Because there are people who are not familiar with Twelve's previous work...

[elisi]

This is something that never fails to crack me up. (The Thick of It fans will probably know it already):

Imagine the Doctor motivating a young companion...

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And for something completely different, a snippet from Local Hero, a film EVERYONE should watch because it is one of the most delightfully charming and funny movies ever made. Also Capaldi looks about 12...

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Of course he was also Frobisher in Torchwood: Children of Earth, where he stole the show every time he came on screen, and basically acted his socks off. Damn, he's a fine actor. I'm very much looking forward to seeing what he does with his new role. :)

Comments

[kathyh]

Oh, he looks *soooo* young. I adore "Local Hero".

If you haven't seen "The Crow Road" he was excellent in that too. He's such a versatile actor that he should be terrific as the Doctor.

[elisi]

I must now re-watch Local Hero (yet again), because it's so wonderful. And he is so very, very, very young. :)

And I'd not even heard of Crow Road, will check it out!

Btw thank you for the email - meant to reply last night, but was too tired from travelling & packing and unpacking, plus there was this big announcement. *g* We had a lovely time, and it was mostly sunny. Although of course it rained when we were packing up...

[beer-good-foamy.livejournal.com]

That's one of my favourite scenes from The Thick Of It. I love that that's really as friendly as Malcolm gets; he's honestly trying to connect with Ollie here...

[elisi]

They're all made of fucking Lego... It's genius writing. I can't imagine that Moffat won't make use of Capadli's ability to take people apart with nothing but words. *g* (And yes, he's friendly. I can't watch too much of The Thick of It, but I love it in small doses.)

[kathyh]

It wouldn't be the Lake District if you didn't get rained on :)
Mostly sunny counts as a definite win. Glad you had a good time and, once again, thanks for the card. Now I want to go there!

[elisi]

Oh no. It was immensely changeable. But it was just too lovely to mind. We just always had rain jackets with us...

Really should write up the second part at some point. If I can find the energy. :)

[promethia_tenk]

That may be the best description of Star Wars ever.

Started watching Local Hero last night. I think twelve years old was being generous. It's like trying to watch young Sean Connery *pulls face* some people were just meant to be older.

[elisi]

That may be the best description of Star Wars ever.
IKR? It's the LEGO thing that makes it though. *draws hearts*

Started watching Local Hero last night. I think twelve years old was being generous. It's like trying to watch young Sean Connery *pulls face* some people were just meant to be older.
*nods a lot* He's like a baby deer or something, and all his limbs are too long. It's a WONDERFUL film though.

[hawkmoth.livejournal.com]

I realized I have seen "In the Loop" so I am familiar with that site of Capaldi's work! I am oleased they went with an older actor, and I'm looking forward to his interpretation of the Doctor!

[urb-banal.livejournal.com]

The model town in the second video (hilarious! thanks for posting) is that the same town as in Doc Martin?

[elisi]

Same here. It'll be a complete change and I am very curious to see what he does with the part. He's so versatile that I can't picture it at all.

[elisi]

...

Not unless Doc Martin is set in Scotland. (Which I don't think it is. Having seen about a minute of it altogether.)

[eve11]

Does he say "space hairdresser"? I know he doesn't, but I can't tell what he's really saying. I got the 'tin can pal and a peddle bin' part and the rest but the beginning is ... difficult to parse!

ETA: Also, every time I hear "Frobisher", I think "Large talking penguin"...

[spikewriter]

I've adored Local Hero since I first saw it back in the '80s -- and you're right; he does look about twelve. But he's wonderful and I'm thrilled with the choice.

[elisi]

Does he say "space hairdresser"?
Yes, yes he does. :) Mind you, there is remarkably little swearing in that clip - this gives a far better idea. >:)

ETA: Also, every time I hear "Frobisher", I think "Large talking penguin"...
That... never occurred to me.

[eve11]

Ah, okay, so it WAS space hairdresser... :D

Ha, I saw the "Can anyone stop this man from swearing" clip too. "If I tell you to fuck off, then what do you do?" "I ... eff off?" "You'll go far."

Yeah, and it's not like I've read/listened to a lot of Frobisher in the comics/Big Finish world, but the name is pretty unique!

[elisi]

It's truly a delightful film. And I'm sure he'll make a lovely Doctor. <3

[elisi]

Ah, okay, so it WAS space hairdresser... :D
You will now be stuck with this description of Luke Skywalker forever! :)

Ha, I saw the "Can anyone stop this man from swearing" clip too. "If I tell you to fuck off, then what do you do?" "I ... eff off?" "You'll go far."
Ah yes. People looking up 'the new Doctor's previous work' have some interesting discoveries to make!

Yeah, and it's not like I've read/listened to a lot of Frobisher in the comics/Big Finish world, but the name is pretty unique!
It certainly is.

[gillo]

It's way too long since I saw Local Hero. He is such a baby there!

Don't forget how amazing he was in the second series of The Hour. Actually, it's hard to think of anything he's been in where he wasn't amazing.

How do your girls feel about him? I'm assuming the Cherub knows nothing of Malcolm Tucker!

(Pedal bin! Hee!)

[elisi]

Same here. Must make a point of re-watching it this week.

And I've not seen The Hour. Which I probably should, I know. But i've heard everyone raving about it.

And the girls are happy enough, although the Cherub thinks he's 'wrong' (nothing personal), and Impish Girl REFUSES to believe that Matt is leaving as he's the NEW Doctor and has only had the role for a couple of months... So all is as it should be. :)

(And that clip never stops cracking me up.)

[a-phoenixdragon.livejournal.com]

These are massively awesome. Man, I need to see more of his stuffs!!

*HUGS*

[elisi]

He's got such range! Which is why I'm so curious to see how he'll pitch his Doctor.

[eaweek.livejournal.com]

Thanks for these clips! It's too bad Moff won't be able to write stronger language for DW. ; )

[elisi]

Aye. And my pleasure. :)

[lyricwrites.livejournal.com]

The thing that's really amusing me right now is that this sort of utterly-cracked-but-still-sort-of-logical description might work excellently for the Doctor.

Doctor: No, it's like one of those thingummies you lot buy for no reason. The ones that hatch into shopping carts.
Clara: *gives him a look*
Doctor: They've got Big Ben in them!
Clara: I am actually a little worried that I know you're talking about snow globes. Shopping carts?
Doctor: Where do you think they come from?
Clara: But they're—you know what? Never mind. How is this situation like a snow globe?
Doctor: Every time things settle, someone on the outside gives it a good rattle. That's why everything keeps changing. Someone keeps shaking us up.

[elisi]

That's brilliant. Where's it from?

[lyricwrites.livejournal.com]

Me. I just made it up.

Or are you talking about the conceit that snow globes hatch into shopping carts? That's Reaper Man, by Terry Pratchett. Snow globes hatch into shopping carts, which are larval shopping malls. Also, swear words are coming to life and following their "mommy," a particularly foul-mouthed wizard. It's that sort of book.

[elisi]

I was sort of asking about both, so thank you! :)

[stick-poker.livejournal.com]

Oh, dear. As a major Banks fan I knew there was a TV version but I've never seen it; I might have to make a point of it now. (Also somewhere he read an audiobook version of The Bridge.)

[eaweek.livejournal.com]

I think Doc Martin is set in Cornwall, IIRC.

[flowsoffire.livejournal.com]

Capaldi feels! ♥♥♥

[elisi]

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