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ladyofleithian) wrote2013-03-28 09:37 pm
ladyofleithian) wrote2013-03-28 09:37 pm
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Status report.
Thankfully doing better in the being moody department. Had a few bad spots tonight (such as when my mom started arguing with my brother. That wasn't fun. :/), but otherwise doing well. At least, I'm doing better. The clouds have cleared a bit.
Anyway, we watched the DOCTOR WHO episode "Cold Blood". Amazing episode, but... *bawling*
I know one of those things that really got me about the episode was that one Knight Templar Silurian, who's so intent on wiping out the human race because...well, she feels the planet belongs to the Silurians only. Sort of like the Daleks, in a way; they're intent on wiping out the human race for no other reason than they are...well, humans. Not to mention being so eager to accomplish her goal that she crawls out and shoots at the Doctor -- only to get Rory instead. So...yeah, she's sort of responsible for the crack erasing Rory from existence (though he gets better). Not to mention her threatening to shoot everyone in that hostage room earlier (seriously, if I were the Doctor, I don't think I would have been as kind to her). Yeah...she was pretty much the embodiment of Nightmare Fuel if only through her actions alone. She's like a genderflipped version of General Cobb from "The Doctor's Daughter", as well as an inverse version of him: he wanted to kill the Hath, she wants to kill all humans. It's like...all these continuous parallels. It's scary. On the other hand, I liked her grieving upon realizing her sister was killed; it really added a more sympathetic dimension to her character. Even the most ruthless antagonist/villain has a touch of goodness in them. That makes them all the more powerful.
The sister...she was also pretty terrifying. I know the reason I can't get too angry at Ambrose for what she did was...she was just so frightened for her father and her son. I mean, her father's infected and mutating, and her son's being held prisoner (and though he's been treated well -- apparently the Silurians don't dissect children? -- she doesn't know that). A mother's worry about her children can be pretty powerful (I can't imagine being Ambrose in that situation, so frightened for her son), and a daughter 's worry about her father equally so. That's why I really hated the Doctor telling her off. I mean...would you have functioned any better in that situation, Doctor? You were a dad once, and a granddad. There isn't anyone alive, I don't think, who wouldn't tear everything apart to save their children, and Ambrose is no exception. And it's not like the Silurian in question was innocent; she was denying Ambrose's father a cure (maybe it's the idea of possibly losing all sense of self that frightens me), and actively Hannibal Lecturing her. It felt almost like the DS9 episode "Duet" with the false Darhe'el taunting Major Kira. Or Hannibal Lecter with Clarice Starling. Just straight up psychological warfare. When Ambrose accidentally killed the Silurian, I just wanted to give her a hug. She was just so frightened. And the worst thing was that that was what the Silurian wanted to happen, so the war would begin. Honestly, I say the Silurians are worse than the Daleks. At least the Daleks are honest about what they do. They don't try and justify their actions as morality. I mean...okay, that was harsh, but I'm rather shaken. I guess it's antagonists that somehow believe they're in the right that frighten me most.
*Sighs*
Christ, this is giving me a case of the shakes. Here's some Set Phasers To LOL: http://cheezburger.com/7168219136.
*Sighs*
And back to the episode.
To sort of act as a counterpoint to the Silurian general, the Silurian leader was a pretty groovy guy. I like how he at least tried to make peace with Earth, as well as reuniting Elliot and his dad (just...d'awwww). And him fist-bumping with the Doctor was cute. God, I wish he had been a companion. He would have been so cool. And I think it adds beautifully to the theme of the episode, how for everyone who acts in violence, there's someone who acts in peace. I confess that it feels almost like an episode that could belong in the RTD era. Just examining what it means to be heroic. Trying to do the right thing where others wouldn't. (I pray I am not making sense) I also love how he was sort of narrating, in a way; it was a nice sort of callback to Rose sort of narrating in "Army of Ghosts" and "Doomsday" (appropriate considering that this is one of many "Doomsday" moments for Amy and Rory), and it feels appropriate, because he was the one who, in the end, made the first steps to establish peace with the human race.
I also love the grandfather bidding farewell to Elliot and his daughter, and reassuring his grandson that he will always be with him, at least in his heart. Just...*sniffles* And later, Eleven telling Ambrose to set a good example for her son. It sort of reminds me, in a way, of Ten's line from "The Doctor's Daughter" about the man who never would. (Sorry if I keep doing this, but let's say there are so many connections between different episodes in one way or another it's kind of crazy) And earlier than that, Eleven's friend volunteering to stay behind as well. Just... ;.;. Seriously, this episode has an unfair amount of emotional scenes.
Speaking of which, Rory getting shot by the Silurian general, and the crack subsequently swallowing him. Especially Eleven trying vainly trying to remember Rory, everything about Rory, and then the TARDIS suddenly comes to an abrupt halt and Amy's concentration is broken. And earlier, Eleven having to actively drag Amy away from Rory's body (although I know my brother was all, "Why didn't they just carry Rory back to the TARDIS?" I guess...well, I have a feeling that by the time they carried Rory back to the TARDIS anyway, he'd be dead. And I just made myself sad again. Here's a Darth Vader joke: http://cheezburger.com/7167939840). And Amy just sobbing and pleading with the Doctor while he tries to comfort her. Just... ;.; And then worse, when Amy completely seems to forget Rory. It just...Amy crying? Hurts enough. Amy forgetting? Even worse.
