• 13th Dr.

    From Frank Linhares@1:229/100 to All on Sun Apr 21 02:34:46 2019
    I am curious at to people's thoughts on the last season of Dr. Who with
    Jodie Whitaker.

    Personally I thought she brought a breath of fresh air with her quirkness.

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  • From Mike Powell@1:2320/105 to FRANK LINHARES on Mon Apr 22 20:11:00 2019
    I am curious at to people's thoughts on the last season of Dr. Who with
    Jodie Whitaker.

    Personally I thought she brought a breath of fresh air with her quirkness.

    A lot of people have been slamming her performance. I think she was not
    bad as the Dr. However, I had trouble with the pace of the episodes and
    maybe the writing. It was like they spent a lot of time building up to the resolution and then did not have enough time to really solve them in a way
    that I found satisfying. Maybe there were too many companions to cover?

    I felt like they sort of made it up as they went along more than previous Doctors did.

    I also liked her quirkiness. I did not like the one story that the Daleks
    were involved in. I could not put my finger on it, but it felt like it
    broke continuity somehow. The one with the giant spiders, and the season opener, were both pretty blah. The two I liked the most were the one with the mirrorworld, and the one with the witches.

    So, I cannot say she was a bad Dr., but I can say it was not my favorite season. It may even be my least favorite of the "new" series.

    Mike

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  • From deepthaw@1:135/369 to Mike Powell on Wed Apr 24 22:00:23 2019
    Mike Powell wrote to FRANK LINHARES <=-

    I am curious at to people's thoughts on the last season of Dr. Who with Jodie Whitaker.

    Personally I thought she brought a breath of fresh air with her quirkness.

    A lot of people have been slamming her performance. I think she was
    not bad as the Dr. However, I had trouble with the pace of the
    episodes and maybe the writing. It was like they spent a lot of time building up to the resolution and then did not have enough time to
    really solve them in a way that I found satisfying. Maybe there were
    too many companions to cover?

    I felt like they sort of made it up as they went along more than
    previous Doctors did.

    I also liked her quirkiness. I did not like the one story that the
    Daleks were involved in. I could not put my finger on it, but it felt like it broke continuity somehow. The one with the giant spiders, and
    the season opener, were both pretty blah. The two I liked the most
    were the one with the mirrorworld, and the one with the witches.

    So, I cannot say she was a bad Dr., but I can say it was not my
    favorite season. It may even be my least favorite of the "new" series.

    Mike

    I feel bad - I'm a lifelong fan and I didn't watch the latest season. I got pretty burned out during Capaldi's last season (even though I loved him as The Doctor, the show just wasn't keeping me.) Plus, the casting of a female Doctor turned a huge chunk of the fandom so toxic that I lost the urge to watch the show since online discussions were part of the fun. I'll probably catch up on it next month or so if I can find the time.
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  • From Frank Linhares@1:229/100 to Mike Powell on Thu Apr 25 10:42:18 2019

    On Monday April 22, 2019, Mike Powell said to FRANK LINHARES...

    A lot of people have been slamming her performance. I think she was
    not bad as the Dr. However, I had trouble with the pace of the
    episodes and maybe the writing. It was like they spent a lot of time building up to the resolution and then did not have enough time to
    really solve them in a way that I found satisfying. Maybe there were
    too many companions to cover?

    I thought she was great as a performer. I have enjoyed her in other shows including Broadchurch which contains a whole host of Dr. Who allums.

    I felt like they sort of made it up as they went along more than
    previous Doctors did.

    New writers are to blame. I much prefered the stuff from the previoud
    writing team.

    I also liked her quirkiness. I did not like the one story that the
    Daleks were involved in. I could not put my finger on it, but it felt like it broke continuity somehow. The one with the giant spiders, and
    the season opener, were both pretty blah. The two I liked the most
    were the one with the mirrorworld, and the one with the witches.

    So, I cannot say she was a bad Dr., but I can say it was not my
    favorite season. It may even be my least favorite of the "new" series.

    I don't like the creature of the week style episodes with a smaller long
    term arc. They really should go back to a season long arc.

