| The Problems With the Miniseries |
| We love the BBC. They brought us Doctor Who. They brought us Pride and Prejudice (it's a personal favourite of CiCi's). And in A.D. 2000 they brought us Gormenghast. Fred would write something in here but he's currently involved in sitting on his arse with a vacant grin slapped on his face. You with us? I am, I am. Now, I would just like to stress the fact that although the Gormenghast miniseries was excellent, there were a couple of areas that myself and my exteemd colleague feel could have been improved upon. We mean no disrespect to the great, great minds of the BBC. But that's enough greasing for the meantime. WARNING: Some of the following may include spoilers. |
| Problem 1. Although it may seem finicky, the TV production gives Steerpike motivations. In the books it is clear that Steerpike's reasons for his actions are pure, unadulterated desires for anarchy and chaos, not any urge for self-glory. Call us picky, we think it's important. |
| Problem 2. Fuchsia is too damn pretty *Fred drools obscenely*. Again, we sound picky, and Neve McIntosh does a brilliant job of playing the part, but she's too good looking! There is not a single attractive person in the entire trilogy, with the possible exception of Keda! |
| Problem 3. Fuchsia commits suicide. In the book, it's an accident on her part. What was the point, really? |
| However, don't assume that Gormenghast is a total waste of time - we also have a delightful section about the GOOD things the BBC did in the miniseries - have a look. And, as always, queries, comments, and personal threats can be addressed to: [email protected] |
| Problem 4. The twins, Cora and Clarice - BRILLIANT though Zoe Wanamaker and Lynsey Baxter are, they're not COMPLETELY identical. The twins are supposed to be so similar that even they occasionally get confused. They're practically one personality. |
| More to come later! |