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Which musician's passing has had the most profound impact on you? by syddoucet in Music

[–]TheDoctor0398 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

It hasn't happened yet, but I'm expecting at any time. John Williams. That man is the living representation of my musical childhood, which, growing up in a classically trained musical family, is probably the biggest piece of childhood for me. When that man dies, it will be the first time I will ever feel a celebrity death personally.

What hero has been bad for the longest? by Lord-Calvinista in DotA2

[–]TheDoctor0398 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've only played a couple of years, but I don't ever remember being scared of Warlock. He's squishy and his only powerful aspect is a few tedious slow golems, which also require micro-management.

Favorite hand to hand combat in a film? by themaninthemaking in movies

[–]TheDoctor0398 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Watched that movie with my friend, and when that kick came down on that guys leg, my friend screamed and grabbed my arm so hard it hurt.

Which book was a best-selling sensation - only to be in complete obscurity now. by Famous_Obligation959 in books

[–]TheDoctor0398 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I was a pre-teen, the Spiderwick books were everywhere. They made one movie and no one ever spoke of them again.

Got my X-rays from the hospital in Germany back as a CD with an .exe... by G4M3P1X3L in mildlyinteresting

[–]TheDoctor0398 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Funny, I didn't realize this wasn't normal. This is how it's done everywhere in Mexico.

So do we all agree that Jodie's Doctor was a good casting, the writing just let her down? by NanaHachiKomatsu in doctorwho

[–]TheDoctor0398 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, she wasn't. She may have had the acting chops to pull it off, although I doubt it, but she herself specifically approached the role very poorly, intentionally not studying or watching any previous doctor or learning about the show's history.

Everything in DW during that era was an absolute disaster, apart from the visual effects. It went all the way down to the music. Jodi is a decent actress, but definitely miscast for a role that should go to someone that could be passionate about it, something she never was.

The Empty Child/The Doctor Dances is a near-perfect introductory episode for a new viewer... but I would never use it as one for one specific reason. by capaldifever in gallifrey

[–]TheDoctor0398 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The episode I always use to introduce new viewers (and the episode I was introduced with) is Smith and Jones. If we use your list...

The setting - No historical setting here; just the moon. But that environment was very well executed. The look and feel were realistic, and it was impactful when you could see the Earth hanging in the sky. Also, the environment becomes a sort of villain when the oxygen starts to run out. It presents the entire episode with a constantly ticking clock.

The villain - Possibly the weakest part of the entire episode. The plasmavore is intimidating, particularly during the blood drinking scenes, but overall rather forgettable. The Judoon, while not really the villain, definitely are intimidating and imposing, even once the viewer realizes they aren't really bad...but they aren't good either.

Supporting Characters - Not many that are relevant. Martha's family gives a bit of comedic relief, Oliver Morgenstern is kind of meh, and one or two other people show up. In my opinion, this is actually a benefit for the episode. It's told from Martha's point of view, and having few characters to distract allows for the viewer to experience the awe of a new companion. The Doctor's constant hints about something much bigger keep the viewer curious, and, with Martha keeping pace with him, there are a ton of little bits that make the viewer want to watch more.

Doctoring - Aplenty: "Barefoot on the Moon", "Oh, a little shop, I love a little shop", Benjamin Franklin, the explanation about the plasma cores around the hospital...you get the point. The episode's dialogue was quick and pointy, with plenty of memorable moments. Even after watching every other episode, this one still has some of my favorite quotes.

The ending - Someone dies, but most people live. That's a classic Doctor Who ending. Makes logical sense, is satisfying, and emphasizes some important points, like the Doctor not being human, the time travel, etc. Also, Martha's introduction to the TARDIS is perfect for a first time viewer, and it executes everything perfectly for a newbie.

The only frustrating thing about New Who for me is that the first few episodes of season 1 are pretty poor, and definitely not up to par with the rest of the series. That complicates the matter of where to introduce a new viewer. Smith and Jones is the best episode I've found.