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Comment by Frizzlestick 16 hours ago

Yeah, spoilers for those in the group not up to date with Doctor Who:

Ahh, no I haven't read any theories.  Knowing the Whovians, I can only imagine the depths of which they've gone to figure out what is going on with Hurt.  The only major speculation I read was people wondering if Hurt was brought into replace Eccleston who, rumor, didn't want to return for the 50th.

A personal theory would have Hurt being the older 8th Doctor that was involved in the Time War.  Considering the amount of guilt the Doctor still harbors from his actions that left him the last of the time lords, I wouldn't be surprised to find out that this was the side of himself he shunned.  The major fan question since the rebirth of the series is when the 8th regenerated, the 50th may be focused on that.

Hmm... now that I think about it... Clara did find out the Doctor's true name in "Journey to the Center of the Tardis" in a book specifically about the Time War.  If Hurt is the Doctor's real name, then it would only make complete sense that the Time War is what lead to this disconnect.  Hmm hmm hmm...

I still believe that the Whovians should aid the Sherlock-ians(?) to solve the grand deception at the end of last season's Sherlock...

Comment by Dr. Detfink 21 hours ago

Looks pretty clear that Man of Steel's structure and skeleton will be derived from huge Superman fan, Mark Waid's (Flash, Daredevil, Hulk, Irredeemable, Incorruptible) limited series. Components of his story: Superman wandering from place to place takes place, the meaning of the "S"...stuff like that was derived from Waid's ability to capture the empathy that makes Kal El, a special character. 

Thought it was clever that the Kryptonian armor will ultimately be the inspiration for Lex Luthor's technology and defense against Superman. 

Comment by Dr. Detfink yesterday

Yes, I already knew that Paul McGann was the 8th Doctor but I'm guessing you haven't read the many theories involving John Hurt's appearance leading to the 50th. IF you haven't then I'll stop and let you get caught up as well as not to give away too much in the last episode (for anyone reading). I don't think the theory involving Hurt is going to hit pay dirt but I do love the creativity in trying to predict what comes next. It's what makes Who fans different from algae in other fan bases. They are actually proactive and love to figure stuff out in advance. THAT's the fun. 

Haven't seen No yet. I do enjoy Gael Garcia Bernal's work (Y Tu Mama Tambien). 

Waiting for this Summer, Pedro Almodóvar Caballero's (Talk to Her, The Skin I Live In) "I'm so Excited."  

Comment by Lisa P yesterday

Well I am glad you guys seem to think Gatsby is worth seeing, despite the reviews.  Its still on my list. Has anyone seen "No"?  I heard that was good....I think it is still playing at the Angelika.

Comment by Frizzlestick yesterday

Yeah, Paul McGann is the 8th Doctor and was only featured in a really bad TV movie from the 90's when Fox teamed up with the BBC to try to resurrect the series before Davies did.  It's...not good.  Eric Roberts is the Master...who is also... a snake?  The only silver-lining was McGann's Doctor and a spiffy looking Tardis interior.  After that, he was in a bunch of audio dramas that got the 8th Doctor a sizable fanbase before the restart.  I would've loved to seen some acknowledgment for a fan-favorite who only had one instance of screen-time.

I don't think Hurt will be a numbered Doctor.

Comment by Rachel Kolb yesterday

McGann unfortunately only got to play the Doctor in that terrible 1996 movie. He's an enjoyable actor, but the movie I've heard is pretty bad.

Comment by Rachel Kolb yesterday

8th Doctor was Paul McGann. I think John Hurt is the man the Doctor was before he became "The Doctor."

Comment by Dr. Detfink yesterday

Is John Hurt the 8th Doctor?

Comment by Frizzlestick yesterday

*spoilers*

It was a pretty neat way to start things off, with having the First Doctor urging Susan into a Tardis only to be caught by Clara.  Even Rachel agreed though, where was the love for the 8th Doctor?

Comment by Dr. Detfink yesterday

One final comment on the Great Gatsby.

I thought it did a nice job highlighting all the fundamental points of the book without over playing its hand or force feeding fan service (BTW did any fan boy demanded Fan service in any remake or retread?).

For me, the Great Gatsby was that tragic feeling I get every time I walk past Bo Concept. At first I'm over powered by the sophistication of Danish furniture. Then the sinking reality of over paying for a $5000 couch, cramming it into a small space, and not realizing that all the upkeep of the leather means I'd be better off NEVER sitting on it. In many ways, that's the tragedy of the American dream. 

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