TGIF!

[rusty_halo]

Queer as Folk fic doesn't seem to be working for me. Probably because most fic is a reflection of the genre of the show itself: schmoopy soapy goo, or melodramatic soapy goo. Ick. I don't like schmoop at all, and I like my angst violent and fucked-up, not melodramatic and ridiculous. *sigh

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[fishsanwitt]

I watch 'QaF' on and off - I actually got hooked on the original British series (brilliant!) and I always found the US version a poor second cousin. Except, that 'Brian' is *so* amazing, he's reeled me in :)

I like Brian/Justin, but I find Justin very young. Brian/Michael is not hot for me at all, although I realize that this is probably the most important relationship in Brian's life. I find Michael so dull though - it's hard to stay interested.

I have no recommendations about fics - sorry!

[rusty_halo]

Yeah, the ONLY thing genuinely worthwhile about QaF US is Brian. I wouldn't have lasted an episode if it wasn't for him.

I think Brian and Justin can be hot. Their first sex scene is amazing. But their relationship is pretty shallow--Justin himself is shallow. He's a sheltered suburban kid, and he needs to get out and experience life and other relationships. His infatuation with Brian is very childish

[fishsanwitt]

As little as I've watched, I have to agree with you about Justin. Yeah, they're hot together but he is *not* what Brian needs.

I think Brian 'saved' Justin, in spite of Justin's creepy mother, but I think Brian needs someone 'else' to 'save' him.

I find him incredibly damaged - maybe I missed flashbacks, where you see how Brian became who he is today. I'd like that backstory.

And I understand what you're saying about Michael - and what he brings out in Brian.

[rusty_halo]

I'm not sure to what extent I think Brian needs to be "saved."

I admire immensely his strength, independence, confidence, and ability to be himself no matter what anyone else thinks. I worry that in "saving" him people want to smooth away his rough edges, have him conform and settle down and be "normal" and all that boring bullshit.

But yes, he is also very emotionally damaged. Did you see the episodes with Brian's parents? I think those pretty much explain it. One of my favorite scenes in the series is the first time we see Brian cry, which is of course with Michael, after Brian visits his dad. All the stuff with Brian and his father is great, actually.

[rockgoddes]

Then tomorrow I'm going to see Audioslave. I've never heard them; guess I ought to pick up a CD tonight. All I know is that Chris Cornell sings, and one of the great unresolved issues of my life is the fact that I never saw Soundgarden live. (They were one of my all-time favorite bands.) So I couldn't resist this opportunity, even if it's not really the same thing.

I'm so JEALOUS. SO JEALOUS.

I adore Audioslave, they're so freakin' heavy. I wasn't a big Soundgarden fan...didn't mind some of their stuff but I saw them once and they were stunningly boring. Especially with Pearl Jam on right after them.

But I'm dying to see Audioslave...sigh...

Details! I want details!

[rusty_halo]

I saw them once and they were stunningly boring. Especially with Pearl Jam on right after them.

::gapes at you blankly::

::attempts to speak::

::gapes more::

You saw...

You...

You saw SOUNDGARDEN AND PEARL JAM TOGETHER AND YOU DIDN'T APPRECIATE IT!!!!????

::faints::

(Sorry. Those are two of my all time favorite life-changing personality-defining bands.)

Um, I'll let you know how Audioslave is. ;)

[rockgoddes]

Pearl Jam were as awesomely incredible as I knew they'd be. Watching Eddie work himself into a tighter frenzy as the set went on was absolutely magical. And I'm not sure the other guys stood still for more than a second or so the entire set.

Soundgarden, by comparison, just stood there and didn't move. They had no energy, no vitality (snort! Get it?), seemingly no interest in being there. It was a really really noticeable contrast.

So Pearl Jam I loved; Soundgarden not so much.

[rusty_halo]

Wow. When/where was this?

[aimeelicious]

I am green with envy over your Audioslave plans. Gah. Would love to see them in concert. Write a full report, plsthnx.

On USQaF I just...don't like Michael. I find the character really irritating. Which is too bad because I think there is a lot of room for fanfic to do interesting things with him, but...blerg. I just don't like him. *sigh*

[rusty_halo]

I think they usually write Michael pretty poorly. (Like, we never get why Hunter would want to stay with him... all he does is bitch and whine like a less funny version of Debbie).

But when they write Michael well, I love him. I love that scene in S1 where he and Brian are "broken up" and Brian is trying to hang out with Ted, but keeps fantasizing about what Michael would say if he was there instead of Ted. That sort of sweet/innocent/infectiously enthusiastic side of Michael really appeals to me, and brings out a side of Brian that I like.

[paratti]

Enjoy HHG:) I saw it two weeks ago and definitely enjoyed it.

*Tempts* to you New Who. I think you'd like the new Doctor and what Mr QAF's Russell T Davies is doing with it.

[rusty_halo]

Where would I see the new Dr. Who? Is it airing anywhere in the U.S., or should I download it...?

I know nothing at all about the show... can I just start watching or do I need to find backstory somewhere...?

I'm totally clueless. I hear people talking about this but I don't really have a clue what it is.

[petzipellepingo]

Doctor Who is only being shown on the CBC so if you're a border community like Detroit is to Windsor then you can watch it. Otherwise you do have to download it.

[paratti]

The new show's being writen that new viewers find out what they need to know along with Rose. It's not made it to the US yet, but I know a lot of pople are downloading it.

[petzipellepingo]

Then tomorrow I'm going to see Audioslave. I've never heard them; guess I ought to pick up a CD tonight. All I know is that Chris Cornell sings
You lucky thing! Audioslave is great and Chris Cornell is a rock god. Like a Stone is one of my favorite songs ever.