's colder, more card-to-the-chest portrayal. So stay tuned for that, and thanks for stopping by with your comment. We always appreciate input and diverse opinions.GunMetalBluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10374362891687088611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8344853420220777382.post-10465636082052014192013-03-31T21:22:15.357-07:002013-03-31T21:22:15.357-07:00I love both. I love RTD and Moffat. Both have thei...I love both. I love RTD and Moffat. Both have their own strengths and weaknesses, but what I don't like is viewers who start with one (it really doesn't matter which because it works both ways) and then hates the other! To me, it's like hating the very essence of what the show is. Doctor who is made for change. That's why it's so great, because you never really get the same thing twice. It's always changing. There's always a new element to it. <br />I agree that I love how RTD played off of his origin a lot more, and sometimes I wish Moffat would as well, but the Doctor has grown. He,as Moffat views (I watch a lot of interviews...), is a god who wants to be human. He wants to ignore is origin. Not because he's ashamed of who is he is, but probably, because he's still ashamed of what he's done. The people he's lost -- which is probably which he treats Amy and Rory like children because he's so scared of losing them. <br /><br />but seriously, my biggest pet peeve of discussing Doctor Who with others is that they can't take the change. People are either complaining about any companion that isn't Rose, that the actor is Tennant, or the writer isn't who they want. To me, personally, that defeats the whole excitement and wonder of the show. I have loved every doctor, every companion (not that I don't have my favorites), and every writer. <br /><br />alright. just had to get that out there. Not trying to hate. just frustrated.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08783367900220255963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8344853420220777382.post-62420553682712899312013-03-02T16:41:48.965-08:002013-03-02T16:41:48.965-08:00Own minds! Totally. Thanks for stopping by!Own minds! Totally. Thanks for stopping by!GunMetalBluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10374362891687088611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8344853420220777382.post-10722601724091263782013-03-02T16:40:36.459-08:002013-03-02T16:40:36.459-08:00@Aaron: absolutely! I think everyone needs to read...@Aaron: absolutely! I think everyone needs to read it and make up their GunMetalBluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10374362891687088611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8344853420220777382.post-81688788529600280122013-03-02T16:37:53.846-08:002013-03-02T16:37:53.846-08:00I've read everything by James Rollins and trul...I've read everything by James Rollins and truly thought this was one of the very best of the series, and indeed one of the best thrillers I've read in a long time. I implore everyone who reads this to ignore Iceberg Ink's review and read it now!!Aaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06748419322563191615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8344853420220777382.post-19020895257937739402013-01-28T15:50:59.627-08:002013-01-28T15:50:59.627-08:00Thanks for this article. I came across it on googl...Thanks for this article. I came across it on google as well. I feel very much the same about Moffat and the RTD eras. I think that Moffat can write excellent episodes, maybe better than RTD, but as a show runner he just doesn't work for me (at least for this show, I think Sherlock is amazing, but then maybe because the overall plot is already drawn out). I did enjoy most of season 5, particularly the last 4 episodes, but I really couldn't stand season 6. I like Matt Smith (not as much as 10), but Amy grated on my nerves, and I've wanted her gone since the end of season 5. I really have high hopes for the next companion though, and I enjoyed the Christmas special more than any episode of Doctor who since the fifth season. I wish RTD would come back as show runner, though I think that's a futile hope. <br /><br />The mid seven season finale was a great example of the holes in Moffat's writing. The statue of liberty as an angel, really? No one, in the city that never sleeps would see the statue of liberty moving across town, and it wasn't exactly silent, was it? And why exactly couldn't the Doctor find Amy again (I'm glad that he can't, don't get me wrong). He couldn't borrow River's thing, or even fly the TARDIS to NJ and then take a taxi to find them, especially since River was obviously able to find them and could tell the Doctor where they were?<br /><br />I also agree with you that the Rose/10 love story was much more believable than the River/11. I kind of enjoy River, she at least makes things interesting, but I've never gotten the sense that the Doctor loves her. Sorry for the long post.Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08381140140619566565noreply@blogger.com