Doctor Who Trailer
The final (presumably) trailer for the three 60th anniversary specials coming in November (not that the trailer confirmed the actual airdate, sadly). All looks very exciting!
[Watch it again (again) on YouTube.]
The Wheel
4x01 Episode 1
[Watch it (again) on iPlayer.]
Saturday, 23 September 2023
Films
Fisherman's Friends: One and All (2022)
[2nd watch]
[#69 in The All-New 100 Films in a Year Challenge 2023]
[2nd watch]
[#69 in The All-New 100 Films in a Year Challenge 2023]
Audio Drama / Podcasts
Doctor Who: Redacted
2x01 Regrets
I didn't much care for the first series of this, but, hey, it's Doctor Who, so here I am. Here I'll always be.
[Listen to it (again) on BBC Sounds.]
2x01 Regrets
I didn't much care for the first series of this, but, hey, it's Doctor Who, so here I am. Here I'll always be.
[Listen to it (again) on BBC Sounds.]
Fiction
Doctor Who: Marco Polo by John Lucarotti
Chapters 1–8
My Doctor Who 60th celebrations proper begin here! To mark the occasion, I'm going to watch, read, or listen to one piece of media I've never experienced for each Doctor. I've aimed to diversify those too, to take in as much of what Doctor Who is as possible – i.e. considering all the various spin-off/ancillary media as equal to the TV series, because, in many ways, they kind of are (I mean, would the series really have survived the Wilderness Years without them?)
So, up first — and therefore representing the First Doctor — is the Target novelisation of the oldest missing TV story, Marco Polo. It was the fourth-ever Who story, and I've seen the three that precede it, so this is the oldest story I could've chosen while still retaining the "something I've never experienced" angle. (Arguably, for something even earlier in Who history I could've gone for the novelisation of An Unearthly Child — it depends how faithfully one takes "never experienced". There are one or two choices later on that really do push the boundaries of that definition. But hey, it's my celebration — I can do what I like.)
Chapters 1–8
My Doctor Who 60th celebrations proper begin here! To mark the occasion, I'm going to watch, read, or listen to one piece of media I've never experienced for each Doctor. I've aimed to diversify those too, to take in as much of what Doctor Who is as possible – i.e. considering all the various spin-off/ancillary media as equal to the TV series, because, in many ways, they kind of are (I mean, would the series really have survived the Wilderness Years without them?)
So, up first — and therefore representing the First Doctor — is the Target novelisation of the oldest missing TV story, Marco Polo. It was the fourth-ever Who story, and I've seen the three that precede it, so this is the oldest story I could've chosen while still retaining the "something I've never experienced" angle. (Arguably, for something even earlier in Who history I could've gone for the novelisation of An Unearthly Child — it depends how faithfully one takes "never experienced". There are one or two choices later on that really do push the boundaries of that definition. But hey, it's my celebration — I can do what I like.)
Collection Count
Collection Count tracks my DVD/Blu-ray collection via a number of statistics every week.
This week's additions include Tim Burton's Sleepy Hollow, which I've wanted to revisit for quite a while now. I nearly bought the Blu-ray when they reissued it in a Steelbook a couple of years back, but was put off by it being an older disc with poor reviews. Fortunately, I never caved to that, and so have now been able to pick it up in 4K, replacing my DVD. Except, after it arrived, I discovered the UK release doesn't carry over the director's commentary, which is on the DVD, so now I've got to hang on to that after all if I want all the special features (which I do). Grr.
Causing me similar consternation this week was Eureka's 4K re-release of Touch of Evil. It includes all three cuts of the film in 4K, but only in widescreen — their Blu-ray release also included two of the cuts in open matte 4:3. So do I hang on to that release for the alternate framings, or accept that the widescreen is now 'settled' as the definitive version? Bearing in mind that I don't exactly rewatch films very often, so am I ever likely to watch it in 1080p 4:3 when the 4K widescreen copy is awaiting? I've decided to hang on to my old copy for now, which probably means it'll just stick around indefinitely, but I'm not convinced it's the right (or final) decision.