    All-in-all, I was happy with her casting and her performace. I would also
    like to see the series go a bit darker with their story lines.

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  • From Mike Powell@1:2320/105 to FRANK LINHARES on Thu Apr 25 18:50:00 2019
    I thought she was great as a performer. I have enjoyed her in other shows including Broadchurch which contains a whole host of Dr. Who allums.

    I also enjoyed Broadchurch. It was my first time seeing David Tennent
    playing someone other than the Doctor. I liked his character in it.

    Mike

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  • From Mike Powell@1:2320/105 to DEEPTHAW on Thu Apr 25 18:57:00 2019
    I feel bad - I'm a lifelong fan and I didn't watch the latest season. I got >pretty burned out during Capaldi's last season (even though I loved him as The >Doctor, the show just wasn't keeping me.) Plus, the casting of a female Doctor >turned a huge chunk of the fandom so toxic that I lost the urge to watch the >show since online discussions were part of the fun. I'll probably catch up on >it next month or so if I can find the time.

    The last Capaldi season, with Clara gone, was not as good as previous ones.
    I wondered if maybe trying to work on that and Sherlock had them burned out
    a little bit.

    Speaking of Sherlock... I am still hoping we've not seen the last of that
    show.

    Mike

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  • From Ed Vance@1:2320/105 to Mike Powell on Sat Apr 27 20:19:00 2019
    04-25-19 18:57 Mike Powell wrote to DEEPTHAW about Re: 13th Dr.
    Howdy! Mike,

    @MSGID: <5CC23B7F.9306.drwho@capitolcityonline.net>
    @REPLY: <5CC1230C.9303.drwho@capitolcityonline.net>
    I feel bad - I'm a lifelong fan and I didn't watch the latest season. I got
    pretty burned out during Capaldi's last season (even though I loved him as
    he
    Doctor, the show just wasn't keeping me.) Plus, the casting of a female
    octor
    turned a huge chunk of the fandom so toxic that I lost the urge to watch the
    show since online discussions were part of the fun. I'll probably catch up on
    it next month or so if I can find the time.

    The last Capaldi season, with Clara gone, was not as good as previous ones. I wondered if maybe trying to work on that and Sherlock had them burned out a little bit.

    Speaking of Sherlock... I am still hoping we've not seen the last of
    that show.

    I watch Over The Air Television, never wanted Cable TV.

    I haven't watched a Doctor Who TV Show for ages.

    TV Channel 21 used to broadcast the shows but I don't think they do anymore.

    The last Doctor I watched was the 7th Doctor.

    The other Doctor Who conference on the CCO BBS must be through the internet instead of BBS Only as this One is (I "think").

    I've learned that The Master regenerated to a Female character before
    The Doctor did, from reading messages on that other echo.

    It makes Me wonder about the Writers, Producers, Directors etc. over in England.

    Those folks must be of the same thoughts as the folks who make the TV Shows
    AND Movies in the U.S.A. that I don't / won't watch.

    Movies aren't better than ever anymore IMNSHO.
    Same for the new stuff on TV.

    If I'm not in this room on the computer I watch some shows on ME-TV,
    GRIT and a bit more shows.

    I'd rather be here in this room with the "All Purpose Machine".

    73 de Ed W9ODR . .


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  • From Mike Powell@1:2320/105 to ED VANCE on Sun Apr 28 09:37:00 2019
    TV Channel 21 used to broadcast the shows but I don't think they do anymore.

    The Louisville TV stations have all "reconfigured" their subchannels since
    I was paying attention. The other day, I noticed that Ion (which used to
    be 21.1) is now one of the 41.somethings. I think Dr. Who was on Retro TV
    and I enjoyed watching it when I was in town. Not sure which staion, if
    any, carry Retro now.

    The other Doctor Who conference on the CCO BBS must be through the internet instead of BBS Only as this One is (I "think").

    Maybe I am not 100% sure. :)

    I've learned that The Master regenerated to a Female character before
    The Doctor did, from reading messages on that other echo.

