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usedtobeljs) wrote2022-05-18 08:12 am
usedtobeljs) wrote2022-05-18 08:12 am
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Pop Culture Ramblings, Post #13
The world is making me anxious, so two pop culture things:
*The 60th Anniversary episode of Doctor Who, written by RTD (apparently) and directed by the great Rachel Talalay, will include DAVID TENNANT and CATHERINE TATE as Ten and Donna. (RTD cagily has said that he's not telling if this is a multiverse thing or a dream or what.) In any event -- what joy, what larks!!!
(I'm hoping RTD reverses the "Journey's End" storyline for Donna, which I will NEVER forgive.)
*On the other hand, Bridgerton has announced that they're skipping Benedict's story and going straight to Colin and Penelope's. This makes story sense, because the writers have already incorporated some of the early Romancing Mr. Bridgerton scenes, like Penelope overhearing Colin say he's not interested in her, and the show's frankly bizarre decision to have people actively trying to find out Lady Whistledown from Season One - which in the books doesn't happen until Romancing Mr. Bridgerton -- means they have to pay off that storyline now. Nicola Coughlan is also getting a TON of attention after her triumphant appearance at the Met Gala, and it makes sense to feature her while she's riding high.
But damn it, my favorite Bridgerton in the show is Benedict, I don't like Show!Colin at all, and this annoys me.
Okay. I'm also teased by the idea for a crossover Heyer Book Universe continuation of the Frederica fic, but for now I'm resisting....
Oh, and I will talk about The Essex Serpent and THiddleston's amazing performance as Will Ransome, but I'll wait for another episode first. :)
Anyway. What pop culture stuff is bringing you joy these days?
*The 60th Anniversary episode of Doctor Who, written by RTD (apparently) and directed by the great Rachel Talalay, will include DAVID TENNANT and CATHERINE TATE as Ten and Donna. (RTD cagily has said that he's not telling if this is a multiverse thing or a dream or what.) In any event -- what joy, what larks!!!
(I'm hoping RTD reverses the "Journey's End" storyline for Donna, which I will NEVER forgive.)
*On the other hand, Bridgerton has announced that they're skipping Benedict's story and going straight to Colin and Penelope's. This makes story sense, because the writers have already incorporated some of the early Romancing Mr. Bridgerton scenes, like Penelope overhearing Colin say he's not interested in her, and the show's frankly bizarre decision to have people actively trying to find out Lady Whistledown from Season One - which in the books doesn't happen until Romancing Mr. Bridgerton -- means they have to pay off that storyline now. Nicola Coughlan is also getting a TON of attention after her triumphant appearance at the Met Gala, and it makes sense to feature her while she's riding high.
But damn it, my favorite Bridgerton in the show is Benedict, I don't like Show!Colin at all, and this annoys me.
Okay. I'm also teased by the idea for a crossover Heyer Book Universe continuation of the Frederica fic, but for now I'm resisting....
Oh, and I will talk about The Essex Serpent and THiddleston's amazing performance as Will Ransome, but I'll wait for another episode first. :)
Anyway. What pop culture stuff is bringing you joy these days?
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I'm with you, I demand justice for Donna!
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[hugs]
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I'm really enjoying Silent in The Grave - thanks for the rec. It's like a slow-moving avalanche. I say slow-moving because she's finding her feet as a widow of one year and up against expectations of her wearing black for the rest of her life. We're learning just how unconventional she is. At least her father supports the murder investigation. And what is up with Brisbane?!? No, don't tell me.
REALLY enjoying it. I think I may read the whole series.
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Cheers and a good Thursday!
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As for pop culture, the closest I’ve come lately is finishing Susannah Clarke’s “Piranesi”which took a bit of getting used to and then swept me off my feet….
For now, I still have a few more Heyer titles to re-read when I need comfort reading. Somewhere I think I still have a copy of These Old Shades and one of Devil’s Cub. (And did you see that Folio Society issued an illustrated edition of Venetia at the beginning of the year? Oh, la!
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I have to get to Piranesi, I really do.
All hugs, ALH!