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I’m making a special point of not missing Eureka this year, cuz it’s nice to see a show in which most of the characters are such big ol’ geeks. That’s usually a “type” — “the science nerd” — but here geeks are filling all the dramatic niches: the leader, the (sorta) villain, the criminals, the … more…

…to keep you busy while I get around to Doctor Who blogging: Start here… …then go here. (Technorati tags: Doctor Who

I thought: Wow, this is gonna be cool. Here’s Holly Hunter as a rough, tough cop: she drinks too much, smokes too much, swears way more than cops on commercial television get to, sleeps with her married partner. She’s a mess — bad for Grace Hanadarko, major case detective in Oklahoma City, but great for … more…

Ack! I’m never gonna finish writing up last night’s episode, “The Shakespeare Code,” before I’ve gotta run out for the rest of the day, so check back tomorrow. I’m nearly done watching the remainder of this season’s episodes, and all I gotta say is this: I want a t-shirt that reads “the angels have the … more…

[spoilers!] I’m not sure why I never really watched Eureka last summer, particularly after everyone started raving about it. I still haven’t quite caught up, even with the first season now on DVD, and with the Sci Fi Channel’s multiple marathon catchups. But I figured I might as well dive right in with the new … more…

YouTube clip of the hilarious, must-see Comic Relief sketch featuring *Doctor Who*’s David Tennant and Catherine Tate

Just so we’re perfectly clear here: I am not “reviewing” Doctor Who. I am geeking out over it. I never pretend to be “objective” about anything I write about here, but I’m putting everyone on notice: I have absolutely no interest in debating the merits of this show. As far as I am concerned, if … more…