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  • TV REVIEW | Red Dwarf XII: M-Corp

    TV REVIEW | Red Dwarf XII: M-Corp

    Last week we heaped praise on the excellent “Mechocracy” and if you enjoyed that as much as we have, be prepared to enjoy this week’s instalment even more.
 Called “M-Corp”, this episode is a Lister centred Black Mirror-esque adventure that seamlessly combines humour with emotion and nostalgia.

    Poor Lister’s (Craig Charles) birthday doesn’t start well and it is set to get even worse as the ship receives the upgrade from hell from M-Corp. It all seems so perfect at the start when the fabulous Helen George (Trixy from Call the Midwife) tells them about all the wonderful things the company’s products can bring to their ship. Unfortunately, things soon turn sour as Lister finds himself cut off from his friends and at M-Corp’s mercy.
 Craig Charles displays both great comedy as well as dramatic timing acting Lister’s despair and confusion at being all alone in strange surroundings.

    While Helen George is deliciously creepy as the faux kind robotic face M-Corp.
 the rest of the cast is relegated more to a “supportive” characters role this week, but use what they are given brilliantly.

    A special mention should be given to the wonderful end scene that should melt the heart of every true Dwarfer.

  • Kevin Spacey Fired From ‘House Of Cards’


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    Goodbye, Frank Underwood. Netflix and Media Rights Capital (MRC) have decided to give Kevin Spacey the boot from “House of Cards” in light of the many sexual allegations that have been hurled against him over the past month. (more…)

  • Netflix Working On ‘House Of Cards’ Spinoff After Show Cancellation

     

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    It was a heartbreaking blow to have Netflix’s “House of Cards” canceled in light of Kevin Spacey’s sexual harassment allegations. Even production for its sixth season was placed on an indefinite halt because of it. (more…)

  • Modern Family could get its first bisexual character

    Since debuting on ABC in 2009, Modern Family has embraced the variety of relationships people experience in modern-day society. The show was one of the first to have two openly gay characters—Mitchell and Cameron Pritchett (played by Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Eric Stonestreet, respectively)—on prime-time TV. (more…)

  • TV REVIEW | Red Dwarf XII Episode 4: Mechocracy

    So after a very divisive episode last week, we are presented with a very uniting one this week.

    Mechocracy has been hailed as one of the best episodes since series 6 and it’s easy to see why.

    This episode has Rimmer and Lister bickering, Kryten on cheeky form, the Cat in a bit of a pickle and the return of an old “friend” or rather “frennimy”.

    The Dwarfers find themselves in trouble when all the machines go on strike and demand a leader to do their bidding. Soon the boys find themselves locked in a gloves-at-dawn election battle complete with smear campaigns and Rimmer (or rather Chris Barrie) doing a pitch-perfect David Cameron impression.
    A wonderful idea with some very nostalgic moments that fit seamlessly into the episode and reminds us of the fact that this series leads us into the 30th anniversary year.

    Red Dwarf continues on Dave TV tonight at 9PM

  • House Of Cards production suspended

    Netflix has officially suspended production of the Kevin Spacey drama House Of Cards.

    Apparently, House Of Cards has been suspended “until further notice”

    In a statement, both the streaming service and production company behind the massive hit said they “decided to suspend production… to give us time to review the current situation and to address any concerns of our cast and crew.”

    Yesterday Star Trek Discovery actor, Anthony Rapp made allegations that the actor made “sexual advances” towards him when he a teenager. Reacting to the allegations, Spacey said, that he did not remember the encounter but owed Rapp a sincere apology.

    The allegation dates back to 1986 when Spacey allegedly befriended Rapp whilst the teenager was performing along with Ed Harris in the Broadway show, Precious Sons. Rapp revealed to Buzzfeed that he was 14 at the time Spacey was 26.

    Spacey responded to the allegations on Twitter, saying, “I’m beyond horrified to hear this story. I honestly do not remember the encounter, it would have been 30 years ago. But if I did behave then as he describes, I owe him the sincerest apology for what would have been deeply inappropriate drunken behavior and I am sorry for the feelings he describes having carried with him all these years.”

    It was also confirmed that season 6, the series that they are currently working on would be the last, but that decision had come months before the allegations levied at Spacey.

    Elsewhere, the theatre for which Spacey was the artistic director between 2004 and 2015, The Old Vic,  released their own statement saying they were “deeply dismayed” and had set up a confidential email for past employees to make reports of any “inappropriate behaviour”.

     

  • Netflix cancels House Of Cards – a decision apparently made months before

    Series 6 of House of Cards will be Netflix’s last offering of that show- but apparently, it has nothing to do with the recent allegations against its star, Kevin Spacey.