Overall, amazing episode. Heartwrenching, but amazing. At least it ended with a bit of hope for the Silurians and humans, but still heartwrenching. But still amazing.
Overall? Fucking amazing. Definitely a must see.
Anyway, we watched the DOCTOR WHO episode "Cold Blood". Amazing episode, but... *bawling*
I know one of those things that really got me about the episode was that one Knight Templar Silurian, who's so intent on wiping out the human race because...well, she feels the planet belongs to the Silurians only. Sort of like the Daleks, in a way; they're intent on wiping out the human race for no other reason than they are...well, humans. Not to mention being so eager to accomplish her goal that she crawls out and shoots at the Doctor -- only to get Rory instead. So...yeah, she's sort of responsible for the crack erasing Rory from existence (though he gets better). Not to mention her threatening to shoot everyone in that hostage room earlier (seriously, if I were the Doctor, I don't think I would have been as kind to her). Yeah...she was pretty much the embodiment of Nightmare Fuel if only through her actions alone. She's like a genderflipped version of General Cobb from "The Doctor's Daughter", as well as an inverse version of him: he wanted to kill the Hath, she wants to kill all humans. It's like...all these continuous parallels. It's scary. On the other hand, I liked her grieving upon realizing her sister was killed; it really added a more sympathetic dimension to her character. Even the most ruthless antagonist/villain has a touch of goodness in them. That makes them all the more powerful.
The sister...she was also pretty terrifying. I know the reason I can't get too angry at Ambrose for what she did was...she was just so frightened for her father and her son. I mean, her father's infected and mutating, and her son's being held prisoner (and though he's been treated well -- apparently the Silurians don't dissect children? -- she doesn't know that). A mother's worry about her children can be pretty powerful (I can't imagine being Ambrose in that situation, so frightened for her son), and a daughter 's worry about her father equally so. That's why I really hated the Doctor telling her off. I mean...would you have functioned any better in that situation, Doctor? You were a dad once, and a granddad. There isn't anyone alive, I don't think, who wouldn't tear everything apart to save their children, and Ambrose is no exception. And it's not like the Silurian in question was innocent; she was denying Ambrose's father a cure (maybe it's the idea of possibly losing all sense of self that frightens me), and actively Hannibal Lecturing her. It felt almost like the DS9 episode "Duet" with the false Darhe'el taunting Major Kira. Or Hannibal Lecter with Clarice Starling. Just straight up psychological warfare. When Ambrose accidentally killed the Silurian, I just wanted to give her a hug. She was just so frightened. And the worst thing was that that was what the Silurian wanted to happen, so the war would begin. Honestly, I say the Silurians are worse than the Daleks. At least the Daleks are honest about what they do. They don't try and justify their actions as morality. I mean...okay, that was harsh, but I'm rather shaken. I guess it's antagonists that somehow believe they're in the right that frighten me most.
*Sighs*
Christ, this is giving me a case of the shakes. Here's some Set Phasers To LOL: http://cheezburger.com/7168219136.
*Sighs*
And back to the episode.
To sort of act as a counterpoint to the Silurian general, the Silurian leader was a pretty groovy guy. I like how he at least tried to make peace with Earth, as well as reuniting Elliot and his dad (just...d'awwww). And him fist-bumping with the Doctor was cute. God, I wish he had been a companion. He would have been so cool. And I think it adds beautifully to the theme of the episode, how for everyone who acts in violence, there's someone who acts in peace. I confess that it feels almost like an episode that could belong in the RTD era. Just examining what it means to be heroic. Trying to do the right thing where others wouldn't. (I pray I am not making sense) I also love how he was sort of narrating, in a way; it was a nice sort of callback to Rose sort of narrating in "Army of Ghosts" and "Doomsday" (appropriate considering that this is one of many "Doomsday" moments for Amy and Rory), and it feels appropriate, because he was the one who, in the end, made the first steps to establish peace with the human race.
I also love the grandfather bidding farewell to Elliot and his daughter, and reassuring his grandson that he will always be with him, at least in his heart. Just...*sniffles* And later, Eleven telling Ambrose to set a good example for her son. It sort of reminds me, in a way, of Ten's line from "The Doctor's Daughter" about the man who never would. (Sorry if I keep doing this, but let's say there are so many connections between different episodes in one way or another it's kind of crazy) And earlier than that, Eleven's friend volunteering to stay behind as well. Just... ;.;. Seriously, this episode has an unfair amount of emotional scenes.
Speaking of which, Rory getting shot by the Silurian general, and the crack subsequently swallowing him. Especially Eleven trying vainly trying to remember Rory, everything about Rory, and then the TARDIS suddenly comes to an abrupt halt and Amy's concentration is broken. And earlier, Eleven having to actively drag Amy away from Rory's body (although I know my brother was all, "Why didn't they just carry Rory back to the TARDIS?" I guess...well, I have a feeling that by the time they carried Rory back to the TARDIS anyway, he'd be dead. And I just made myself sad again. Here's a Darth Vader joke: http://cheezburger.com/7167939840). And Amy just sobbing and pleading with the Doctor while he tries to comfort her. Just... ;.; And then worse, when Amy completely seems to forget Rory. It just...Amy crying? Hurts enough. Amy forgetting? Even worse.
Overall, amazing episode. Heartwrenching, but amazing. At least it ended with a bit of hope for the Silurians and humans, but still heartwrenching. But still amazing.
Overall? Fucking amazing. Definitely a must see.