tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post2890189937536038824..comments2024-02-04T05:13:04.501-05:00Comments on Nik at Nite: Doctor... Who?Nikki Staffordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04463618183850438914noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-81776815893044618722010-08-05T14:20:37.901-04:002010-08-05T14:20:37.901-04:00@deeannjay, a little Bill Nighy never hurts either...@deeannjay, a little Bill Nighy never hurts either (spoilery video <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/tv-and-radio/video/2010/jun/03/doctor-who-richard-curtis-karen-gillian" rel="nofollow">here</a>), although his appearance was rather brief. Nighy's always a hoot. He was hilarious in "State of Play".Page48https://www.blogger.com/profile/09728079057077761364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-30171751928349566172010-08-05T10:22:20.154-04:002010-08-05T10:22:20.154-04:00Speaking as a lifelong UK resident I can safely st...Speaking as a lifelong UK resident I can safely state that no, not every Brit is a Dr Who fan, believe it or not! Apart from having a dalek badge (pin) when it first became popular in the mid-sixties, I actually couldn't stand it as a child / young adult and wasn't particularly thrilled when they announced it was being revived a few years back. I know lots of people who have either never watched it or watched it and found it not their cup of tea.<br /><br />I did give the new version a try, as I like Chris Eccleston, but wasn't really won over by him or Tennant. However, I did make a point of watching the "Van Gogh" episode during the most recent series and thought the episode was wonderful - entertaining, moving and educational in the best possible way - and found to my great surprise that I really liked the latest Doctor, Matt Smith. I look forward to the mext series (as a very late convert!)deeannjayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13665551063383416639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-45903243478339717612010-08-04T21:08:42.541-04:002010-08-04T21:08:42.541-04:00Jesus, I've been coopted by spammers. And one...Jesus, I've been coopted by spammers. And ones who sell ugly shoes, too.Justin Moharebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12641573888950423910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-12918471241214201392010-08-03T22:56:13.733-04:002010-08-03T22:56:13.733-04:00Wow. I remembering asking you a few months ago abo...Wow. I remembering asking you a few months ago about writing finding doctor who. And here you are ready to start your time travelling adventures. Have fun!John esmondhttp://Www mississaugabotox.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-6859904956917945672010-08-03T16:12:22.269-04:002010-08-03T16:12:22.269-04:00Colleen: LOL!! I was just about to ask the same qu...Colleen: LOL!! I was just about to ask the same question!! ;)Nikki Staffordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04463618183850438914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-16917064858973690992010-08-03T04:21:59.937-04:002010-08-03T04:21:59.937-04:00I've been dippig back in to the old-school Doc...I've been dippig back in to the old-school Doctor Who lately. I look at it as "detoxing from special effects"! Your "Yo Gabba Gabba" comparison was kind, to say the least. I just got done watching a classic Tom Baker episode where a parasitic space slug was portrayed by a man wrapped in green bubble wrap. <br /><br />FYI the Onion AV Club has some very good DW primers:<br /><br />http://www.avclub.com/articles/ask-the-av-club-november-30-2007,2092/<br /><br />http://www.avclub.com/articles/doctor-who,39924/Kevie Metalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07908746632909933648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-42217897714720488892010-08-02T18:52:45.451-04:002010-08-02T18:52:45.451-04:00When did Justin change his name to Womens Shoes?When did Justin change his name to Womens Shoes?Colleen/redeem147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-13193751739668254052010-08-02T10:29:09.608-04:002010-08-02T10:29:09.608-04:00Do you fancy Billie Piper, Sir?<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxB1gB6K-2A" rel="nofollow">Do you fancy Billie Piper, Sir?</a>Page48https://www.blogger.com/profile/09728079057077761364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-33467799441030373952010-08-02T09:21:05.583-04:002010-08-02T09:21:05.583-04:00It's an ok show. Not enough magnets.It's an ok show. Not enough magnets.Women Shoeshttp://sexy-womenshoes.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-88579070398933530142010-08-02T05:13:59.871-04:002010-08-02T05:13:59.871-04:00Nik: Stick with it , some of the episodes are chea...Nik: Stick with it , some of the episodes are cheap and tacky but then you get some really good ones. My 6yr old daughter loves Dr Who.....we HAVE to watch it !M9 EGOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04953944098834603403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-63594765315182472552010-08-01T13:57:22.701-04:002010-08-01T13:57:22.701-04:00Yes! You will not be disappointed!
