A generic example of what constitutes an absorbing scene. The ostensible focus is a technical-industrial thing — geological science, miniature oil tankers, parts that need replacing, etc. The audience doesn’t hear a word of the dialogue, of course, because the real focus is sexual attraction — Peter Capaldi succumbing to the mermaid allure of Jenny Seagrove. The bit in which Capaldi grabs the folded white smock from Peter Reigert and then Reigert grabs it back…perfect.

March 26, 2019by Jeffrey Wells30 Comments