wow, am I behind (and just generally being a tit)

[veronica-rich.livejournal.com]

Well, maybe not a tit, so much ... mainly just clueless about behind-the-scenes, fandom, etc. etc.

It all started when I wanted to see if there was any review of the second RDX episode taping; someone posted a link a few weeks ago to the G&T episode one taping, and, sure enough, I found the report on Ep. 2. (No real spoilers, BTW.) I liked reading about how they've filmed something referenced on RD before but never filmed (though apparently my memory is shit enough that, unlike some of the commenters, I haven't the foggiest clue what it could actually BE). I also enjoyed the idea of the cast interacting with the audience before filming and "not skulking in the shadows like on some sitcoms." But really, can we imagine any of these guys skulking anywhere? Also, the in the comments, the discussion about Rimmer's relative cuntiness in RDX characterization (boy, you UKers really seem to love using that word, LOL).

Anyway - I started navigating around on the G&T site, reading other stuff, especially reviews. Holy coats, there's really a lot of facts I don't know about this show, its production, background stories (no, I'd never heard Doug and Rob say that Rimmer and Lister were based on themselves, but I am not one whit surprised - I would say it also lends some credence to the remark someone made about Rimmer/Lister not "sounding" as good in the writing after Rob left, except that I have always liked their interaction, yes, even in S8), and the like. A DVD set called "The Bodysnatcher Collection" is definitely something it sounds like I should get my hands on, but I'd never even heard of it before today; apparently it has episode/extras commentaries with Rob and Doug, brought together again well after their professional split to do this. (Which was nice to read, since while it will realistically probably never happen, lends a sliver of hope that maybe Rob could involve himself once more with RD writing at some future point.)

I'd forgotten what it was like to know so much within a fandom (not that I do, here, but seeing others who do, I mean); I remember being in the TNG fandom just a few years after the series started in 1987, and learning all I could and listening to fan and actor stories and the like. (And for those of you who were in a fandom pre-Internet, a sidebar: Isn't it amazing how much we fans of something were able to find out and hear without a Google go-to or email? That's what you call dedication - or insanity.)

All right, there's my pointless rambly post; hey, at least I gave you a link to a taping review! Anyone else as clueless as me, or do you all know everything, LOL? Thoughts generally?

Comments

[kronette.livejournal.com]

I just started the commentary on S8; BTE is the last on my list. I've been distracted by Downton Abbey.

I was the one who posted that you could download the full unabridged BTL and IWCD from audible.com. It's sort of like watching a movie when you come across it on the television, even though you own it on DVD. Besides, typing this while listening to Chris doing all the voices is fun :D

I'd rather not know about the BTS problems of RD, as 'seeing behind the curtain' has ruined my enjoyment of other shows, though I doubt any new/old news could do anything for Dwarf. I've liked it for too long. THough it would make me sad.

I stand corrected, listening to Chris is distracting. I can barely type.

[kronette.livejournal.com]

Coming back to add: I hate the accompanying music in this version of BTL. It's distracting from Chris' reading! And wow, we're already up to Kryten's desires. I think that was on CD2 on the unabridged version.

[bayliss.livejournal.com]

I stand corrected, listening to Chris is distracting. I can barely type.

I can barely think. He could read me the smegging phone book. *passes out*

[veronica-rich.livejournal.com]

Your icon is distracting.

[kronette.livejournal.com]

I'm getting better at making them. That's a lovely, lovely pose, isn't it?

[veronica-rich.livejournal.com]

I'm a sucker for good costuming, and I would like to see that outfit without the duster.

[veronica-rich.livejournal.com]

And, i.e. BTS problems - I figure the ones far, far in the past, I can read/listen to without any interference since they were so long ago and history can't be changed. What's hell is to be in a really young fandom when new canon is being introduced, you know/suspect the BTS problems screwing up what you like to watch, and you end up getting into dumb arguments with other fans over it. I swore after my last fandom THAT will never happen again.

[janamelie.livejournal.com]

It would have to be something pretty bad to put me off. We already know Chris and Craig used to hate each other's guts. Then there was Craig's rape allegation (although I emphasise that the case was dropped due to lack of evidence and shouldn't affect anyone's view of him) and of course his drug problems (again, he's completely over them now and deserves respect for turning his life around).

I even forgave Chris when he admitted he sometimes reads the Daily Mail! ;)

[bayliss.livejournal.com]

I even forgave Chris when he admitted he sometimes reads the Daily Mail! ;)

I forgave him ten seconds after i read that considering when I was over there I read it. In my defense it was on the table at the youth hostel and I didn't pay for it.

[janamelie.livejournal.com]

I've read it when it's there and nothing else is available. :O But I wouldn't buy it.

I kind of got the impression from the interview that he reads broadsheets for the bits that interest him and filters out the rest, which is fair enough really.

[bayliss.livejournal.com]

You have to put engine parts on something. The Mrs is NOT going to let him put the parts directly on the kitchen table. LOL

[janamelie.livejournal.com]

That's a better use for the paper than what's printed on it. *Lol*

[bayliss.livejournal.com]

And if I ever meet him and he refutes the fact that he isn't anything like Rimmer I am going to tell him "Somebody" told me he labels the parts even though HE knows how the engine goes back together.

[veronica-rich.livejournal.com]

That reminds me of Bryce in TR1 when he's painstakingly taking the clock apart.

[bayliss.livejournal.com]

I want to be in a Hillary/Bryce/Lara sandwich... is that wrong?

[veronica-rich.livejournal.com]

Well, it probably ain't right, but I suppose that's beside the point of whimsical fantasy. ;-)

[kronette.livejournal.com]

Can't say Bryce did anything for me, but Hillary certainly did :) I have a TR story started (1 of 3 unfinished RDish stories). *sigh* And now I've got the vidding bug. Can I get a clone of me?

[veronica-rich.livejournal.com]

Well, I'm grateful - up until about two years ago, my paycheck came from DMG; we were one of their publication properties in the States. :-D

[janamelie.livejournal.com]

Sorry, we seem to be turning this into a chat thread. If you think we're hijacking your thread, we'll try to get back on topic. :)

I guess even the Mail has its uses. ;)

[veronica-rich.livejournal.com]

Yeah - it keeps bums like me employed for awhile! ;-)

(Nah, that's all right. I'd rather have lots of off-topic comments than none, both of which kinds of posts I've made.)