FAN FRICTION: DOCTOR WHO SERIES 8 PREMIERE

SPOILERS ABOUND. When Peter Capaldi was announced, I was ecstatic. Not because I knew who he was (because honestly, I didn’t) but because he was so unlike any of the New Series Doctors. He was older, a bit wiser looking and there was something that was so exciting about getting … Get hard

Fan Friction: The Regeneration of a Time Lord

NO, REALLY. THERE ARE SPOILERS AHEAD. There is so much debate about Time Lord regeneration lore and how many Doctors there really have been. Some consider upcoming Peter Capaldi to be the 12th Doctor following Matt Smith, others think he’s the 13th because they include John Hurts’ War Doctor. And yet … Get hard

Fan Friction: 8 Disney Films That Joss Whedon Should Remake

Like many other things in my life, this post revolves around the genius that is Joss Whedon. While concocting a couple of Disney rankings (all these Disney postings are in honor of MALEFICIENT which is opening Friday!) I came across a badass fan-made poster for a movie that needs to … Get hard

Fan Friction: A Feminist Who Doesn’t Think Steven Moffat Is Sexist

SHERLOCK and DOCTOR WHO SPOILERS ABOUND Anyone who has had a five-minute conversation with me, has read any of my blogs, or has even looked at me knows I’m a feminist. I make no secret of it since I don’t think it’s something to be ashamed of. Do I want … Get hard

Fan Friction: “Sherlock” or “Elementary”?

An avid BBC fan, when SHERLOCK came out my initial reaction was to die of excitement before ever even watching a single episode. Then I watched it. Then I became obsessed. It’s brilliant, clever, interesting, full of talented – and beautiful! – actors, it’s superbly written with great characters and … Get hard