Hot on the heels of the news of Steven Moffat leaving after 2017, with Chris Chibnall to take over Doctor Who, there are now reports that Peter Capaldi could depart as well. Some are calling it a fresh start with a new producer in Chibnall, and it might be. The thing is, if I were taking … Continue reading Doctor Who: reports from afar
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Shock of the real
Historically speaking If you leave aside plots, the need to pack events into neatly paced blocks of action, continuity issues, language and location, most of the difficulties to do with depictions of historical events are related to how actors do not generally look like their characters. Take for example The Man Who Would Be Bond … Continue reading Shock of the real
A Deeper Breath – more on Doctor Who
The first viewing is raw, impressions are quick, and it's about trying to get the vibe of it, The Castle style. Later, on reflection, and upon a brief survey of what other people think (everything from deep love to resentment at this new guy and the title sequence), it's time for further analysis of Deep Breath. … Continue reading A Deeper Breath – more on Doctor Who
Doctor Who: Deep Breath of Comedy, Confusion and Action
The first episode after a regeneration sets the tone, but is also a one-off. The Doctor gets the opportunity to be vulnerable in ways he is mostly not the rest of the time. Much of the rest of the cast can be left to drive the narrative given his erratic behaviour, mental confusion and often … Continue reading Doctor Who: Deep Breath of Comedy, Confusion and Action
Going Back to Baker Street
'Ere 221B Dragons and Those Who May Spoil Them...mmmkay? Reflexivity When I write something there is me writing it #ObviousStatementisObvious. Yet if there is any art to writing, it is about removing the (obvious) evidence of me. But there is another art, or perhaps a balance, to leaving such evidence in the writing. Sometimes it's … Continue reading Going Back to Baker Street
Lost In the Forest (Dr Who & some ideas)
It's a bit late, but anyway, here's my spin on the mid-season finale of Dr Who. Look away now if you haven't seen it the episode. For a long time the writers have been enjoying an extended word play game with Dr Who and it was at it's best at Demon's Run. Melody Pond/River Song … Continue reading Lost In the Forest (Dr Who & some ideas)
Casting Off
About the traps these past few weeks Australian comedian Corinne Grant has been touting her book, Lessons in Letting Go. I've not read it, so this isn't a review. But I've got all inspired by her constant media appearances during this Aussie Spring to do a bit of a seasonal clean. My housemate has joked … Continue reading Casting Off
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