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AnneArthur

Tyce wrote:

AnneArthur wrote:

Hello everyone. Late as usual - I have just bought a lapel pin which reads 'Always great, often late'. Just about sums it up, I think.

Was this Terry Nation's last script for Blakes 7?

Hi AA, I hope you are well.


I'm fine, thank you. Sorry to hear about your back.
 
Joe Dredd

Obsidian wrote:

I like the self-repairing cables.


It seems the Federatiion isn't so far behind Liberator's technology.
 
Obsidian

M1795537OCVirn wrote:

Obsidian wrote:

I like the self-repairing cables.


Must have been a pain getting it exactly right for filming- wonder how many takes it took.


Probably quite a few. Anything about it in the documentaries for the Series B blu-rays? I'm assuming there are some. I have barely been able to think of things like the blu-rays, we've been so caught up with our friend. Note to self: buy blu-rays.
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
 
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M1795537OCVirn
Veron took the teleport bracelets, but where did they end up? Did the Feds get them?
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
 
Joe Dredd


She's too wet. They needed someone more determined. If Kasabi is leading a rebel cell then she'd do better making sure her daughter take care of herself. The first comparison that comes to mind is the mother in Terminator bringing up her son to be the future leader of the resistance.
 
Obsidian

Joe Dredd wrote:

Joe Dredd wrote:

Kasabi's useless force doesn't notice Servalan standing on a ridge above them. Instead of ordering her forces to fire at Servalan, she gives the order to run. Everyone is inevitably mown down. Not really proof of a strategic genius.


Obsidian wrote:

Yes, the "Run!" instruction is daft. "Down!" or something similar would have made more sense, or "Fire!"


Perhaps her desire to protect her daughter made her chose that option, but "Down!" would have been better. Once captured she proves she klnows Servalan's character, so turning their backs on her should have been out of the question.

It's interesting that she clearly knows who Travis is too.


As a political officer (as described by Servalan) she would no doubt have known all the relevant players.
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Tyce
AVON: You go the minute I give the word.

Considering he has a total of eight seconds to run across, surely that should be “You go the ‘second’ I give the word.”
 
M1795537OCVirn

Joe Dredd wrote:



She's too wet. They needed someone more determined. If Kasabi is leading a rebel cell then she'd do better making sure her daughter take care of herself. The first comparison that comes to mind is the mother in Terminator bringing up her son to be the future leader of the resistance.



And too old. And her hair stays perfect throughout. At least Kasabi was a bit mucky.
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
 
Obsidian

Joe Dredd wrote:

Obsidian wrote:

I like the self-repairing cables.


It seems the Federatiion isn't so far behind Liberator's technology.


Totalitarianism promotes technological advancement for its own protection but it does also like to stifle imagination so it hasn't quite got there yet.
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
 
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Obsidian
I've got some good pics of the actors in the studio with that ladder they go down.
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
 
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Tyce
SERVALAN: Who are you?

She’s the one that’s come to destroy you and the Federation and then live happily ever after.
 
Obsidian

Tyce wrote:

AVON: You go the minute I give the word.

Considering he has a total of eight seconds to run across, surely that should be “You go the ‘second’ I give the word.”


Indeed.
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
 
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M1795537OCVirn

Tyce wrote:

AVON: You go the minute I give the word.

Considering he has a total of eight seconds to run across, surely that should be “You go the ‘second’ I give the word.”


I think he knew that using the word 'second' would be too confusing for their little brains in that situation. They'd start wondering who was going first.
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
 
Tyce

Obsidian wrote:

I've got some good pics of the actors in the studio with that ladder they go down.

:-)
 
Obsidian

M1795537OCVirn wrote:

Joe Dredd wrote:



She's too wet. They needed someone more determined. If Kasabi is leading a rebel cell then she'd do better making sure her daughter take care of herself. The first comparison that comes to mind is the mother in Terminator bringing up her son to be the future leader of the resistance.



And too old. And her hair stays perfect throughout. At least Kasabi was a bit mucky.


Long hair is ridiculous in battle contexts. A good opportunity to get your scalp ripped off. I used to watch tv programs about the Revolutionary Youth in Syria doing their training and the young women clambering through barbed wire with hair flowing. Utterly daft. But at least they were grubby.
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
 
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Obsidian

Tyce wrote:

Obsidian wrote:

I've got some good pics of the actors in the studio with that ladder they go down.

:-)


Must dig them out.
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M1795537OCVirn
Servalan nips off to change in the middle of it all...but why?
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
 
AnneArthur

Tyce wrote:

SERVALAN: Who are you?

She’s the one that’s come to destroy you and the Federation and then live happily ever after.


This is a good feminist episode in that the women are relegated to teleport duty, as per usual, and then come charging in to save the day when the men screw up.
 
Obsidian
LOVE Servalan's dress. Really. It's exquisite. And tiny when you see it.

Anyway, at least Travis got a laugh out of Blake's egotism.
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
 
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Obsidian

M1795537OCVirn wrote:

Servalan nips off to change in the middle of it all...but why?


Well, she was wiping off the grime after dealing with Kasabi and then slipped into something more comfortable, sans the pantyhose, and then along came Jenna with her little shoulder bag.
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Tyce
I’ve always noticed where the face of that dragonfly is but this is the first time I noticed where it’s a claws are placed. LOL
 
AnneArthur

M1795537OCVirn wrote:

Servalan nips off to change in the middle of it all...but why?


