tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293383428700288229.comments2013-05-29T13:37:46.442-04:00The Disgruntled Individualby MR. Clarknoreply@blogger.comBlogger93125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293383428700288229.post-78168078309758622492013-05-29T13:37:46.442-04:002013-05-29T13:37:46.442-04:00For me, its the first quality Time Travel show to ...For me, its the first quality Time Travel show to take itself seriously (or at least not have it's tongue planeted in it's cheek the entire time) since Quantum Leap. And it delivers on that.by MR. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11859054274651558035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293383428700288229.post-91359992626818905962013-05-26T07:21:27.431-04:002013-05-26T07:21:27.431-04:00I just got done watching the first season, and man...I just got done watching the first season, and man, it blew me away!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293383428700288229.post-75974222548349723932013-05-21T10:51:46.665-04:002013-05-21T10:51:46.665-04:00True, but as in most things I was only considering...True, but as in most things I was only considering the canonal appearences (the two novels as one continuity and ultimate inspiration, and the three films as another) of animals. Though the aquarium sequence from the game would make an excellent sequence to adapt to film. Yet another reason why Kronosaurus would be an excellent choice.by MR. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11859054274651558035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293383428700288229.post-57591490901536044092013-05-21T10:48:46.346-04:002013-05-21T10:48:46.346-04:00I've never felt the wind go so completely out ...I've never felt the wind go so completely out of my sails as when I opened this game up. There have been some truely spectacular Clue editions over the years (the Hitchcock version is a personal favourite), and this is not one of them.by MR. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11859054274651558035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293383428700288229.post-91314785541213349062013-05-20T17:50:10.317-04:002013-05-20T17:50:10.317-04:00Good review Clark. Go see this movie, it's gre...Good review Clark. Go see this movie, it's great for Star Trek fans and it's great for just movie fans in general.Dan O.http://www.dtmmr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293383428700288229.post-29235725308110046172013-05-19T20:05:23.212-04:002013-05-19T20:05:23.212-04:00Today I went to the Amsterdam exhibition and boy, ...Today I went to the Amsterdam exhibition and boy, I wish it was like the Toronto experience you described. Looking at the photo's you've made the exhibition was the same, but it sounds like you actually had the time to look around.<br /><br />The exhibition opened at 10 am: I arrived at that time, and had to wait an hour before I could enter. That would have been no problem, if it wasn't for the time I was allowed to stay. After seven (!) minutes the speakers announced that the queue for the iron throne was being closed, and that we had to prepare to leave to make room for the other people waiting outside. Apparently you were only allowed to stay for 15-20 minutes, while during half this time it was announced loudly that we should leave.<br /><br />I quickly walked through the exhibition, made photo's of as much as possible and managed to sneak in the closed queue for the iron throne, so I managed to make a picture of myself on the throne. But it was all rushed, and I didn't feel welcome. Which was very unfortunate, since the exhibition looked pretty nice. I just couldn't enjoy it because I was rushed outside once I finally was inside.Gerard van den Akkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11997458370055616397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293383428700288229.post-47307452069565152602013-05-17T16:24:35.046-04:002013-05-17T16:24:35.046-04:00Thanks for the very thorough review. When I heard ...Thanks for the very thorough review. When I heard of this I immediately wanted one, but you've convinced me otherwise. It's such a shame; Clue is my favorite board game, and this seems like the waste of a perfect opportuntity. What a disappointment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293383428700288229.post-44608355781892253452013-05-17T13:18:02.878-04:002013-05-17T13:18:02.878-04:00Kronosaurus has appeared albeit not in a movie but...Kronosaurus has appeared albeit not in a movie but a game thats takes place between the first and second movies.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293383428700288229.post-90370772948000951792013-05-16T08:28:07.179-04:002013-05-16T08:28:07.179-04:00According to Fuller, if they get a second season p...According to Fuller, if they get a second season pick up, Lee Pace and Kristin Chenoweth are all but locked for guest spots (Pace was meant to be in season one, but had to back out), and his goal is to get all the Pushing Daisies cast on the show in some way.