Number of titles in collection: 3,159 [up 4]
Of which DVDs: 1,022 [no change]
Of which Blu-rays: 2,137 [up 4]
— of which Ultra HD Blu-rays: 297 [up 3]
Number of discs in collection: 7,722 [up 8]
Number of films: 3,877 [up 4]
Number of additional cuts: 342 [up 2]
Number of TV episodes: 9,621 [no change]
Number of short films: 1,078 [no change]
See you next week, faithful reader.
This week's additions include Tim Burton's Sleepy Hollow, which I've wanted to revisit for quite a while now. I nearly bought the Blu-ray when they reissued it in a Steelbook a couple of years back, but was put off by it being an older disc with poor reviews. Fortunately, I never caved to that, and so have now been able to pick it up in 4K, replacing my DVD. Except, after it arrived, I discovered the UK release doesn't carry over the director's commentary, which is on the DVD, so now I've got to hang on to that after all if I want all the special features (which I do). Grr.
Causing me similar consternation this week was Eureka's 4K re-release of Touch of Evil. It includes all three cuts of the film in 4K, but only in widescreen — their Blu-ray release also included two of the cuts in open matte 4:3. So do I hang on to that release for the alternate framings, or accept that the widescreen is now 'settled' as the definitive version? Bearing in mind that I don't exactly rewatch films very often, so am I ever likely to watch it in 1080p 4:3 when the 4K widescreen copy is awaiting? I've decided to hang on to my old copy for now, which probably means it'll just stick around indefinitely, but I'm not convinced it's the right (or final) decision.
Number of titles in collection: 3,159 [up 4]
Of which DVDs: 1,022 [no change]
Of which Blu-rays: 2,137 [up 4]
— of which Ultra HD Blu-rays: 297 [up 3]
Number of discs in collection: 7,722 [up 8]
Number of films: 3,877 [up 4]
Number of additional cuts: 342 [up 2]
Number of TV episodes: 9,621 [no change]
Number of short films: 1,078 [no change]
See you next week, faithful reader.
Friday, 22 September 2023
Audio Drama
Doctor Who: The Legacy of Time
Part 6 Collision Course [finale]
This took a lot longer to get round to than intended (I blame the fact it's been my first week in a new job, because... well, because that is why). But I certainly did it thoroughly this evening, following up the hour-and-a-bit-long finale with the two CDs (two whole CDs!) of behind-the-scenes material.
Next: onwards to my 60th celebrations! Starting that is rather overdue now — it might be a struggle to get it in before the celebratory TV episodes start. On the other hand, if I aim for the anniversary itself, I probably gain an extra week or two. So, in short: we'll see.
Part 6 Collision Course [finale]
This took a lot longer to get round to than intended (I blame the fact it's been my first week in a new job, because... well, because that is why). But I certainly did it thoroughly this evening, following up the hour-and-a-bit-long finale with the two CDs (two whole CDs!) of behind-the-scenes material.
Next: onwards to my 60th celebrations! Starting that is rather overdue now — it might be a struggle to get it in before the celebratory TV episodes start. On the other hand, if I aim for the anniversary itself, I probably gain an extra week or two. So, in short: we'll see.
Thursday, 21 September 2023
Fiction
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
Chapters 102–115 [the end]
Well, it took me longer than I hoped when I started it back in June, but finishing a novel in under three months is a relative rarity for me nowadays — lest we forget, the one before last took 14 months (albeit including a 13 month pause).
Anyway, I enjoyed it very much, and will definitely read the sequels. But next, I have some Who to attend to...
Chapters 102–115 [the end]
Well, it took me longer than I hoped when I started it back in June, but finishing a novel in under three months is a relative rarity for me nowadays — lest we forget, the one before last took 14 months (albeit including a 13 month pause).
Anyway, I enjoyed it very much, and will definitely read the sequels. But next, I have some Who to attend to...
Games
The Dragon Staff of Maladoria
2–4 March 2021
These three days consist of, respectively, finding a shield, opening a treasure chest, and taking a rest. Sometimes, it really feels like it pays off to be playing several days at once.
2–4 March 2021
These three days consist of, respectively, finding a shield, opening a treasure chest, and taking a rest. Sometimes, it really feels like it pays off to be playing several days at once.
