Status of the USS Hadhafang
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ladyofleithianGenerally okay, really. Other than a rather bad scare with my Verizon (yeah, I think my reaction can be summed up as Ragepanicpanicpanicragepanicpanicpanic. Overreaction? Yeah. But let's say the brief worry about someone stealing my phone number -- they didn't -- was a little...yeah) and a "lovely" misunderstanding in regards to meeting up with one of my close friends (yeah, let's say my mom was a little pissed)...I'm fine. Which is, at least, good.
And on a brighter note, I watched both "Let's Kill Hitler" and "Night Terrors". Overall? Pretty damn good episodes. Seriously.
First, "Let's Kill Hitler". I confess I was a bit nervous about this episode, but it was pretty damn good, really! For one thing, it had a lot of funny moments, such as River's sarcastic confession to the soldiers that goads them into shooting her -- and while it brings up a bit of Fridge Logic (I mean, yeah, first hours of regeneration cycle, but River uses the word "regenerating" and she gives off the energy -- yeah, a bit confusing on second thought. Maybe it's just me overanalyzing, though), it's still freaking awesome. Not to mention River's...unconventional way of getting clothes. Yes, River, I know you need new clothes, but did you have to terrorize a party and steal people's clothes? XD (Psst...knock the Doctor out and steal his psychic paper. Because, apparently, according to supplemental material, you can use the psychic paper to go shopping. You're welcome. :) Also, Rory snarking about the possible metaphor of being trapped inside the Amy Teselecta, locking Hitler in a cupboard (also awesome), Mel's first appearance, the Doctor managing to snark at the interface while he's dying (yeah, sucks to be the Doctor probably doesn't even cut it in that scene. :( ), the beginning with Rory and Amy bickering about driving directions (sounds like my mom and dad, really. XD), and Rory and Amy riding the motorcycle (what with Rory snarking about learning something new every day). And in terms of awesome moments, I know stuff like Amy shutting down the Teselecta if only to save River was really great, plus River killing those guys while regenerating, and (also overlapping with heartwarming), River giving up the rest of her regenerations to save the Doctor from dying.
Also, on the subject of really damn affecting scenes, River's reaction when she finds out who she really is. River's shock and awe, and the tears in her eyes...yeah, Alex Kingston was excellent in that scene (though honestly, when isn't the cast of DOCTOR WHO just one of the most talented casts you could ever ask for?), as well as her bewildered reaction to finding out that she's a child of the TARDIS. Honestly, both her and the actress who played Mel were pretty damn awesome. And Mel...she was really cool. Her regeneration scene was pretty oddly moving (even if it suffered a bit of -- genuine funny mind you -- Mood Whiplash with River observing her new body), and I loved her scenes with younger Amy and Rory (also, d'awww, bitty Rory. *Huggles him tight* He's like a little puppy dog). It really gives me only one criticism -- it makes me wish we could see more bb!Mel, Rory and Any, because they were adorable together. Also, Amy realizing that Rory has feelings for her but just hasn't acted on them. (And all things considered, I can picture Mel doing a little victory dance around Amy's room, being all, "They finally got together! They finally got together!") And how Mel just brings up the Doctor in class and such (and it provides yet another dimension to River's whole The Reason You Suck speech to the Doctor -- because Kovarian was training her all her life to be someone she was never meant to be. All chances of a normal life being taken away *, all because Kovarian and the Silence somehow believed the Doctor to be an abomination. It's one of those reasons the Silence are just that chilling). I also loved the Doctor giving River Song the diary, and how River won't just be fine, but amazing. Honestly, this episode? Pretty damn good. Seriously.
And then there's the matter of "Night Terrors". I just love Mark Gatiss' work on DOCTOR WHO in general, and this one is no exception. It was just a really damn strong episode, with wonderful building of tension, and really wonderful atmosphere. I know that the dolls...brrrr. My brother tried to lighten the mood so my mom wouldn't have nightmares (because let's say that she's had nightmares. She can't really recall them, but...yeah. :( *Hugs her* I'm thinking of giving her some tips to ward off nightmares), mostly by comparing the dolls to certain Mitt Romney Internet photoshops, but...yeah, I can understand why some people are scared of dolls/dummies/etc (like the Smilers from "The Beast Below" didn't give me enough reasons to be scared of dummies). I know stuff like their laughter was enough to make me start shaking (very similar to the Toclafane and the Time Lord Victorious, really), as well as their whole "we just want to play" thing. (And add to that the matter of them being...sort of made alive by George's fears...yeah, it might explain a hell of a lot of things about the dollhouse/cupboard, such as randomly sucking people in, turning them into dolls, etc. George was generally frightened of being alone, so... **) And that fucking rhyme about "tick tock goes the clock"...there's something about creepy children's rhymes that is enough to get a pretty visceral response. And it playing again at the end over a shot of the Lake Silencio database file...yeah. *Shivers* This is getting depressing and Nightmare Fuel-inducing. Here's a stormtrooper playing guitar: http://cheezburger.com/7310910720.
