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Torchwood
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Enjoy. Which i know you will

I've never watched torchwood before and i've got to say without James i still don't think i would, but to anyone who wasn't sure whether or not it was worth watching just for james - It really really was!
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-Dag Hammersjold
Suffice to say james is on screen a good 75% of the time

Anyone know what other eppies he's going to be in?
Now, tis checking out Hex
A good british show? Jekyll
Well, I'm halfway into the second episode and the thing that is annoying me so far is the overabundance of sexual content. I mean, I love smut as much as the next person and maybe even more so - but good gawd it isn't adding anything to the story, just seeming to be a way to keep the attention of horny little boys to boost their ratings. And my god, the self-proclaimed dike turned ghost girl got on my nerves from the get go. And why do I find myself macking on the way too pretty nephilim? lol
My favourite Brit-show is the Tribe and the site didn't have it, but Xela found it for me elsewhere. Though, she wasn't able to find me Atlantis High - oh well.
But, back to topic... I did watch that ep of Torchwood and was too scared to watch anymore eps. Though, Tina got a kick out of my reactions - "Did he just get a friggin hardon for a poodle??????!!!!!!!!"
I am a big Dr. Who fan and have tried to watch Torchwood before but to be honest - its crap. The main character Captain Jack is a sex pest and they made James' character the same, kinda. He definitely added a Spikeness to his performance which made it for me.
NOW if they could get James' character onto Dr. Who and cut out the bonk anything that moves element it would be great.
He will definitely be in it again, don't know how many shows though.
Oh I bought Cool Money before Christmas and that was great.

I found part one, though I don't know how long it will be up since youtube tends to remove those kinds of vids. The user also has four other parts up.
-Dag Hammersjold
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Though I agree, he needs his own show. I know he was suppose to be in a Faith Spin-off before it fell through and he ended up on Angel instead, so he would have been probably the main male character in that show.
-Dag Hammersjold
Or, as a brilliant, sexy surgeon on Nip/Tuck, but he may end up stealing Dylan Walsh's thunder, so nevermind...
~Scarlet
) together in Nip/Tuck... *throws cold water on face* OMG! I'd never leave the house! Just keep watching it again and again!xxx
NOW if they could get James' character onto Dr. Who and cut out the bonk anything that moves element it would be great.
god no way. that's one of the most interesting things about his character especially if it mean he gets to snog JB.
I am about to watch it again.

) together in Nip/Tuck... *throws cold water on face* OMG! I'd never leave the house! Just keep watching it again and again!Oh man, I've been saying that for AGES! I even made a wallpaper of the JMs to drool over back in the day lol.
Yeah, come on, laugh! lol
-Dag Hammersjold
<--just thought of Julian McMahon, Johnny Depp, and James Marsters all at once, and her head exploded.
1977-2008
She Loved James
A lot

Oooh, I love Boston Legal. Not sure if I could handle James Marsters and James Spader at the same time though.

Probably my favorite parts is the first couple of scenes of Captain John. The scene where he throws the man off the roof. Also, the part where he enters the bar and starts pointing to people who he wants to stay and who he wants to go. That part got me laughing big time. They all just looked at him like who is this man.
The thing about him going to 'murder rehab' got me laughing.
James does play these types of characters well. The guy who tries to stir things up. Great job, James.
Oh, and whoever says they they wished James Marsters and Johnny Depp were in a movie together. You are not the only one. Johnny has nice cheekbones as well. Not as sharp as James but still great. I would just love to see James act along Johnny though. I wouldn't know who to look at.
I concur. I really liked the premise of the show, but the other actors were all kind of blah, except for that Barrowman character. Now, I will say that I haven't seen any other episodes, and putting anyone on the screen with James would make them seem dull, so maybe with Jimmy out of the picture, they might all shine a bit more. But, James has a tendency to steal the show. And I'm basing that purely on acting, not even the fact that he's so pretty
That kind of makes me appreciate Sarah Michelle Gellar's acting more; she didn't disappear on the screen next to him. But, I digress...Well, I thoroughly enjoyed that episode. It was way better than watching Without a Trace, and leaps upon leaps upon leaps upon leaping leaps better than Saving Grace. I'm sorry to say that not even Jimmy could make me pay attention what was going on on those shows
But I was completely entertained for the whole episode of Torchwood. Now, on to the Jimmy highlights
James with guns? Frickin' hot. I don't even like guns, but Jimmy holding a gun in each hand made my stomach flip. James selecting people in the bar had me going, "Pick me! Pick me!" Still love the smashing of the face through the row of shot glasses. James's dialogue was hillarious. The woman who said, "What? Like you didn't notice--he's cute." We were all thinking it
Um...Oh! Irony of James calling some other guy "eye candy?" Priceless. And the woman socking James in the face was awesome. Cannot wait for his other episode to air 

