From the very beginning, Steven Moffat has shown a remarkable ability to craft new “Doctor Who” monsters that carve out a new place in our nightmares. From “Blink” to “Silence in the Library” to the monsters inhabiting this new adventure, they manage to remain true to the spirit of classic […] Read more
Well, that was exciting. What this is turning out to be – at least after two episodes – is one kick-ass soap opera with epic fantasy trappings and an “R” rating. It’s closer to Rome than Lord of the Rings so far, but we’re at the beginning of the beginning, […] Read more
But first, a little story. Doctor Who is probably the very first thing I was an otaku for. Before I knew what anime or manga was (though I’d seen “Star Blazers” and “Speed Racer”) I was staying up late on Sunday nights, watching “Who” on WTTW in Chicago at 11:00 […] Read more
I normally stick to anime and the occasional manga when it comes to this blog, but I thought I’d make an exception for “Game of Thrones” for a couple of reasons. One, it’s relevant to my interests, being an epic fantasy adaptation. It’s also HBO, which has a sterling track […] Read more