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Recs & meta whilst avoiding DW spoilers.
Am procrastinating, being sleepy and still feeling the effects on my cold. And since my head is FULL OF THE DOCTOR AND RIVER SONG, I shall inflict stuff on you. :) Well as much as I can manage before I fall asleep or forget how to type.
First of all![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
humansrsuperior's new vid: Tick Tock, Goes the Clock. (Description: Tick tock, goes the clock, even for the Doctor. Spoilers up to - and including! - 6.12) It's like a whole segment of my brain all bundled up into 1.30 minutes...
Also, #1 Crush by Garbage could very well be the MOTHER of all Doctor/River songs. I sincerely hope someone will make a big shiny vid to it after the finale. (Youtube/Lyrics.)
I would die for you
I would kill for you
I would steal for you
I'd do time for you
I would wait for you
I'd make room for you
I'd sail ships for you
To be close to you
To be a part of you
'Cause I believe in you
I believe in you
I would die for you.
(By the way, did no one like part 2 of my fic? Maybe I mislabelled it. It's not fluffy, angsty crack, it's meta-as-fic, trying to explore Doctor/River and their different outlooks, catch-22s, the problems of needing to save people, marriage vows and what they mean - with the Doctor's death quietly ticking away in the background. I just chose to wrap it up in River/Doctor/Marilyn Monroe, which is fluffy and cracky and angsty... *is sad that no one else likes Marilyn* Or maybe my writing is just too weird. That's entirely possible.)
ETA: OK, a little bit of meta regarding the arc this season. Funnily enough semi-inspired by my Angel meta.
Just remember one thing: NO SPOILERS for the finale, OK?
Now the heart of AtS S5 is the fact that Angel decides to take control of his own story. Throughout the show he's been manipulated and screwed around by Wolfram & Hart and The Powers That Be. The way he decides to seize control over his own narrative is a bone of contention in fandom, but there's no doubt something needed to be done, or he'd just be Destiny's whipping boy forever.
ANYWAY. Doctor Who. Can I go back to my review of DoTM?
YOU SEE? I WAS RIGHT! What I didn't know at the time that it was the Silence who had been re-writing the Doctor's story, even creating a new character just for him. Back then I thought that River's timeline had been broken because of the re-write. But it's the other way around: Her existence (the woman who kills the Doctor) is what re-wrote the story. Kovarian & co made a story about an impossible astronaut who would kill the Doctor... and the Doctor and River have to follow the script laid out for them.
So, my 'prediction' (using the term very loosely) for the finale is that the Doctor will take control of his own story again. I don't know HOW, but it'll all be about his role within the narrative I think, drawing on everything he has learned this season. (Not to mention River of course... They're mirrors, two sides of the same coin. Who will change what is going to be interesting to see.)
And now I really am nearly asleep. Any other clever thoughts I had are all gone...
First of all
humansrsuperior's new vid: Tick Tock, Goes the Clock. (Description: Tick tock, goes the clock, even for the Doctor. Spoilers up to - and including! - 6.12) It's like a whole segment of my brain all bundled up into 1.30 minutes...Also, #1 Crush by Garbage could very well be the MOTHER of all Doctor/River songs. I sincerely hope someone will make a big shiny vid to it after the finale. (Youtube/Lyrics.)
I would die for you
I would kill for you
I would steal for you
I'd do time for you
I would wait for you
I'd make room for you
I'd sail ships for you
To be close to you
To be a part of you
'Cause I believe in you
I believe in you
I would die for you.
(By the way, did no one like part 2 of my fic? Maybe I mislabelled it. It's not fluffy, angsty crack, it's meta-as-fic, trying to explore Doctor/River and their different outlooks, catch-22s, the problems of needing to save people, marriage vows and what they mean - with the Doctor's death quietly ticking away in the background. I just chose to wrap it up in River/Doctor/Marilyn Monroe, which is fluffy and cracky and angsty... *is sad that no one else likes Marilyn* Or maybe my writing is just too weird. That's entirely possible.)