Being from Eng...Yes! You will not be disappointed!<br /><br />Being from England, I am a massive Doctor Who fan and you are right, I don't know many people who don't watch it! I even did a school project once on Doctor Who as an important part of British culture. *Geek alert* <br />Another thing you should really check out is Torchwood, a worthy spin-off with far more dark and edgy storylines as well as a lot of lovely welsh accents! <br /><br />The regeneration of the Doctor is an interesting concept, it is amazing how each Doctor brings something completly new to the character. David Tennant remains my favourite (despite the hilariously quirky Matt Smith) as he is such a fantastic actor. <br />A lot of people have already said that only some episodes are really amazing (Blink, Human nature, Midnight) which I would have to agree on. However although it doesn't always have the epic feel and deep mythology of other sci-fi, it has a lot of mind-bending time travel, fantastic ideas and is similar to Lost in a way as it really focuses on the characters and relationships of the Doctor.<br /><br />Happy watching!EvaHarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047750533995811019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-67572051659728753022010-07-31T18:11:43.867-04:002010-07-31T18:11:43.867-04:00Hey Great news Nikki and good luck with it.
You a...Hey Great news Nikki and good luck with it. <br />You are coming in at the middle on an ongoing overall story arc that has been going on for decades so give it a few episodes to get into it (I'm sure you will).(but you know this already !) <br /><br />Yes - Dr Who is an 'institution' here in the UK especially for those of us old enough to have grown up hiding behind the sofa on a Saturday night. In those days the stories were usually multi part so you usually ended with a cliff hanger thinking - will he get out of that situation - and how ? Nowadays they are mostly single episode - but longer. <br /><br />In those days it was purely aimed at children and as such the stories were more straightforward. <br />Since the come back the show is also aimed at adults (including those who have grown up with it) so you get more subtexts of adult messages - about things like relationships, life, death and good old love. And more story lines that are more complex than just fighting aliens - though they can usually be watched at all levels. My two sons usually prefer the good old alien bashing ones to the time travel mysteries that I prefer.<br /><br />Not all the episodes are great and different people like different ones. Some stories are cerebral and some are just good old alien fighting. <br />I love the one where the doctor barely features - called Love and Monsters, where actually (can you believe it) the doctor barely features. <br /><br />Any way - welcome to your journey, it could be bumpy, but I hope you enjoy it and that we can share it with you.LittleMonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-90466424725111124852010-07-31T10:53:43.289-04:002010-07-31T10:53:43.289-04:00I've been planning on buying some Dr. Who DVDs...I've been planning on buying some Dr. Who DVDs for my husband's birthday, so we'll be watching it right along with you Nikki.Susannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-41473038472263852132010-07-31T00:13:31.984-04:002010-07-31T00:13:31.984-04:00I grew up in a family that watched sci fi all the ...I grew up in a family that watched sci fi all the time, so Dr. Who is a part of my childhood and adult life. Glad you like it, Nikki!JWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11960979507716272867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-18890792772464160182010-07-30T21:07:19.286-04:002010-07-30T21:07:19.286-04:00I've been trying to post for days using my lj ...I've been trying to post for days using my lj ident with no success. Trying something new. If it works, I'll comment on DW, my show since I was in University and started watching Jon Pertwee (though my first Doctor was Hartnell in the sixties.)Colleen/redeem147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-40485492472299639382010-07-30T13:44:22.943-04:002010-07-30T13:44:22.943-04:00I'm so excited for you. I never watched the or...I'm so excited for you. I never watched the original Who and was reluctant to watch this new incarnation. It didn't grab me right away but when it did, oh boy. I think I became hooked around the episode called "The Doctor Dances". It is the second ep of a 2 parter and it was when I knew I was all-in. And yes, "Blink" will blow you mind but it is the journey to Blink that makes it so wonderful. You will be amazed at how attached you get to these characters. I will go on record as saying that I actually got choked up on more than one occasion. <br />I thought that Eccleston was un-toppable, and then along came Tennant. <br />I'm excited do do a rewatch as you do your first.<br /><br />I guarantee you you will soon be saying "EXTERMINATE!!!!!"<br /><br />Have fun Nikki.Chuck Powerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02998065196063073480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-38974163586159445362010-07-30T12:23:38.704-04:002010-07-30T12:23:38.704-04:00I look forward to reading about your experience wa...I look forward to reading about your experience watching the show. I don't know if I have avoided the show because I thought it would be to British for my tastes, but I have always convinced myself that I won't like it. Then there is the challenge of convincing my wife to watch it with me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09926655629627264533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-68577948653783408072010-07-30T10:13:15.796-04:002010-07-30T10:13:15.796-04:00My parents watched Dr. Who and talk about it enoug...My parents watched Dr. Who and talk about it enough that I knew kind of what it was, but my sister and I never watched it. Then she got Series 4 of the new ones from the library and we fell in love with it. We've almost finished the 1st one now and I am SO loving it. It'll be fun to see what you think!<br /><br />VW: floam - hahahahahaRebecca T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11994380364321336824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-37700520812816584852010-07-29T21:28:25.338-04:002010-07-29T21:28:25.338-04:00YES!
