like discovering plutonium by accident
Friday, June 27, 2008
I watched and absolutely loved 'Turn Left', the 11th episode of the 4th season of Doctor Who the other night. I love this show a lot. Probably more than might be considered healthy. It speaks to the little kid in me who knew at the time that he was in the middle of a childhood that was going to suck some hard ass when he was old enough to look back at it later.
That's probably why I am such a kid at heart now. Or still. I read comics without shame. I play video games, although who doesn't anymore I guess. And I love watching tv and movies that are remakes of properties that I hold fond memories of watching when I was a kid. I guess I just explained away, in passing, Hollywood's entire reasoning for remaking those properties.
Anyway, Doctor Who is among my favourite, if not my favourite property to get remade. I was nuts for the original series during the late 70s/early 80s (aka: the Tom Baker years). And I have been following the new series with religious fervor. (Although after 4 years, its probably time to stop calling it 'new').
Probably the coolest thing about the Doctor, aside from the gadgets, the whole being near-immortal, and the way-fucking-cool Time Machine he had, was that he got to have adventures with smart, beautiful women who were way more than arm candy, but were equal partners in his experiences. I always fantasized that I would get to be like him, and in one way, I have. My partner is smart, funny, beautiful and challenges me all the time. Hmm, maybe the show has revealed itself to be the root of my sexual awakening? Meh, either way, if I could just get myself a TARDIS and a sonic screwdriver, I'd be all set.
Where I had originally intended this subtle love-in for Superwife to go was to reiterate my obsession with the Best Doctor Who Companion Ever, Rose Tyler, played by the lovely Billie Piper. And to mention that the episode I just watched I have been waiting patiently for since the tear-jerking season 2 finale. The one where Rose Tyler comes back for real. Sortof. And to mention that 'Turn Left' was a stand out episode in a whole season of stand out episodes. It was really a great show, and a fantastic pay-off to anyone who has been following the 'new' series.
And finally, I brought this whole thing up to let anyone who might be interested know that I just found out that Billie Piper is starring as a prostitute on a new Showtime series based on the blogs of a British bad girl called 'Secret Diary of a Call Girl'. And not only is she awesome in it (so I hear), she gets naked in it. A lot.
Personally, I am not sure if I am interested in seeing her without her clothes off, having sex, or talking directly to the camera Ferris Bueller style about taking her clothes off and having sex. Something about how that might sully the whole Best Doctor Who Companion Ever thing offends me a little.
Aw, who the fuck am I kidding? Time to go visit piratebay.
That's probably why I am such a kid at heart now. Or still. I read comics without shame. I play video games, although who doesn't anymore I guess. And I love watching tv and movies that are remakes of properties that I hold fond memories of watching when I was a kid. I guess I just explained away, in passing, Hollywood's entire reasoning for remaking those properties.
Anyway, Doctor Who is among my favourite, if not my favourite property to get remade. I was nuts for the original series during the late 70s/early 80s (aka: the Tom Baker years). And I have been following the new series with religious fervor. (Although after 4 years, its probably time to stop calling it 'new').
Probably the coolest thing about the Doctor, aside from the gadgets, the whole being near-immortal, and the way-fucking-cool Time Machine he had, was that he got to have adventures with smart, beautiful women who were way more than arm candy, but were equal partners in his experiences. I always fantasized that I would get to be like him, and in one way, I have. My partner is smart, funny, beautiful and challenges me all the time. Hmm, maybe the show has revealed itself to be the root of my sexual awakening? Meh, either way, if I could just get myself a TARDIS and a sonic screwdriver, I'd be all set.
Where I had originally intended this subtle love-in for Superwife to go was to reiterate my obsession with the Best Doctor Who Companion Ever, Rose Tyler, played by the lovely Billie Piper. And to mention that the episode I just watched I have been waiting patiently for since the tear-jerking season 2 finale. The one where Rose Tyler comes back for real. Sortof. And to mention that 'Turn Left' was a stand out episode in a whole season of stand out episodes. It was really a great show, and a fantastic pay-off to anyone who has been following the 'new' series.
And finally, I brought this whole thing up to let anyone who might be interested know that I just found out that Billie Piper is starring as a prostitute on a new Showtime series based on the blogs of a British bad girl called 'Secret Diary of a Call Girl'. And not only is she awesome in it (so I hear), she gets naked in it. A lot.
Personally, I am not sure if I am interested in seeing her without her clothes off, having sex, or talking directly to the camera Ferris Bueller style about taking her clothes off and having sex. Something about how that might sully the whole Best Doctor Who Companion Ever thing offends me a little.
Aw, who the fuck am I kidding? Time to go visit piratebay.
Labels: doctor who, superwife
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