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‘Doctor Who’ Christmas Special Teaser Teams the Time Lord with a Superhero!! Check It Out!!

The Doctor Who Chrismas Special is an annual source of excitement for many, an eagerly anticipated holiday tradition that infuses a little nerdy good will into the Christmas season. Because of its event programming status, the Christmas Special tends to go a little above and beyond with the long-running series’ time-hopping narrative, and this year that involves an appearance from a full-fledged superhero. The Stephen Moffat-scripted 60-minute special, … Continue reading ‘Doctor Who’ Christmas Special Teaser Teams the Time Lord with a Superhero!! Check It Out!!

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Comedy, Science Fiction, Scifi, Trailers

‘Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency’ Trailer: Corgis and Corpses and Kittens. Oh My!! Check It Out!!

“It’s all connected” has been a promotional phrase for the Marvel Cinematic Universe since the early days of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. But now Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency — a new BBC America show described as a strange combination of Doctor Who, Supernatural, and Sherlock — is putting its spin on it for the new trailer. The network released a 30-second promo video that’s as erratic as the eponymous character. Image after image frantically shoots … Continue reading ‘Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency’ Trailer: Corgis and Corpses and Kittens. Oh My!! Check It Out!!

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Features, TV

Netflix Picks Up Ricky Gervais’ The Office Spin Off David Brent Movie, ‘Life on the Road’!!

For fans of the original iteration of The Office, which turned Ricky Gervais into a star and gave the BBC its first major modern breakout hit, the character of David Brent is up there with Homer Simpson or, in contrast, Tony Soprano. The series ran for an abbreviated three seasons with a few specials, but was influential enough to spawn NBC’s version of The Office, … Continue reading Netflix Picks Up Ricky Gervais’ The Office Spin Off David Brent Movie, ‘Life on the Road’!!

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Features

Netflix and BBC Team Up for ‘Watership Down’ Miniseries with John Boyega, Nicholas Hoult, James McAvoy!!

Chances are if you’re anything of a reader, you’ve worn through a copy of Richard Adams’ Watership Down in your day. The 1972 novel is one of the bestselling books of all time, and a true classic. What seems at first just like a nice story about a warren of rabbits quickly turns into a rather harrowing tale of survival, with a rich mythology that … Continue reading Netflix and BBC Team Up for ‘Watership Down’ Miniseries with John Boyega, Nicholas Hoult, James McAvoy!!

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Drama, Thriller, TV, TV Reviews

The Night Manager (2016) TV Miniseries Review!!

Synopsis – A night manager of an Egyptian hotel is recruited by intelligence agents to infiltrate an international arms dealer’s network. Episodes – S01E01 to S01E06 My Take – Being a huge fan of the spy genre, I had to check out BBC‘s most expensive productions ever, which apparently cost in a cool £18million for the six episodes. Most importantly while, producers and studio execs … Continue reading The Night Manager (2016) TV Miniseries Review!!

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Get a look at Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman in ‘Sherlock : Christmas Special’

BBC releases image of Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman in classic attire “Sherlock” fans went into a frenzy on Wednesday when the BBC released a photo of stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman in Victorian clothing. The actors look straight out of the 1800s as they languish around a large leather armchair. Cumberbatch, as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle‘s iconic detective Sherlock Holmes, and Freeman, as … Continue reading Get a look at Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman in ‘Sherlock : Christmas Special’

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Documentary, Thriller, TV

India’s Daughter (2015) BBC Documentary Review!!

Synopsis – INDIA’s DAUGHTER is the story of the short life, and brutal gang rape and murder in Delhi in December 2012 of an exceptional and inspiring young woman. The rape of the 23 year old medical student by 6 men on a moving bus, and her death, sparked unprecedented protests and riots throughout India and led to the first glimmers of a change of … Continue reading India’s Daughter (2015) BBC Documentary Review!!

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