I just started watching the reboot series thi...YES!<br />I just started watching the reboot series this summer, because, like you, all my friends told me I had to. And I agree, there are parts (in the "first" season, as well as the rest) that are incredibly cheesy, but the overall theme of the show is just amazing, as are the characters. My mom and I are huge LOST fans, and after it ended, I picked up Dr Who. But my mom (who reads this blog a lot more faithfully than I do) doesn't seem to get it. Every time I tried mentioning it to her, she shrugged and didn't seem interested. I can't wait to see what you have to say about it. Maybe it will help my mom come around and jump on the Who bandwagon.<br />Enjoy!Minnanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-38075247626366039432010-07-29T21:16:19.565-04:002010-07-29T21:16:19.565-04:00Best news I've heard all week! Can't wait ...Best news I've heard all week! Can't wait to read your take on The Doctor...any chance that you might consider "Finding" Dr. Who?Sharonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-73230834832952193032010-07-29T17:25:08.734-04:002010-07-29T17:25:08.734-04:00I'm actually attempting the same feat as you a...I'm actually attempting the same feat as you are! I didn't view it as negatively, but I was always weary of the, er, special effects. :P I started with the Ninth Doctor - is that where you're starting?lesley andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10103135267521631510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-17778920103130241852010-07-29T11:55:45.620-04:002010-07-29T11:55:45.620-04:00Tom Baker is my Doctor. "Hello, I'm the D...Tom Baker is my Doctor. "Hello, I'm the Doctor."<br /><br />I've seen some of the new seasons and thought the writing was brilliant.<br /><br />And if I remember correctly, TARDIS = Time And Relative Dimensions In Space.Marebabenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-39053505006212806552010-07-29T10:53:31.454-04:002010-07-29T10:53:31.454-04:00Like you, Dr. Who is one of those areas where my g...Like you, Dr. Who is one of those areas where my geek fu is quite weak. I've never seen an episode, though I'm familiar with the broad strokes (Doctor, companion, TARDIS, Daleks). <br /><br />I almost started watching the newest series, but decided I already behind on watching too many things. Ah well. <br /><br />I'm curious to see what you think.Austin Gortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14281239771248780430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-65117184383210836082010-07-29T06:37:57.779-04:002010-07-29T06:37:57.779-04:00It is strange how much of a big thing doctor who i...It is strange how much of a big thing doctor who is in the UK. I live in England and every1 I know watches it, its like the news or the world cup. <br /><br />Seriously though, if you like russell t. davis then you will love stephen moffet because he is twice the writer, twice the genius and twice the doctor who geek. Cant wait to follow your progressA.G.Woodinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08069481435844624860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-64104311331191424802010-07-29T00:18:21.893-04:002010-07-29T00:18:21.893-04:00I first began watching The Doctor in earnest when ...I first began watching The Doctor in earnest when they began filming in HD last year <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMuDD9sYGeU&feature=related" rel="nofollow">("Planet of the Dead" with the Bionic Zoe Slater)</a>. <br /><br />I then watched the remaining Tennant shows throughout 2009 and then all of the current Matt Smith season. <br /><br />'Space: The Imagination Station' has been plowing through the RTD seasons this summer and that has given me the opportunity to immerse myself in the modern era DW. Like others have mentioned, some episodes are quite strong, others not so much. <br /><br />I thoroughly enjoyed <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpbmMhNe6aA" rel="nofollow">The Doctor and Amy Pond</a> this season and, as much as I loved David Tennant (especially w. Billie Piper), I'm prepared at this point to declare Matt Smith my favourite Doctor and I adore Karen Gillan as Amy. <br /><br />I turned my nose up at DW for years, but I've been forced to recant, and now I cannot wait for the Christmas special. <br /><br />@TonyDale: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtYmtQfzueM" rel="nofollow">"Torchwood: Children of Earth"</a>, was excellent TV. A very short season, but a beauty nevertheless.Page48https://www.blogger.com/profile/09728079057077761364noreply@blogger.com