After three glorious weeks in the BBC's Atlantis, hero Jason has received many obtuse prophecies from The Oracle about what an important dude he is. He doesn't seem to have a life per se, just a string of adventures he throws himself into by being heroic and well-intentioned, dragging his two … [Read more...]
Finally Found – Doctor Who’s Previously Missing Episodes – The Enemy of the World
Doctor Who fans rejoice! It's a good week to be a Whovian, as no less than nine previously missing episodes have been found and returned to the BBC archives. Both Patrick Troughton-era serials, The Enemy of The World (now complete) and The Web of Fear (only missing episode 3) have been restored and … [Read more...]
BFI London Film Festival – Our Pick
The BFI London Film Festival is in its 57th year. And as always, the line-up is a treat to any film geek's eyes and ears. I've picked four of my personal favourites in the (pretty expansive) programme. Expect Ayoade, a deadly piano recital and Tom Hiddleston as an existential vampire. … [Read more...]
The best Doctor Who shows that aren’t Doctor Who
While we're all sat about waiting to see how many of the recently found Doctor Who episodes the BBC is going to release, we might as well fill our time with a massive Doctor Who TV marathon. Except, if you've already done that because you're a complete Doctor Who nerd, you might need to top up … [Read more...]
Mo Medusa, Mo Problems? Atlantis S1E2 – Dork Review
It’s our second week in Atlantis, the series that combines Greek mythology and Merlin with varied results, and another all-star of legend turns up: it’s Medusa! Meanwhile, newcomer Jason settles in weirdly quickly, Pythagoras and Hercules steal the whole show and the Oracle...is... quite... … [Read more...]
Object of Unknown Origin – Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D – S1E2 – Dork Review
Last week, the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D were dutifully introduced to the audience - along with the reintroduction of one Agent Phil Coulson, who is definitely still alive. Or is he? This week, the Agents, along with mysterious new recruit Skye, head to Peru to investigate the answer to the question … [Read more...]
Atlantis – Better than Merlin? Better than life itself? S1E1 – Dork Review
For years now, the BBC have marked a clear slot in their schedules: Historical-looking family action-drama airing when Doctor Who isn’t on. Their first try was Robin Hood, but faring rather better was Merlin, providing five series of passably entertaining homoerotic dragon fighting. At Christmas … [Read more...]
Enter Coulson – Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D – S1E1- Dork Review
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D landed onto UK territory last night, after debuting strongly in the US earlier in the week. To be honest, with the sort of pedigree it has going for it, I couldn't imagine it doing any less. But was Joss Whedon's first televised foray into the offices of S.H.I.E.L.D actually … [Read more...]
Bates Motel – Dork TV Preview
Bates Motel is next in our Autumn TV Preview. And you're in luck: you can catch the first episode tonight. And just in case the title hasn't tipped you off to what this show is about, let's take a look at the makings of a charming young chap named Norman... … [Read more...]
Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D – Dork TV Preview
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D might just be the most anticipated television show of this year. After they Hulk-smashed records last year with Avengers Assemble, the path was blown wide open for anything Marvel. And thus come the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, lead by sunglasses-sporting cool dude Agent … [Read more...]
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