ETA: OK, a little bit of meta regarding the arc this season. Funnily enough semi-inspired by my Angel meta.
Just remember one thing: NO SPOILERS for the finale, OK?
Now the heart of AtS S5 is the fact that Angel decides to take control of his own story. Throughout the show he's been manipulated and screwed around by Wolfram & Hart and The Powers That Be. The way he decides to seize control over his own narrative is a bone of contention in fandom, but there's no doubt something needed to be done, or he'd just be Destiny's whipping boy forever.
ANYWAY. Doctor Who. Can I go back to my review of DoTM?
YOU SEE? I WAS RIGHT! What I didn't know at the time that it was the Silence who had been re-writing the Doctor's story, even creating a new character just for him. Back then I thought that River's timeline had been broken because of the re-write. But it's the other way around: Her existence (the woman who kills the Doctor) is what re-wrote the story. Kovarian & co made a story about an impossible astronaut who would kill the Doctor... and the Doctor and River have to follow the script laid out for them.
So, my 'prediction' (using the term very loosely) for the finale is that the Doctor will take control of his own story again. I don't know HOW, but it'll all be about his role within the narrative I think, drawing on everything he has learned this season. (Not to mention River of course... They're mirrors, two sides of the same coin. Who will change what is going to be interesting to see.)
And now I really am nearly asleep. Any other clever thoughts I had are all gone...
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You spoil me way too much you do! *SQUISH*
I totes know that Garbage song. Unfortunately I completely associate it with another fandom WOE. But you're right, the lyrics are like, so Eleven/River and perfect for them. I totally want to vid them again once the finale airs. *siiiiiiiiiigh*
THANK YOU FOR THE REC BB. ♥
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And it's not possible to spoil people too much!
I totes know that Garbage song. Unfortunately I completely associate it with another fandom WOE.
That happens. Ah well. I shall just pray that someone else goes for it... (As well as look forward to whatever you come up with!)
TOTALLY MY PLEASURE SWEETIE! ♥
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That happens. Ah well. I shall just pray that someone else goes for it... (As well as look forward to whatever you come up with!)
Well you never know. I've vidded songs I once associated with other fandoms before. IDK though listening to it now it's kind of dark! EEEE but also totally sexy and sooooooo River/Eleven gawd. Just dunno about having enough footage? :P Well hopefully SOMEONE does it! It'd be awesome. *nods*
I hope I CAN come up with something. And if I do I hope I can vid it. *glares at dumb Vegas and my computer issues*
IS IT TOMORROW YET?!
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Well you never know. I've vidded songs I once associated with other fandoms before. IDK though listening to it now it's kind of dark! EEEE but also totally sexy and sooooooo River/Eleven gawd.
It is rather dark, but OH SO PERFECT. There is actually a vid already, on youtube, but it's not terribly good... I mean, it's OK, but not clever. And I do so like clever vids. Like yours. Anyway, let's hope SOMEONE makes it.
I hope I CAN come up with something. And if I do I hope I can vid it. *glares at dumb Vegas and my computer issues*
Poor you. I've been following your woes from a distance since I know less than nothing. Here's to everything suddenly working!
IS IT TOMORROW YET?!
VERY SOON! (And I'm off to bed...)
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Well finding good vids on YouTube is rare. -_- It could indeed be a very clever vid for them... Now you're making me want to see it done! :P *sends vibes throughout fandom*
Poor you. I've been following your woes from a distance since I know less than nothing. Here's to everything suddenly working!
Haha no worries I know next to nothing myself, thus the posting in desperation. :P Thanks for the well wishes though!
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Which is why I'm so rarely there.
It could indeed be a very clever vid for them...
Oh I think it is, and the vidder said that their programme was v. basic. It wasn't bad at all. Just... not shiny. ;)
Anyway, we shall hope that someone takes up the challenge and that your computer decides to behave! *hugs*
(Also I'm enjoying playing icon-snap)
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Oh please don't aplogise! I'm just being whiny. But thank you. <3
I found it very sad and tender. I keep going back in my mind to the Nine episode in which he says, "Just this once, everybody lives." And why he would insist on saving Marilyn, when it's just one of them too many.
