Buckwheat Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 2 hours ago, First of My Name said: Also, @HelenaExMachina, just watched another Downton... Hide contents Sybil Spoiler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HexMachina Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 1 hour ago, KiDisaster said: Dirk Gently is one of my favorite books and I'm scared to watch the show because I'm worried I'll hate it. When I read the premise it sounded like they tried to make it more like Dr. Who and I am not a fan of that show (Yes I know Douglas Adams got the idea for the book when he was working on Dr. Who but still :P) I love Elijah Wood though. I hate Dr. Who but loved this. I think i recall someone mentioning its only a loose adaptation but not sure on that, probably ask felice. Elijah wood is great in it 1 hour ago, Mark Antony said: Wolf Hall was amazing. Those are some books you should read btw. Could picture Rhae finding it boring though Yeah my list of books to read is tidiculous. Will probaly wait till she has the third book out 12 minutes ago, Buckwheat said: Hide contents Sybbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiDisaster Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 4 minutes ago, HelenaExMachina said: I hate Dr. Who but loved this. I think i recall someone mentioning its only a loose adaptation but not sure on that, probably ask felice. Elijah wood is great in it The main thing that irked me was that he's described as a "time traveling detective". Time travel happens in the books but it's definitely not a major component of his character by any stretch of the imagination. But those descriptions can be way off sometimes. I know Elijah is playing an original character who was created for the show. I'm fine with that sort of thing and the plot being a loose adaptation, I just hope it keeps the same tone and feel from the books. It's on my list to eventually watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felice Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 1 hour ago, HelenaExMachina said: I hate Dr. Who but loved this. I think i recall someone mentioning its only a loose adaptation but not sure on that, probably ask felice. It's nominally a sequel rather than an adaptation, with a couple of throwaway references to book events. The people behind this show are far more competent than those making a mess of Doctor Who - somebody please shoot Chibnall and put Max Landis in charge! 1 hour ago, KiDisaster said: The main thing that irked me was that he's described as a "time traveling detective". Time travel happens in the books but it's definitely not a major component of his character by any stretch of the imagination. But those descriptions can be way off sometimes. I know Elijah is playing an original character who was created for the show. I'm fine with that sort of thing and the plot being a loose adaptation, I just hope it keeps the same tone and feel from the books. It's on my list to eventually watch. Yes, that description is way off. It's been a long time since I read the books, but the plot would certainly fit. Their interpretation of Dirk is a more vulnerable character. They're certainly Adams fans, with little touches like the increasingly inaccurately named Rowdy 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HexMachina Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 1 hour ago, felice said: It's nominally a sequel rather than an adaptation, with a couple of throwaway references to book events. The people behind this show are far more competent than those making a mess of Doctor Who - somebody please shoot Chibnall and put Max Landis in charge! Yes, that description is way off. It's been a long time since I read the books, but the plot would certainly fit. Their interpretation of Dirk is a more vulnerable character. They're certainly Adams fans, with little touches like the increasingly inaccurately named Rowdy 3. The Rowdy 3 were one of my favourite parts! Time-travelling detective is definitely an innacurate description of the show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizard Queen Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 A belated thanks to those who welcomed me several days ago! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felice Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 1 hour ago, Lizard Princess said: A belated thanks to those who welcomed me several days ago! And a belated welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First of My Name Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Yes, welcome. 7 hours ago, RhaenysB said: I did! I have no idea why you all think my movie opinions are so horrible! *offended pout* O.O Have we forgotten the Fury Road discussion so soon? 7 hours ago, Buckwheat said: Hide contents Spoiler I'm not a Cora fan, but she broke my heart this episode Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhaenysBee Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 14 hours ago, Lizard Princess said: A belated thanks to those who welcomed me several days ago! Hi again! How are you today? 12 hours ago, First of My Name said: Yes, welcome. Have we forgotten the Fury Road discussion so soon? Reveal hidden contents I'm not a Cora fan, but she broke my heart this episode The Fury Road discussion???? I still can't believe you guys liked that movie... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ab aeterno Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 43 minutes ago, RhaenysB said: Hi again! How are you today? The Fury Road discussion???? I still can't believe you guys liked that movie... It's really not just us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiDisaster Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 17 hours ago, felice said: It's nominally a sequel rather than an adaptation, with a couple of throwaway references to book events. The people behind this show are far more competent than those making a mess of Doctor Who - somebody please shoot Chibnall and put Max Landis in charge! Yes, that description is way off. It's been a long time since I read the books, but the plot would certainly fit. Their interpretation of Dirk is a more vulnerable character. They're certainly Adams fans, with little touches like the increasingly inaccurately named Rowdy 3. 16 hours ago, HelenaExMachina said: The Rowdy 3 were one of my favourite parts! Time-travelling detective is definitely an innacurate description of the show This makes me feel better about trying it. Thanks 15 hours ago, Lizard Princess said: A belated thanks to those who welcomed me several days ago! Welcome to the madness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhaenysBee Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 8 minutes ago, ab aeterno said: It's really not just us. Who said the world was normal? People elect trump and vote brexit, people don't announce titles and people like fury road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ab aeterno Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 1 minute ago, RhaenysB said: Who said the world was normal? People elect trump and vote brexit, people don't announce titles and people like fury road. Nah, see, as I said during the election, being normal is really not a good thing. But being not-normal is a positive thing, about liking things, not dislike them. Being not-normal is about liking the normal stuff, but liking cooler stuff as well. Not liking good stuff is just poor taste. 10 minutes ago, KiDisaster said: This makes me feel better about trying it. Thanks Welcome to the madness. This is... a disappointingly pedestrian version of madness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhaenysBee Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 51 minutes ago, ab aeterno said: Nah, see, as I said during the election, being normal is really not a good thing. But being not-normal is a positive thing, about liking things, not dislike them. Being not-normal is about liking the normal stuff, but liking cooler stuff as well. Not liking good stuff is just poor taste. I see, yeah, this is why I voted for JQC. But I get what you mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckwheat Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Weekend! Happy weekend, spammers! Also SPRING IS COMING. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First of My Name Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 1 hour ago, RhaenysB said: Hi again! How are you today? The Fury Road discussion???? I still can't believe you guys liked that movie... 'You guys'? Don't you mean 'everyone except me'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Fragile Bird Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Hello all! I have news of His Royal Sniffer to impart. Our glorious leader has been under the weather a bit and wanted you all to know his thoughts are with his beloved people. He should be making an appearance tonight or tomorrow. Gods be with his royal imperialism! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhaenysBee Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 2 hours ago, First of My Name said: 'You guys'? Don't you mean 'everyone except me'? No! I know at least two other people other than me who hated it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ab aeterno Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 2 minutes ago, RhaenysB said: No! I know at least two other people other than me who hated it! http://gifrific.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/There-Are-Dozens-of-Us-Tobias-Funke-Arrested-Development.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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