(via Shutterstock) Yes, yes, I know, I know, Christmas os commercialised, we’ve lost the true spirit of the season etc etc blahedy-blah-blah and on and on … But honestly? I love Christmas ads. The good ones anyway. Sure, they’re trying to get you to buy something but they are often Continue Reading
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Something big and loud this way comes: Sneak peek at the Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special, “Joy to the World”
(courtesy BBC/Disney+ via The Gallifreyan Newsroom) SNAPSHOTBridgerton‘s Nicola Coughlan will be starring in the title role of “Joy to the World” as a traveler checking into a London hotel over the festive period. Before long, Joy’s quiet holiday is interrupted by a Silurian wandering into her hotel room and the sudden arrival of The Continue Reading
We laughed and laughed and … Star Trek: Lower Decks S5, E1-3, Shrinking S2, E3-5 and Frasier S2, E7-8 + further thoughts on E6 (reviews)
(courtesy IMP Awards) STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS S5, E1-3 How marvellous is this animated Star Trek show? It’s cleverly written, managing to adroitly balance sparklingly full characterisation, imaginative plots and balancing affectionate parody of the franchise with some serious sci-fi cred. The only downer in this whole heady mix of Continue Reading
A trio of tasty TV (streaming) trailers: Earth Abides, A Man on the Inside + The Sticky
(via Shutterstock) The year may be drawing to a close but is the pace of streaming releases slowing down as we grow ever more tired? No! And while, yes, a part of us would like things to wind down a tad so we can catch our breath after watching a Continue Reading
Velma: This halloween needs to be more special! … and thoughts on seasons 1 and 2
(courtesy IMP Awards) VELMA 2024 HALLOWEEN SPECIAL SNAPSHOTWith just 24 hours to bring Velma back, the friends search for a dark spellbook while trying to avoid the wrath of a vengeful spirit. But as the annual Sexy Halloween party nears, Velma and the gang must face their biggest fears… if Continue Reading
They’re ready for their close call: Only Murders in the Building S4, E1-3 “Once Upon a Time in the West” / “Gates of Heaven” / “Two for the Road”
(courtesy IMP Awards) They’re back! While there are many TV/streaming shows where you often feel, as a new season dawns, as if you are being reunited with characters you know and love, there are only a select few where you feel as if you’re back with family. While that differs Continue Reading
Darker and more dangerous yet … Thoughts on The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power S2, E1-3
(courtesy IMP Awards) The Bible has said it. Countless novels has ruminated on the idea. And it’s been observed more than once by everyone from social commentators to political experts that evil often wears a pleasing and amenable face. It makes sense, of course. After all, as a species we Continue Reading
Time for higher education: Abbott Elementary season 3
(courtesy IMP Awards) The very best sitcoms don’t simply makes us laugh. That may seem like a strangely counter-intuitive thing to say since the final three letters of the genre’s abbreviated name makes it very clear that is very much what they are there to do; and yes, they are Continue Reading
On their way to you … Frasier S2, Penelope and Kaos … plus maybe Ted Lasso season 4?
(via Shutterstock) Thank goodness we have more TV shows coming our way! I mean, we’re just about out of options so … kidding, of course. We manifestly are not even remotely short of shows to stream and frankly the number of new programs coming our way is almost alarming (which Continue Reading
“I LOVE epic journeys!” Join Nemo & Dory and Coco and the Incredibles and more on all-new LEGO Pixar Bricktoon adventures
SNAPSHOTLEGO Pixar: BrickToons is a TV series for Disney+ featuring classic Pixar characters. Join some of your favorite LEGO Pixar characters for all-new adventures! Sing along with Miguel in the Land of the Dead (from Coco), help Merida and her brothers through a beary rocky situation (from Brave), take an Continue Reading