That said, the episode had some funny moments in it, such as Amy, Rory and the Doctor going door to door. And Rory's line about being stuck in the 1700s or something (also, really liked Amy's line about the 1700s being her favorite time period) and the Doctor being stuck on the EastEnders set (and considering the EastEnders crossover in "Army of Ghosts"...yep, takes on a new layer of funny). Also loved the Doctor randomly making tea in the apartment, George's dad's line "So you're not from Social Services then?" (you think, pal? :P) and the Doctor's definition of "pantophobia" (the fear of everything -- "including pants, I suppose") and Amy's line about the creepy girls she meets in one apartment. And there were some pretty cute moments in there as well, such as George's father learning to accept his son and, earlier, the Doctor entertaining George. And the ending, with the family playing in the kitchen. And, prior to that damn Lake Silencio reminder, Amy, Eleven and Rory setting off for more adventures. Honestly, damn good episode. Only complaint was Rory being occasionally dickish (such as joking about the monsters eating George), but other than that? Good episode.
* And even if Amy still got to raise her, in a way...yeah. :(
** And it brings up some degree of Fridge Horror as well -- what the hell is going to happen once George hits puberty? I know puberty is already pretty hellish -- e.g. my brother on occasions (e.g. him arguing with my dad and such. Of course, I'm one to talk, but still...), and some of those mood swings I have (my mom says that because of being a writer and all, I feel things a bit more intensely. Which I think is true. That and anger management issues plus anxiety issues run in the family.). Maybe I'm just projecting my own experiences, but puberty's unpleasantness plus George's abilities...yeah, it's a whole Molotov cocktail of what-could-possibly-go-wrong. Then again, maybe puberty will actually turn out all right. Maybe there'll be a few bumps in the road, but maybe it'll turn out all right.
And on a brighter note, I watched both "Let's Kill Hitler" and "Night Terrors". Overall? Pretty damn good episodes. Seriously.
First, "Let's Kill Hitler". I confess I was a bit nervous about this episode, but it was pretty damn good, really! For one thing, it had a lot of funny moments, such as River's sarcastic confession to the soldiers that goads them into shooting her -- and while it brings up a bit of Fridge Logic (I mean, yeah, first hours of regeneration cycle, but River uses the word "regenerating" and she gives off the energy -- yeah, a bit confusing on second thought. Maybe it's just me overanalyzing, though), it's still freaking awesome. Not to mention River's...unconventional way of getting clothes. Yes, River, I know you need new clothes, but did you have to terrorize a party and steal people's clothes? XD (Psst...knock the Doctor out and steal his psychic paper. Because, apparently, according to supplemental material, you can use the psychic paper to go shopping. You're welcome. :) Also, Rory snarking about the possible metaphor of being trapped inside the Amy Teselecta, locking Hitler in a cupboard (also awesome), Mel's first appearance, the Doctor managing to snark at the interface while he's dying (yeah, sucks to be the Doctor probably doesn't even cut it in that scene. :( ), the beginning with Rory and Amy bickering about driving directions (sounds like my mom and dad, really. XD), and Rory and Amy riding the motorcycle (what with Rory snarking about learning something new every day). And in terms of awesome moments, I know stuff like Amy shutting down the Teselecta if only to save River was really great, plus River killing those guys while regenerating, and (also overlapping with heartwarming), River giving up the rest of her regenerations to save the Doctor from dying.
