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Doctor Who Story 203 – The Eleventh Hour

Hate the new logo, but the rest of the opening credits is an upgrade… though the old logo sucked, too. Amy praying to Santa is great. I like that the TARDIS has a swimming pool in the library. Matt Smith is great. The whole eating scene is such a great scene for the wackiness and wonderfulness that is Matt Smith. The Doctor leaving for “five minutes” and Amelia’s reply of “people always say that” is heartbreaking. And now she’s packing a bag to run off with the Doctor. Rory! Olivia Colman! Oscar winner, Olivia Colman! Amy is great! This doctor needs to listen to her staff. “Do I just have… Read More »Doctor Who Story 203 – The Eleventh Hour

Doctor Who Story 202 – The End of Time

Dreamland A decent story about Area 51 would be nice, but I don’t think this is it. But it’s nice that David and Georgia got to work together again. I assume they were a couple by this point. The Doctor making Die Hard and Alien references is great. I wouldn’t mind the Doctor having an indigenous companion. Uh oh, the military is controlled by an alien. This animation style makes David Tennant look sickly. There’s too many groups in this story. The US military, the Roswell Greys, the insects, the swarm, the robots. People pick up the TARDIS way too easily. Doctor, don’t set up other people with your wife.… Read More »Doctor Who Story 202 – The End of Time

Doctor Who story xx – The Sarah Jane Adventures series 3

Prisoner of the Judoon They’ve added a saga sell to the beginning of the episodes. Quantum Leap always had the best one. Watching The Sarah Jane Adventures right after Torchwood‘s “Children of Earth” makes me think that Jack should have called Sarah Jane. She has expertise of working with children. How does Sarah Jane know about the Judoon? I love the spray bottle. “Mr Smith, if your central processor fully functional?” Well that escalated quickly. Mr Smith is going to blow up all of Bannerman Road. Wow, Elizabeth Sladen is terrible at playing the baddy. I hate saying this. Wow, I think that’s the first contract security that act realistically.… Read More »Doctor Who story xx – The Sarah Jane Adventures series 3

Doctor Who Story 201 – The Waters of Mars

Before this aired most of series 3 of Sarah Jane Adventures had aired, but the blog post will be after this one, as there’s two more episodes. I am watching in order, though. You don’t tend to see the Doctor in a spacesuit as he leaves the TARDIS. That robot’s adorable. Gadget Gadget needs a bit of work. It’s gotta suck being the Doctor, you can’t go anywhere and just enjoy yourself. Like most Doctor Who stories, this story makes absolutely no sense. When the Doctor replies to Brook to tell her the reason he’s telling her about her family’s future is “for consolation” is heart wrenching. Put on spacesuits.… Read More »Doctor Who Story 201 – The Waters of Mars

Doctor Who Story xx – Torchwood: Children of Earth

Tonight’s The Night This is a mini-episode of Doctor Who that aired between “Planet of the Dead” and series 3 of Torchwood. Since it’s Jack in the TARDIS, I’m going to lump it in with Torchwood. That was terrible, until David Tennant showed up. Day One It’s Malcolm fucking Tucker! Aka, the Doctor! Rhys is always an asshole, even to children. Does everyone in Cardiff know about Torchwood and what they do? Those people in a hospital not wearing masks is wrong. I’m too surrounded by COVID. The laser sutures should be commercialized. Someone’s in Vancouver. Vancouver is great. Would be so much better if Martha was able to be… Read More »Doctor Who Story xx – Torchwood: Children of Earth

Doctor Who Story 200 – Planet of the Dead

I recall enjoying this episode, but another one I don’t think I’ve seen more than once, or at least not since 2010. This is really bad security. There’s no laser roof. There should be a laser roof. Don’t take off your mask while you’re still in the museum. That’s the stupidest idea, ever. Why do the holiday specials need to have some element of the holiday? I guess it works that I’m watching this episode on Good Friday. I’m just annoyed there’s never been a Pesach special or a Yom Kippur episode. Why is UNIT arriving for a simple heist? Oh god, alien hands pointing at screens. Worst Doctor Who… Read More »Doctor Who Story 200 – Planet of the Dead

Doctor Who Story 199 – The Next Doctor

David Morrissey is great as the Doctor. The Doctors sliding on their butts is fun. “The Doctor’s companion does what the Doctor says.” He’s never been the Doctor before. “How’s it sonic?” *tap tap tap* “It makes a noise.” So Morrissey found a data tube with info on the Doctor, got zapped, forgot his memories and thought he was the Doctor. This is a really nice story of someone wanting to help and wanting to be more than he is. I don’t think I’ve seen this episode more than once, and it’s mch better than I remembered. I like Rosita and would’ve loved her as a full time companion. DELETE!… Read More »Doctor Who Story 199 – The Next Doctor

Doctor Who story xx – The Sarah Jane Adventures series 2

The Last Sontaran Oh my god! The UI on her music player. The past was so weird. Goblin’s Copse? That’s the name of the village? British people are weird. Call an ambulance, she hit her head. Oh yeah, call the police, too. There’s a missing person. Sarah Jane is being a bitch to Maria. It’s a cloaked Sontaran! I’m impressed by the Sontaran actor’s ability to run in that costume. Call UNIT, Maria and Luke! Or at least call Mr Smith and have him call UNIT. They could have brought Martha into The Sarah Jane Adventure. I really like the single balloon falling around when Mr Smith opens. I wish… Read More »Doctor Who story xx – The Sarah Jane Adventures series 2

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Plex Smart Playlists

People seemed to appreciate some guidance I gave on smart playlists, so I thought I would post this here for anyone looking for this info. It began because Plex’s smart shuffle is terrible, and I didn’t know it was a feature you can turn off. But let’s start earlier. I stopped using iTunes (Apple Music) a while ago and moved my music library over to Plex. Well, that’s a bit of a lie. I do still use Music to import CDs and use it for its file sorting features. I buy a new album (digital or physical), put it into Apple Music, then Resilio Sync syncs my ~/Music folder to… Read More »Plex Smart Playlists

Doctor Who Story 198 – The Stolen Earth & Journey’s End

The Stolen Earth The milkman looks like Spike. Are there still milkmen in Britain? Someone stole Earth. Martha! Wilf is the best companion. Good news, Rose is there to save the day! They all got into the opening credits, that’s nice. Russell Davies loves newscasters. Really? This is what she bothers with? The Earth has been moved and spaceships are en route, and she’s worrying about looters? Jealous Ianto. Martha is on a bluetooth headset with Jack, yet the general she’s conversing with in person hears Jack telling her not to do it. Wilfred with the paintball gun is fun. “Do you have a webcam?” “She wouldn’t let me, says… Read More »Doctor Who Story 198 – The Stolen Earth & Journey’s End