‘Benediction’ review: Jack Lowden delivers a magnificent performance in the latest from Terence Davies

Handsomely designed and lavishly shot, Benediction, the latest film from writer and director Terence Davies (A Quiet Passion, Deep Blue Sea) is a feast of wanting. There’s an immediate old fashioned flare to the film, which boasts textured production and…

Doctor Who: A Look Back at the Best Episodes Since 2005

This new era of Doctor Who can hardly be called “new” anymore. The reboot of the British sci-fi adventure drama from the ’60s is entering its 11th season, its 13th Doctor, and another new set of companions about to explore…

Jodie Whittaker Announced As New Doctor Who

The Time Lords have spoken, and the world will soon see a woman with her very own Sonic Screwdriver. BBC One broke the news after broadcasting a sneak peek at the next season of Doctor Who, revealing that actress Jodie Whittaker will…

TV Review: Doctor Who 10×03 “Thin Ice”

I had a total of two thoughts going through my head during this week’s episode of Doctor Who. The first was “Now this is one hell of a good episode,” and the second was “this is definitely trying to say…

TV Review: Doctor Who 10×02 “Smile”

This week’s episode of Doctor Who was an improvement over last week’s episode, and last week’s episode wasn’t even remotely bad. While “Smile” almost indicates a very ominous tone via the title (see: shows like Jessica Jones), this week’s episode…

TV Review: Class 01×01 “For Tonight We Might Die”

Class is a Doctor Who spin off in the vein of Torchwood, that being “What if the universe of Doctor Who was more for adults?” Unlike other Who spinoffs, Class is very much trying to balance itself somewhere between Buffy…