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Jun 28 Doctor Who: Vincent & The Doctor
Doctor Who Series 5, Episodes 10 — Vincent And The Doctor
In a fit of unusual generosity, the Doctor takes Amy on a walk through the Musee d’Orsay to take a glance at some of the greatest paintings of all time — including the work of Holland-born impressionist Vincent Van Gogh. After noticing what appears to be an evil face in one of Van Gogh’s paintings, their next journey is to meet up with the unstable painter in the hopes he can lead them whatever it is lurking in the streets of 1890′s Arles, France.
But Richard Curtis wrote the episode, so most of it is about Vincent.
Jun 24 Why Ley Got A Dayjob
Entry title was such a toss up. I deliberated for hours. Other considerations:
a) Ley Shares Views on Writing and Eating Food That Isn’t No-Name Brand Instant Ramen Because You’re So Poor You Can’t Even Afford Mister Noodles
b) Ley Becomes a Real Adult (Maturity Optional)
c) Why This Blog is So Neglected Aside From Doctor Who Reviews
As you may have noticed, this blog has been running a bit dry as of late. Perhaps because I can’t think of anything to ramble on about other than Doctor Who episodes. Or perhaps — and probably most likely — because I was embroiled in a Dayjob Odyssey, and now am trying to adjust to the life of a working adult.
It’s hard. I’ve gone from spending every day in front of my computer, Googling things and wandering Wikipedia and watching decades-old science fiction television from Britain writing constantly to … sitting in front of a computer and checking people into the lovely inn I now work at. (There was a period of waitressing in there, but we don’t discuss that.)
And now this entry has started to sound like excuses, when that is really not the point. The point is this: Writers need jobs.
I’m sure you knew that. I don’t know very many writers who are so delusional that they believe they could sustain themselves on their writing alone (except for a choice few on sites such as Inkpop) and become the next J. K. Rowling, rising from the ashes of welfare and poverty like some fiery authory bird thing. Not that that wouldn’t be lovely. I am all up for being a fiery authory bird. I would adore that.
But the reality of writing is this: many people can write. Anyone who can string together a sentence in their language of choice can write. Very few can become Stephenie Meyer or Stephen King. It’s not how the world works, and it’s not how the publishing world works.
Not to say that you aren’t fantastic. I’m sure you are. A+++, you.
I’m realistic about my writing. I would love to have a novel published. Maybe, if I keep working at it and honing my skills and developing my talents, I’ll get there. But I’m not there yet, and a magical shiny literary agent is not going to fly in offering me a six-digit three-book deal. Again, that would be lovely. I have money woes. I have a student loan to pay off. I live in my parent’s house. I can’t afford to buy my own groceries.
And all that is why I need a dayjob.
Jun 19 Doctor Who: The Hungry Earth/Cold Blood
Doctor Who Series 5, Episodes 8 & 9 — The Hungry Earth & Cold Blood
The Hungry Earth/Cold Blood are two of the more frustrating episodes of series five. They’re good — all the episodes have been excellent, even if they aren’t to my taste — but there are a lot of little quibbly things that only succeed in irritating rather than entertaining me.
Or maybe I never survived the ending of Cold Blood.
Jun 12 No Doctor Who Day
Due to extenuating circumstances — those being that I work at 8:00am tomorrow and thus will not be awake tonight to watch tonight’s episode — there is no Doctor Who review this week! Which, in the grand scheme of things, is not so bad. It’s The Hungry Earth. Okay episode. Great Rory moments. Ends on a cliffhanger.
Anyway. I will be reviewing The Hungry Earth, but with Cold Blood, as a collective unit of Chibnall effin’ up your Whoniverse! Expect that next Saturday.
And to cheer you all up from this disappointment, an animated GIF! Enjoy.
And now I’m going to take a bath. Because I’ve been on my feet all day. Plz send pedicures and bubble bath, kthx.
Jun 05 Doctor Who: Amy’s Choice
Doctor Who Series 5, Episode 7 — Amy’s Choice
After five years separation, the Doctor returns to Amy Pond and Rory Williams, who are now married and very, very pregnant. They have an idyllic life in a cozy countryhouse complete with geese and lush gardens and a kitchen full of cupcakes.
Or do they? In another moment, they’re in the TARDIS, as if that five years in the future was all a dream — or a nightmare, as the Doctor puts it. How strange that they would all share the same dream … And then they have returned to Leadworth — or rather, Upper Leadworth, with its sleepy streets and overabundance of spooky seniors. And then they’re in the TARDIS, which drifts toward a cold star. Either will kill them, but which is the real reality?