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dragonspell) wrote2008-10-25 08:28 pm
dragonspell) wrote2008-10-25 08:28 pm
TW fanfiction rant
You know where I'd like to see Torchwood go? Okay, so Tosh was REALLY irreplaceable. I would have rather she not have died. But a soothing balm? (Besides more hot, hot, HOT Janto scenes) Would be John Hart joining. He's good at tech, isn't he? Why not?
Also, I'm beginning to give up hope on finding actually GOOD Torchwood fanfiction. It may be a mean thing to say, but I haven't actually found a fic that doesn't have a problem SOMEWHERE. Whether it is in the characterization, in the style of the fic, in the plot, in the point of view, etc! Okay, not fair. I have found a few good ones, but they certainly weren't the Jack/Ianto flavor that I currently want.
I'm beginning to wonder if the series is just TOO obvious for the kick-ass writers. If they'd rather stretch their legs elsewhere. ~_~
But I know I'm just being unkind. There are good fics out there (there HAVE to be), they're just buried under all the SHIT. >_<
A fic that's in character, well-written, shows instead of tells, stays on its chosen point of view, is NOT pure cringe-inducing ANGST, and doesn't have ANY HORRIBLE OCs playing main parts (I got into the series for the canon characters, not for possible OCs fans might come up with). It's apparently asking too much. Or maybe I'm giving up too soon. I don't know. But I do know I'd rather watch an episode for the 4th time than attempt to slog my way through another bad fic. ~_~
...I suppose I should start searching for rec sites instead of trying to dig myself. I know I don't have enough stamina to dive headfirst into the Torchwood ocean without a little guidance.
Edit: Found the rec community! Yayness!
Also, I'm beginning to give up hope on finding actually GOOD Torchwood fanfiction. It may be a mean thing to say, but I haven't actually found a fic that doesn't have a problem SOMEWHERE. Whether it is in the characterization, in the style of the fic, in the plot, in the point of view, etc! Okay, not fair. I have found a few good ones, but they certainly weren't the Jack/Ianto flavor that I currently want.
I'm beginning to wonder if the series is just TOO obvious for the kick-ass writers. If they'd rather stretch their legs elsewhere. ~_~
But I know I'm just being unkind. There are good fics out there (there HAVE to be), they're just buried under all the SHIT. >_<
A fic that's in character, well-written, shows instead of tells, stays on its chosen point of view, is NOT pure cringe-inducing ANGST, and doesn't have ANY HORRIBLE OCs playing main parts (I got into the series for the canon characters, not for possible OCs fans might come up with). It's apparently asking too much. Or maybe I'm giving up too soon. I don't know. But I do know I'd rather watch an episode for the 4th time than attempt to slog my way through another bad fic. ~_~
...I suppose I should start searching for rec sites instead of trying to dig myself. I know I don't have enough stamina to dive headfirst into the Torchwood ocean without a little guidance.
Edit: Found the rec community! Yayness!
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I did find the Jantolution community (as well as the regular rec community) and read through all of the recs there and I've been forced to take back some of my words.
Like Timewatching by wildestranger (http://wildestranger.livejournal.com/154124.html) and Obsession by Arabella (http://faded-memories.livejournal.com/145681.html).
So happy. =D
By the way, adore your icon. =D "You went to *murder* rehab?"
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http://www.redscharlach.co.uk/redart.html
You should definitely check out her stuff...they're hilarious!
And yes, god. That's such an awesome exchange.
I think the thing that I love about Torchwood so much is that there's such natural chemistry between all the stars. Least of all Barrowman and Gareth David Lloyd. It's awesome. Because as much as I had hoped I'd like it, I really didn't care for Brokeback Mountain for that specific reason. There didn't seem to be any chemistry and you could tell that Heath was uncomfortable.
And it's so easy going at Torchwood.
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Definitely checking out the icon scene. Thanks for the link!
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If you really want some amusement...watch this. It hurts in a funny way that makes me cringe. And it's got the added benefit of hearing John Barrowman say 'pussy'.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlLW9Hnay48
And I'll say it again: OH GOD JAMES MARSTERS. Hahahahaha, god...Eye-Candy indeed!
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xD I love how positively betrayed/scandalized he sounds when he points out that it was only supposed to provoke a reaction but they left in the movie!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_XKsJ_emog
...I'm so going to get my hands on that damn movie. xD
EYE CANDY!
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GOD. I love John Barrowman. Love him SO HARD.
And hahahaah!