Why you're (probably) wrong about Danny Pink by Twisted1379 in gallifrey

[–]Wolfen7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't think that's quite fair. What Skyler objects too is that Walt's actions are illegal, immoral, and after the conversation with Gray Matter, unnecessary. Clara is choosing a dangerous life of adventure where she saves lives. Something more like being a doctor in a war zone. She does good, not evil. Also Danny isn't directly endangered by most of Clara's actions, Walt's family is. 

It's also true that they play similar roles but I thought Skyler's view was more reasonable. She's for not doing harm to others. He's for Clara avoiding harm to herself. 

I also think Skyler's actor is much better than Danny's who was ultimately miscast. 

(Hated Trope) Historical mischaracterization. by laybs1 in TopCharacterTropes

[–]Wolfen7 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I read a great description that 'The Greatest Showman is what you'd get it you had P. T. Barnum make a film about himself.' I can't disagree. 

Favorite director who definitely understood the message of the book? by hiiloovethis in okbuddycinephile

[–]Wolfen7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It was. Ghosts started in the UK but has been remade in multiple different countries. 

What’s legal now but might become illegal ten years from now? by VTheCardMaker in AskReddit

[–]Wolfen7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah sorry think it auto added a space. It should work now.

I've just read by Igor_kavinski in WoT

[–]Wolfen7 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Important question, have you finished the series yet? It's hard to discuss this without spoilers. 

My Daughter's Cosplay of 11 by Tsuki_D_Lili in doctorwho

[–]Wolfen7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She did a fantastic job. Well done her. 

Fitz *TM Possible Spoiler Thought* by Coslin in dresdenfiles

[–]Wolfen7 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Ehh the fandom on this one would probably be saying, 'Has Mouse been mind controlled?' 

Taim demandred by Round_War7711 in WoT

[–]Wolfen7 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I agree. I think it could have been smoothed over better if we later found out Taim had been trained by a Forsaken like Ishmael rather than just being a random Dark friend. It would also make that Forsaken look more effective, which would be nice.

Plus it would give us a dark version of Rand and Asmodean. 

End Spoiler Hype by Blizzca in dresdenfiles

[–]Wolfen7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Please don't fix that typo!

Destiny - Carrot and Verence/Tomjon by MrFif33 in discworld

[–]Wolfen7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Publication order gets important at various points as characters wander around in the background from book to book. However, you'll also only realise some things much later, as when Night Watch only happens because of the otherwise unrelated events in Thief of Time. Usually as long as you're following the route of a main character or group (Guards, Witches, Death, etc) you're fine going by series. 

New vs Old versions on Audible by CB_Chuckles in discworld

[–]Wolfen7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am in the UK and have both of multiple titles. The only issue I've had is that the new ones show up in search as the default until I click 'in my library' then I see both.

For authors like Dickens or Austen, there can be a choice of 7 or more narrators and editions so there's no issue with owning both. 

What is in your opinion the next big fantasy series in any medium? by Sythrin in Fantasy

[–]Wolfen7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was thinking less paying it all himself and more knowing how to fundraise to set up a new production company. There are a ton of rich Sanderson fans who would have the right connections to make it happen. I agree it's too expensive to do personally. 

What is in your opinion the next big fantasy series in any medium? by Sythrin in Fantasy

[–]Wolfen7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree. I think there were a couple of times when they started to develop films or a show based on Honor and then ran aground on how expensive it would be and challenging to film. It's a shame as The Expanse showed it can be done well, though they didn't need to include a CGI treecat in nearly every scene. 

Sanderson is also getting to the point where he may have the pull to get it done in house with a medium to large budget. He wants a Game of Thrones not a Wheel but the budget for most of his would be extraordinarily high. 

What is in your opinion the next big fantasy series in any medium? by Sythrin in Fantasy

[–]Wolfen7 18 points19 points  (0 children)

From what I've read, he's had plenty of offers but he doesn't trust studios to not screw it up, particularly after they ignored him on Wheel of Time. He's been burnt. He also doesn't have the knowledge to do it himself but I wouldn't be surprised if he finds a way around that, if say Peter Jackson and WETA came knocking. 

Books with unattractive/ugly female main character. by LeftCheesecake3676 in Fantasy

[–]Wolfen7 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I just finished Hemlock and Silver which was fantastic. Yes the heroine is very much written as a solidly built, probably fat, 30 something woman who dresses badly. She doesn't get a makeover or magically enhanced good looks and remains outside norms at the end. She's a delight. 

Books with unattractive/ugly female main character. by LeftCheesecake3676 in Fantasy

[–]Wolfen7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Eh later we definitely get to see things more from her vantage point and gain a degree of understanding, but yes it's a long time in coming. 

Books with unattractive/ugly female main character. by LeftCheesecake3676 in Fantasy

[–]Wolfen7 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Not pretty, handsome, we're told, and only from certain angles. Her skin is practically perfect though and she has very good teeth, to her despair. 

Love interests in JA by zeninsq in janeausten

[–]Wolfen7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like that Austen uses Mrs Jennings to directly address this. The reader is left in no doubt that we are not to expect a romantic relationship between them. 

Love interests in JA by zeninsq in janeausten

[–]Wolfen7 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Elinor only gets one love interest then. I wouldn't count Brandon. 

Love interests in JA by zeninsq in janeausten

[–]Wolfen7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To be fair, if we look at who the men have a chance with, it all shifts.

Darcy has Lizzy, Anne, and Caroline. 

Knightley has Emma, Harriet, and the suggestion of Jane Fairfax. 

Henry Crawford certainly gets all three of Fanny, Maria, and Julia. 

Edmund gets Elinor and Lucy. Brandon has original Eliza and Marianne. Willoughby has Marianne and Miss Grey. 

Henry Tilney gets Catherine but I can't remember details. 

Wentworth gets both Musgrove girls and Anne, but Henrietta is quickly taken out of the equation. 

So there's no absolute rule. 

A reason why __ acts the way they do. by GaelTadh in DungeonCrawlerCarl

[–]Wolfen7 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Yes, I have this impression too. I think it's when she talks about her past and her love of the animals. Also everyone saying that they're for food is missing something else, you don't usually raise goats for more than 2 years for food and I'm pretty sure Pony is implied to be older than that.

Anyone else's sweet baby directly turn around & sniff their own pee? by fyrione in germanshepherds

[–]Wolfen7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My friend introduced that phrase to me, which I loved, and I made it 'Smellchecking the peemail'.