Category Archives: A Madman With A Box

Yatta!

Posted on June 14, 2013 by

Translation: I did it! And what better picture than a delighted Hiro Nakamura to express my happiness? This week has been seriously rough on me, what with my autistic son being transferred and sectioned to a young adult facility and … Continue reading →

Posted in 2013, A Madman With A Box, Adapting, Adventures, Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life, Aspirations, Blogging, Doctor Who, Journalism | 11 Comments

Guest Post: The Name of the Doctor Review

Posted on May 27, 2013 by

I have re-watched this episode three times and even now I am not sure that this review can possibly do justice to what I saw on the screen. Yes. The Name of The Doctor was that audacious, that mind blowing, … Continue reading →

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Guest Post – Doctor Who Review: Nightmare in Silver

Posted on May 21, 2013 by

The hype for this episode was at a fever pitch. The last time Neil Gaiman wrote an episode for Doctor Who, he wrote what most people would call a game changing masterpiece. The second that Cybermen were mentioned, my hopes … Continue reading →

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Doctor Who Review: The Crimson Horror

Posted on May 11, 2013 by

Stop the press!! Call the Prime minister, call the show producers, call up the entire internet, call Stephan Moffat. Yes guys. That’s right. For the first time in New Who’s run I’ve actually REALLY enjoyed a Mark Gatiss episode! I … Continue reading →

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Guest Review: Journey to the Centre of the TARDIS

Posted on May 3, 2013 by

I’m still not entirely sure that this episode makes an iota of sense and I’ve watched the episode twice now. How did Clara end up with a literal reset button? How did time reassert itself with the two brothers touching? … Continue reading →

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Journey To The Centre Of The TARDIS, And Speculations About The Doctor’s Name

Posted on April 29, 2013 by

I’m going to leave the proper review to my lovely guest writer because she’s pretty awesome at breaking down Classic and New Who. However, I will say this much: For all of its ridiculousness and familiar plot twists and ideas … Continue reading →

Posted in 2013, A Madman With A Box, Cyberman, Dalek, Doctor Who, Fandom, Fezes Are Cool, Fish Fingers And Custard, Geekiness, Who Is The Doctor? | 9 Comments

Guest Post – Doctor Who Review: Hide

Posted on April 24, 2013 by

Well Neil Cross. That was absolutely mental. I mean stark raving bonkers INSANE and I LOVED every second. Hide had me from the start with its great haunted house promo poster. I am partial to a bit of a housebound … Continue reading →

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Growing Up Aged Thirty Nine And A Half

Posted on April 23, 2013 by

Growing up is something that I tried to avoid for all of my life until now. I inherited Romani blood which runs hot in my veins; I am an autumn child who has spent many years floating free with no … Continue reading →

Posted in 2013, A Madman With A Box, Acceptance, Adventures, Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life, Attitudes, Disability, Fezes Are Cool, Geekiness, Health, Hobbies, Home, Homelessness, Hope, Love, Marriage, Memories, Navel Gazing, Neurological, Reminiscense, Romany Gypsy, Self, Tales Of The Rambling Rose, The Black Dog, Travel, Tribble Towers, Vulnerability, Women's Institute | 20 Comments

Doctor Who Review: Cold War

Posted on April 21, 2013 by

Oh dear. Time ran away from me this week. As I type up this review I am already ruminating on implications of this week’s Hide (But shhh- spoilers sweetie!) I am not a big fan of Gatiss writing for Doctor … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: The Rings of Akhaten Doctor Who Review

Posted on April 12, 2013 by

Well guys, I take it all back. Last week I mistakenly claimed that Clara signalled a return to a more RTD inspired dramatic realism, quasi sci fi style on New Who. Who am I kidding? Moffat is addicted to the … Continue reading →

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