Derrick Sherwin: A Retrospective
❉ What is it about The Invasion that makes it a quintessential Doctor Who? Derrick Sherwin’s influence on the series cannot be underestimated, writes Michael Seely.
Month: October 2018
Serial Thriller! ‘Creeped Out’
❉ The CBBC anthology series is one of the timeliest and bravest genre TV shows to come along in many years. Michael S. Collins tells us why.
Doctor Who – Short Trips: ‘I Am The Master’
❉ More so than any other of Big Finish’s Doctor Who range, the Short Trips have the ability to get to the heart of a character. ‘I Am The Master’ demonstrates why.
’87 And Cry? ‘David Bowie: Loving The Alien’
❉ Ben Adams assesses the latest doorstop compendium of Bowie’s released work, including 1987’s much-maligned Never Let Me Down and two live albums.
‘They Live’ (1988) 30 Years On
❉ John Carpenter’s most nakedly political film is is not just about politics but about the cynical nature of humanity itself, writes Iain Macleod.
‘Doctor Who’ 11.04: ‘Arachnids In The UK’
❉ As the Doctor, Jodie Whittaker continues to surprise and entertain, writes Robert Fairclough in our latest new series review.
‘The Silver Archive: Sapphire And Steel’
❉ The first 3 volumes of Obverse Books’s new range covers the entire run of one of the oddest, creepiest, most cerebral series of them all…
Sonic Youth’s Thurston Moore to release experimental LP on heavyweight vinyl
❉ Originally released in 1995 on CD only in New Zealand, this is the first time these recordings will be available on vinyl.
Ben Wheatley’s ‘Happy New Year, Colin Burstead’ – UK Tour
❉ Rook Films announce Q&A UK tour for Ben Wheatley’s new film ahead of its Christmas release on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer.
Indiequential #1
❉ Fred McNamara presents the first in a series of guides to the best of the indie and small press comics scene!