Season 14 opens with one of the lesser outings for this era of Dr Who, but here in the midst of the Golden Age that’s barely a criticism: it’s still a great episode I wouldn’t hesitate to show any non-fan…
How About a Recipe?
When I set up this blog, I didn’t think of my cooking hobby as one of the things I’d likely include here. But it’s not like the blog is overcrowded at the moment. In fact I’m holding back a number…
Dr Who: The Seeds of Doom
The Fourth Doctor tries his hand at a James Bond movie in a story that waits until the climax for the alien monster to take center stage, while spending most of its time in action-hero fight scenes, chases, and undercover…
Dr Who: The Brain of Morbius
Here in the heart of Dr Who’s “Tribute to Classic Horror Movies” era, we get a homage to “Frankenstein” that is probably the most clear and direct such borrowing Dr Who has done yet. Pyramids of Mars had mummies but…
Doctor Who: The Android Invasion
It’s getting hard to find new ways to say “another great episode” but that’s par for the course as we work our way through Doctor Who’s Golden Age. Tom Baker and Elisabeth Sladen are at the peak of their collaboration…
Thinking About Superman
Superman is my favorite superhero. With the new movie coming out tomorrow (as I type this), I’ve been thinking about that lately. What follows is a ramble through those thoughts— I’m not writing from an outline to produce a well-constructed…