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Doctor Who Story 158 – The End of the World

Episode Oh, we get a “previously on.” Eccleston’s hurt when Rose says, “you think you’re so impressive” is great. Psychic paper makes its debut. The Appearance of the Repeated Meme is really just an animated gif. The giant jukebox being called an iPod is still a great joke. Nice to have someone call out the Doctor on his lack of consent. A suggestion to someone developing the operating system for an observation platform. If something is going to kill any living being, maybe make it require more than one button. Perhaps also have sensors to check if there’s an occupant. There’s the first “bad wolf” mention. Cassandra’s love of purity… Read More »Doctor Who Story 158 – The End of the World

Doctor Who Story 157 – Rose

Episode Hey! It’s time for a new Doc! The quick day in the life is a great way to get to know Rose and she’s our point of entry for so many new fans to Doctor Who. We see Jackie, and learn that Micky is obnoxious in the matter of seconds. We know she’s working a shitty job in retail and hates it. Why is the CEO’s office inside the Hydro locker? My office has one of those and no one but Toronto Hydro has the key, so it would be strange if my boss used that as his office. Oh man, the Doctor’s “RUN!” is one of the great… Read More »Doctor Who Story 157 – Rose

Doctor Who Serial xx – Doctor Who and the Curse of Fatal Death

Well, it’s Steven Moffat’s first time writing Doctor Who. It won’t be his last. And he’ll get much better at it, and then he’ll get much worse at it. Part One The Master is wonderfully moustache twirling. Rowan Atkinson as the Doctor is reminiscent of Pertwee. This might be the genesis of Moffat’s time on Doctor Who, because this anticipating all the traps is very similar of how Capaldi’s Doctor will be. The Master should learn not to team up with the Daleks. It never works. The Master with a walker is the best joke in this. “These corridors all look the same!” Part Two The recap is a bit… Read More »Doctor Who Serial xx – Doctor Who and the Curse of Fatal Death

Doctor Who Story 156 – Doctor Who: The Television Movie

Here it is, the first episode of a new era of Doctor Who. Here it is, the last episode of a new era of Doctor Who. Well for those who don’t know, it was a co-production of Universal, Fox and the BBC. Filmed in Vancouver, BC, this was the first and only full-length televised outing for Paul McGann as the Doctor. He would reprise his role for a short just prior to the 50th anniversary special, and in audio dramas for Big Finish. So the Master was tried on Skaro, I guess by the Daleks. Why would the Daleks grant any request, let alone one involving the Doctor? New TARDIS… Read More »Doctor Who Story 156 – Doctor Who: The Television Movie

Doctor Who Serial xx – Dimensions in Time

Part One Jon Pertwee looks great! I have no idea who this person Pertwee is talking to, but it’s just the intro. Wow, those models of Hartnell and Troughton are terrible. As is this version of the theme, terrible. Tom Baker is great, “the grumpy one and the flautist.” McCoy’s hair is too long, the hippy! Wow, that doesn’t look like 2013. I feel like they’re trying to smoosh in too many lines for too many people. Susan looks good. I forgot how much I hate Peri’s terrible accent. I’m voting for Big Ron. Part Two “We’re helping Children in Need in Crinkly Bottom” wait, what??? Of course, Bessy makes… Read More »Doctor Who Serial xx – Dimensions in Time

Doctor Who Serial 155 – Survival

Well, here we are. This is the final story of the original run of Doctor Who. 26 seasons. In the words of Christopher Eccleston, fantastic! Ups and downs. Highs and lows. I’m gonna rank my Doctors, I think: Patrick Troughton Tom Baker Sylvester McCoy Peter Davison William Hartnell Jon Pertwee Colin Baker So let’s crack into “Survivor!” Part One I’ve known a great kitty who had black fur, and I can assure you, THAT is NOT a kitty cat. How come Ace is from Perivale and not Perry. Military self-defence asshole is an asshole. The Doctor has communication issues. Needs to talk to Ace and not ignore her. That cat… Read More »Doctor Who Serial 155 – Survival

Doctor Who Serial 154 – The Curse of Fenric

Part One That might be a first. Subtitled in Doctor Who. Wow those Naval cadets are useless. Oh look, Nazis. Old television, stop reminding us about modern problems. Ace, you’re stupid! Swimming is great! I miss having a swimming pool. Stupid pandemic, let my building reopen our swimming pool, or make it spring and make my lake melt. Well, I just read an interesting fact from the TARDIS Data Core… A reference to Ace having lost her virginity was removed from the script, as it was felt this was unsuitable for a programme aimed at a family audience. (Ace’s character outline specified that Sabalom Glitz had done the honours.) I can’t believe… Read More »Doctor Who Serial 154 – The Curse of Fenric

Doctor Who Serial 153 – Ghost Light

Part One Victorian times, again. Doctor Who likes Victorian times. The show’s been on so long, that maybe it started in Victorian times. I like Ace’s shirt. The sound mixing is terrible. It’s like a Christopher Nolan film. I can’t make out the dialogue under the incidental music. I have no idea what is going on. I don’t like Ace’s tux. I remember having a discussion with a coworker when Doctor Who relaunched in 2005, and he said he didn’t like that it was a serial like the original. He was very wrong. Part Two Steamed buns are good. This one is filled with a spicy tofu recipe from Maangchi.… Read More »Doctor Who Serial 153 – Ghost Light

Doctor Who Serial 152 – Battlefield

It’s incredible. Season 26, the final season of Doctor Who. It’s been a long journey. Part One The Brigadier is back, and he’s old and retired. And now we have UNIT and a new Brigadier. She’s a lady. “Too late, we’ve already arrived.” Then the TARDIS appears. He was wrong. It’s a knight on an elevator! I thought maybe that would be psychic paper, but it’s Liz Shaw’s old credentials. This Brigadier needs to be briefed. Lethbridge-Stewart’s daughter is much better at knowing what came before her. Once again, there are two BIPOC in this story. Doctor Who is getting better. One of them is even the leader of UNIT.… Read More »Doctor Who Serial 152 – Battlefield

Doctor Who Serial 151 – The Greatest Show in the Galaxy

Part One Nice whip. Oh god, terrible 1980s rapping. Aww, she’s got Tom Baker’s scarf. That is the raddest tricycle I’ve ever seen. So a robot materializes in the TARDIS and runs an advertisement. Somehow I think that’s the most realistic thing I’ve ever seen in Doctor Who. Oh and it’s individualized advertisements. I assume that robot is what Facebook eventually becomes. The guy on the trike has the best hat ever! Those bat wings are great. Also, is that Rob Brydon? Both the driver and our heroes had 10 minutes to see one another, there’s no reason they should have come so close. Wow, two BIPOC in this episode.… Read More »Doctor Who Serial 151 – The Greatest Show in the Galaxy