Russell T. Davies

[ericadawn16]

Oh, that, that man! Here he is discussing "Captain Jack Harkness"

AfterElton: I think it's one of the most romantic episodes I've ever seen.
Russell T Davies: I loved the fact the original Captain Jack died the next day. I think it’s hilarious. I think he must have been flying his plane going “No, I’m gay! I’m gay!” Then he crashed. Gayness killed him.

Part of me wants to think he's being sarcastic but even at my blackest, I'd never say such a thing. Is that because I'm coming from a Heterosexual viewpoint? Is this an innocent coping mechanism for dealing with shit in the past for being gay himself?

Because I kind of want to hit something, why would you find that hilarious???

*must stop reading anything that comes out of that man's mouth*

The whole AfterElton Interview

Comments

[meshell-mybell.livejournal.com]

I know what you are saying. I read that earlier and I was sickened by it.

And he also keeps insisting Jack is American. He wrote the character. He isn't even from this planet so how can he be American? RTD is effed.

[ericadawn16.livejournal.com]

And he referred to Jack as Bi...he's fucked non-humanoids, what happened to pansexual?

[meshell-mybell.livejournal.com]

Exactly!

The thing about RTD that really bothers me is the way he treats his characters. Granted, angst and drama are a part of life and if the characters don't have them they aren't real enough to be believable. However, I myself, watch these shows as a form of escapism. I like the fantasy of it. I love the unbelievable things that happen because they are entertaining. Then you take this entertainment and you break it and bend it because you can...it makes the show less enjoyable.

If I wanted that type of drama I'd watch the news or a serious drama. I watch DW and TW for the silly and the serious because it is a nice blend. But RTD has to go and do to TW what he did and what he did to Ten's last season and that isn't right. Yes, it was brilliant television but it was painful to watch.

I just feel he pushes things too far. (But it is late and I'm rambling.) :)

[ericadawn16.livejournal.com]

No, I totally agree. It's why I was glad to see him go and Steven take over. I found this past season of DW to be one of the most enjoyable I've seen and I've had others agree, even become major fans over it.