So I really liked the Doctor Who episode "Vincent & the Doctor." I mean, it is the sort of episode that I think epitomizes what there is to like about the Doctor Who stand-alones. It has clever & bittersweet time travel, it has goofy bits like Van Gogh fighting a monster, it has wonderful cameos like Bill Nighy & it leaves you with a strong sense of melancholy. It climbs the emotional spectrum, hitting all the colours. Before that we watched "The Hungry Earth" & "Cold Blood," which
fordmadoxfraud & elladorian had hinted to me last week weren't very good. They were...fine. They certainly didn't need to be a two-parter, I'll tell you what. I don't mind "monster of the week" episodes-- I'm kind of charmed by them, since Doctor Who is more an adventure show than an action show. They'll see weird things, not try to kill weird things. I mean, right, The Doctor is basically the hero of a Lovecraft story only he says "no, no, no, Cthulhu, chum, remember me? Stars still aren't right I'm afraid. Back to sleep. Oh what is that? Yes, you're right, bowties are cool. Thank you. Now, see you in a bit!" I guess some people don't like Amy Pond, but I think she's smashing. The "curious & blasé" thing is the proper attitude for a companion if you ask me. Also, short skirts. David & Maggie showed up with fatbutts & Archie a little drunk from their day of picnicing, & I was terribly jealous. I did have a nice day before Television Night, though. Went out for sushi to celebrate Kat's birthday with Matt, Brian, Jocelyn & Rachel, then grabbed a drink after work at The Double Down Saloon with the usual suspects & Chris, with Sarah & Autumn showing up just as I left. Also late to the party was James, who showed up to Television Night in time for "Vincent & the Doctor," so I suppose he was just in the nick of time. Jolly good thing, too. Oh crap I'm talking with nonsense British jargon, aren't I? Oh no. 