:D You just need to watch more episodes. I'm opposite of you, I saw all the original TV eps (back in the day) but haven't seen the current movie. But Bones definitely had his irascible moments, most of which where directed at Spock. :)
Hey, on a totally separate topic, have you ever read the Shadow of the Templar novels? (They're original fiction, featuring a male/male main pairing, and they're all online.) I originally recced them here, and I adore them so much they're practically another fandom of mine. I think you might like them. :-)
I have to say I am a bit saddened but the utter lack of Spock - it's a trend I've noticed in your recs. I mean, sure, McCoy /Kirk, McCoy/Chekov are hot lovely, but c'mon, everything is better with a little Spock thrown in :D
You know, it's strange -- I liked Spock a lot in the original movies. He was definitely my favorite. And even in this new movie I think he's the juiciest character in terms of what canon gives us to work with, though I don't think Quinto holds a candle to Leonard Nimoy. (Nimoy gave the character a warmth that I didn't really feel from new Spock.)
And yet when it comes to fic, I am not reading much Spock at all. For some reason I am all about Bones (at least as he's presented in fanfic), and to a lesser extent Chekov and Kirk. I've read a few charming Spock/Uhura fics, though nothing I loved enough to rec. And I skip most Kirk/Spock fics unless they're recced or written by someone on my flist.
Which is to say, yes, guilty as charged. Can you rec me any Spock fics I absolutely must read? :-)
I liked Spock a lot in the original movies. He was definitely my favorite. And even in this new movie I think he's the juiciest character in terms of what canon gives us to work with, though I don't think Quinto holds a candle to Leonard Nimoy. (Nimoy gave the character a warmth that I didn't really feel from new Spock.
Bingo. The fandom seems to think Quinto did a fab job, I am less enthusiastic - he was cold and angry, and that is nothing like the TOS Spock. I consider Pine's interpretation of Kirk to be far better.
And yet, the fangirly brain does miracles and enjoys fics :D It's because well written Spock stories are so satisfying, given all the canon goodness related to the character.
I think part of it is that the fandom thinks Quinto is hot. ;-) (I personally don't see it, but different strokes for different folks!) But yeah, "cold and angry" is the vibe I got too, which is not at all what I've been getting from Nimoy as SO and I watch TOS. (We have watched seven episodes now, I think!)
I think Bones's grumbling is sometimes blown out of proportion (at least from the few TOS things I've seen) in fanon, but he and Spock really don't get along so snark ensues!
Now that school has started I've not managed to keep up with everything:( so it was awesome that you posted recs!
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In The Man Trap he's really rather sweet, which is nice too...but I'm glad I have some snark with Spock to look forward to. :-D
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Hmm, and the pic of the HP-girls is delicious.
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And isn't it? *goes to look at it again*
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Oh my god, thank you for that video clip! Wow. (Although Bones, yikes, what's with the enormous beard?!) I really have to watch the movies again. ♥
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Hey, on a totally separate topic, have you ever read the Shadow of the Templar novels? (They're original fiction, featuring a male/male main pairing, and they're all online.) I originally recced them here, and I adore them so much they're practically another fandom of mine. I think you might like them. :-)
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I have to say I am a bit saddened but the utter lack of Spock - it's a trend I've noticed in your recs. I mean, sure, McCoy /Kirk, McCoy/Chekov are
hot lovely, but c'mon, everything is better with a little Spock thrown in :D
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And yet when it comes to fic, I am not reading much Spock at all. For some reason I am all about Bones (at least as he's presented in fanfic), and to a lesser extent Chekov and Kirk. I've read a few charming Spock/Uhura fics, though nothing I loved enough to rec. And I skip most Kirk/Spock fics unless they're recced or written by someone on my flist.
Which is to say, yes, guilty as charged. Can you rec me any Spock fics I absolutely must read? :-)
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Bingo. The fandom seems to think Quinto did a fab job, I am less enthusiastic - he was cold and angry, and that is nothing like the TOS Spock. I consider Pine's interpretation of Kirk to be far better.
And yet, the fangirly brain does miracles and enjoys fics :D It's because well written Spock stories are so satisfying, given all the canon goodness related to the character.
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Nimoy is a hell of a lot to live up to, though.
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Now that school has started I've not managed to keep up with everything:( so it was awesome that you posted recs!
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Glad to be of service! Hope you enjoy.
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