Posted by Kim and Sage My favorite thing about the Feelies every year is watching how every race plays out over the course of voting. Sometimes a favorite emerges right away and the race is pretty much over from the moment it started. (See this … [Read more...]
“If I can’t be me anymore” – Doctor Who Recap – The Doctor Falls
Doctor Who Series 10, Episode 12 "The Doctor Falls" Posted by Kim Well. That was an episode. I've been ruminating on "The Doctor Falls"ever since it aired, trying to figure out JUST how I feel about it. Much like the Master, I'm of two minds. … [Read more...]
“Time to grow up.” – Doctor Who Recap – The Eaters of Light
Doctor Who Series 10, Episode 10 "The Eaters of Light" Posted by Kim You know, I think I have FINALLY put my finger on what's been bugging me so much about the Doctor this series. The Doctor is 100% done with everything and everyone. And it … [Read more...]
“A glimpse of freedom” – Doctor Who Recap – The Lie of the Land
Doctor Who Series 10, Episode 8 "The Lie of the Land" Posted by Kim In a world where things like Brexit, the President of the United States declaring mass media "fake news," and the former FBI director essentially calling said President a liar … [Read more...]
“In darkness we are revealed.” – Doctor Who Recap – Extremis
Doctor Who Series 10, Episode 6 "Extremis" Posted by Kim THIS IS WHY I HATE SPOILERS, PEOPLE. Listen, any Whovian with a brain could have deduced from episode one that Missy was in the vault. There was no one else it could have been. We knew … [Read more...]
The Best Performances of 2015
Posted by Kim and Sage Sure, it's 2016 now, but I'm still writing 2015 on my checks and I am still digesting all the great pop culture I took in over the past year, so we're still allowed to talk about what blew us away in 2015. We've already … [Read more...]
“Always Mercy.” – Doctor Who Recap
Doctor Who Series 9, Episode 2 "The Witch's Familiar" Posted by Kim "Consider the Doctor..." From what I know of the Time Lords, they aren't the easiest species to be around. They are ruthless and they are power-hungry and often downright … [Read more...]
“Death is for other people, dear.” – Doctor Who Recap
Doctor Who Series 9, Episode 1 “The Magician's Apprentice” Posted by Sage For better or for worse, Steven Moffat has never been afraid to touch the Doctor Who mythology and mold it as he likes. This is good. It's necessary. Fans are particular … [Read more...]
“Don’t you think this is weird?” – SDCC 2015 Part I
Posted by Kim and Sage Nothing can truly prepare you for San Diego Comic Con. Sure, you can scour fan forums for advice and tips (the Friends of CCI forum is an INVALUABLE resource) and can spreadsheet the hell out of your plan for the con, but … [Read more...]
“Pain is a gift.” – Doctor Who Recap
Series 8, Episode 12 Death in Heaven Posted by Sage Pain is a gift. Fear is a superpower. And the only man you'd possibly want in charge of all the world's armies is an idiot. I watched "Death in Heaven" on a bed full of friends in my hotel … [Read more...]
“The Darkest Day. The Blackest Hour.” – Doctor Who Recap
Posted by Kim Doctor Who Series 8, Episode 11 "Dark Water" In Greek Mythology, the story of Orpheus and Eurydice ranks among its most tragic tales. When Orpheus loses his beloved wife, he journeys to the underworld to bring her back. … [Read more...]
“A disruptive influence.” – Doctor Who Recap
Series 8, Episode 6 The Caretaker Posted by Sage We're well into the gushy mid-season center of series 8, where the light and sugary stories live. Earlier this week, guest recapper Graeme Burk wrote about the caper episode "Time Heist," and … [Read more...]