    Netflix announced yesterday that the sixth season, which is currently in production, will be it’s last, although it had apparently decided this before the “sexual advances” allegations against its star, Kevin Spacey.

    The show, which has been one of the main boosters for Netflix’s epic rise to the top of the on-demand streaming platforms, trended on Twitter with hundreds of thousands of mentions after the reports hit the headlines.

    The sixth season, which stars both Spacey and Robin Wright,  is due to air in 2018.

    A statement from the makers of House Of Cards for Netflix, Media Rights Capital,  said that the team were “deeply troubled” about the allegations made against Spacey, by Star Trek: Discovery actor, Anthony Rapp.

    The statement said,

    “In response to last night’s revelations, executives from both of our companies arrived in Baltimore this afternoon to meet with our cast and crew to ensure that they continue to feel safe and supported. As previously scheduled, Kevin Spacey is not working on set at this time”.

    The decision to end the show happened months earlier, according to the Guardian.

    Many, implored Netflix to continue making House of Cards, without Spacey,  just focusing on Robin Wright’s character, Claire Underwood, other demanded that the programme-makers immediately halt production.

  • Disney Channel to air first gay storyline

    Disney Channel to air first gay storyline

    The Disney Channel is set to introduce a gay storyline for the first time in its show “Andi Mack,” it said on Thursday. The one-hour season two premiere, which airs Friday in the US, will see best friends Andi (Peyton Elizabeth Lee) and Cyrus (Joshua Rush) admit they are attracted to the same boy. (more…)

  • TV REVIEW Red Dwarf XII, Episode 3, Timewave

    For some strange reason, this week’s episode of Red Dwarf was a divisive one for the fans when it was pre-released on UKTV Play this week. It’s not really clear to see why, as the episode is simply a lot of fun.

    TV REVIEW Red Dwarf XII, Episode 3, Timewave

    The story starts when Rimmer decides to claim undiscovered planet with valuable substance, dreaming of untold riches once they find their way back to earth. When a timewave sends a 24th-century ship on a crash course towards that very same planet the Boys from the Dwarf decide to board the ship to warn the crew. The ship, though, is rather unusual – as the people at the top decided to make criticism illegal, so no-one can voice their opinions. Naturally, the Dwarfers soon find themselves in deep trouble.

    This episode features a hilarious guest turn from Johnny Vegas as a “ crit-cop” unhappy with his lot and an interesting Eddie Murphy impression from a very fed up Cat (Danny John-Jules). Stealing the show, though, for a second week in a row is Chris Barrie as a deliciously creepy alter-ego of Rimmer.

    After the darker themes of Siliconia this is a fun high camp romp of an episode that leads to interesting questions: how does criticism affect people? Does true positive criticism exist?

    Solid effort by all.

    Red Dwarf XII is tonight (26th October) 21.00 – Dave

  • All-Stars are announced for RuPaul’s Drag Race

    It’s here, queer and happening… All-Stars 3 of RuPaul’s Drag Race has announced who’s going to star in the new series.

    And there’s a lot of gold lamé.

    Ru recently revealed who the queens are for the next series of RuPaul’s Drag Race – All Stars – but only 9 of the ten – which makes us wonder what’s happened to the 10th! She said, “For ‘All Stars‘ season three, the expectations are high, and these mighty queens do not disappoint. These girls are talented, hungry, and ready to do whatever it takes.”

    The Queens have been Ruvealed as:

    Morgan McMichaels (Season 2)

    Shangela (Seasons 2 and 3)

    Milk (Season 6)

    BenDelaCreme (Season 6)

    Kennedy Davenport (Season 7)

    Trixie Mattel (Season 7)

    Chi Chi Devayne (Season 8)

    Thorgy Thor (Season 8)

    Aja (Season 9)

     

    FIERCE…

  • TV REVIEW | Red Dwarf XII Siliconia

    You’d be forgiven for wondering why so many Sci-Fi shows have such high budgets when you see what Red Dwarf pulls off this week on a far lower one.

    The much announced and high awaited “Siliconia”, aka “The One Where Everyone is Kryten” has it all: questions about obedience, sides and morality, an epic fight scene and oh such feels! Yes, hidden behind his android mask and by own admission feeling rather ill because of it, Chris Barrie delivers a heartbreaking speech that will stick with you for quite some time.

    Meanwhile, Danny John-Jules gets the laughs this week with several zingers while Craig Charles makes a meal of Lister’s battle against his new android mind taking over.

    In other scenes, Robert Llewellyn shows off the humanised traits of the original Kryten very well as the android questions where his loyalties lay.
    An almost cinematic effort by Doug Naylor who by now is clearly a seasoned writer/director.

    Red Dwarf XII is tonight (19th October) 21.00 – Dave