“Doctor Who” Keeps Regenerating

Posted on June 8, 2013 by toddpanther

I’ve been home doing a lot of “binge viewing” of the first five seasons of the revived “Doctor Who.” The not-completely shocking news of Matt Smith’s departure (will the Twelfth Doctor be a white woman? a Black man?) had led me to think about all the actors who played the part.

(By the way, as of early June 2013, I’ve never seen Matt Smith’s Doctor. I plan on watching his episodes soon, when WETA UK airs them.)

The documentary linked below seems to be made around the time of “The Five Doctors,” one of my all-time favorite “Doctor Who” stories, but it’s copyright 2008 and is narrated by Paul McGann, the Seventh Doctor.

Doctor Who – The Five Doctors 1 by Michaelphive

Doctor Who – The Five Doctors 2 by Michaelphive

And, finally, I enjoyed this fan mashup of all of the Doctor’s regenerations thus far…..

(Forgetting) “The Agronomist”

Posted on April 26, 2013 by toddpanther

I’ve been screening “The Agronomist” in my classes again after a sabbatical from it for at least two years. I forgot how dead-serious Jean and Michele were (and are, respectively). This film strengthens the soul.

Mumia Censored In Newark?!?

Posted on April 26, 2013 by toddpanther

From the listserv of the International Concerned Family and Friends of Mumia Abu-Jamal:

Long Distance Revolutionary posted:

Stalwart Philadelphia Journalist Linn Washington writes about the cancelation of our film on Mumia’s life by the Cityplex12 in Newark. A Press Conference & Picket will be held in front of the theater this Friday to protest this act of corporate censorship. Speaking at the press conference will be Director Stephen Vittoria, members of Newark’s People’s Organization for Progress, and renowned Newark native, Poet Amiri Baraka. Spread the word, let your voice be heard. The people of Newark have been denied.