science fiction

Doctor Who: The Infinite Quest (review)

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The thing about a series like *Doctor Who* — more so in the classic series, less so with the current one, but still true — is that what makes what is essential a children’s show appeal to adults is the subtext.

Doctor Who: The Complete Fourth Series (review)

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I spent hours this afternoon going through the new *Doctor Who Series 4* DVD set, and I barely even scratched the surface. And still: I think I might have to go lie down for a while. I’ve gotten a bit overexcited, a bit overwhelmed. There’s so much stuff in it, so much beyond just the episodes, that my fangirl gland is overheating.

‘Heroes’ blogging: “Villains”

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(previous: Chapter Seven: “Eris Quod Sum”) I wish I had a Kryptonite cross, because then you could keep both Dracula and Superman away. –Jack Handy And if I had an Off button on my TV, I could keep away Heroes. Oh, wait, I do… [spoiler-laden commentary on last night’s Heroes after the jump!] I’m not … more…

‘Heroes’ blogging: “Eris Quod Sum”

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(previous: Chapter Six: “Dying of the Light”) I wish I had a Kryptonite cross, because then you could keep both Dracula and Superman away. –Jack Handy And if I had an Off button on my TV, I could keep away Heroes. Oh, wait, I do… [spoiler-laden commentary on tonight’s Heroes after the jump!] The title … more…

‘Heroes’ blogging: “Dying of the Light”

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(previous: Chapter Five: “Angels and Monsters”) It may sound absurd: but don’t be naive Even Heroes have the right to bleed I may be disturbed: but won’t you conceed Even Heroes have the right to dream but It’s not easy to be me Everyone thinks superheroes got it made. Not so. [spoiler-laden commentary on last … more…