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tardis_stowawayI went to see An Education today and really enjoyed it. Carey Muligan is indeed outstanding. Our Sally Sparrow totally deserves her Oscar nomination. Her performance hits just the right mix of confidence and vulnerability. Also, I was startled to see Olivia Williams, known to Dollhouse fans as Adelle Dewitt, in this movie too! She wears some really bad glasses to play the hard-edged yet caring teacher, and of course she rocks.
Following the lead of just about my entire flist, I've finally started watching Merlin. I am currently five episodes in and having a grand time. It makes Doctor Who seem based on rigorous logic, but it's far too charming not to love. The cast is absolutely gorgeous (and contains Giles!) Merlin in particular is utterly adorkable. Also, the slash doesn't need goggles. (Seriously, Merlin thrashing around in a fever dream while calling out Arthur's name? That has to be intentionally slashy.) Part of me wants to rush through at top speed so I can be caught up enough to participate in fandom without spoilers, but part of me wants to go slowly to savor the pleasure of discovering a new series.
Following the lead of just about my entire flist, I've finally started watching Merlin. I am currently five episodes in and having a grand time. It makes Doctor Who seem based on rigorous logic, but it's far too charming not to love. The cast is absolutely gorgeous (and contains Giles!) Merlin in particular is utterly adorkable. Also, the slash doesn't need goggles. (Seriously, Merlin thrashing around in a fever dream while calling out Arthur's name? That has to be intentionally slashy.) Part of me wants to rush through at top speed so I can be caught up enough to participate in fandom without spoilers, but part of me wants to go slowly to savor the pleasure of discovering a new series.