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Shaun Collins (3 KP) rated Doctor Who: The Ninth Doctor, Volume 2: Doctormania in Books
Jan 12, 2018
A fun pair of stories set with the Ninth Doctor, Rose and Jack. The first may be the best Slitheen story told to date, and that's saying something about the reviled monsters from Raxacoricofallapatorius. The second has some nice moments with a future Micky not wanting to deal with No. 9, in a misfire about Rose gaining superpowers. For our full review... http://travelingthevortex.com/?p=8201
Shaun Collins (3 KP) rated Doctor Who: The Eighth Doctor, Vol. 1: A Matter of Life and Death in Books
Jan 12, 2018
Individually the stories found in this volume are standard fare, good but not overly engaging. The arc they tell is also fine, just not outstanding. Which is a shame because the final segment is outstanding, but it comes as the capstone to a mostly alright endeavor. George Mann has a great grasp of the Eighth Doctor however, and it's worth reading for his "voice" if nothing else.
Sarah (7798 KP) rated Doctor Who - Series 12 (New Season 12) in TV
Apr 4, 2020
Getting stale
When Doctor Who first came back into our screens, I loved it and loved it for quite a few series however the longer the show has been running for, the more tired of it I become. Like with any tv show, I think there comes a time when you should call it a day before it starts to become stale and people lose interest. I’m afraid to say that Doctor Who has gone past that point for me.
Don’t get me wrong, this was still a fairly enjoyable series. I adore Jodie Whittaker as the Doctor, I think she’s rather wonderful and I’m surprised at how many people don’t really rate her. I also find all of her companions quite bearable and probably the most bearable out of all of those that have come before - most likely because they haven’t tried to shoe horn in some cringey romantic aspects with the Doctor. Although I can only think of The Chase when I look at Bradley Walsh.
The problem is that the storylines are all getting a bit old and rather samey, whether they’re new enemies or old ones returning. Especially with the old foes returning, how many more times can we see the return of the Daleks or the Cybermen? It’s been done too many times. It was nice in this series to see the return of a familiar friendly face and it was nice in a way to see the return of a familiar and much loved enemy, however without spoilers I will say that this returning face isn’t quite as good as the one that came before it.
Overall this was an enjoyable series but not particularly memorable, and I really think they should consider giving this show a rest for a while.
Don’t get me wrong, this was still a fairly enjoyable series. I adore Jodie Whittaker as the Doctor, I think she’s rather wonderful and I’m surprised at how many people don’t really rate her. I also find all of her companions quite bearable and probably the most bearable out of all of those that have come before - most likely because they haven’t tried to shoe horn in some cringey romantic aspects with the Doctor. Although I can only think of The Chase when I look at Bradley Walsh.
The problem is that the storylines are all getting a bit old and rather samey, whether they’re new enemies or old ones returning. Especially with the old foes returning, how many more times can we see the return of the Daleks or the Cybermen? It’s been done too many times. It was nice in this series to see the return of a familiar friendly face and it was nice in a way to see the return of a familiar and much loved enemy, however without spoilers I will say that this returning face isn’t quite as good as the one that came before it.
Overall this was an enjoyable series but not particularly memorable, and I really think they should consider giving this show a rest for a while.
Kevin Phillipson (9973 KP) rated Doctor Who: Galaxy 4 in TV
Nov 16, 2021
Watched last night not one of the best of the early sixties who but I give it an 8 just for the animation. Anyway to the story itself as I was growing the only way I could see this was the noveliztion which came out in the 80s due to the BBC deleting all copy's from the archives but only episode 3 exits which is available to watch on the blu ray. but thank goodness they animated so now we can watch it in its glory. William hartnell is the doctor in this one there are times he can be heard fluffing his but that doesn't detract from his performance and then there's the chumbleys basically who looking for a replacement for the daleks and not a very good one at that but they serve as a plot point later in the story . Overall good animation not great story but let's hope this won't be the last 1st doctor animation we get
Kevin Phillipson (9973 KP) rated Halloween II (1981) in Movies
Jul 15, 2018
Jamie lee curtis (1 more)
Donald pleasence
Probably the better of the sequels not as good as the orignal but close. Follows on straight from the ending of the first filmvwith michael myers going on killing spree in a hospital to get to jamie lee curtis character with donald pleasences doctor loomis the only one who can stop him plenty of gorie death scenes to make horror fans happy. Thumbs up
Rache (174 KP) rated The Bright Sessions in Podcasts
Jan 12, 2019
Great plot (3 more)
Brilliant voice actors
Excellent writing
Unique universe
Definitely Atypical
Starting with the introduction of a new patient, Doctor Bright's sessions are recorded in her office as she runs a psychology service for "Atypicals" - people who have a variety of unusual abilities... and associated psychological issues.
The story unfolds, becoming far more involved as the episodes continue. As the story unfolds, the universe expands to involve not just a few Atypicals visiting their doctor, but a vast, shadowy network of government organisations, a population of Atypicals around the world, throughout history, a brilliant "bad guy", and so much more.
Immersive, realistic, unflinching in its poor opinion of much of humanity, dark, moralistic, and all-round fantastic, the only regret is that I didn't discover this podcast until it was already over.
Or is it?
I, for one, certainly hope not!
The story unfolds, becoming far more involved as the episodes continue. As the story unfolds, the universe expands to involve not just a few Atypicals visiting their doctor, but a vast, shadowy network of government organisations, a population of Atypicals around the world, throughout history, a brilliant "bad guy", and so much more.
Immersive, realistic, unflinching in its poor opinion of much of humanity, dark, moralistic, and all-round fantastic, the only regret is that I didn't discover this podcast until it was already over.
Or is it?
I, for one, certainly hope not!
Kevin Phillipson (9973 KP) rated Spider-Man 2 (2004) in Movies
Jul 22, 2022
Toby maguire (1 more)
Kristen dunst
In my opinion probably not only the best spider - man sequel also the best spider - man movie ever made. from the plot taken from amazing spider - man issue 50 spider - man no more with added doctor octopuss plus Alfred molina as otto octaivus is better villain than the green goblin and then there's the subway train fight one of the best scenes in the movie. Overall good sequel
Kevin Phillipson (9973 KP) rated The Owners (2020) in Movies
Oct 17, 2022
Maisie Williams (1 more)
Sylvester McCoy
Also watched today it’s rather decent home invasion thriller about 4 would be criminals who pick the wrong house to rob hats off to former doctor who slyvester McCoy well after watching him in the munsters movie last week this better role for him plus Maisie willliams who is also good overall decent thriller
Shaun Collins (3 KP) rated Doctor Who: The Ninth Doctor: v.1 in Books
Jan 12, 2018
Fun ninth Doctor set of stories that set up a truly interesting set of events. Hope this means good things for the upcoming full series. If they can keep up this level of storytelling and pacing, should be solid. For our full review see http://travelingthevortex.com/?p=6931
Shaun Collins (3 KP) rated Doctor Who: The Twelfth Doctor Volume 3 - Hyperion in Books
Jan 12, 2018
Robbie Morrison continues to nail the 12th Doctor and Clara, not in big sweeping ways, but in the small intimate dialogue they share. But the stories here are big and sweeping, RTD era Who. (Which ironically serves as a problem for the line since it has to shadow the current TV series run. hard to come back from a near extinction level event.)
Good artwork, fine story telling. Cant wait to continue the line...
Good artwork, fine story telling. Cant wait to continue the line...