Category Archives: Reviews

TV Review – ‘Call the Midwife’, Series 9, Episode 7

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The latest ‘Call the Midwife’ episode was a happier experience compared to the previous one. There was emotional drama going on, especially concerning character arcs and a certain married couple with a baby. But I enjoyed the seventh episode of Series 9 of ‘Call the Midwife’ very much as it was gripping. Continue reading

Quick Movie Review – ‘Emma.’

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I seem to have done quite a few Jane Austen-related reviews lately. Back in November 2019, I shared my review on the BBC 1995 production of ‘Persuasion’. In January 2020, I reviewed ‘Love & Friendship’ based on the novella ‘Lady Susan’. Now I’ve seen the 2020 film ‘Emma…with a full stop’? Continue reading

TV Review – ‘The Haunting of Villa Diodati’ (Doctor Who)

SPOILERS ALERT!!!

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(sighs) ‘The Haunting of Villa Diodati’! Here we go. First things first, I appreciate there are people out there who really like this episode. Because…yeah. This was a well-directed and decently-paced ‘Doctor Who’ episode with a creepy, spooky atmosphere thrown in for good measure. You would expect that. Continue reading

DVD Review – ‘Dad’s Army’ (2016)

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At long last, I get to revisit the ‘Dad’s Army’ 2016 movie I saw at the cinemas back in February 2016! Is it better than I remember it? Do the good points outweigh the bad points in this film? Well, that’s what I hope to find out as I share with you what I believe is good and bad about this ‘Dad’s Army’ movie. Continue reading

Quick TV Review – ‘Grantchester’, Series 5, Episode 6

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(sighs) Okay, let’s get this over with. It’s time for Series 5, Episode 6 of ‘Grantchester’. Let me tell you, I was hoping for a great climax to this season of ‘Grantchester’. After the build-up to what had been going on in the first five episodes, I was hoping for a good pay-off to all the characters I’d seen. Continue reading

Novelization/Audiobook Review – ‘Doctor Who – Resurrection of the Daleks’

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At last! I’ve read and heard the novelization/audiobook of the ‘Doctor Who’ story ‘Resurrection of the Daleks’ by Eric Saward, featuring the Fifth Doctor, Tegan and Turlough. I’ve been looking forward to checking out this novelization/audiobook. The story is read by Terry Molloy who played Davros in the TV story with Nicholas Briggs providing the voices of the Daleks in this! 🙂 Continue reading

DVD review – ‘Daredevil’

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And welcome everyone to the ‘BAD MARVEL SUPERHERO FILM REVIEW SEASON’!!!!!

For the next four weeks, we’re going to take a look at four Marvel superhero movies that are generally considered ‘bad’ by today’s public. But are they as bad as they seem? Well, that’s what I hope to find out. Today, we’re going to start off this film review season by taking a look at the movie ‘Daredevil’! Continue reading

TV Review – ‘Call the Midwife’, Series 9, Episode 6

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I have to tell you, the latest ‘Call the Midwife’ episode was a tough one to sit through. This was for me and my parents since it concerned a baby with a heart problem who sadly died. My parents had a similar experience in losing my sister Bethan with a similar condition. She was six years when she died. Continue reading

CD Review – ‘The Legacy of Time’ (Doctor Who)

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I’ve done it! At last! I’ve reviewed ‘The Legacy of Time’, the epic six-linked-episode story to celebrate 20 years of ‘Doctor Who’ @ Big Finish. This was a challenge to review, but I’m happy I reviewed all six episodes of this epic adventure. It stars Paul McGann, Tom Baker, Peter Davison, Colin Baker, Sylvester McCoy and many more from the worlds of ‘Doctor Who’. Continue reading

TV Review – ‘Can You Hear Me?’ (Doctor Who)

SPOILERS ALERT!!!

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Well, if I found ‘Praxeus’ a disappointment the previous week, ‘Can You Hear Me?’ by Charlene James and Chris Chibnall was a big improvement. Yeah, there are some issues with some story points I was confused by, but overall this was a good outing. I found myself pretty gripped throughout this episode. Continue reading