<br /><br />I had originally meant to review Hannibal weekly, as well as Defiance, but there are only so many shows I can watch with a reviewer's eye, and I really wanted to do Continuum, so some things fall to the side (Collider has been doing decent Hannibal recaps http://collider.com/tag/hannibal-recap/). I will do a season review once it finishes up, and if season 2 happens, there will absolutely be reviews.<br /><br />Thanks for reading.by MR. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11859054274651558035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293383428700288229.post-11358818127619453782013-05-15T20:48:08.890-04:002013-05-15T20:48:08.890-04:00I had a discussion with a coworker just the other ...I had a discussion with a coworker just the other day about how a show like The Following bums me out because it seems clear to me they don't have a long view planned out for it (or good writing). She disagreed and said I'm too picky, but I don't think watching these crack FBI agents getting bested week in and week out by a group of emo kids led by a charming serial killer/hack writer will be watchable for very far into the 2nd season.<br /><br />Personally I'm hoping for more Hannibal cameos from the "Balls of Fury" cast. Actually, I didn't pick out that that was Ellen Greene in this past episode. I was watching and thinking, Something familiar about her... Your comment above made me go look it up. I did read somewhere that Ellen Muth may pop up in an episode this season.<br /><br />At any rate, your blog is where I got most of my Hannibal news leading up to its premiere. I find myself agreeing with your opinions regarding most of the stuff you write about, but the lower case Ns in the Star Trek posters don't bother me. <br /><br />I may not comment often, but I'm reading and really enjoying your blog.John Lemuthttp://johnrambles.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293383428700288229.post-51844406467718417822013-05-15T13:30:36.268-04:002013-05-15T13:30:36.268-04:00What really kills it is that they are playing it c...What really kills it is that they are playing it completely straight. And that makes it so much goofier. Maybe if it were an absurdist kind of satirical commentary on these Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunters/Hanzel and Gretel: Witch Killers sorts of films, and was really tongue-in-cheek about it... But not like this. Never like this.<br /><br />There will not be a spike in people naming their children Ichabod because of this show.by MR. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11859054274651558035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293383428700288229.post-87513262970731193782013-05-15T13:19:49.300-04:002013-05-15T13:19:49.300-04:00Oh, I agree, and I've written somewhere around...Oh, I agree, and I've written somewhere around here about how making Hannibal the focus of the series was a mistake (same is true of Darth Vader in Star Wars). By having Hannibal be almost the audience surrogate, coming in late, commenting on but rarely participating in the cases, it endears him to the viewer. And then he murders someone and eats their lung, and that completely throws you off balance.<br /><br />When the show was first announced, Fishburn was listed as a recurring guest star. For much of the pilot, he was the most interesting character, and I'm so glad they've locked in full time. <br /><br />Collider had a good interview with Bryan Fuller today (http://collider.com/bryan-fuller-hannibal-interview/) about putting the show together, and about how they have a solid four year plan for the show. I think it helps that they know exactly where they are going, and are able to make very deliberate moves in that directions. A lot more shows would benefit from that kind of focus. It also helps that NBC has no control over the decision making at all, and that it's just the show up in Toronto doing its own thing. It's as close to a cable series on network as there is, and every week I find myself asking, "How is this on NBC and not FX or Showtime?"<br /><br />That, and last week's Pushing Daisies cameo didn't hurt. More of those, please.by MR. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11859054274651558035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293383428700288229.post-7431090572555103792013-05-15T12:44:20.921-04:002013-05-15T12:44:20.921-04:00So... Sleepy Hollow is a comedy? Because, lol.So... Sleepy Hollow is a comedy? Because, lol.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293383428700288229.post-53344940577201015482013-05-15T09:37:47.059-04:002013-05-15T09:37:47.059-04:00Visually, I think, it's stunning. Hannibal'...Visually, I think, it's stunning. Hannibal's office alone is such an interesting set. The crime scenes have had this bizarre mix of gore and beauty or, at least, artistry, much like the meals Hannibal creates. Even Freddie the reporter's hair is just too perfectly curled and red to not be meant to be visually arresting. As you say: "Of course, being a Bryan Fuller show," this attention to the visual aspect shouldn't be a surprise.