raise a glass to ‘Doctor Who’ for his 45th

This Sunday, November 23, marks the 45th anniversary of the debut of Doctor Who, at 5:15pm Greenwich Mean Time, on BBC1. I don’t remember that — I wasn’t born yet, and I would have been living in America anyway, if I had been. Hell, the actor playing the Doctor today wouldn’t be born for another … more…

Doctor Who: The Infinite Quest (review)

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’ guide

Every episode of Doctor Who ever made — in reverse chronological order, newest episodes at the top, plus some supplementary material — with links to my discussions and available DVDs. More links to be added on a regular-ish basis. upcoming classic blogging Earthshock (Peter Davison) Timeflight (Peter Davison) Arc of Infinity (Peter Davison) The Silurians … more…

why does TV suck so much lately?

I’ve given up on Sarah Connor Chronicles and Heroes. Given up on blogging about them on an episode-by-episode basis like I have been doing. I’m still watching… sort of. Because what I really mean when I say that I watch something on TV is that I give it my undivided attention, which means that that … more…

bias update

obsession: Doctor Who (I just spent an obscene amount of money buying a bunch of DVDs of the old show, and I’m gonna start reviewing those — stay tuned) boyfriend: Lee Pace in Pushing Daisies (cuz he’s just the cutest thing ever) psyched: The Day the Earth Stood Still (stop it — I like Keanu, … more…

Doctor Who: The Complete Fourth Series (review)

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.

watch it: “Dalek Invaders 2008ad”

A family on holiday made a Doctor Who fan film. It’s adorable, actually, and full of love of the show and awareness of how goofy it can be. But it’s also got decent FX and a soundtrack and everything. Impressive stuff. (hat tip to Mark, my editor at Film.com)

‘Doctor Who’ Christmas special preview!

Ohmygod ohmygod ohmygod! Just five and a half more weeks to wait for new Doctor Who. Here’s a sneak peek: Reader Weimlady has offered her idea about what she thinks is going on: I want to go on record here and now with my guess as to what’s happening in the show. The other Doctor … more…