January Meme (2021 Edition)

[selenak]

I basically never do this in December and always in January, which is when I actually have the chance to reply to it on time, but I always enjoy it, and have made new friends in recent years, so:

Pick a date below and give me a topic, and I'll ramble on. I'm good at talking. It can be anything from fandom-related (specific characters, actors,

Comments

[lightofdaye]

Jan 5th or whenever: Biggest missed opportunities in tv sci-fi shows?

[selenak]

Hmmm. I'll try to think of something that's not just my personal preferences for characters and storylines.:)

[lightofdaye]

Well that doesn't sound bad either. :)

Some ideas

[thalia_seawood]

Favorite filmed version of „A Christmas Carol“?

Or favorite filmish versions of Jane Austen‘s novels?

Or Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy - 2011 movie vs BBC production

Or reflections about Saavik :-)
eg potential of a neglected character

Take your pick / feel free to improve on those ideas.

Re: Some ideas

[selenak]

My problem with TTSS is that while I've seen the BBC production of the sequel - Smiley's People - I have not seen the veritable original, only the much later movie. All the others should be possible.

Re: Some ideas

[thalia_seawood]

Oh cool!

I have some *very* old videotapes here with TTSS.

Only recently had time to watch the movie version, coincidentally on the death day of John Le Carré. It made me want to see the old version again. While there's a lot I liked about the movie (brilliant Gary Oldman for one), it felt rushed. I have to admit that I also forgot most details of the old version, so I'll see if I try to get those tapes running or search for another version.