Couldn't agree more, he's one of the most talented actors I've ever seen. Putting aside the fact that he's eye candy, I think you could make him mute and he'd still be abel to have more lines than the other actors, simply because his face and body language are soooo expressive *begins drooling at thoughts of mute Spike getting his meaning across...*

IB, you forgot the part with the poodle!!! I almost ruptured something I laughed so hard!!!! That, the Vera line, and the Obi-Wan Kenobi part were probably my favorites. And the kiss!!! *drools again*
My favorite was when they were debating who was the wife, it was great. But I agree the other character's seemed a bit dull, I couldn't really get into them.
-Dag Hammersjold
I watched all of season 1, and sadly, without James, they went from being dull to being actually unlikable. I think I prefer them dull. Also, rather than outshining them, I think James pulled them all up - he set the bar way higher than they're used to, and they all did their best to match it. The gang (I want to call them "Scoobies," lol) seemed in much better acting form than I've ever seen them, but the question is whether they can maintain it without James there. The only exception was, like I said, John Barrowman, because I think normally HE is the bar they try to meet, and in this episode, we saw just how much lower that mark is than James'.
Irony of James calling some other guy "eye candy?" Priceless.
The thing is (which I'm sure you didn't realize, if you haven't seen the show before), except for one episode where he played a decent role, I can't figure out what Ianto's purpose is on this show EXCEPT to be eye candy. So I snorted pretty hard at that one, because Captain John got it right on the money. He was also right on the money with liking Tosh (the Asian girl) right away, because she's the only one of the lot of them I can stand.
The one non-JM thing that I found pretty entertaining was the beginning, when the gang is shown as barely holding it together without Jack. That was hilarious. Then Jack came back and it was all doom and gloom again with the team dynamics. I can see absolutely NO chemistry between Jack and Ianto, and no sexual tension between Jack and Gwen, so those two scenes fell flat (the one where Jack asks Ianto on a date, and where Jack finds out Gwen's engaged... and don't even get me started on how much that disgusts me, after what Gwen did to her boyfriend last season, but of course, she wiped his memory, so he still thinks they're a happy couple). I rolled my eyes so hard at Owen's "I think I want to settle down" speech (Owen is scum of scum, and no amount of "I've found my true love!" will redeem him for me), and I felt bad for Tosh because he's only getting her hopes up, and inevitably she's gonna get hurt (and she's the only one I like).
http://www.bbcamerica.com/content/262/s2_member.jsp
Is there a site where the KKBB is posted other youtube? I read something about torrents but don't know what that refers to - thanks for any help with this.
Plus - I scan a high res JM from the TVGuide article - will post later at my flickr pages -
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I have it saved on my comp... in .rar format (compressed) if you want to download it... let me know and I'll drop a url on here where you can get it
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nmcil/2204603515/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nmcil/2204601029/
Michael Tomasello is co-director of the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology.
I guess I'm in the minority, but I really liked season 1 of Torchwood. Of course, I watched all the episodes in two days. (I've been sick and had nothing better to do). I had only seen one episode before seeing "Kiss, Kiss, Bang, Bang". I liked all the characters. I guess I'm just easy. I've seen flaws in some of the episodes, but nothing that would bother me so much that I'd stop watching. I didn't think the acting was all that bad *shrugs* James did outshine them all, but he always does.
I like Torchwood very much, especially the last three episode - I did think that the ending solution was a little weak. If they had done one more episode about the World Destroying Demon let loose on the world and some of the science, the finale would have been stronger and more interesting. Much as it was nice to see that nice young ghost man, I would have preferred one more finale arc episode.