<br /><br />Mads is a perfect fit. He's been so intelligent, controlled and proper thus far (which we know he would be), I can't wait for the moment where we see him murderous (which we know he can be), perhaps slashing with focused glee with a scalpel as Anthony Hopkins did. <br /><br />If you look at "Silence of the Lambs," I think it should be noted that Anthony Hopkins was not the star of that movie either. He doesn't get the most screen time, but because his performance was so masterful, commanding and memorable, we remember his part as larger than it was. This changed a bit in the sequel films and perhaps it will change somewhat if Hannibal the show continues. <br /><br />I’m happily surprised Laurence Fishburn has as large a role as he does. Whatever happens, I will be grateful for however many seasons/episodes we get to see.John Lemuthttp://johnrambles.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293383428700288229.post-21396957133413482282013-05-14T13:22:15.929-04:002013-05-14T13:22:15.929-04:00I've enjoyed it. I wasn't sold at the very...I've enjoyed it. I wasn't sold at the very start, but by the end of the first episode, I'd say I was hooked. It's clearly called Hannibal just for the brand recognition, not because Hannibal is the star of the show, but I like the way the show is stylized, I like most of the characters, and Mads' performance as Hannibal is wonderful. I hope it gets at least a second year, just to see how he plays a more desperate, vunerable Hannibal rather then one in absolute control.<br /><br />Of course, being a Bryan Fuller show, we should be thankful for whichever episodes we get before it is cancelled. It doesn't help any that Spader's Blacklist is very much Silence of the Lambs influenced.by MR. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11859054274651558035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293383428700288229.post-64434518300279474672013-05-14T12:21:23.430-04:002013-05-14T12:21:23.430-04:00I was wondering how you felt about Hannibal. It is...I was wondering how you felt about Hannibal. It is damn good.John Lemuthttp://johnrambles.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293383428700288229.post-24663266082811297392013-05-04T01:16:35.612-04:002013-05-04T01:16:35.612-04:00I heard Famke Janssen is extremely claustrophobic....I heard Famke Janssen is extremely claustrophobic. So I assume when applying the makeup for the slime trap, she wasn't too willing to act the scene. Lol her freaking out might have been real during that scene. Danny O.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293383428700288229.post-52532711748262142852013-04-27T13:02:52.451-04:002013-04-27T13:02:52.451-04:00I'd like to think there's a sort of "...I'd like to think there's a sort of "civilian damages compensation commision" so (after it's been thoroughly sterilzed) the bullet is returned to Saida along with a money to cover her lost earnings. The rum seller gets monetary compensation as well as medical expenses ect sadly poor old Plentys out of luck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293383428700288229.post-25448113633839353522013-04-22T16:17:54.437-04:002013-04-22T16:17:54.437-04:00About the TARDIS not liking Clara, I think they co...About the TARDIS not liking Clara, I think they could have done a better job of showing how it doesn't like her. Right now the only reason the audience thinks it is because Clara said it and the Doctor acknowledged Clara's feelings about it in this episode but the TARDIS really hasn't done anything to prove that. <br /><br />In The Rings of Akhaten and Hide the TARDIS wouldn't let her in when she tried to get in but notice she didn't use the key either times. So we're supposed to believe that it doesn't like her because it didn't do something it's never done for any other companion or for that matter anyone other than The Doctor himself? I just say they could have written in a better way for the TARDIS to show it's dislike for Clara since it seems they're running with this plot point.Dwight Weathersbyhttps://twitter.com/DwightWhonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293383428700288229.post-17302054824521588862013-04-09T08:33:09.653-04:002013-04-09T08:33:09.653-04:00One of the reasons I'm always pushing for the ...One of the reasons I'm always pushing for the return of 8 in a multi-Doctor story is how much I enjoy Paul McGann's work in the Big Finish stuff, all of which is leagues better then The Film. I so very much want to see him play the role in the flesh again, but with a quality script behind him this time.by MR. