I don't know if it's slash, but I know what I like

[rivkat]

Query: If you were perusing a slash archive, and found a story in which Clark is turned into a girl for most of the way through (and boffs Lex while possessing female equipment), would you feel wronged? I'm just not sure if I should post Skin Deep at the SSA, and I don't really want to get anybody mad.

Also, Stargate's Wormhole X-treme was exactly what I needed tonight. I laughed so hard my stomach hurt.

And finally, a friend and I were watching vids today, and she brought up the Groundhog Day cliche. You don't see it in stories so much, only film/television. Why is that, I wonder? Is it because repetition is easier to bear when viewed? You'd think you could write a quick repetition montage-like thing, but it would be a technical challenge. Hmm. Perhaps I shall add it to my list.

Comments

[franzeska]

I think it's better on screen because you can alter things slightly and wait for the audience to catch it or not. In writing, I'd be more likely to notice the exact changes. It wouldn't come off as well.

I also think it's more popular on tv than in movies. Movies will do it, but pretty much EVERY sci fi program does it at least once. Sometimes they do it once a season. Why is this? Simple: the tv format is all about repitition and bite sized chunks of plot. Movies and books don't have commercial breaks and a 45 (48/50/whatever) minute limit that dictates the structure of the story.