quote:My only proof--Two most important people in the place are having a high level discussion in expensive suits, and Neuro-Tech guy interrupts them, and they don't question him. He gets to dress casual, and seems to be the only one who touches the equipment. Even when Alpha went on a slice and dice spree--he couldn't touch Neuro-Tech guy. That's because of conditioning #1 commandment--thou shall not hurt Neuro-Tech guy.
As much as I like your theory, this could simply be explained as 1) urgent situation 2) it's his technology. For all his youthful appearance, he's obviously their equal in importance.
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quote:Originally posted by Darth_Mauve: Plot Conspiracy Theory #Q.
Everyone except Neuro-Tech is an active.
Boss Lady--Active who is created to be the best Boss Lady.
Lead Security--Active who is created to be the best in security.
FBI Agent mindlessly chasing them--is an Active.
Echo's Handler--is an active.
etc. etc.
My only proof--Two most important people in the place are having a high level discussion in expensive suits, and Neuro-Tech guy interrupts them, and they don't question him. He gets to dress casual, and seems to be the only one who touches the equipment. Even when Alpha went on a slice and dice spree--he couldn't touch Neuro-Tech guy. That's because of conditioning #1 commandment--thou shall not hurt Neuro-Tech guy.
This is an interview with a certain actor in the series, and this actor says something that (I think) hints at a plot development you just speculated about.
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Wow! That is an interesting casting choice. Very unexpected but I can totally see him pulling it off.
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quote:Originally posted by El JT de Spang: A week ago I made that comment elsewhere.
Okay, but I wasn't comfortable with the choice until the second episode. Now it's obvious, and I'm okay with it.
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Am I bad that I think episode 2 is awfully early to be recycling "The Most Dangerous Game"?...
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Yeah, I guess he was just in BSG again. Which is also amusing, given that it's Helo he's talking to.
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Porter, I just want to say that I really appreciate your being so vocal about the fact that you're not happy about Scott's attitude in this thread. With regard to policing his actions, you're really in the van. Hell, sing your protests and they wouldn't be any clearer or more ringing than they are now.
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It was pretty tortured, I admit. I'm glad that I could count on you to take the time to parse it.
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quote:Originally posted by Noemon: It was pretty tortured, I admit. I'm glad that I could count on you to take the time to parse it.
It reminded me of a previous construction of yours where we learned that the Thick Cheesy always discharges its debts.
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I was thinking more along the lines of the blonde guy with snazzy outfits who likes to make comedic one-liners and has a odd mix of childlike humor and a mature comprehension of the seriousness of his situation. And I imagine an interesting part of Dollhouse will be how Topher develops a moral center. The whole thing with Alpha clearly shows that he doesn't have the control he pretends to, and at some point he'll have to deal with that.
In the meantime, he'll make jokes and make me laugh.
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quote:Now, with “Dollhouse,” Whedon is back on Fox, and the second time is probably not the charm. Only people who are willing to cut Whedon endless slack could find anything much to draw them in to this show, at least in the three episodes I’ve seen. So far, the vision, humor, and storytelling skill you’d expect to find are absent, and at the core of the series is an unpromising performance by Eliza Dushku (from “Buffy” and “Angel”).
quote:the primary qualification that Dushku brings to the part is that she graduated with honors from the Royal Academy of Cleavage. In terms of gender studies, it is notable that Dushku’s demeanor as a zombie is much the same as the demeanor many actresses her age resort to when trying to project an image of themselves as unthreatening and “feminine”: a slouchy walk, a bobbly head, and ever-parted lips. Would someone please show these actresses a movie starring Katharine Hepburn, Barbara Stanwyck, Irene Dunne, Bette Davis, Cate Blanchett, Meryl Streep, or Judy Davis? Whedon wants to explore the farthest corners of our natures to discover what it means to be human. But this vehicle, which he created specifically for Dushku, doesn’t seem fit for the journey.
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I personally love bad reviews. All they do is drum up interest while simultaneously setting the bar low. Thank you, New Yorker!
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Hooray, more Amy Acker tonight! I liked it when Topher said she and Boyd could get married and have scowly babies.
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Well, I still like it, despite the fact that the music of the last episode is not really my type.
So, in the end, Echo and Sierra were still remembering something, weren't they? I guess the genius isn't that much of a genius...
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Yeah, I think Topher is still a genius, but even he's in over his head.
I didn't really like the plot, with divas and arrogant singers and obsessive fans, but I'm happy that the show shifts from theme to theme. I hope never to see those singers / dancers again.
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