    It makes Me wonder about the Writers, Producers, Directors etc. over in England.

    Actually, I think that was more for storyline value than anything
    "political." The actress who played The Master was pretty good at it. She
    is probably my favorite of the three I have seen play that character.

    Movies aren't better than ever anymore IMNSHO.
    Same for the new stuff on TV.

    If I'm not in this room on the computer I watch some shows on ME-TV,
    GRIT and a bit more shows.

    I have to have cable to get them here, but my favorite networks are
    probably Me, Antenna TV, and KET/PBS. I don't watch too many shows which
    are not on one of those three. As far as movies go, all but one of my
    favories are in black and white and were released before I was born. :)

    Mike

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  • From Ed Vance@1:2320/105 to Mike Powell on Sun Apr 28 16:28:00 2019
    04-28-19 09:37 Mike Powell wrote to ED VANCE about Re: 13th Dr.
    Howdy! Mike,

    @MSGID: <5CC5AFC8.9308.drwho@capitolcityonline.net>
    @REPLY: <5CC4F1C9.9307.drwho@capitolcityonline.net>
    TV Channel 21 used to broadcast the shows but I don't think they do anymore.

    The Louisville TV stations have all "reconfigured" their
    subchannels since I was paying attention. The other day, I
    noticed that Ion (which used to be 21.1) is now one of the
    41.somethings. I think Dr. Who was on Retro TV and I enjoyed
    watching it when I was in town. Not sure which staion, if any,
    carry Retro now.

    Here are two links for RetroTV

    http://www.myretrotv.com/index.php/watch-now/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Retro_Television_Network_affiliates

    Union City, KY is on the map on the watchnow link.

    These are for WBNA TV

    www.wbna21.com
    http://titantvguide.titantv.com/apg/ttv.aspx?siteid=50705

    Doesn't look like they carry Retro TV now.

    -snip-
    I've learned that The Master regenerated to a Female character before
    The Doctor did, from reading messages on that other echo.

    It makes Me wonder about the Writers, Producers, Directors etc. over in England.

    Actually, I think that was more for storyline value than
    anything "political." The actress who played The Master was
    pretty good at it. She is probably my favorite of the three I
    have seen play that character.

    I wasn't thinking 'political' I was thinking 'immoral'.

    Movies aren't better than ever anymore IMNSHO.
    Same for the new stuff on TV.

    If I'm not in this room on the computer I watch some shows on ME-TV,
    GRIT and a bit more shows.

    I have to have cable to get them here, but my favorite networks
    are probably Me, Antenna TV, and KET/PBS. I don't watch too
    many shows which are not on one of those three. As far as
    movies go, all but one of my favories are in black and white
    and were released before I was born. :)

    Years ago late Sunday Night was when I first saw Doctor Who on KET in Louisville.
    Tom Baker, the 4th Doctor was in the shows they were showing then.

    I got a question for You since You have watched some later shows.
    Has The Doctor been romantic with any Companions?
    From what I have read in the other echo that is what I read into
    what others write.

    Thanks.



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  • From Frank Linhares@1:229/101 to Ed Vance on Mon Apr 29 01:36:01 2019
    I got a question for You since You have watched some later shows.
    Has The Doctor been romantic with any Companions?
    From what I have read in the other echo that is what I read into
    what others write.

    None of the earlier Dr's every went there, but David Tennant's Dr. did have feelings for Rose Tyler, his companion. It was a different situation, seeing
    as the Dr has never really shown any romantic inclinations to his companions.

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  • From Mike Powell@1:2320/105 to ED VANCE on Mon Apr 29 19:59:00 2019
    Years ago late Sunday Night was when I first saw Doctor Who on KET in Louisville.
    Tom Baker, the 4th Doctor was in the shows they were showing then.

    That is a favorite Doctor of many fans. He is one of my favorites.

    I wish KET still showed the older Dr. Who series, and also Dark Shadows.

    I got a question for You since You have watched some later shows.
    Has The Doctor been romantic with any Companions?
    From what I have read in the other echo that is what I read into
    what others write.

