Themes in Doctor Who repeat because history repeats, and stories do too, as per The Lie of the Land. I am endlessly interested in how stories are in and of their time but also universal, cosmic, mythical. How any story set today can refer to 'fake news' but also be about the first story humans … Continue reading Doctor Who: Here’s a thought
Being Human
Smokin’ out the facts on getting your story straight
The thing I was bothered most about while re-watching Alien recently was how, in the middle of space, on a ship with finite resources and processed oxygen, people could casually sit around smoking cigarettes. While smoking is legal it's not sensible and MOST ESPECIALLY IN SPACE. I guess in space no one can hear you wheeze. My main problem with … Continue reading Smokin’ out the facts on getting your story straight
On Being (Even More) Human
I'm troubled by my empathy for John Mitchell. Vampire. Programs like Being Human and Dexter, where the 'hero' Dexter Morgan, is also a serial killer, demonstrate the lack of absolutes in life. Or at least present stories in which viewers are manipulated in to feeling for characters whose motives and actions are, well, bad. BAD with capitals. … Continue reading On Being (Even More) Human
On Being (More) Human
Previously, I’ve mentioned how fans always want more, and sometimes should be left wanting more (instead of actually getting more and not being happy with it). It won't shock you to learn I'm a fan of (the UK series) Being Human. While I won't reveal too much on the plot, all you need to know is the … Continue reading On Being (More) Human
Wish me Joss
Melbourne, City of Literature, is heading into official writerly season, with the Melbourne Writers Festival and this year, for those with an interest/obsession in all things science-fictiony and popcultury Aussie Con 4 . Appearing for MWF (but perhaps he could be forced to loiter for AC4?) is Joss Whedon. Everyone familiar with his work is … Continue reading Wish me Joss
