New Doctor Who tease: It’s about (half) time…
There’s still a few months to go before the new season of Doctor Who begins across the UK (with simulcast across various other territories), but that doesn’t mean there isn’t … Read More
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View to a Skull: ‘Punisher’ proves rewarding…
Frank Castle feels he has completed ‘dealing’ with the people responsible for the death of his family and has ‘retired’ to try and leave a so-called normal life. However the … Read More
Doctor Who (S10 Ep.12) ‘The Doctor Falls’ review…
The Doctor has lost his companion, Bill, to the conversion treatment that is making the first Cybermen. He is now a prisoner of not one but two incarnations of his … Read More
‘Mist’ Opportunites: King adaptation fails to reign…
The town of Bridgeville, Maine has its fair share of triumphs and troubles but as its inhabitants face up to very human dilemmas, something is approaching the town. There’s a … Read More
Doctor Who (S10 Ep.11) ‘World Enough & Time’…
The only way for the Doctor to see if he can trust Missy is to give her a ‘field-test’ – setting her down in a compelling situation to see how … Read More
Doctor Who (S10 Ep.10) ‘The Eaters of Light’…
Bill is fascinated with the stories of the 9th Roman Legion – a company of soldiers who disappeared in Scotland in the 2nd Century and convinces the Doctor and Nardole … Read More
Doctor Who (S10 Ep.9) ‘Empress of Mars’…
When a new NASA satellite detects a two century old message under the north pole of Mars, the Doctor can’t help investigating but what he finds does not initially appear … Read More
Doctor Who (S10 Ep.8) ‘The Lie of the Land’…
Spoilers… Humanity worships the monks – and has done throughout the centuries. They are our benevolent masters – and always have been. At least, that’s what most people believe. A … Read More
Doctor Who (S10 Ep.7) ‘The Pyramid at the End of the World…’
The Doctor is now aware of an imminent threat to the Earth, but still unsure of when and how it will come. Summoned – in his role as ‘President of … Read More
Doctor Who (S10 Ep.6) ‘Extremis’ review…
The Doctor made an oath a long time ago, one which he’s spent a great deal of time keeping and circumventing but that time may be running out. The Time … Read More
Doctor Who (S10 Ep.5) ‘Oxygen’ review…
Every breath you take, every move you make Every bond you break, every step you take I’ll be watching you Oh, can’t you see? You belong to me My poor … Read More
Doctor Who (S10 Ep.4) ‘Knock Knock’ review…
It’s hard to find accommodation when you’re a student – or at least a home of the affordable kind, even if you’re happy to share. So when Bill (Pearl … Read More
‘Maid’ in America. Reviewing a timely Tale…
The first few minutes of Hulu‘s new series The Handmaid’s Tale start in tense pursuit that might make it seem like an effective but familiar contemporary drama – a family … Read More
Doctor Who (S10 Ep.3) reviewed – ‘Thin Ice’…
“Regency England’s a bit more black than they show in the movies.” “So was Jesus. History’s a whitewash.” Rather than heading home in time and space, the Tardis has insisted … Read More
Doctor Who (S10 Ep2) ‘Smile’ review…
*Only Minor Spoilers* The Doctor may have certain duties and obligations that are keeping him close to Earth and the university in particular, but that doesn’t mean that he can’t … Read More