Article Number 27 "New Who Openers In Perspective: Partners in Crime" is live on DWTV now!8/22/2014
Russell T Davies once said that: “The marvellous thing about ‘Doctor Who’ is that it tells stories that no one else can tell”; and more so to almost any other episode in my eyes – “Partners in Crime” is definitely a story undeniably unique to Doctor Who. We opens Series 4 with this weird and wonderful romp of a tale that interestingly chooses to plant its main focus on the character’s dynamic rather than the individual episode plot itself – not that it is in any way ignored or not given enough justice. “Partners in Crime” focuses with great emphasis on the theme of friendship. Using its comedic romp-y tone it tells the second introductory chapter in the story of one of the greatest TARDIS teams of all time by reacquainting us with a lonely Time Lord and a Sassy Temp from Chiswick determined to be find the Doctor once more, even if it means braving the villainous Miss Foster and her marching newborn “army” of vaguely humanoid blobs of fat. NOTHING bar Doctor Who could ever attempt anything close to that brief – Yet somehow it manages to do just that, and successfully too – delivering an exciting hilarious and iconic story enjoyed by many still today, after almost 6 year since it was first broadcast. This is “Partners in Crime” in perspective.
READ MORE July and Early brought with it 6 New Articles and 1 New Series, all of which can be viewed below:
On the 23rd of November last year, Doctor Who celebrated its 50th Birthday with a big bang! Steven Moffat delivered, what to me was, the perfect gift to the Whovians in the form of “The Day of the Doctor” – an anniversary special that successfully lived up to the expectations and hype every fan had thrust upon it since it was first announced. Personally, I found so many aspects of the 50th special sensational – the “Doctor2Doctor2Doctor” interactions, the Zygon subplot and the reliance on the past were 3 highlights – but nothing was more brilliant in my eyes then the decision to save Gallifrey. Earlier this month an article was published expressing the author’s opinion of why the decision to restore the Doctor’s home planet is wrong. Today however, I plan on refuting the points made in that piece as well as sharing my views as to why saving Gallifrey was the best possible decision to make.
READ MORE Throughout the last 50 years, Doctor Who has continued to present brilliant father figures during many adventures. Dads, Pops and Papa’s that envisage the best traits and qualities as well as the worst sense of comedy when it comes to fatherhood. So today, being Father’s Day in the motherland, I’ve chosen to count down my Top 10 “Dads of Doctor Who” …
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There’s no denying that 2013 was a sensational year for our fan base. During the excitement of the fiftieth anniversary we banded together like never before in support, anticipation and celebration of this wonderful television show we are privileged enough to call our own. It was lying in bed on the night of the 24th of November, reeling from the extraordinary 50th Anniversary weekend that I had never been prouder to call myself a Whovian. Never been prouder to be part of such a massive group of people who are spread across different generations, different nationalities, and different social standards – All united by one constant love for A Mad Man in a Box. Looking among the fandom at the moment however, this feeling is slowly fading away. Echoing the words of Peter Capaldi: “Doctor Who is an extraordinary show, and the thing that strikes me about it is that it is still here after all this time and the reason that I think it is still here is because of the work of everyone that’s worked on the show. But the real reason… the big reason Doctor Who is still with us is because of every single viewer that took the show into their hearts. Doctor Who belongs to all of us. Everybody makes Doctor Who.” The question must be asked however, if the fandom continues down the path it’s currently on – “What will Doctor Who soon become?” Read More In his final moments the Tenth Doctor decided to look back at all his companions, paying homage to all his friends and acquaintances that help make his era of the show as successful as it was. It was here that the discovered fate of former companions Mickey Smith and Martha Jones sparked a ripple through the fan base as the question was asked -- what justification Russell T Davies had for coupling up the pair, making it the first time in Doctor Who history two companions have “canonically” entered into a romantic relationship. The argument has continued silently over the years with opinions bubbling up to the surface that have been taboo, controversial and in some instances -- where the line separating what’s socially acceptable to say has been forgotten -- racist.
At the conclusion of “Journey’s End” we see Martha and Mickey (along with Jack) exit the TARDIS together, having just met for the first time, walking into the distance. The next time we see the pair is in “The End of Time’s” memory montage. The couple are happily married and on the run from a war hungry Sontaran. Of course I can sympathise with the fact that this drastic and sudden revelation of their relationship came as a shock to all viewers, but to explain the choice to marry the two characters as “racially motivated” is to me, absurd and ridiculous. Throughout this article I plan to shed some light on some of the reasons that the relationship worked and truly pass judgement on if there was actual substance to the decision to pair the pair – While fitting in as many wedding puns as possible. Who wants to begin? “I do.” I hope you will find it very…engaging! READ MORE Article Number 16 - "Well isn't that Wizard! The Many faces of Donna Noble" is live on DWTV now!5/12/2014
Article Number 16, honoring Catherine Tate on her day of birth, is up on DWTV Right Now! Read a snippet below:
To think that it’s been just under 8 years since the much loved Donna Noble graced our screens for the first time in the final scenes of Series 2’s “Doomsday” is enough to make anyone of us feel old! One person who isn’t letting the years show is the ever stunning and talented Catherine Tate: the wonderful woman that brought such a beautiful character into our lives and affections, and who celebrates her 46th birthday today. It’s a testament to Ms. Tate that even after so much time having elapsed since she put her mark on the Whoniverse and with only 16 televised episodes to her name, that she continues to be held in the highest regard and prove to be so popular among fans today. In honour of Catherine’s birthday I’ve chosen to pay tribute and commend her exceptional talent by pick out just a few of the many many different layers of depth that Catherine brought to the role of Donna Noble. So Spacemen! Let’s Begin! ... Read More Article Number 15 is up on DWTV Right Now! Read a snippet below:
One of the true “veterans” of the Davies Era, Raynor has written in total 6 full length episodes in the Whoniverse including Season Three’s “Daleks in Manhattan” and “Evolution of the Daleks”, Season 4’s “The Sontaran Stratagem” and “The Poison Sky”, as well as Torchwood Episodes “Ghost Machine” and “To the Last Man”. Not only a writer of 6 episodes of Doctor Who, Raynor also holds many more Who related accomplishments to her name such as; being effectively "tied" for the title of "first female script editor on Doctor Who", becoming the first and only woman to write a televised Dalek story in the history of Doctor Who, becoming the first and only woman to write a Sontaran story in the histpry pf Doctor Whp, the only script editor for Steven Moffat - prior to his ascension to the position of head writer and as of the end of 2013, the only woman credited with writing episodes of the 2005 revival series. There’s a certain uniqueness to Raynor’s writing that has definitely been lacking in the last few seasons, a charisma and energy that comes across in her episodes. This is the main motivation that leads to Helen Raynor being the name on my mind and on my lips during my silent prayers to Lord Moffat God of Trolls every night. Helen Raynor needs to return! And here is 5 reasons why… Read More |