Yeah, I was with them until they left the bastard stalkless. Where the hell are we supposed to aim at it now?
It looks like it will unfortunately be Hartley-less: [blog.zap2it.com]
Braaa-vo! Thanks for speaking out on this, Charlie Jane! More authors need to address literary snobbery for what it is, as you have done.
I am currently struggling with decisions regarding whether to go back to school for my MFA in Fiction. I received my education mostly in the straight literary tradition, as they say, yet I've spent many more years now writing stories with a lot of horror, fantasy and SF elements. I write with the same eye to examining the human condition in those speculative stories as I did in those straight literary stories. I don't see why we can't just view fiction with depth as fiction with depth, regardless of whether it contains fanciful elements. Plus when was the last time someone berated Shakespeare as failing the literary test, whatever that really is, even though his works include visions and ghosts and witches? It seems to me this artificial division between so-called genre and so-called literary needs to end. I hope I can find a program to work with me in telling good stories, regardless of trappings; I'm looking at the University of Michigan now, and it has produced some writers who work in "genre" as well, including Elizabeth Kostova. Maybe there is some hope after all.
I am currently struggling with decisions regarding whether to go back to school for my MFA in Fiction. I received my education mostly in the straight literary tradition, as they say, yet I've spent many more years now writing stories with a lot of horror, fantasy and SF elements. I write with the same eye to examining the human condition in those speculative stories as I did in those straight literary stories. I don't see why we can't just view fiction with depth as fiction with depth, regardless of whether it contains fanciful elements. Plus when was the last time someone berated Shakespeare as failing the literary test, whatever that really is, even though his works include visions and ghosts and witches? It seems to me this artificial division between so-called genre and so-called literary needs to end. I hope I can find a program to work with me in telling good stories, regardless of trappings; I'm looking at the University of Michigan now, and it has produced some writers who work in "genre" as well, including Elizabeth Kostova. Maybe there is some hope after all.
I always thought The Wrath of Khan was rather like Moby Dick in space. Khan even has a copy of the book and quotes Ahab from it a lot. Of course, I guess that makes Kirk the whale. [en.wikipedia.org]
It was Charlie Jane's reference in this review to the pawns joining forces, à la the Doctor Who episode The Curse of Fenric. The idea is that the "change the rules" scenario in the Warehouse 13 finale echoed the previous bit of Who history. The Who link was above, but here it is again: [youtu.be]
Enjoyed the review, especially the Doctor Who reference. :-) I love the artifact cleverness, but I'm very glad Warehouse 13 has shown so much character development this year. I just wish we had seen more of Steve. If he gets to come back somehow, then perhaps the show will allow us to see more of his life and relationships outside of the job too. I'm also eager to see whether that whole H.G. Wells spin-off really happens; I certainly hope it does - I can hardly wait.
Just wanted to note that I did know someone who died of dysentery. That was in the States, and he was otherwise very healthy. His intestines ended up exploding inside of him.
I loved Cribbins on the show and cried at some of his scenes as well. I would always welcome a spot by him. Tate, for me, not so much. I wish I could have had her grandfather without her. But I know she did not bother everyone and some people really liked her. It happens.
The video of Who on Earth is Tom Baker, I believe it was, has Tom talking about how he turned the opportunity down and then came to regret that decision immensely. I wish Tom could convey that disappointment to ol' Eccles, but I doubt mister "never step" would care. I hate that Chris left feeling he'd had such a bad experience, but I also think it's a bit selfish to take on the part of The Doctor, knowing what all it means, and then turn one's back on it later.
Paul McGann has said repeatedly that he would likely come back - as long as he was asked to, of course. Thus far, he has not been asked. I very much hope that Moffat and co. will have the sense and decency to ask him back to the 50th. He really deserves to be onscreen longer.
edited to add: Oh, wait - I had not seen the newer article with his recent comments. Well, that's a change from his previous public statements. I met him in Chicago a couple of years ago and he was still telling everyone he would return. What a shame. [www.digitalspy.com]
edited to add: Oh, wait - I had not seen the newer article with his recent comments. Well, that's a change from his previous public statements. I met him in Chicago a couple of years ago and he was still telling everyone he would return. What a shame. [www.digitalspy.com]
I own a replica of one of these. It is very heavy yet quite fun to handle - twirling it is rather tricky with the extra weight of the piece, but can be pulled off with careful practice. The hammer on mine cocks, the cylinder spins and the trigger pulls, but the mechanism doesn't fire and therefore the pistol is still fit for cosplay. It works well as a sidearm prop for anything from traditional Old West wear to Steampunk garb to a Firefly/Serenity outfit, among other possibilities. One of Jayne Cobb's pistols, as the Wiki article mentions, was actually based on a LeMat. I'd love to have a firing-capable version as well, but they go for much more money; I expect the fully functional LeMat kicks like a mule too, especially when the shotgun barrel discharges.
Not to worry. Clearly it's nothing extraordinary. You're all simply seeing the planet Venus.
Yes. And I enjoyed that vibe. Ah, weird nostalgia ... . I need a Scooby Gang. And Scooby Snacks.
Damn. Sorry I missed it there. And yes, I think you are exactly right about that construction. :-)
Of course, there's one I'm rather surprised you left out of this list, Charlie Jane. No love for the Castellan from Doctor Who? I'll never forget "No, not the MIND PROBE!" in The Five Doctors.
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The windows are all the wrong size! ;-) But seriously, thank you good citizens of teh Interwebs. Now this little girl can get to school on time.
Yeah, various Who sources have linked The Doctor with Merlin a lot. It would be cool to see this play out more on TV at some point. More here: [tardis.wikia.com]
I instantly thought the same thing too. About the planes in the pic, that is. You're on your own about the Pooter. ;-)
Nice.
I guess that's an infected ant in the picture. These seem to be of a type that gets attacked by parasites, including altering the color of their ant butts. [www.sciencedaily.com]
