I adored this. My friend went to the BFI screening a few days ago and it received a standing ovation from the assembled audience at the end, and now I can see why.
Yeah, really. I wasn't that bothered, thinking I'd go and do something else if I got fed up of it, but I got completely drawn in. I think it could be described as the story of how the characters of the people involved in its origins, particularly Hartnell, made the program what it was, which is a fine ambitious thing for a program like this to attempt. It was just a little bit mythologised fan-service in places, perhaps, but really that reflects the show itself; that sense that anything with the Doctor in could be a fairy-tale. But also that fairies aren't always nice.
I think it's on BBC America tonight. I'll be out, but it should be available after that. Then tomorrow is reserved entirely for rocking and squeeing, obviously.
I think it could be described as the story of how the characters of the people involved in its origins, particularly Hartnell, made the program what it was Ok, like to hear about creative process.
The things I do for you . . . *splutters* Would you consider me watching Jekyll as something I did for you or me?
I can't even begin to explain how perfect it was, except that I want to rewatch it. A lot. Even though I have NO time. I just want to see it again. And it... it just captures the magic of the show, and how that was there right from the start, and HOW and... *waves hands*
ETA: You know how Gatiss called it a love letter to the show? That's what it is.
My friend went to the BFI screening a few days ago and it received a standing ovation from the assembled audience at the end, and now I can see why. *nods* I hope it wins everything going, and that everyone watches, because it deserves it.
It was also a wonderful love letter to Television Centre - what an iconic building, so much part of my childhood because it was where you wrote to when you wrote to Blue Peter!
It was so lovely that I don't feel ready for tomorrow's new episode - I'd like a little bit longer just to sit and be quiet and thankful. Such beautiful performances, and a story that was worth telling for so many reasons.
It was also a wonderful love letter to Television Centre - what an iconic building, so much part of my childhood because it was where you wrote to when you wrote to Blue Peter! *nods* And they filmed just as the BBC were packing up and leaving... I've tried googling to see what the future holds, but I'm not sure.
It was *perfect*. I was so excited for this, that when I realised I could watch it live, I did. First time in at least a decade that I was excited for something on TV and actually watched it as it was broadcast… (on my computer, because we don't actually have a tv, but still.) The first of the two Moments had me a bit confused at first, then it was just emotion, because… And the second just… Aaagh. <3 Also… no, everything.
It was so perfect I wanted to know more, more precisely (without the dramatisation) – and that's also the essence of the show for me. Perfect :)
It just aired over here in America. What an adventure! I nearly cried at the end. Shame the cameo from Mark Gatiss as Pertwee got cut. Hope it's on the DVD.
Of course, now I'm going to have to write a fanfiction about how Matt Smith wound up in the '60s.
They filmed and inserted Matt with greenscreen so that for subsequent airings, they could add any Doctor they liked, but I like the idea of the two outgoing actors giving each other reassurance like that.
I was so excited for this, that when I realised I could watch it live, I did. First time in at least a decade that I was excited for something on TV and actually watched it as it was broadcast… (on my computer, because we don't actually have a tv, but still.) Live is still live! <3
The first of the two Moments had me a bit confused at first, then it was just emotion, because… And the second just… Aaagh. <3 Also… no, everything. That basically sums it up!
It was so perfect I wanted to know more, more precisely (without the dramatisation) – and that's also the essence of the show for me. Mmmm. Everything has changed, everything is the same. I love it.
It just aired over here in America. What an adventure! I nearly cried at the end. Shame the cameo from Mark Gatiss as Pertwee got cut. Hope it's on the DVD. I had no idea that was even thought of. I... can't really see Gatiss looking the part though, so I'm not bothered. :)
Of course, now I'm going to have to write a fanfiction about how Matt Smith wound up in the '60s. See I don't want to add to it at all. I want to leave it mysterious. Like... Calvin & Hobbes.
They filmed and inserted Matt with greenscreen so that for subsequent airings, they could add any Doctor they liked, but I like the idea of the two outgoing actors giving each other reassurance like that. I saw it much more as the 'future' reassuring the 'past' (much like the Ninth Doctor telling Dickens that his stories would live forever), but your interpretation is lovely too. <3
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The That Moment happened and I welled up.
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Like absolute magic! (or time travel...) ♥
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And that teensy cameo! ::sniff::
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I was in floods of tears through much of it.
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Gosh...
I don't know how to torrent.
*buries face in shame.*
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I was really going to try to avoid spoilers. Bleh. Fail!
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And now I've just finished it! Gah, did not see that (spoiler!) coming!!
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Cause I can't say the description does a thing to make me interested, but I can probably be persuaded.
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I think it's on BBC America tonight. I'll be out, but it should be available after that. Then tomorrow is reserved entirely for rocking and squeeing, obviously.
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Ok, like to hear about creative process.
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*splutters* Would you consider me watching Jekyll as something I did for you or me?
I can't even begin to explain how perfect it was, except that I want to rewatch it. A lot. Even though I have NO time. I just want to see it again. And it... it just captures the magic of the show, and how that was there right from the start, and HOW and... *waves hands*
ETA: You know how Gatiss called it a love letter to the show? That's what it is.
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I can't believe how perfect it was.
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OK, it's like the Confidentials. But 50 years ago. And edited together to be a drama and with more stuff - like, meetings with producers etc.
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And oh, the ending. By all right it should have been cheesy as hell, but instead it just worked.
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*nods* I hope it wins everything going, and that everyone watches, because it deserves it.
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(And I don't know how to torrent either...)
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Wonder what will be done with that place?
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*nods* And they filmed just as the BBC were packing up and leaving... I've tried googling to see what the future holds, but I'm not sure.
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I was so excited for this, that when I realised I could watch it live, I did. First time in at least a decade that I was excited for something on TV and actually watched it as it was broadcast… (on my computer, because we don't actually have a tv, but still.)
The first of the two Moments had me a bit confused at first, then it was just emotion, because… And the second just… Aaagh. <3
Also… no, everything.
It was so perfect I wanted to know more, more precisely (without the dramatisation) – and that's also the essence of the show for me.
Perfect :)
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Yes.
Lucky us, I got home, and BBC America is just repeating it.
AAISAT
(Anonymous) 2013-11-23 07:58 am (UTC)(link)Of course, now I'm going to have to write a fanfiction about how Matt Smith wound up in the '60s.
They filmed and inserted Matt with greenscreen so that for subsequent airings, they could add any Doctor they liked, but I like the idea of the two outgoing actors giving each other reassurance like that.
~ srmcd1
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*Sniffles*
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Live is still live! <3
The first of the two Moments had me a bit confused at first, then it was just emotion, because… And the second just… Aaagh. <3 Also… no, everything.
That basically sums it up!
It was so perfect I wanted to know more, more precisely (without the dramatisation) – and that's also the essence of the show for me.
Mmmm. Everything has changed, everything is the same. I love it.
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I had no idea that was even thought of. I... can't really see Gatiss looking the part though, so I'm not bothered. :)
Of course, now I'm going to have to write a fanfiction about how Matt Smith wound up in the '60s.
See I don't want to add to it at all. I want to leave it mysterious. Like... Calvin & Hobbes.
They filmed and inserted Matt with greenscreen so that for subsequent airings, they could add any Doctor they liked, but I like the idea of the two outgoing actors giving each other reassurance like that.
I saw it much more as the 'future' reassuring the 'past' (much like the Ninth Doctor telling Dickens that his stories would live forever), but your interpretation is lovely too. <3
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QED.