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Blu-ray Review — Sherlock: Complete Series One & Two
Noted Doctor Who scribes Steven Moffat and Mark Gattis have teamed up to create this updated version of the adventures of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famed detective, Sherlock Holmes. Sherlock is a thoroughly modern series, yet it is extremely faithful … Continue reading
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WINNERS — Doctor Who: The Daemons
Thank you to everyone who entered the DVD giveaway for three copies of Doctor Who: The Daemons. The guest judge, John Richards, has made his decision and so it’s time to announce the winners. The instructions for the competition were … Continue reading
DVD Giveaway — Doctor Who: The Face of Evil
As one Doctor Who giveaway finishes, another begins. Thanks to Roadshow Entertainment we have three DVD copies of the classic Doctor Who story, “The Face of Evil”, to be won. (check out my review). So, do you want to win … Continue reading
DVD Review — Doctor Who: The Face of Evil
“The Face of Evil” DVD giveaway is now on! Three copies to be won! Follow the link. A new companion in a skimpy outfit, the Doctor’s past deeds catching up with him and a commentary on religion form the basis … Continue reading
DVD Review — Sherlock Holmes in New York
Thanks to the recent Sherlock television series and the Robert Downey Jr feature films, there has been a renewed interest in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famed detective. So it’s not surprising that earlier adaptations are being released on DVD (see … Continue reading
DVD Review — Misfits: Series One, Two & Three
Five young people doing community service get caught in a freak storm that ends up giving them bizarre superpowers. That’s the premise of Misfits, a humorous British science fiction series. It’s odd. It’s rude. It’s crude. And it is one … Continue reading
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DVD Giveaway — Doctor Who: The Daemons
THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE WHO ENTERED. Thanks to Roadshow Entertainment we have another Doctor Who giveaway! We have three DVD copies of the classic Doctor Who story, “The Daemons” (check out my review). So, … Continue reading
DVD Review — Doctor Who: The Daemons
I have been eagerly awaiting the release of this classic Doctor Who story. It has been many years since I last watched “The Daemons”, and I’m very pleased to say that it definitely lives up to my memories of it. … Continue reading
DVD Review — The Adventures of Merlin: Series Four
The Adventures of Merlin — this hugely successful series about Merlin and Arthur in their younger days is back for a fourth season. Building on the progression of the myth from season three, this season heads further towards the legend … Continue reading
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DVD Review — Doctor Who: U.N.I.T. Files
U.N.I.T. Files is a box set with two stories featuring the United Nations Intelligence Taskforce — “Invasion of the Dinosaurs” and “The Android Invasion”. Both these stories, despite some flaws, are very watchable and are great examples of their respective … Continue reading
Creative Speaking
This year is shaping up to be incredibly busy with regards to speaking — schools, libraries, bookshops, conventions and even some radio. I’ve already visited St Michael’s PS, Leongatha PS, Hampton Park PS, Mentone Grammar and Embiggen Books, as well … Continue reading
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DVD Review — The Adventures of Tintin
I’ve never read the famed Tintin comics by Hergé. And I’d never seen the series prior to getting this DVD set. Coming to it with very little prior knowledge, I found myself completely engrossed in The Adventures of Tintin. This … Continue reading
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The Christmas Winners
Thank you to everyone who entered the DVD giveaway for two copies of “The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe”. The guest judge, Lili Wilkinson, has made her decision and so it’s time to announce the winners. The instructions for … Continue reading
Notions Unlimited
Yesterday I went along to the opening of a brand new independent bookstore. Readers, writers, editors and publishers all came along to toast the success of this new venture. Called Notions Unlimited, it is situated at… Shop 9, Chelsea Beach … Continue reading
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DVD Review — Great Expectations
I get excited whenever the BBC announce a new costume drama — they are so damn good at that genre. Although some are better than others, I don’t think I’ve ever been disappointed in one. A new adaptation of Great … Continue reading
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Reading & Signing with Michael Pryor
I’ve got a reading and signing event coming up at Embiggen Books, along with the one and only Michael Pryor — author of the rather brilliant Laws of Magic books. Come one, come all! Sunday 25 March 2012, 1pm Embiggen … Continue reading
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I love Doctor Who
If you happen to read my DVD/Blu-ray reviews blog, Viewing Clutter, you’ll probably notice that I’m a Doctor Who fan. I review lots of Doctor Who discs, and I’m currently running a DVD giveaway for copies of the recent Doctor … Continue reading
DVD Review — The Octonauts: Ready For Action
The Octonauts is an animated kids’ series based on a set of four picture books (see my review over at Literary Clutter). This DVD release, The Octonauts: Ready For Action, contains seven of the 52 episodes that were made in … Continue reading
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DVD Review — Survivors: Series One and Two
A new strain of influenza sweeps across the world and wipes out the vast majority of human beings. This BBC series follows the adventures of a small group of survivors — hence the title: Survivors. There’s nothing new about this … Continue reading
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Launching NYR12
On Monday 20 February I had the great pleasure of launching the National Year of Reading celebrations at my old school, Mentone Grammar. I even got to cut a ribbon with the school’s Principal, Mr Mal Cater… It’s a lot … Continue reading
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