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11859054274651558035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293383428700288229.post-83499310952432869372013-04-08T21:25:14.739-04:002013-04-08T21:25:14.739-04:00So true. It seems these days companions have to ha...So true. It seems these days companions have to have a gimmick to travel with the Doctor. I just want to go back to him just meeting someone and taking them on adventures. <br /><br />Have you ever checked out the Doctor Who Classic Series Audio Plays done by Big Finish? They record full cast audio dramas with the surviving Doctors and companions. It's really the only place besides the books where you can get any 8th Doctor material. If you haven't and you like Classic Who I highly recommend you check them out. Dwight Weathersbyhttps://twitter.com/DwightWhonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293383428700288229.post-90578061252033205552013-04-08T19:33:02.437-04:002013-04-08T19:33:02.437-04:00"What I wouldn't give for just a regular ..."What I wouldn't give for just a regular companion to travel with the Doctor that isn't the crux of a conspiracy against the Doctor (Amy), fated to travel with him (Donna), or have this huge mystery surrounding her (Clara)."<br /><br />I am 100% behind you on that. Moffat has said on several occasions that he believes that Doctor Who is the story of the companions, which I disagree with him completely on. It's the Doctor's story, with the companions as audience surrogates. The audience can't align their point of view with a character who is preternatural.<br /><br />It's why everyone loved Sarah-Jane, and still do. She was the perfect companion: capable, strong, appealing, and a support for the Doctor, someone on whom he could count completely (and one of the few companions to have left the TARDIS against their will). What made her special was she wasn't anything special; she was just Sarah-Jane, and that was enough.by MR. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11859054274651558035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293383428700288229.post-48388684996386612542013-04-08T17:03:55.781-04:002013-04-08T17:03:55.781-04:00I agree with thinking the gas giant was a sun. I t...I agree with thinking the gas giant was a sun. I thought that too. I haven't watched it again yet so thank you for clearing that up. At the end of the episode I was like "Hey wait a minute he's doomed these people!" <br /><br />This half of the season is a bit of a mystery to me. When I watch I love it because finally new Doctor Who but then after I think about the episodes they seem a bit mediocre to me. A lot of stuff seemed to be a retread of prior ideas in the last two eps either from another episode (like the beast below) or an elements of the companion (meeting them as a child, companion being at the center of some big mystery from the beginning etc.) The intro to Clara also felt very familiar mostly because Bells of St. John was her 3rd appearance and 2nd intro story so that was to be expected. What I wouldn't give for just a regular companion to travel with the Doctor that isn't the crux of a conspiracy against the Doctor (Amy), fated to travel with him (Donna), or have this huge mystery surrounding her (Clara), at this point that wold almost be a novelty.<br /><br />Great Doctor Who Review, keep it up.Dwight Weathersbyhttps://twitter.com/DwightWhonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293383428700288229.post-64086341726787039612013-04-04T08:25:55.126-04:002013-04-04T08:25:55.126-04:00Set pictures have also suggested a solution to who...Set pictures have also suggested a solution to whom exactly Joanna Page is playing. Thing is, I don't like reporting rumours, which is why I haven't mentioned all the various "I'm in it/I'm not" quotes that everyone attached to the show has given (including Tennant and Piper) over the past few months. Official confirmations are what make me giddy with joy.<br /><br />That being said, with the Zygons in the mix, until the episode airs, I won't give up on my theory that not everyone will be who they seem to be. And that includes any other Doctors that might get involved.by MR. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11859054274651558035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293383428700288229.post-58170308890214921242013-04-03T23:59:53.578-04:002013-04-03T23:59:53.578-04:00I'm assuming you don't mind potential spoi...I'm assuming you don't mind potential spoilers but David and Billie were seen on set, and there are pictures making the rounds that suggest Ten's TARDIS was there as well as Eleven's.<br /><br />That said, someone suggested that Rose might show up as Nine's companion instead of Ten's (Christopher Eccleston's involved hasn't been confirmed yet, but I am very hopeful) anyway, a very early rumor from last year stated that every former Doctor would be involved with Chris being the most reluctant one so, fingers crossed!Dhttp://tlaloc.tumblr.com/noreply@blogger.com