Michael Tomasello is co-director of the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology.
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I'm sorry people, but JM is not the God you all seem to think he is. For the first half of Torchwood he seemed to act as if he was Spike - sorry, but he is not Spike anymore. As for him being the best actor ever to walk the earth, come on people - get a grip on reality. If he was that good, then Hollywood would have beckoned by now. All he gets is bit parts in films and a few episodes of the odd series now and again. He was fantastic as Spike, but to be honest I have not really been impressed with anything else he has done since BtVS and Angel finished. I was never a fan of David Boreanaz as Angel as I did not like the character, but give the man his due at least when he plays Booth in Bones he does not remind you of Angel. Please get some perspective here - if you don't like Torchwood then that is your opinion, but do not try to say that JM is saving the show because I can assure you he is not. I am sure that all you BtVS fans would be livid if people who did not understand the premise of BtVS started to slate it. Torchwood has a following too people, and some of us actually like both shows. If you don't like my opinion, I don't really care as I have been offended some of yours.
And no one ever actually said James Marsters is a god. (looks around) Well, I didn't anyway. But he is a hell of an actor. Not everyone has to be a fan of everything, but it's clear that the man has a strong following--how many people have watched something they would normally have no desire to because of him?
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Personally, I watched the whole first season, both out of curiosity that JM would be guest starring and because I'm a Doctor Who fan and thought I'd like this, too. Well, I didn't. I kept with it, just to give it a fair chance, but after having seen JM's episode, I honestly think it was the best episode so far, and I really have no desire to continue watching it if they don't keep up the higher standard they set with KKBB. I do think that higher standard was due in part to JM - even the actors themselves have mentioned that having a really good guest star like JM raises the level of performance for the whole cast.
Anyways, if you don't think James is all that good of an actor then that is your opinion. But of course his fans are going to think he is. The reason why we are his fans. Does he act every scene or part great? No. But those scenes that he does act great is wonderful. There is a reason why a lot of shows that he is in usually want him back for more.
And Hollywood isn't always about the best actor. I thought most people knew that. There are a lot of big actors that are not that talented.
James is 45 years old. I am not going to think that he is going to become the next big thing. But I think he is doing well for himself. I don't think he wants to a big star but just have steady work. And that is all I want to. So, I can continue to see him in new things.
And why do people always feel the need to always bring up David Boreanaz when it comes to James Marsters. Is David a good actor. Yeah, I think he is. But I could care less about him though. I am not a fan of his.
Speaking of another Buffy actors - did anyone have a chance to see Anthony Head as Sir Walter Elliot in the new BBC Jane Austen "Persuasion" - he look great and did a fine interpretation of the character. Unfortunately the screen adaption eliminated the explanation of his arrogance, pride, and narcissistic character traits and so unless you know the novel much of the character is lost -
Michael Tomasello is co-director of the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology.
:nod: I'd never watched Torchwood and can say with 99.9% surety that I would never have watched if James weren't a guest star. I thoroughly enjoyed the episode, and that was quite a relief as the other shows he's been on in the recent past have damned near bored me to tears. So, obviously, even if I found the supporting characters of Torchwood a bit dull, at least the writing and the storyline kept me awake