Wednesday, 20 September 2023
Podcasts
Light the Fuse - The Official Mission: Impossible Podcast
2x13 What Makes "Dead Reckoning Part One" Work with Bilge Ebiri Part 2
I recently switched jobs. It was during the last few days of my old job that I began listening to podcasts on my commute, often getting through an episode each way — look back through the "Audio" tag and see all the days with two episodes? That's (mostly) that. But my new job is significantly closer, meaning a shorter commute. So I actually started this episode yesterday (just forgot to log it), then continued it today, but won't finish it until tomorrow. The new drive is not so good for listening to podcasts, but I definitely prefer the shortness overall!
2x13 What Makes "Dead Reckoning Part One" Work with Bilge Ebiri Part 2
I recently switched jobs. It was during the last few days of my old job that I began listening to podcasts on my commute, often getting through an episode each way — look back through the "Audio" tag and see all the days with two episodes? That's (mostly) that. But my new job is significantly closer, meaning a shorter commute. So I actually started this episode yesterday (just forgot to log it), then continued it today, but won't finish it until tomorrow. The new drive is not so good for listening to podcasts, but I definitely prefer the shortness overall!
Tuesday, 19 September 2023
Monday, 18 September 2023
Sunday, 17 September 2023
Audio Drama
Doctor Who: The Legacy of Time
Part 5 The Avenues of Possibility
It’s funny that Part 1 of this box set seems to the best regarded, because I thought it was a bit clunky and awkward and padded and I generally didn’t really care for it all that much, whereas I’ve largely enjoyed every episode since. Maybe I just needed to get my ear in and I should give it another chance? Maybe it’s just that tastes differ. Anyway, hopefully the finale (up next) is good too.
Part 5 The Avenues of Possibility
It’s funny that Part 1 of this box set seems to the best regarded, because I thought it was a bit clunky and awkward and padded and I generally didn’t really care for it all that much, whereas I’ve largely enjoyed every episode since. Maybe I just needed to get my ear in and I should give it another chance? Maybe it’s just that tastes differ. Anyway, hopefully the finale (up next) is good too.
Comics
2000 AD #2349
If I'd read this issue on Friday (as I planned), I could've said that I'd finally caught up, after seven months of working on it. But that would've been short-lived anyway, because Prog 2350 arrived Saturday morning — so I'm behind again. (Sort of: it's not officially out 'til Wednesday; getting it early is just a subscriber perk.)
Well, that's how it goes — there's always more to come. And besides, I've still got a small pile of Regened issues to go back to, so technically I wouldn't've been fully up-to-date anyway. I'll feel able to start my American comics eventually...
If I'd read this issue on Friday (as I planned), I could've said that I'd finally caught up, after seven months of working on it. But that would've been short-lived anyway, because Prog 2350 arrived Saturday morning — so I'm behind again. (Sort of: it's not officially out 'til Wednesday; getting it early is just a subscriber perk.)
Well, that's how it goes — there's always more to come. And besides, I've still got a small pile of Regened issues to go back to, so technically I wouldn't've been fully up-to-date anyway. I'll feel able to start my American comics eventually...
this week on 100Films.co.uk
A mid-month update from 100Films.co.uk!? What's going on?! Well, no new reviews, for starters, just a bit of a musing on the state of things...
What a waste of a week
More next Sunday, maybe. But probably not.
What a waste of a week
I’ve just left one job and am about to start another, with (to quote myself) “a small amount of time off in between”. That was 11 days, to be precise, which are now coming to an end. My plan for that time had been to “cram a bunch of films in… I’ve certainly got plenty that I want to catch up on.”Read more here.
Dear reader, I have not crammed. In fact, I have watched… just checking my notes, adding them all up… one (1) film.
Look, for once it’s not my fault...
More next Sunday, maybe. But probably not.
Saturday, 16 September 2023
Films
Spy (2015)
[2nd watch]
[#68 in The All-New 100 Films in a Year Challenge 2023]
Last time I watched the extended cut. I enjoyed this slightly-shorter theatrical version more.
[2nd watch]
[#68 in The All-New 100 Films in a Year Challenge 2023]
Last time I watched the extended cut. I enjoyed this slightly-shorter theatrical version more.
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