Also, on the subject of really damn affecting scenes, River's reaction when she finds out who she really is. River's shock and awe, and the tears in her eyes...yeah, Alex Kingston was excellent in that scene (though honestly, when isn't the cast of DOCTOR WHO just one of the most talented casts you could ever ask for?), as well as her bewildered reaction to finding out that she's a child of the TARDIS. Honestly, both her and the actress who played Mel were pretty damn awesome. And Mel...she was really cool. Her regeneration scene was pretty oddly moving (even if it suffered a bit of -- genuine funny mind you -- Mood Whiplash with River observing her new body), and I loved her scenes with younger Amy and Rory (also, d'awww, bitty Rory. *Huggles him tight* He's like a little puppy dog). It really gives me only one criticism -- it makes me wish we could see more bb!Mel, Rory and Any, because they were adorable together. Also, Amy realizing that Rory has feelings for her but just hasn't acted on them. (And all things considered, I can picture Mel doing a little victory dance around Amy's room, being all, "They finally got together! They finally got together!") And how Mel just brings up the Doctor in class and such (and it provides yet another dimension to River's whole The Reason You Suck speech to the Doctor -- because Kovarian was training her all her life to be someone she was never meant to be. All chances of a normal life being taken away *, all because Kovarian and the Silence somehow believed the Doctor to be an abomination. It's one of those reasons the Silence are just that chilling). I also loved the Doctor giving River Song the diary, and how River won't just be fine, but amazing. Honestly, this episode? Pretty damn good. Seriously.
And then there's the matter of "Night Terrors". I just love Mark Gatiss' work on DOCTOR WHO in general, and this one is no exception. It was just a really damn strong episode, with wonderful building of tension, and really wonderful atmosphere. I know that the dolls...brrrr. My brother tried to lighten the mood so my mom wouldn't have nightmares (because let's say that she's had nightmares. She can't really recall them, but...yeah. :( *Hugs her* I'm thinking of giving her some tips to ward off nightmares), mostly by comparing the dolls to certain Mitt Romney Internet photoshops, but...yeah, I can understand why some people are scared of dolls/dummies/etc (like the Smilers from "The Beast Below" didn't give me enough reasons to be scared of dummies). I know stuff like their laughter was enough to make me start shaking (very similar to the Toclafane and the Time Lord Victorious, really), as well as their whole "we just want to play" thing. (And add to that the matter of them being...sort of made alive by George's fears...yeah, it might explain a hell of a lot of things about the dollhouse/cupboard, such as randomly sucking people in, turning them into dolls, etc. George was generally frightened of being alone, so... **) And that fucking rhyme about "tick tock goes the clock"...there's something about creepy children's rhymes that is enough to get a pretty visceral response. And it playing again at the end over a shot of the Lake Silencio database file...yeah. *Shivers* This is getting depressing and Nightmare Fuel-inducing. Here's a stormtrooper playing guitar: http://cheezburger.com/7310910720.
That said, the episode had some funny moments in it, such as Amy, Rory and the Doctor going door to door. And Rory's line about being stuck in the 1700s or something (also, really liked Amy's line about the 1700s being her favorite time period) and the Doctor being stuck on the EastEnders set (and considering the EastEnders crossover in "Army of Ghosts"...yep, takes on a new layer of funny). Also loved the Doctor randomly making tea in the apartment, George's dad's line "So you're not from Social Services then?" (you think, pal? :P) and the Doctor's definition of "pantophobia" (the fear of everything -- "including pants, I suppose") and Amy's line about the creepy girls she meets in one apartment. And there were some pretty cute moments in there as well, such as George's father learning to accept his son and, earlier, the Doctor entertaining George. And the ending, with the family playing in the kitchen. And, prior to that damn Lake Silencio reminder, Amy, Eleven and Rory setting off for more adventures. Honestly, damn good episode. Only complaint was Rory being occasionally dickish (such as joking about the monsters eating George), but other than that? Good episode.
* And even if Amy still got to raise her, in a way...yeah. :(
** And it brings up some degree of Fridge Horror as well -- what the hell is going to happen once George hits puberty? I know puberty is already pretty hellish -- e.g. my brother on occasions (e.g. him arguing with my dad and such. Of course, I'm one to talk, but still...), and some of those mood swings I have (my mom says that because of being a writer and all, I feel things a bit more intensely. Which I think is true. That and anger management issues plus anxiety issues run in the family.). Maybe I'm just projecting my own experiences, but puberty's unpleasantness plus George's abilities...yeah, it's a whole Molotov cocktail of what-could-possibly-go-wrong. Then again, maybe puberty will actually turn out all right. Maybe there'll be a few bumps in the road, but maybe it'll turn out all right.