As for Hollywood recognizing gifted actors, they rarely do. There are some very talented actors in movies, but there are also many not-so-talented actors. In the film industry, it is often the box office numbers that decide the movies that get made and the people who star in them.
True, true. But he certainly reminds me of Angelus!!!
OMG! *nods vigorously* you're sooo right! Cuz Hollywood is all about acting! *Smacks forehead* Should have realized that sooner! As in NOT!
BTW, he has been offered roles that he had to turn down because of his son and needing to be close to him, and to cast a man his age for a role in a movie made famous because of a cartoon shows that they acknowledge his acting. They could have gotten any kid to do it and pay them for the chance!
Or maybe he'll be playing Spike there too... cuz that's all he can do, right? Oh--I know! A green Spike!!!
Sorry for the rant!
And btw, I really liked David as Angelus. Angel was what I had a problem with, not the guy's acting!
Last year I thought I was going to love Torchwood but I gave it 3 programmes and then gave up. Watched S2 because of JM and thought he was good and it was worth watching for him. I also have to admit it was a little better all round - except the other characters are just not likeable enough.
JM has took second best, he actually wanted to appear on Dr. Who but he was shifted over to Torchwood where I think they actually wrote in the "Spikeness" of the character. Capt. Jack even pinched Spike's sticky out tongue laugh.
I think he did the show because it was fun and gave him a chance to work for British TV. He made the most of part but didn't change my opinion of the show.
could someone provide links on the net to download the show for me? I am not that computer literate here and need some help.
All you get are short snippets on youtube and that drives me absolutely nutso.
Oh, what channel does Torchwood air on in the US? Scifi channel?
Thanks

The user has the whole episode up, in 7 different parts. Watch quickly, though, as there's no telling when it'll be taken off.
here's a link to a torrent download for Kiss Kiss Bang Bang.
www.bt-chat.com/details.php
you will need a program like bittorrent or utorrent to download it.
James was a lot of fun to watch and I thoroughly enjoyed the episode. Oh, by the way, he is in the trailer for the next episode if anyone is interested...He may be on the show more than anyone thinks, at least I hope.
Thanks everyone for your help!

I wouldn't mind help if anyone has a clue...
Thanks!
How can anyone not love that? That episode was like a brilliant piece of AU fanfiction: Spike gets amnesia, is stuck in some time warp, adopts a new persona, gets a bunch of guns and has sex with everything that moves. Rock on, Torchwood. I've never seen you before but I think I wanna get to know you better.
I do agree about the chemistry between the regular characters, though -- kinda dull. James clearly needs to be in every single episode.
*nods*
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if your icon is posted at flickr go to the All Sizes and copy past the lower link info at your account - this should allow your image to show.
Michael Tomasello is co-director of the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology.
Clip of the next episode JM will be in Torchwood, Exit Wounds.
-Dag Hammersjold
I am really liking Torchwood this season - and I am so glad that I have comcast and can watch the episode often as I want on BBC on demand -
Michael Tomasello is co-director of the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology.
I don't feel moved at all to write fan fiction for either of the shows, but I do make icons and art work of them. The only character who's ever compelled me to write about them is Spike. : )
Michael Tomasello is co-director of the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxHssag1DJ8&feature=user
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBePF5IONFo&feature=user
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2c5SDKyBAU&feature=user
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxBBvZff4-k&feature=user
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOT1ChX9SYw&feature=user
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5DKet9DrZg&feature=user
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HfxosfYKcw&feature=user
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvwbTO2sG7Y&feature=user
Parts one through nine

Wonderful season finale - thank you so much for the links - the episode tonight is terrific - if you get a chance watch it on BBC on demand later this week -
JM was again excellent - have to say though that I felt the character was written almost like they wanted Capt Hart to be a tiny bit softer, which is great except they have him doing such extreme actions. I did however like the episode was a good conclusion.
Michael Tomasello is co-director of the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology.
Climax of their entire scenes - Both were so excellent at their ending and it was such a heart ache at the end - Wonder why they got rid of these characters - I guess that the writers felt like they could not resolve the tension that came from Tosh's love for him - I hope that both characters do make appearances in the series in "after death" forms. With all the wonderful episodes that had been created around both of them I guess I should not have been surprised with their death - after all, Owen had died already.
like the Angel opening titles, they characters were shown as groups - the three that remain and two that were leaving.
Think I will try to watch again before the episode is removed.
Michael Tomasello is co-director of the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology.
Love's bitch again?

I just got a chance to watch it last night. I've only ever watched the two episodes with James in them. I tried imagining the show without him, and it did seem like it might not be for me. But, I suppose I'd have to watch a Jimmy-free episode to be sure. I have to say that I do love him in this role, and he does seem to mix well with the other actors. I'd be a happy camper if he were brought back again.
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