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Doctor Who “Turn Left” – Review

Oh, there are many lines here I am ready to shout about with anger, “England, for the English,” “Donna Noble, you’re the most important woman in the whole of creation,” and so on. Last time in “Midnight,” we spoke of our human…

Channel Zero Episode 5 Review: “Guest of Honor”

Warning: This article contains mentions of murder and death, and spoilers for Channel Zero. One of Channel Zero’s greatest strengths is its visual attention to detail in both set-building and costume design. This has been true pretty much throughout, but it comes…

Doctor Who “Midnight” – Review

Midnight, not just the time I am swearing at when trying to grab images for these reviews, but also the name of a planet in an episode I didn’t quite remember watching before. I knew one or two shots but for the…

Channel Zero Episode 4 Review: “Protect the Ship!”

Warning: This article contains mentions of murder and death. Weaving into Channel Zero‘s fourth episode necessitated answering some questions that root back to protagonist Mike Painter’s childhood. As the other side of the coin to episode 3 it spends time fleshing out…

Dr Who “Silence In The Library” & “Forest Of The Dead” – Review

“Hello sweetie!” Oh, I do love hearing that, though it sounds far sweeter from a curly blonde woman surrounded by mystery, action, and intrigue than it does from your dad. Professor River Song is Moffat’s second-best creation behind what haunts River’s mum.…

Channel Zero Episode 3 Review: “Want To See Something Cool?”

Warning: This article contains discussion of police violence and abuse of power, and spoilers for Channel Zero. Channel Zero‘s mid-season point marks a well-placed pivot toward the more human elements underlying its story. In doing so, it lends some needed gravitas to…

Cadaver (2020) Review

Warning: This review contains pictures that aren’t suitable for all audiences. Well, heck: I’ve fallen down the proverbial rabbit hole of international horror again. This is an exercise that can take a little more warming up than usual. Oftentimes the traditions of…

“Deep Breaths” (Film) Review

Warning: This article contains a discussion of anxiety, panic attacks, and ableist language. Over the past several months, I’ve developed a real fondness for short films. Maybe it’s that they take a particular kind of skill to be successful with runtimes from…

Doctor Who “The Unicorn and the Wasp” – Review

To put it simply sometimes you don’t like someone’s writing style. Some have a seething hatred for what I’d characterize as how simple, personal, and human I try to make everything I write without the verbose and grand nature that others might…

Channel Zero Episode 2 Review: “I’ll Hold Your Hand”

Warning: This article contains discussion of mental illness, and images of blood. Last week, I wrote about some of the slightly stiff dialogue (or maybe it was the delivery) that marked Channel Zero’s first episode. As is often the case with fledgling…