‘Hating To Love’ reviewed
❉ Nine writers re-evaluate the 52 worst Doctor Who stories of all time with acute insight.
Television
‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ reviewed
❉ Our verdict on the recent Netflix series: Don’t look away, it’s a joy to watch, from start to finish.
‘The Black Archive #10: Scream of The Shalka’ reviewed
❉ A victim of timing as much as of its own flaws, Scream of the Shalka remains a fascinating glimpse into an alternative vision for Doctor Who.
A Quarter-Life Crisis: 10 Years of ‘Skins’
❉ Take yourself back to a time before Fake News, Trump, Brexit, Revenge Porn and Take Me Out: A time of NuRave, hot indie girls, Emo and house parties.
Dark Media: Hole-in-the-Wall Horror
❉ The world of dark media is a new lease of life for the horror genre, writes Kara Dennison.
“Someone like Jeremy Brett”: Casting the Ultimate Sherlock Holmes
❉ Jeremy Brett’s interpretation of Sherlock Holmes is seen by many as the definitive portrayal of the great detective.
Forget ‘La La Land’ – Give Me Something to Sing About
❉ Why Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s 2001 masterpiece is the greatest screen musical of the 21st Century so far.
Cult Q & A: Samira Ahmed
❉ We’re asking, they’re answering. This week: Broadcaster and Geek Queen Samira Ahmed on Wonder Woman, David Bowie, the BFi and more.
The Almost Doctors
❉ As Capaldi prepares to exit the TARDIS, spare a thought for the Doctors that could have been.
‘Timelines: A Dozen Doctors in Verse’ reviewed
❉ Jenny Shirt reviews a poetry-fest of pure Who that’s a welcome addition to any collector’s book shelf.