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 Rewatch Downunder: C6 City at the Edge of the World - Saturday 6th August
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 06-08-2022 09:56
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I don't like Vila's outfit in this. It's like pyjamas and a dressing gown. It's awful, isn't it? Overall he gets the worst costumes in the series. Such a shame. Presumably they were 'dressing him down' so that he didn't overshadow the others. But Michael is such a great actor he can overcome his costumes. He also used to hunch over a bit when he was standing next to Avon, because they were the same height and Vila needed to be smaller. I can see that working in the world of the story too. Vila is someone whose whole survival strategy is based on being useful, but unthreatening. He would naturally adopt a 'humble' posture. Edited by AnneArthur on 06-08-2022 09:58 |
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 06-08-2022 09:57
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One of the best things about this episode is Vila explaining how he works. |
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 06-08-2022 09:58
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The height thing is so misleading. I mean, we get the impression that Servalan is tall, when in fact she's tiny. Look at how they had to angle the cameras in 'Sand' when she was next to Tarrant!
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Travisina |
Posted on 06-08-2022 09:59
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One of the best things about this episode is Vila explaining how he works. This ep is FULL of best things! Happy sigh... There is no point being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 06-08-2022 09:59
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The height thing is so misleading. I mean, we get the impression that Servalan is tall, when in fact she's tiny. Look at how they had to angle the cameras in 'Sand' when she was next to Tarrant! Again, it's the posture. In her own mind she is the dominant person in any room - so people think of her as taller than she is. |
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 06-08-2022 10:00
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One of the best things about this episode is Vila explaining how he works. This ep is FULL of best things! Happy sigh... Happy sigh, indeed. |
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 06-08-2022 10:02
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So - the number of studs on your costume is a measure of how agressive/bad you are?
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Travisina |
Posted on 06-08-2022 10:03
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Yes, he loves cats. It was such a fun event - the show had a sci-fi theme, and they had him as one of the guest judges, along with Paul Darrow and John Leeson. And they did panels and signings as well as cat-judging. I'll have to dig out and re-publish the review we had on Horizon. To quote the President....It's there, waiting for you! I uploaded it months ago. So it is, thank you! I'll bump it to the top of my to-do list  And of course, I'd missed mentioning that Michael Keating was there too, d'oh! Edited by Travisina on 06-08-2022 10:04 There is no point being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 06-08-2022 10:03
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So - the number of studs on your costume is a measure of how agressive/bad you are? Avon seems to be remarkably unstudded this week. |
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 06-08-2022 10:03
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Kerril thought she was alone - with Vila? Enough said.
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 06-08-2022 10:06
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Kerril thought she was alone - with Vila? Enough said. I think she means that she didn't notice the skeletons. |
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 06-08-2022 10:08
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Kerril thought she was alone - with Vila? Enough said. I think she means that she didn't notice the skeletons. Even worse! "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Travisina |
Posted on 06-08-2022 10:09
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The height thing is so misleading. I mean, we get the impression that Servalan is tall, when in fact she's tiny. Look at how they had to angle the cameras in 'Sand' when she was next to Tarrant! Again, it's the posture. In her own mind she is the dominant person in any room - so people think of her as taller than she is. I'll have to remember that trick! There is no point being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 06-08-2022 10:09
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I'm not sure that I like these people. All this talk of decadence and barbarism, and a new system where they can expand . . . |
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| Travisina |
Posted on 06-08-2022 10:10
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Kerril thought she was alone - with Vila? Enough said. I think she means that she didn't notice the skeletons. Even worse! Behave yourself, MsVirn! There is no point being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes
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| Travisina |
Posted on 06-08-2022 10:12
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I'm not sure that I like these people. All this talk of decadence and barbarism, and a new system where they can expand . . . Interesting point. Are we fooled by their passivity, the robes and long-hair into thinking they're a peaceful people? Maybe they're as bad as the Federation. There is no point being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 06-08-2022 10:14
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I'm not sure that I like these people. All this talk of decadence and barbarism, and a new system where they can expand . . . Interesting point. Are we fooled by their passivity, the robes and long-hair into thinking they're a peaceful people? Maybe they're as bad as the Federation. I'm just beginning to wonder if that might be the case . . . |
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 06-08-2022 10:16
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I'm not sure that I like these people. All this talk of decadence and barbarism, and a new system where they can expand . . . Interesting point. Are we fooled by their passivity, the robes and long-hair into thinking they're a peaceful people? Maybe they're as bad as the Federation. But the Federation exists only to serve its citizens, bringing peace and order to all. "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 06-08-2022 10:17
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I'm not sure that I like these people. All this talk of decadence and barbarism, and a new system where they can expand . . . Interesting point. Are we fooled by their passivity, the robes and long-hair into thinking they're a peaceful people? Maybe they're as bad as the Federation. But the Federation exists only to serve its citizens, bringing peace and order to all. QED  |
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 06-08-2022 10:17
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Brilliant male misunderstanding of what the woman is saying. Best bit of writing in the script.
