@Phaseshift — The Long Kiss Goodnight is an incredibly underrated film in my book. Smart, funny and great action sequences. But it was on TV a couple of weeks ago so I’ve had my fix. (It’s also a good companion piece for the excellent Kiss Kiss Bang Bang.)

@Purofilion — you should probably check out A Muppet Christmas Carol if you haven’t seen…[Read more]

@PhaseShift

Can’t help you with that one, since the Bluesqueakpip extended family seemingly has a gene for ‘utterly useless and inappropriate present buying.’ Over the years we’ve simply resorted to everyone telling everyone else what they want – and in some cases, buying what we want, the other family member providing their card details.

Or…[Read more]

@PhaseShift those goldfish appeal to me for just the same reason. I almost bought a self stirring coffee mug today. Another Red Dwarf inspired invention? When it comes to silly presents, apart from merchandising, mostly of a Dr Who nature, I buy myself Playmobil to add to my medieval display. I used to use the boys as a pretext but now they are…[Read more]

@Phaseshift — a masterful analysis of McCoy’s influence. And, definitely the template that sees us through the Virgin Adventures and through to the new series. There are certain stories in Who’s history that are crucial ones that define and guide the entire show — The Daleks, The Tenth Planet, The War Games, Genesis of the Daleks and The Curse…[Read more]

@PhaseShift     I watched it on Monday but haven’t had time to make a post until today. A nice finale to a great story, and I didn’t actually find it overly complicated (unless you count my inability to keep straight which stalwart military character is which!).

Ace’s horror and panic when she is about to be shot feels very believable, as does h…[Read more]

@Phaseshift I live very near the real Winchester (it exists), although the Winchester in the movie script (not the actual movie) is really The Boogaloo just up the road (it’s complicated – something to do with needing a gun to shoot zombies, me thinks). Used to see Simon Pegg hanging around all the time, as well as Shane McGowan (who I think lived…[Read more]

I will definitely also vote for The Cloven Hoof joining @Craig and @JimtheFish , The Beast Below would also work, although I do like The Fox Goes Free very much @Phaseshift 🙂

Oh choices. So many wonderful ones. @Phaseshift @JimtheFish @FatManInABox I’m quite happy for you to start a new “pub”. I do kinda like The Cloven Hoof though.

@Pedant

Apparently the official SMG fan site had a blanket ban on all shipping discussion

I’m not surprised. The Bangel versus Spuffy debates could get … nasty. 😈

[For those of you who have no idea what I’m talking about, think RTD vs Moffat debates with added angst]

and @Phaseshift – happy belated birthday. 🙂

So – massive apologies for neglecting this thread (and the forum).
Will blame work but ‘reasons’ and ‘excuses’ are different things, and work is an excuse. My new job is in retail and so xmas is a “big effing deal” (ie upwards of 50% of profit for the year) but still.
No matter how busy, I should always make time for friends.

@Phaseshift an Boy…[Read more]

@purofilion — you’re discovering Buffy for the first time. I’m so jealous. Maybe we should have a group watch of some Buffy at some point, ponder its influence on NuWho and all that.

Oh and belated birthday greetings, @phaseshift.

@JimTheFish

Hello Captain Controversial, my fishy friend.

I’m not sure that postmodern relativism counts necessarily as a ‘bad thing’. I’m not sure the story needed to go deeper into historical context

Oh well, I suppose I will have to reply to this as well.

I will do it by repeating something I said in response to discussion of our viewing…[Read more]

Happy Birthday @PhaseShift. (if belated) I insidious spread of “Black Friday” is a inevitability in the age of the internet. I fear it is only a matter of time before it spreads here which will make me grateful for living in a town almost entirely bereft of shops. I find that shopping becomes increasingly less appealing as all the interesting…[Read more]

@Phaseshift Happy belated birthday! Sounds like you had fun in style.

Urgh yes Black Friday is a hideous idea. As a counter-point I enjoy the Reverend Billy and his Church of Stop Shopping https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUiUrEqmBQA

@PhaseShift    Happy birthday! (Raises mug of tea because it’s only 9am here and I just don’t have your stamina!)

I couldn’t agree more on the subject of Black Friday. We’ve just been starting to see it happen in Canada, but in Vancouver at least, it doesn’t seem to have been a particularly big deal. Possibly because it’s not actually a day…[Read more]

@Phaseshift

That’s a depressingly spot on analysis. Stores are desperate for trade, but with Black Friday they seem to be selling their souls to the devil to get it (so long as he has a valid credit card). Especially since shoppers seem to have wised up to the inevitable post Christmas sales, some of which start on Boxing Day, even before the…[Read more]

@Craig Thanks for the good wishes re health – it’s been a tough one.

I want to do 4 for affectionate reasons, but I suppose 3 would work – I’m not that fond of 5 or 6.

Did anyone watch “Tomorrow’s Worlds” (thanks @Phaseshift and @FatManInaBox). It was enjoyable if, of course, missing many things from Flash Gordon to ET to Blade Runner, although…[Read more]