Moffat Speaks!

[alexiscartwheel]

So probably everybody's seen the Io9 interview with Steven Moffat already, but I just wanted to highlight one of his comments. (If you haven't, then I suggest you do. Unless, of course, you aren't a Doctor Who fan, in which case never mind.) The interviewer seemed rather fixated on whether or not Doctor Who is a children's program, leading to Wall-E, leading to this:

The misconception about children's ficition {sic} is that it's lightweight or fluffy. It's about really big and important things. It's adults who like light and fluffy. Everything is big and imprtant {sic} to a child, [so] their stories are about big and important events.

YES! Why do so many people not get this? Stories for children are just plain good stories, and I very much hope that there are other adults out there who appreciate a good story. Personally, I really enjoy reading children's and young adult books. They're much more likely to tell about "big and important events" without getting bogged down in misery and ennui like much adult fiction. Go read a kid's book. It'll do you good!

Oh, and they also talk about Doctor Who some more. Hopefully, some of Moffat's answers will help allay some fans fears about Series 5. He acknowledges that guiding an entire series is totally different than writing a single story, and thus we will not have an entire series of "Blink"s. Because that wouldn't work! Also, it seems clear that the Doctor isn't destined to be wallowing in Lonely God self pity. The sadness is part of the Doctor, but "most of the time he's going to be running and running." (Love the running.) I'm personally quite optimistic about the next series will bring.

Just a sidenote, but do the folks over at Io9 not have spell check? Can Gawker not afford such modern luxuries?

Comments

[sagacious-c.livejournal.com]

Whew, that does make me feel better about series 5 -- the bit about the Doctor not wallowing in Lonely God self-pity. Thank goodness. And I'm glad that he's thinking about the big picture stuff. Cool interview -- thanks for the link.

[alexiscartwheel.livejournal.com]

I saw some video clips from the DW panel at Comic-Con and I got a similar impression from that as from some of the other interviews this week. He just seems like someone who's having fun and doesn't take everything way too seriously. I definitely think we've got plenty of cool stuff to look forward too.

[sea_thoughts]

I was really happy with the interview, too, mainly because it will shut up some people who are complaining we'll have a much darker DW now or that Moffat won't be able to cope with series openers, etc. He KNOWS that you can't write an entire series like Blink or The Empty Child, he's not stupid! I look forward to seeing him stretch his wings a little bit, personally.

[alexiscartwheel.livejournal.com]

There'll obviously be changes with Moffat at the helm, but I agree that some of the worries about him will turn out to be unfounded. I do understand some of the reservations some fans have about him, but I don't really understand the fear that DW will suddenly become a completely unrecognizable program. Change means we'll get to see some cool new stuff, which as much as I enjoy the show as it is now, will be lots of fun.

[sea_thoughts]

I agree, and I think it's time that we had a change. I'm really looking forward to how Moffat shapes the show and the Doctor. :)

*edits* The icon says everything.

[stubefied-by-gd.livejournal.com]

Yes! This is exactly why I just went to the library and got out three "kids'" books and one written for grown-ups. And the one is by Bill Bryson, who is kinda like Dave Barry, only less silly, and when he quotes tangential statistics they are true.

[alexiscartwheel.livejournal.com]

I've read something by Bill Bryson. I think maybe it was I'm A Stranger Here Myself? I shelved his books so many times so many times when I was at the public library that I can't be exactly sure which I read and which I just saw repeatedly. But, anyway, I remember it was amusing. Have you read City of Ember? I just finished it yesterday and thought it was pretty good.

Also, my mom confirmed that I was indeed talking about "swaps" last night. Except, like I said, I don't recall ever actually swapping them with anyone.

[stubefied-by-gd.livejournal.com]

Nope. City of Ember now on my List.