That's it. I deliberately paralleled it with Reinette, because he was too late for her, and wanted to play with how he needs good days sometimes, because far too often things go wrong. And yes, that Nine episode... Oh Doctor. (But I also couldn't stop myself from exploring the whole thing further...)
I like your idea of him re-taking control of the narrative. VERY curious how that will work out, both in your story and in the show.
It's all about stories... No idea how Moffat will do it, but my story will be quite straightforward. :)
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I hope that makes sense?
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I think whatever happens will be largely River's doing... she's the Doctor's storyteller, and ruthless, bloody minded, and unpredictable enough to change causality :D
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*is VERY IMPATIENT*
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So, my 'prediction' (using the term very loosely) for the finale is that the Doctor will take control of his own story again.
Intriguing! The fact that he's been so reactive (as opposed to active) this season has been bugging me. (I've been blaming Amy, though I do realize that I'm being unfair. I blame Amy because I find the character grating but I'm aware of the utter irrationality of that thought) I'm still two episodes behind though and catching up is also part of my Rainy Saturday Off Plan!
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Oh please don't feel bad! I've just been full of cold & grumpy. Hope things calm down for you work & RL wise...
Intriguing! The fact that he's been so reactive (as opposed to active) this season has been bugging me.
Well it's all a loop (and one he - partly - sets in motion himself), but I think it's also been necessary in order to teach him some important lessons.
I've been blaming Amy, though I do realize that I'm being unfair. I blame Amy because I find the character grating but I'm aware of the utter irrationality of that thought
How odd. If anything Amy has been pushed around the most. Which has upset a lot of people... I have a feeling that the finale will be a moment of EVERYONE turning into a BAMF and taking charge.
Enjoy your catching up! :D
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Damn, that is brilliant. Damn. Love it. Also recalling someone pointing out somewhere that them falling in love almost seems like it could be part of the plan, which is sort of beautifully sick. Not sure what sort of plan that would make it, exactly, but if they were watching River and waiting for her to finish her degree, and with the way Kovarian delivered "your love will surely die" . . . it's like they know what's going on.
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*beams* And it's because of 'I'm Not Driving Anymore'... It just connected the two stories in my head and suddenly everything was crystal clear! :)
Also recalling someone pointing out somewhere that them falling in love almost seems like it could be part of the plan, which is sort of beautifully sick. Not sure what sort of plan that would make it, exactly, but if they were watching River and waiting for her to finish her degree, and with the way Kovarian delivered "your love will surely die" . . . it's like they know what's going on.
Mmmm. That *is* twisted. Or, if it wasn't part of their original plan (I'm sure they didn't plan for Melody to escape), they're clearly relishing the turn of events, and might have expected it - after all, they did create his perfect woman... His own, bespoke psychopath. How could he resist? And how could she resist? If she's been schooled to think of nothing but him... Yeah, it could very much have been part of the plan.
*loves it*
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Me, I'm still looking at the outside possibility that the Doctor really is dead, but he and River have kids somewhere.
However, the episode title makes me nervous. It's too obvious, therefore I expect them to subvert that.
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It's all been about acknowledging and accepting family. And since they're all family, I think this is what it'll hinge on, rather than one person's big gesture. (Esp if the Doctor marries River, since he will then be family, literally...)
Me, I'm still looking at the outside possibility that the Doctor really is dead, but he and River have kids somewhere.
Well he IS dead. That's pretty much the only thing we do know. And I would love, love, LOVE kids, but I don't think they'd bring in more at this point - it's all about Melody after all.
However, the episode title makes me nervous. It's too obvious, therefore I expect them to subvert that.
*curls up into worried ball* (OTOH The Big Bang is so literal - in several ways - that I remain cautiously hopeful. If she doesn't marry him I shall CRY!)