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Travisina |
Posted on 06-08-2022 10:17
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I'm not sure that I like these people. All this talk of decadence and barbarism, and a new system where they can expand . . . Interesting point. Are we fooled by their passivity, the robes and long-hair into thinking they're a peaceful people? Maybe they're as bad as the Federation. But the Federation exists only to serve its citizens, bringing peace and order to all. QED
There is no point being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes
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| Travisina |
Posted on 06-08-2022 10:18
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Brilliant male misunderstanding of what the woman is saying. Best bit of writing in the script. So true to life, LOL There is no point being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 06-08-2022 10:19
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Just as a matter of interest - WHERE ARE ALL THE AUSSIES today?
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Travisina |
Posted on 06-08-2022 10:20
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Just as a matter of interest - WHERE ARE ALL THE AUSSIES today? I've no idea. We had Pilot for a while, but no sign of Tyce / Obsidian. There is no point being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 06-08-2022 10:22
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They just tramped past all those dead bodies without even looking!
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 06-08-2022 10:23
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These 'simple peaceful people' can deal very effectively with the guards when necessary. |
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 06-08-2022 10:25
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Poor Kerril! She doesn't even know if Vila lives or dies.
Edited by Travisina on 06-08-2022 10:29 |
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 06-08-2022 10:26
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So - what have we learned today? Studs are indicative, height is an assumption and 'peaceful' means they don't care about anyone else?
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 06-08-2022 10:27
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So - what have we learned today? Studs are indicative, height is an assumption and 'peaceful' means they don't care about anyone else? That about sums it up, I think! |
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| Travisina |
Posted on 06-08-2022 10:27
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So - what have we learned today? Studs are indicative, height is an assumption and 'peaceful' means they don't care about anyone else? Ha ha, good summary! There is no point being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes
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| Travisina |
Posted on 06-08-2022 10:28
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Poor Kerril! She doesn't even know if Vila lives or dies. And Vila never gets to meet his son (sorry, I made that bit up). There is no point being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 06-08-2022 10:28
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Thanks for the rewatch, everyone. See you next week - hopefully with a few of our absent friends as well. |
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| Travisina |
Posted on 06-08-2022 10:30
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That was great - so nice to be able to join in for a change! Thanks for the company, have a great rest of the weekend / week.
There is no point being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 06-08-2022 10:30
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City isn't one of my favourites (could you tell?) but it has its good points. And it was much more fun to watch it with you. Bayban is my favourite 'badddie' (even outranking Boris the Kairopan spider). Glad you could watch VIla at his best, Travisina. Although 'Orbit' has to come a close second, surely?
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 06-08-2022 10:33
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Poor Kerril! She doesn't even know if Vila lives or dies. And Vila never gets to meet his son (sorry, I made that bit up). Must be a fanfiction in there though! If they are 3000 light years from Keezarn, is that out of range of Federation ships? |
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 06-08-2022 10:35
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City isn't one of my favourites (could you tell?) but it has its good points. And it was much more fun to watch it with you. Bayban is my favourite 'badddie' (even outranking Boris the Kairopan spider). Glad you could watch VIla at his best, Travisina. Although 'Orbit' has to come a close second, surely? It's a fun episode. And I would agree with you about Bayban - other than Servalan and Travis, of course! |
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