Tag Archives: TV

Arguing the Case for: Steven Moffat

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Barry G J Quinn

It will come as no surprise to Whovians that Steven Moffat has been causing some controversy among TV viewers lately. I would like to precede the argument that follows by stating that I don’t think Steven Moffat is the greatest … Continue reading →

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Glue – Episode 5 – Review

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Barry G J Quinn

Wow. Episode 5 of E4’s Glue was simply brilliant. It was shot exceptionally well and the acting was on par. There really are no faults this week. Well, other than Annie once more doing sweet fuck all. Unfortunately. This week really belonged … Continue reading →

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Doctor Who – Mummy on the Orient Express – Review

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Barry G J Quinn

Doctor Who’s latest episode was a complex psychological thriller in which the weak are picked off one-by-one from a soldier clad in bandages. That is what it is. What it isn’t is all that good. ‘Mummy on the Orient Express’ was … Continue reading →

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The Knick: Music By Cliff Martinez

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Barry G J Quinn

Masterfully scored by Cliff Martinez, The Knick details the harrowing story of medical experimentation in 1900. It’s partially based on the story of William Stewart Halsted, who was instrumental in several important introductions to the world of surgery, including anaesthetic, operations and … Continue reading →

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Glue – Episode 4 – Review

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Barry G J Quinn

Whilst upping the mystique, and pretty much eliminating a second suspect, the fourth episode of E4’s Glue brought a whole lot of nothing to the forefront. Not much happened. There was a horse race, a few secrets were spilled, and that was … Continue reading →

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Doctor Who – Kill The Moon – Review

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Barry G J Quinn

There simply aren’t enough adjectives to describe how good ‘Kill the Moon’ was, the seventh episode in Doctor Who’s eighth run. But in brief, it was a phenomenal feat of television. ‘Listen’ amped the scares up this series a few weeks back; … Continue reading →

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Binge TV – Fringe

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Barry G J Quinn

This week’s Binge TV comes in the form of Fringe, a cult science fiction show from Fox which ran between 2008 and 2013. Despite significant drops in ratings, Fringe prospered for five seasons and repeatedly garnered critically acclaim for its many diverse and … Continue reading →

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Binge TV – Friends

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Barry G J Quinn

The pilot of Friends first aired twenty years ago in America on September 22 1994, so this week’s Binge TV takes a look at the legacy of Friends. To celebrate we bring you some gems from this hit show. Some of them are classics, … Continue reading →

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Top new UK shows to be excited about

Posted on September 6, 2014 by Barry G J Quinn

Similar to my article a few weeks back here I take a look at some of the new UK shows that are exciting us here at Vada. Take a read. You may just find your new favourite programme.   Glue … Continue reading →

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Doctor Who – Into The Dalek – Review

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Barry G J Quinn

WARNING: SPOILERS ‘Into The Dalek’ felt very familiar on many levels. The Dalek antibodies recalled memories of the Teselecta antibodies from 2011’s ‘Let’s Kill Hitler’; the imprisoned Dalek who is saved by the Doctor and his companion before escaping and … Continue reading →

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