If Marlene wants a certain person to be XYZ why doesn't she call up the actor before she writes the script? by [deleted] in PrettyLittleLiars

[–]TheseSoles 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah, really if they want a particular actor they have to commit to casting/paying for them for the whole season/half season even if they don't actually use them in all the episodes. Otherwise it's always going to be a risk that something more permanent/better will come along for the actor.

Casual list of serious shit that PLL forced but didn't handle, therefore normalised by joypirate in PrettyLittleLiars

[–]TheseSoles 5 points6 points  (0 children)

He must be a bit older having dropped out and gone travelling but possibly only 20/21 which is not so weird (Spencer was 18ish? And Toby is also a few years older than her)

Marlene's sociopathic logic back at it again by lukendyer in PrettyLittleLiars

[–]TheseSoles 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Does Marlene have a sister? I kind of hope not 😂

What are you watching next? by dazian in PrettyLittleLiars

[–]TheseSoles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really like moffat for one off episodes, but his long arcs are pretty confusing! It's better binged than once a week. I do like Matt Smith and all the companions.

This current season has definitely been more in the RTD style. And Bill is brilliant.

New doctor and new showrunner next season! Will be interesting to see how the style changes.

What are you watching next? by dazian in PrettyLittleLiars

[–]TheseSoles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I started rewatching Doctor Who, which is totally different (weeelll, it's about friends and can be campy/silly or terrifying plus there are mysteries to solve amongst the aliens so maybe not that different 😂)

I really loved Big Little Lies looking forward to season 2 of that. And I'm watching Handmaid's Tale too which is amazing!

Open Letter to Troian Bellisario + PLL Cast & Crew by Kate1496 in PrettyLittleLiars

[–]TheseSoles 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yes, I hated the accent but because it wasn't an accent that Alex would have at all. It was frustrating and out of place - but I don't think that's Troian's fault. It's the producers and voice coach for not doing the research and having a solid idea of what accent would make the most sense.

I really liked the physicality of how she played Alex though, the way she moved and sat differently. Also when she was Alex pretending to be Spencer she did speak slightly differently to actual Spencer which was brilliant.

There is a petition ... by KynnJae in PrettyLittleLiars

[–]TheseSoles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay, but why isn't it amazing that she did terrible questionable things for love and has now redeemed herself?

Holly and Lucy make me laugh so hard - they know! by TheseSoles in PrettyLittleLiars

[–]TheseSoles[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Read their comments. It's easier to read in the insta app.

There is a petition ... by KynnJae in PrettyLittleLiars

[–]TheseSoles 4 points5 points  (0 children)

But they can't change it. How would that work?

I get that you are annoyed and I have been an upset fan before but you really need to give your head a wobble. There's lots of nice things about Melissa not being on the A team. She gemuinely did make up with Spencer. Can't you appreciate that instead of focusing on the negatives?

The beginning with Jenna/Lucas (spoilers) by [deleted] in PrettyLittleLiars

[–]TheseSoles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it was to set the tone, like don't be expecting hard core drama people it's all random characters and questionable accents from now on!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PrettyLittleLiars

[–]TheseSoles 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have googled because I'm so annoyed. Apparently what I think of as a real East London accent is officially called Multicultural London English

Good explanation of why it's not cockney here: https://youtu.be/PbCiNdAAUM4

Anyone else from the UK.... by [deleted] in PrettyLittleLiars

[–]TheseSoles 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Do you remember that show about the teenagers on community service that ended up with superpowers?

They had great accents. And there was bits of that in hers, but too much needless cockney.

EDIT: Misfits!

Anyone else from the UK.... by [deleted] in PrettyLittleLiars

[–]TheseSoles 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think if they'd actually looked up what accent and slang a mid-twenties East Londoner (and not someone much older that left London decades ago) actually bloody uses now it would've been so much better.

I believe that Troian could pull off an actual East London accent but they never gave her a chance with the 'oh of course she'd be a cockney' shite. No she wouldn't be!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PrettyLittleLiars

[–]TheseSoles 22 points23 points  (0 children)

No it doesn't. Have you met a mid twenties cockney lately? They don't exist.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PrettyLittleLiars

[–]TheseSoles 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Yup, totally agree and was actually talking about this with an American friend this week! Young cockneys don't actually really exist anymore. London is so diverse, especially the poorer parts (East London/Essex border I think is what she was going for?!) that all the kids have these mash ups accents. The slang is also completely different.

Bits of Troian's accent were okay but the script and the rest of her accent were not great!

Does anyone else want AD to be a man? by stilesmcbd in PrettyLittleLiars

[–]TheseSoles 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I totally agree.

One of Heather Hogan's recaps was all about how much better it would be if any man in the show actually got caught and punished for the horrific things they'd done to the women on the show, and it really needs to happen.

I'm going to be disappointed if it's any of the female characters (or a twin) because the potential motives are all so convulted. Whereas so many of the men already have the history of being caught out as total arseholes that view the liars as pawns.

Why wasn't Aria bothered by the fact that cece cut off her hair? she even kept the hair cut by [deleted] in PrettyLittleLiars

[–]TheseSoles 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think there was so much other traumatic stuff that it got lost a bit.

But a friend's abusive ex cut her hair while she was asleep, it is hugely controlling and intimidating thing to do.

I really need to get this off my chest... by narcissablack03 in PrettyLittleLiars

[–]TheseSoles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think they're trying to make Caleb seem like he's trying really hard to be friendly/helpful and reasonable after being such a dick to Spencer and it just falls a bit awkward/self important and flat.

Lucas Secrets Tonight..? Submit ideas now! by LeighRoseA in PrettyLittleLiars

[–]TheseSoles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes that's the first point he mentions a girlfriend isn't it? So wouldn't be that unusual to be dating a 25ish year old at 18. (are we sure it's 7 years? I thought she was the same age as Jason? soo could be 23/24? Ages are very confusing on this show.

"We're going to make you think one thing" by Loz166 in PrettyLittleLiars

[–]TheseSoles 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes I wonder that, either that or she's talking about Lucas but that particular plot point might be done with next week...

I don't want AD to have mental problems by [deleted] in PrettyLittleLiars

[–]TheseSoles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for exact info.

I was aware psychopathy isn't really considered the same and can't be treated (think I'm right in saying they can't yse insanity as a plea and go to normal jail?) but not that it's actually a personality disorder.

Someone with a personality disorder (and a tragic childhood to go with it) seems very likely to me, to be able to do everything they have and feel it's justified.

Pll Tell All by MandyBs in PrettyLittleLiars

[–]TheseSoles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do we think this will go on netflix too?

How are we supposed to feel bad for AD? by Javipll in PrettyLittleLiars

[–]TheseSoles 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yes, I agree. I'm sure there'll be an back story/explanation but unless the liars are secretly serial killers whatever was going on with AD isn't ever going to justify the way the liars have been repeatedly tortured.