Diverse things

[bop_radar]

Drive-by post from moi, as I am shortly off to see The Dark Knight at IMAX (having finally convinced their booking system to give up a seat).

Dr Horrible was kinda fun, yes? I find Joss's shows at their best when he keeps the comedy in the forefront as the main focus, with the darker material as twists/unexpected punches in the gut. That's why BtVS worked so well for me, and why AtS was a bit dull to begin with while it took itself so earnestly. It's also why Firefly didn't work so well for me: it just wasn't funny enough. It's central raison d'etre was not to be a comedy--the comedy was just topping. Serenity levelled up for me largely because Joss brought his A-game comedy writing.

What Dr Horrible made me realise was that I find the darker elements of Joss-works far more interesting and moving when they are a contrast to the usually light comedic tone. *shrugs* I'm probably alone in that, but that's how it works for me. It makes me somewhat worried about whether I'll actually like Dollhouse, because the central premise is not comedic.

Also, Captain Hammer is the best role for Nathan Fillion ever. *giggles* Thanks, Joss, for taking the piss out of all those hero characters I hate. :D Penny was a write-off from the start, but the fact she died makes her role meta-y enough that I don't care.

And while I'm opin-ing, I loved that Bad Horse was actually a horse. *hearts*

What else is news? I watched an anime so boring/mad that I started shipping one character with a duck. (Don't ask!) I downloaded Middleman but am hesitating to watch it because it seems like it's about to get canned (feel free to persuade me otherwise!).

And it's that time of year again... the Melbourne International Film Festival started yesterday. This year, I just got a mini-pass (10 flicks) so it won't be as manic as last year and my first session is not until the weekend. I teamed up with a friend to slice through the impenetrably long program and come up with some priority viewing material... it got easier to be decisive after a few glasses of wine, but the results could be ... interesting. I'll report back. :p



I feel like saying that SO OFTEN in my chosen profession. :)

And finally, a shoutout/invitation to any BSG fans interested in running challenges during this here hiatus we're in. bsg_hiatusthon is yours for the co-opting!

Comments

[norwich36.livejournal.com]

Just waving hello. I still haven't watched either Dr. Horrible or the Dark Knight, though I may go to see the latter sometime today.

Enjoy the film festival!

[duskwillow.livejournal.com]

I love when Joss is funny better, but I also love the darker stuff. What is getting annoying is that he has to kill someone off every.single.time. It's getting old. You don't have to have a happy ending, but if you're going for an unhappy ending you can do so without someone ending up dead, it's called creative writing. *le sigh*

I like Middleman. It's obviously a show for kids, it's like a strange Doctor Who/Pushing Daisies/Psych mix and it's fun. But yeah, I can see why it might be in danger.

Have fun at IMAX.
I'm going to go see TDK tonight as well. :D

[areasontofight.livejournal.com]

I watched TDK at IMAX last night. Enjoy!

I actually found Firefly incredibly funny - that's one of the reasons I love it so much. I definitely felt Angel tried to be a bit too serious and that may be why it's my least favorite of all of Joss' shows.

As for the Middleman, until you wrote that I had no idea it could be in danger but a quick google confirmed it. I absolutely love the show so I'm gutted - I'm not sure it's a good fit for abc family though which wont have helped. It's definitely worth watching though because it's a lot of fun!

[voldything.livejournal.com]

What Dr Horrible made me realise was that I find the darker elements of Joss-works far more interesting and moving when they are a contrast to the usually light comedic tone.

Ah, yes! Exactly how I feel!


And heeeee that cartoon!

[redteekal.livejournal.com]

We have just finished watching the final ep of Firefly #14 Objects in Space. I have to say I think I love this series and truly cannot fathom why it was not picked up. I'm surprised I didn't here the rumble all the way down here in little ole Perth from the uproar at the news that it was the last episode. River just got interesting! It is way funnier than Angel (although I shall never forget the David Boreanaz Alexis Denisof dancing outtakes - that footage remains forever ingrained) and I love how the characters are all so completely different. So many questions...maybe now upon my second viewing of Serenity it shall all fall into place. Ditto on the cartoon in my workplace - in fact I think I might have to find that image bigger so I can stick it above my literacy texts in the office.

[gildinwen.livejournal.com]

I *Loved* Dr Horrible!!! I'm just glad I wasn't eating or drinking anything when we finally saw Bad Horse LOL!!!
*Wanders off humming 'On the rise'*

[anoel.livejournal.com]

I have to disagree about Firefly. I thought Firefly was ridiculously funny, even funnier than BtVS and that it was in the forefront even more than the darker plot. But I do like Joss's humor the most unless he brings out amazing, brilliant serial plots. I do love how he contrasts it. Love Captain Hammer times infinity but Mall remains my favorite. And the horse thing is priceless, now I see all horses as "Bad Horse" and it cracks me up.

[bradcpu.livejournal.com]

I loved that Bad Horse was actually a horse
Do you mean the thoroughbred of sin? :)

[pun.livejournal.com]

And while I'm opin-ing, I loved that Bad Horse was actually a horse. *hearts*

Okay, see, I was talking about this with moonlash_cc and saying how that joke was totally lost on me because it never occurred to me that he would not be a horse! I guess I'm the only one.


That cartoon is awesome!

[svgurl.livejournal.com]

Have fun at The Dark Knight! I can't wait to read what you think! :D

And that comic is funny! :D

[allzugern.livejournal.com]

I won't be seeing any movies till I hit the states in a couple of weeks (I refuse to watch them dubbed here), so I'll skip the spoilery stuff - But I LOVE that cartoon! Hahahaha!!

[francopoli.livejournal.com]

Middleman is cute, clever, funny and doomed. I say doomed because everything I like is canceled, destroyed or shat upon.

The Zombie episode? I've not laughed like that in ages.

[transtempts.livejournal.com]

The Dark Knight was awesome, and the Middleman is well worth the watch, it's quirky and charming and the leads have great chemistry. I've already written one fic for it, and I expect more will be happening soon.

[norwich36.livejournal.com]

Finally got to see Dr. Horrible. It's funny, because I was spoiled accidentally for the ending, and saw lots of feminist rage saying don't watch act 3, but act 3 was actually the only part I thought was really funny. (Nathan Fillion was just absolutely hilarious, as were his groupies). I mean, I can see why people were made at Penny's death, but I don't know--it didn't actually seem gratuitous to me. I probably would have been expecting it even without spoilers--this *is* Joss we're talking about.