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Articles tagged "doctor who"TV DVD ReviewDoctor Who: The Next Doctorby Evan Sawdey[4.Nov.09] :. Another one of Davies' overwrought space melodramas winds up imploding on itself, but the DVD special feature is a treat worth savoring. TV DVD ReviewDoctor Who: The Deadly Assassinby Evan Sawdey[3.Nov.09] :. Heavily based on The Manchurian Candidate, the political intrigue here makes this one of the best Doctor Who adventures ever filmed -- no, really. TV DVD ReviewDoctor Who: Image of the Fendahlby Evan Sawdey[1.Nov.09] :. Psychic grandmas, the theory of evolution, and a gun-weilding Tom Baker makes for one of the most tension-filled Doctor Who outings of the "classic" era. NewsNew episodes of ‘Primeval,’ ‘Doctor Who’ arrive on DVDby Doug Nye [McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT)][18.Sep.09] :. A pair of British science-fiction series — the short-running “Primeval” and the long-running “Doctor Who” — have arrived with new adventures on DVD this...  Channel SurfingDoctor Who: Planet of the Deadby George Tiller[26.Jul.09] :. Picture the following situation. You catch a bus to go home after a hard day’s work, pay the fare and take a seat. Suddenly there are sirens everywhere, a blinding flash of light, and a series...  Channel SurfingTorchwood: Children of Earthby George Tiller[20.Jul.09] :. On a dark night in 1965, a busload of Scottish children is driving down a deserted road. The bus comes to a stop and the children nervously get out. A bright light appears in the sky and the children... A Doctor Who Christmas! In June…by George Tiller[28.Jun.09] :. In Doctor Who: The Next Doctor, the Doctor (David Tennant), arrives in London on Christmas Eve, 1851. As the Doctor exits the TARDIS he finds himself in scene out of Dickens. It’s... Doctor Who: The Armageddon Factor (Special Edition)by Evan Sawdey[3.May.09] :. In dealing with false wars and arrogant generals, this comes eerily close to reflecting our current political climate, evil skull-faced creatures be damned. Doctor Who: The Androids of Taraby Evan Sawdey[16.Apr.09] :. Mistaken identities. Political intrigue. Robotic princesses with laser guns for stomachs. Yup: it's another classic Who episode. Doctor Who: The Key to Time - Special Collector’s Editionby George Tiller[3.Apr.09] :. If you're ever stressed by the current dark trends in sci-fi, this set will be a soothing palliative. Take it from me; the future isn’t what it used to be. Doctor Who: Four to Doomsdayby Evan Sawdey[17.Feb.09] :. For Peter Davidson's first full episode as the Doctor, we're treated to horrible costume choices, a great script, and the worst companion to ever set foot in the TARDIS. Doctor Who: The War Machinesby Evan Sawdey[14.Jan.09] :. Yes, Artificial Intelligence will continually try and destroy us, but it still makes for some grand sci-fi viewing. Doctor Who: The Invisible Enemy / K9 and Companyby Evan Sawdey[6.Jan.09] :. K-9 remains a vital part of the Who universe -- but he's just not leading man material. Doctor Who: The Five Doctors (25th Anniversary Edition)by Evan Sawdey[1.Dec.08] :. This stands more as a giddy popcorn thriller than an entertaining philosophical meditation on existence -- which, as it turns out, proves to be rather fitting. Doctor Who: The Trial of a Time Lordby Evan Sawdey[1.Dec.08] :. There are many moral qualms left open at the end of Trial, but the comical, fantastic, and dangerous journey has rarely been so satisfying. Doctor Who: The Infinite Questby Evan Sawdey[21.Nov.08] :. Quest marks the first full-length animated outing for the Doctor -- and, with any luck, it will be his last. Doctor Who: The Complete Fourth Seriesby Evan Sawdey[17.Nov.08] :. In its strongest outing yet, the Doctor meets several new friends and old enemies, leaving some classic episodes and one very bloated finale in its wake. Doctor Who: The Time Meddlerby Evan Sawdey[5.Nov.08] :. Exploring complex themes, this classic Doctor proves to be heady and entertaining in equal measure. Doctor Who: Black Orchid (Episode 121)by Evan Sawdey[30.Oct.08] :. It's sad that the commentary track -- in which the actor's lambaste this episode -- is more entertaining than the episode itself. Doctor Who: Beneath The Surfaceby George Tiller[18.Jul.08] :. The Doctor takes on Silurians and Sea Devils, but more in sorrow than in anger. Doctor Who: The Time Warriorby George Tiller[20.May.08] :. All things considered The Time Warrior and Timelash could be labeled “The Height and Fall of Classic Doctor Who”. Doctor Who: Planet of Evilby George Tiller[4.Apr.08] :. An infinite universe must contain a lot of fun, even when it’s trying to kill you. Doctor Who: Time-Flightby George Tiller[30.Jan.08] :. Some 25 years after the Great Whovian schism, the author gives Peter Davison’s Doctor Who another chance. Featured Article TV DVD ReviewDoctor Who: The Complete Third Seriesby Marco Lanzagorta[21.Dec.07] :. Even though Doctor Who has never been as ideologically sophisticated as the Star Trek franchise, as the new millennium accelerates and the specter of war continues to haunt the entire world, the liberal attitude of the Doctor seems far more palatable than the militarism of Captain Kirk. Dr. Whoby Sean Ferrell[12.Oct.06] :. The 'monster of the week' formula allows room for a Doctor Who spin: the zombies were being used to create cures for futuristic diseases, and the werewolf was an alien entity. Doctor Whoby Ryan Vu[12.Apr.06] :. Doctor Who retains the old Who's oh-so-British irreverence, so it actually lives up to the appellation 'kid's show for adults'. |
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