As she is wearing the old outift when Jenna shows up, it seems to suggest that Jenna made her change. But that still leaves the same question!
 
M1795537OCVirn
Does Blake ever say 'thank you' to Jenna? Or anyone?
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
 
Obsidian

AnneArthur wrote:

Tyce wrote:

SERVALAN: Who are you?

She’s the one that’s come to destroy you and the Federation and then live happily ever after.


This is a good feminist episode in that the women are relegated to teleport duty, as per usual, and then come charging in to save the day when the men screw up.


Certainly, the guys were running around like headless chooks as usual, and along comes a woman with her head screwed on straight: go right to the top.
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
 
https://www.seraglio-design.com/
Joe Dredd

Obsidian wrote:

I've got some good pics of the actors in the studio with that ladder they go down.


One of the improvements on the Blu-ray is that they add some extra details to each room with CGI to help differentiate them.
 
Tyce
Just a reminder, I’ll be in the UK from Sunday, 23 May until Sunday, 31 May. If anyone wants to catch up.

I just looked on the homepage and noticed that the only cast member play finishes the day I arrive. :-( Do any of you know of anything else that might be happening in London with any cast members while I’m there?
 
AnneArthur

Tyce wrote:

Just a reminder, I’ll be in the UK from Sunday, 23 May until Sunday, 31 May. If anyone wants to catch up.

I just looked on the homepage and noticed that the only cast member play finishes the day I arrive. :-( Do any of you know of anything else that might be happening in London with any cast members while I’m there?


I'm up for meeting up on Monday 24th if you would like. I'm in London about then.
 
Tyce

M1795537OCVirn wrote:

Servalan nips off to change in the middle of it all...but why?

I’m assuming that even though the white hat outfit is stunning Servalan and has decided it’s an outfit she wouldn’t be caught dead in. Frown
 
Obsidian

M1795537OCVirn wrote:

Does Blake ever say 'thank you' to Jenna? Or anyone?


I don't think so. He just does his bulldozer act.
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Joe Dredd
Travis: I have to think like Blake. Where is the most dangerous place he could go?

Sounds like he's sussed Blake out alright.
 
AnneArthur

Tyce wrote:

I’ve always noticed where the face of that dragonfly is but this is the first time I noticed where it’s a claws are placed. LOL


That was the first thing I noticed about it.
 
Tyce

AnneArthur wrote:

Tyce wrote:

SERVALAN: Who are you?

She’s the one that’s come to destroy you and the Federation and then live happily ever after.


This is a good feminist episode in that the women are relegated to teleport duty, as per usual, and then come charging in to save the day when the men screw up.

:-)
 
M1795537OCVirn
Oh, well, that's it then. it was good while it lasted. Hope all your travel arrangements go to plan Tyce. When do you set off?
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
 
Obsidian

Joe Dredd wrote:

Obsidian wrote:

I've got some good pics of the actors in the studio with that ladder they go down.


One of the improvements on the Blu-ray is that they add some extra details to each room with CGI to help differentiate them.


Are there any documentaries? I have to say, I enjoy those far more than the souped-up episodes which are really only for those people who can't cope with the fact that TV technology was different before they were born.
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
 
https://www.seraglio-design.com/
Tyce

AnneArthur wrote:

Tyce wrote:

Just a reminder, I’ll be in the UK from Sunday, 23 May until Sunday, 31 May. If anyone wants to catch up.

I just looked on the homepage and noticed that the only cast member play finishes the day I arrive. :-( Do any of you know of anything else that might be happening in London with any cast members while I’m there?


I'm up for meeting up on Monday 24th if you would like. I'm in London about then.

Yay. I’ll pencil you in.
 
Obsidian

Joe Dredd wrote:

Travis: I have to think like Blake. Where is the most dangerous place he could go?

Sounds like he's sussed Blake out alright.


They have a lot in common.
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
 
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Tyce

M1795537OCVirn wrote:

Oh, well, that's it then. it was good while it lasted. Hope all your travel arrangements go to plan Tyce. When do you set off?

I leave Oz on the 22nd
 
M1795537OCVirn

Obsidian wrote:

Joe Dredd wrote:

Obsidian wrote:

I've got some good pics of the actors in the studio with that ladder they go down.


One of the improvements on the Blu-ray is that they add some extra details to each room with CGI to help differentiate them.


Are there any documentaries? I have to say, I enjoy those far more than the souped-up episodes which are really only for those people who can't cope with the fact that TV technology was different before they were born.


That's such a good way to put it. Not that I grudge the price, or anything. Shiny now equals better, I suppose.
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
 
Joe Dredd

Tyce wrote:

AVON: You go the minute I give the word.

Considering he has a total of eight seconds to run across, surely that should be “You go the ‘second’ I give the word.”

Perhaps he was meant to say 'moment'.
 
Tyce

AnneArthur wrote:

Tyce wrote:

I’ve always noticed where the face of that dragonfly is but this is the first time I noticed where it’s a claws are placed. LOL


That was the first thing I noticed about it.

I can’t get past the fact that the face of the dragonfly is snuggled between her breasts. I keep thinking ‘what the *?!*’
 
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