Ducking in quickly to show I'm still alive. Very tired, but alive. Had my Biology graduate school entrance exam this morning. Much harder than I expected based on the practice booklet they sent me, but I think I did okay. Everything else about my application process has sounded very encouraging, so I'm optimistic that I'll be accepted to the program. *Fingers crossed* Either way, glad to have that test over. Now back to my regular undergrad tests next week. Ugh.
Nice to see everyone! I hope your week went well! Can't wait to see who I selected for the Under Wraps exchange.
Yes, Beckett got a mention in "Tabula Rasa"! I broke out in a huge grin when Keller said his name. Not entirely forgotten, so that's good. Now we just need him back in person. Episode comments:
Glad to hear Paul was so great at the con! (Knew he would be, of course) Wish I could have gone, but glad some of you got to.
Oh, definitely one of my faves. Just noticed his bracelet is the colors of the Scottish flag. Nice touch. Never noticed it before between the hair, the eyes, the smile...
I'm such a sucker for subtle emotion or meaning conveyed by a significant look or pause or whatever wordless gesture fits. When done right, and the SGA actors are certainly capable, it can be extremely touching or very funny. You're right about the fact that it is a visual medium and the benefits inherent in that should be utilized. Now, I do understand that they don't want to be constantly referencing back to Carson, but just a brief moment now and then would be nice.
I've pictured McKay thinking of a comment he would have normally made to Carson, starting to turn to him, and having an awkward moment as he catches himself, but it sounds a little too subtle for TV especially as it wouldn't forward the episode any.
I get that, and I love Jewel and Firefly, but it doesn't change the fact that we're given almost no introduction to this character and just kind of told to accept that she's already in with the team. It does feel sloppy and irks me as a writer, much as I love the show and actress.
Definitely would have, but then they'd have to pay the actors to show up for a few minute or less guest appearance. Probably not worth the actors' time or the show's money, touching as it would be. I'm so tempted to write companion fics to go with some of these episodes to fill in the gaps.
So, anyone do anything fun for Halloween? My job and class were holding costume contests, so I went dressed as Organic Chemistry (scary class to most Bio majors), wearing a lab coat with formulas and diagrams drawn on it and a carbon chain made from my molecular modeling kit as a necklace. Didn't win, but had fun and got a few laughs (and a lot of odd looks).
Seti
Nice to see everyone! I hope your week went well! Can't wait to see who I selected for the Under Wraps exchange.
Yes, Beckett got a mention in "Tabula Rasa"! I broke out in a huge grin when Keller said his name. Not entirely forgotten, so that's good. Now we just need him back in person. Episode comments:
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Glad to hear Paul was so great at the con! (Knew he would be, of course) Wish I could have gone, but glad some of you got to.
Paulie pic, to make the post legal:
What I have noticed is that many think the only way to show how the losses have affected those who remain behind is by those characters saying how much they miss the person. First, since when did speech become the only way of communicating emotion in a visual medium? There is such a thing as "showing not telling." Even something as simple as finding a lab coat, for example, which had belonged to Carson and holding on to it.
Doesn't it seem likely for friends to forget for a moment or to make a slip?
I think because Keller is played by JS, tptb figured they could just take the shortcut to her joining the group at the table. For some of those who were fans of her from Firefly, this may be fine. For me, I think it is sloppy work and it ticks me off.
Speaking of Doppelganger, why didn't John
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So, anyone do anything fun for Halloween? My job and class were holding costume contests, so I went dressed as Organic Chemistry (scary class to most Bio majors), wearing a lab coat with formulas and diagrams drawn on it and a carbon chain made from my molecular modeling kit as a necklace. Didn't win, but had fun and got a few laughs (and a lot of odd looks).
Seti
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