Fourth week of Doctor Who series 7B (or whatever we're calling it), and Luther writer Neil Cross returns for his second bite of the apple. His first effort, in which our heroes went to debate club with a huge CGI sun, had some failings – can he balance his seesaw with this ghostly tale? Well, … [Read more...]
Evil Dead – Boomsticks Out! – Dork Review
If you go into the woods today... then by all means, don't go into any dodgy-looking cabins that smell of death. And definitely don't open a very menacing-looking leather-bound book that's bound with barbed wire. Because it will not end well. Trust me. Fede Alvarez's remake of the legendary 1981 … [Read more...]
It’s All Funny Until Someone Loses A Limb. Game Of Thrones S3E3 – Dork Review
The return of Game of Thrones has definitely reminded us how vast the cast is. It's taken two full hour-long episodes simply to give everyone a couple of scenes and push them gently down their path for the new season. But with this third episode, everyone is finally in place, they've (mostly) met … [Read more...]
The Ice Warriors Have Come To Stroke Us To Death! Doctor Who S7BE3 – Dork Review
So far, the return of Doctor Who has been a spotty venture, with some fun Doctor/companion material but unmemorable storylines, and last week's rather confused ending. But this week, we have seasoned Who/Sherlock writer Mark Gatiss, as well as the re-introduction of old school villains: the Ice … [Read more...]
Danger! Terror! Horror! – Five Horror Movies To Look Out For
The cover of April's issue of Empire proudly declares 2013 The Year Of Fear. And indeed it seems like the horror genre has resurfaced from its leaf-covered grave with a vengeance. Aside from remakes of The Evil Dead (review coming soon) and Carrie hitting our screens in the course of this year, what … [Read more...]
A very bumpy second episode… Game of Thrones S3E2 – Dork Review
In most shows, the second episode of the season is time for consolidation, properly setting up the character arcs for the year. Except this is Game of Thrones, they have more cast than a Very Best Of Cast CD, so we’re still getting everyone in shot. So, what’s up with Arya, Jamie and Bran? How … [Read more...]
Can anyone stop The Power Of Leaf? Doctor Who S7BE2 – Dork Review
Second week back for Doctor Who, and we're headed for deep space, as the Doctor tries to impress his new sidekick with how weird he can go. Or is he simply bringing her here to force her to share stories from her past? Either way, it all goes a bit wrong. Can our heroes save the day … [Read more...]
Dude, where’s my bloodbath? Walking Dead season 3 finale – Dork Review
The end is nigh, after a whole season build-up, this is it, etc... In short, it’s the final episode of The Walking Dead season three. The prison crew (led by recovering crazy man Rick) and the Woodbury crew (repped by worsening lunatic The Governor) finally have a big showdown, and there will be … [Read more...]
Who are these people, and why do they keep shagging their siblings? Game of Thrones S3E1 – Dork Review
There’s no mercy in the medieval hell of Game of Thrones, for residents or viewers. With only a few cursory info-dumps, we’re thrown back among the population of Westeros as they get on with their lives, albeit with some changes after the clangy events of last season. Can this show live up to two … [Read more...]
Do It Like A Rock Star – Parks And Recreation S1E6 – Dork Review
Last time on Parks And Rec, the gang attended a banquet in honour of Leslie’s mother. Leslie honoured her mother by getting a new hairdo and (but of course) Things Went Wrong. Today! Last episode of series one and, as in the true tradition of last episodes of series, things are about to go down. … [Read more...]
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