New Who Review for "Love & Monsters"
This is the episode that probably sparks more division in Doctor Who fandom than the re-edited Shada. It polarized a number of the Doctor Who fan boards where people either loved it or hated it with the passion of 1000 suns. Some found it totally pointless and a waste of time and money. Others thought it rated as one of the best Doctor Who episodes ever. I think this is an episode that is very personal as to how you react to it.
A couple of things you should know. An English schoolboy named William Grantham as part of the Blue Peter Doctor Who competition created the villain's design for the Abzorbaloff. I am a die-hard Electric Light Orchestra fan. They were one of my first bands as a teen and I can't tell you how many times I danced around my room to "Mr. Blue Sky" or "the Diary of Horace Whimp" or even "Rock and Roll is King". ELO has deep meaning for me. (On a side note: Yes, the Monster ad does bother me). Shirley Henderson is an amazing character actress who really needs someone to give her the lead. Some of you might recognize her as Moaning Myrtle in the Harry Potter films.
Spoilerish stuff behind the cut and in the comments.
( Hey you with the pretty face )
Now pardon me as I go off and dance to ELO with Caroline.
I am grateful that this episode renewed my interest in ELO.
A couple of things you should know. An English schoolboy named William Grantham as part of the Blue Peter Doctor Who competition created the villain's design for the Abzorbaloff. I am a die-hard Electric Light Orchestra fan. They were one of my first bands as a teen and I can't tell you how many times I danced around my room to "Mr. Blue Sky" or "the Diary of Horace Whimp" or even "Rock and Roll is King". ELO has deep meaning for me. (On a side note: Yes, the Monster ad does bother me). Shirley Henderson is an amazing character actress who really needs someone to give her the lead. Some of you might recognize her as Moaning Myrtle in the Harry Potter films.
Spoilerish stuff behind the cut and in the comments.
( Hey you with the pretty face )
Now pardon me as I go off and dance to ELO with Caroline.
I am grateful that this episode renewed my interest in ELO.