Category: doctor who

Radio Free Skaro #67…delayed but inevitable

Due to my crazy post-Macworld schedule and other circumstances, Radio Free Skaro #67 has hit a bit of a delay…..but by garr, we’re trying to get it out as soon as possible. So patience, faithful listeners, it’ll be here soon!

Why Star Trek should stay dead

Io9, a new and snarky sci-fi site that recently emerged from the bowels of the Gawker empire, has a list of reasons why Star Trek should stay dead for a while, and I have to say I agree with every point they make. Top… Continue Reading “Why Star Trek should stay dead”

Lucas riffs on Indy 4 in Vanity Fair

At first I was a little nervous at the idea of a fourth Indiana Jones film, given that there’s really no need for one and Harrison Ford is now as old as some of the mummified creatures he’s battled in the previous films. But… Continue Reading “Lucas riffs on Indy 4 in Vanity Fair”

Podcast coming after Xmas

We’ve decided to postphone our usual weekend podcast until after “Voyage of the Damned” on Christmas day. But we’re planning to not only do a regular show but also a commentary, so there’ll be that much more Radio Free Skaro to enjoy shortly…

Neil Cumpston’s Cloverfield review

Neil Cumpston is most likely the invention of one of Ain’t It Cool News writers, but his unique brand of obscene film geek madness has to be read to be believed. Drink in the wondrous lunacy that is his review of Cloverfield, the lo-fi,… Continue Reading “Neil Cumpston’s Cloverfield review”

Radio Free Skaro #58 delayed

Apologies to all eagerly awaiting another episode of Radio Free Skaro. We ran into a few technical snags, which may or may not be related to upgrading to Leopard but certainly isn’t helping me record the podcast. We’re aiming for a Sunday spectacular, once… Continue Reading “Radio Free Skaro #58 delayed”

Andrew Cartmel to write for Torchwood?

Andrew Cartmel, best known for his quasi-mysterious (but mostly not so mysterious) interpretation of Sylvester McCoy’s seventh Doctor, is rumored to be writing an episode of season two of Torchwood. Pray this does not occur…not that Torchwood is the sine quoi non of writing… Continue Reading “Andrew Cartmel to write for Torchwood?”

“Avatar” begins shooting in New Zealand

James Cameron’s Avatar, a wildly ambitious mix of live action and photo realistic, 3-d animation, just began filming in New Zealand. Everything I’ve read about this film indicates it’s going to be a monumental step forward in film technology and presentation, and possibly a… Continue Reading ““Avatar” begins shooting in New Zealand”

WTF? Simon Pegg as Scotty?

JJ Abrams, the creator of Lost and Heroes, is also the driving force between a new reboot of the Star Trek franchise starring the original Enterprise crew during their first missions. All well and good, and I’d rather see JJ Abrams tackle Trek than… Continue Reading “WTF? Simon Pegg as Scotty?”

Nothing says Xmas like a Dalek/human hybrid mask

English parents are sure to be irritated within seconds of their children unwrapping their presents and pulling out this mask, which not only portrays the lovely face of a Dalek/Human hybrid, but also modifies the wearer’s voice. Why anyone would want to be reminded… Continue Reading “Nothing says Xmas like a Dalek/human hybrid mask”