For all those who were wondering why there was no Martha Jones in the trilemma last week, there was a very good reason – she was desperately needed to make up the trio for Torchwood (seeing as the whole world… Read More ›
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Friday Night Fangrrlz: Anthony Stewart Head – RHS & BtVS
For those whose eyes were drawn less to the teens on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and more to their mentor as played by Anthony Stewart Head. Head’s a veteran thesp, with a long background in musical theatre, and after having… Read More ›
Carping Corner (Historical Drama Division): The Tudors
There are many things for a history nerd to greatly enjoy about the lush 2007 miniseries of The Tudors, the first season of which is currently showing on cable here in Oz…but now the carping must commence!
Humpday comedy spotlight: Mitchell and Webb
Regular readers are probably quite aware that I lean towards British comedy for my regular doses of the hahas. I’ve been enjoying the BBC sketch comedy That Mitchell and Webb Look on cable over the last few weeks. They’re very,… Read More ›
Two flawed histories
I just this week caught up with two shows on cable: The Tudors (2007) and Macbeth (2007). Both productions have casting and/or directorial problems, which is hard to forgive when one is dealing with such well-known stories.
Feminism & pop culture hits : The Hathor Legacy on Dexter, and Cupidsbow on fanwork
[image source: LA Times] Purtek at The Hathor Legacy has a great series on the show Dexter. Part One of “Learning Not to Trust” is here. [Warning: spoilers through season 2 of Dexter, including major season arc spoilers.] She focuses… Read More ›
Gratuitous John Barrowman blogging
I just realised (watching Torchwood from the beginning on cable) that John Barrowman is about to start this year’s panto season, starring as Aladdin at Birmingham’s Hippodrome. He’s a musical theatre lad from waaaaay back. As I look at his… Read More ›
Friday Hoydens: the Garden Makeover TV Brigade
Despite my misgivings about the whole lifestyle TV phenomenon and the renovation cult, as largely being driven by our good friend consumerism rather than any true aesthetic sense, I have to put in a good word for the women who… Read More ›
Friday Funnies: 24 spoof – Jack Bauer saving the day with 1994 technology
Found a YouTube version to replace the CollegeHumor direct embedding which broke the blog. (link in case the embedded Flash doesn’t work for you) Oh, the memories: maintaining a dial-up connection uphill both ways in the snow! H/T Pam at… Read More ›
Now there’s a story arc
Last night’s Dr Who 3rd season finale and the future story of Captain Jack. There be spoilers ahead. If you haven’t seen the episode you really don’t want to click the link if you hate surprises being ruined.
Hoyden About Town 