This and that.

[mrv3000]

• What on earth possessed someone to write the 3rd mini-series in the Anne of Green Gables series? It's not based on any books, and while I could see potential, the whole thing boiled down to a hot mess. And let's not even talk about some of the dialog. Oy. Just...WHY? It's not like they were out of material from the books.
  
  
• I have much of DW's S5 coming on Netflix now, so I can pick up with episode 3 and dwrewatch. I still can't quite get excited about it though. It's not as if I'm loathing the thought of it, more that I just can't get in the mood. I wandered off after ep 2 last year, but I'll give it another shot.
  
  
• The new Peter Wimsey/Harriet Vane book is finally coming out in the US tomorrow! *luffs Harriet and Peter* I've ordered it from Amazon, so I probably won't have it until next week though.
  
  
• I tried out two book series recently, both of which I'm ditching after the first books. The first is the Aunt Dimity series. It was okay. I wasn't all that into the supernatural angle though. Meh. The second was the Hannah Swensen mysteries (the cookie/dessert mysteries), which I didn't like at all. I found most the characters really off-putting. And a love triangle was introduced that was already mildly annoying in the first book, but after a bit of snooping I learned the love triangle is still going on 14 books later.
  
  UGH. Even if I liked the characters, I'll run screaming from any perpetual UST. It's why I haven't been able to pick up Chuck again. I know they've resolved the relationship stuff, but they annoyed me way too much getting there.

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[larielromeniel.livejournal.com]

What on earth possessed someone to write the 3rd mini-series in the Anne of Green Gables series? It's not based on any books, and while I could see potential, the whole thing boiled down to a hot mess. And let's not even talk about some of the dialog. Oy. Just...WHY? It's not like they were out of material from the books.

I felt the same way when I saw it. Pieces of it were lifted from "Rilla of Ingleside" but overall it was just POORLY done. And whatever happened to Megan Follows' voice? She sounded like a ten pack a day smoker!

[spikewriter]

I have just decided that the new Peter/Harriet mystery will keep me company at the uncle-in law's funeral on Friday. As to why I need a book to keep me company, let me just say that it has turned into a thing of massive proportions requiring travel between three different locations (none of which are close to one another) and the husband's response when he told me was "please say you'll bring your iPad.)

I was thinking of getting it in hardcover, but right now, an electronic copy is going to be very helpful.

[mrv3000.livejournal.com]

I noticed her voice too! It wouldn't surprise me if she smoked - I also thought she looked older than she should have looked.

[mrv3000.livejournal.com]

Yikes! Sounds like you'll need it!

[poohmusings.livejournal.com]

What on earth possessed someone to write the 3rd mini-series in the Anne of Green Gables series?

You know, I felt the exact same way when I first watched it (when it originally aired on PBS). But when I rewatched it a year or two ago (after receiving the DVD box set of all 3 minis as a Christmas gift), I actually enjoyed it! And found it to be much better than my initial reaction to it. Perhaps this was because I already knew going in it would be strange and lots of parts would be nonsensical? Not sure, but I was pleasantly surprised. :)

edited to put back in missing words :P

[mrv3000.livejournal.com]

*eyes you*

Maybe if I watch it again in a couple of years I'll like it? :D

[jcd1013.livejournal.com]

I have never been able to watch AoGG 3. I tried once, but after 20 minutes, with Diana's husband hitting on Anne, I gave up in disgust.

And did you know that they made a 4th film?? A New Beginning. It sounded slightly better but not enough to tempt me and the reviews on Amazon are pretty dismal. I could get all ranty about Kevin Sullivan (director and writer) and how he's slaughtering my favorite series. But I won't. :)

[mrv3000.livejournal.com]

I just sort of blocked the whole Fred/Anne thing they shoved in there. LALALALALALA.

And I noticed there was a 4th one, but it doesn't interest me at all. I really wish they'd just followed the simple anecdotes of the books.

[elirrina.livejournal.com]

I know! I was disappointed with the Anne of Green Gables sequel too. It's not like there wasn't anything to work with. I didn't know there was a new Peter/Harriet book coming out! I'll have to find it!

[mrv3000.livejournal.com]

It's called The Attenbury Emeralds (http://www.amazon.com/Attenbury-Emeralds-Wimsey-Harriet-Mystery/dp/0312674546/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1294094318&sr=1-1) and I understand it's pretty good. :)

[lyssie.livejournal.com]

I refuse to believe that movie exists. *elitist*

[mrv3000.livejournal.com]

I should have ignored it. Am idiot.

[jcd1013.livejournal.com]

I really wish they'd just followed the simple anecdotes of the books.

You and me both. I've adored the books and the first two movies since I was a child and I wish that they had been done properly. And I wish that somebody would do the Emily books - they'd make such great movies.

As a aside, I thought you might enjoy this discussion where a friend of mine discovered that Kevin Sullivan basically plagiarized all of Little Women to make Anne: the Sequel.
http://valancy-s.livejournal.com/56165.html
http://valancy-s.livejournal.com/175166.html

[mrv3000.livejournal.com]

OY. Why? Just WHY?

[audrich.livejournal.com]

I am now hooked on Peter/Harriet and I am totally blaming you ;D

*covets your icon*

[mrv3000.livejournal.com]

:D They are so squeeful!!