    Not exactly. A couple of the Doctors have formed relationships with their companions that, to me, would indicate a level of closeness that is above
    and beyond "duty of care," but I don't remember any of them becoming romantically involved.

    Without posting spoilers, it was inferred that one companion would likely become involved with an another demension's doppleganger of one of the
    Doctors, IIRC.

    Mike

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  • From Frank Linhares@1:229/101 to Mike Powell on Fri May 3 20:45:48 2019
    Without posting spoilers, it was inferred that one companion would likely become involved with an another demension's doppleganger of one of the Doctors, IIRC.

    You are correct, without spoiling anything of course.

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  • From Dallas Vinson@1:123/256 to Frank Linhares on Fri May 10 15:22:51 2019
    I got a question for You since You have watched some later shows.
    Has The Doctor been romantic with any Companions?
    From what I have read in the other echo that is what I read into
    what others write.

    None of the earlier Dr's every went there, but David Tennant's Dr. did have feelings for Rose Tyler, his companion. It was a different
    situation, seeing as the Dr has never really shown any romantic inclinations to his companions.

    It was hinted at in more than one episode though the Dr and Jack Harkness
    were a thing at one time, though it was never shown in any episode, just alluded to.

    -Dallas Vinson (AKA: Geri Atricks, Lupine Furmen)

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  • From Frank Linhares@1:229/101 to Dallas Vinson on Fri May 10 21:42:28 2019
    It was hinted at in more than one episode though the Dr and Jack Harkness were a thing at one time, though it was never shown in any episode, just alluded to.

    Jack Harkness was known to have been a thing with pretty much everyone across every time period, lol.

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  • From ernie@1:267/118 to Frank Linhares on Fri May 17 22:48:07 2019
    Jack Harkness was known to have been a thing with pretty much everyone across every time period, lol.

    I guess when you're effectively immortal... you're willing to try just about everything... at least once... ;-)

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  • From Frank Linhares@1:229/101 to ernie on Fri May 17 23:07:04 2019
    I guess when you're effectively immortal... you're willing to try just about everything... at least once... ;-)

    Life would be boring otherwise.

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  • From ernie@1:267/118 to Frank Linhares on Fri May 17 23:32:55 2019
    I guess when you're effectively immortal... you're willing to try jus about everything... at least once... ;-)

    Life would be boring otherwise.

    He definitely seemed to keep things interesting... same seems true of Mr.
    John Borrowman.. ;-)

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  • From Frank Linhares@1:229/101 to ernie on Sat May 18 00:46:55 2019
    He definitely seemed to keep things interesting... same seems true of Mr. John Borrowman.. ;-)

    Who tends to experiment a lot more.

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  • From Nigel Reed@1:124/5016 to Frank Linhares on Wed Dec 9 14:42:15 2020
    Frank wrote:
    I am curious at to people's thoughts on the last season of Dr. Who with
    Jodie Whitaker.

    Personally I thought she brought a breath of fresh air with her quirkness.

    I'm tried of hearing about "the sonic". It's a device which is too much relied on these days. As a kid it was almost like a special treat when The Doctor pulled out the sonic screwdriver. The "real Doctor" was someone who could make a transmitter out of the junk he found in his pockets, whit and an amount of luck.
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  • From Dallas Vinson@1:123/256 to Nigel Reed on Wed Dec 23 20:51:30 2020
    The Sonic Screwdriver has advanced over the years to the point that is pretty The Doctors equivelant to a Tricorder from Star Trek. Hell, it's even been
    used as a weapon a time or two.
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  • From Kurt Weiske@1:218/700 to Dallas Vinson on Tue Dec 29 09:12:00 2020
    Dallas Vinson wrote to Nigel Reed <=-

    The Sonic Screwdriver has advanced over the years to the point that is pretty The Doctors equivelant to a Tricorder from Star Trek. Hell, it's even been used as a weapon a time or two.

    I stopped watching Dr. Who when Peter Capaldi pulled out the Sonic
    Sunglasses.

    I did love it when The Doctor and River compared sonic screwdrivers
    in the library...



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