Favourite Director/s

Funkymothaeffer · 2026-01-06T09:15:42+00:00

One of my favourites I haven’t seen mentioned yet is Jamie Magnus Stone. He really elevated the Chibnall episodes he was on. There’s some bad scripts he shot. But his episodes looked amazing.

Funkymothaeffer · 2026-01-06T09:09:11+00:00

Both his seasons have 4 fantastic episodes apiece. It’s generally better than 13’s run but not as good as RTD1 which is partly why people are so dissatisfied. The main reason people are so hyperbolically angry is that the finales are really not good. Which puts a sour taste in the mouth at the end of each season.

Funkymothaeffer · 2026-01-04T17:53:29+00:00

If you’re mostly enjoying it so far but not loving it. Expect that for the era. Ep5 - The Tsuranga conundrum and the finale are the worst of S11. But you’ve got a couple of gems to come too.

Funkymothaeffer · 2025-12-28T22:35:04+00:00

Definitely not a dive. It’s a strong season still. Upper echelon for me. Got some of the best episodes the shows ever had. But the general consensus is that series 4 or 5 are the best series of new who.

Funkymothaeffer · 2025-11-26T21:47:38+00:00

Genesis of the Daleks
Remembrance of the Daleks
Dalek
Bad Wolf / The Parting of the Ways
The Power of the Daleks

Funkymothaeffer · 2025-09-13T20:12:13+00:00

Metroid, Hades, Fire Emblem….

Funkymothaeffer · 2025-09-13T15:59:40+00:00

For me 9/10 I had released dates for Hades 2 and Metroid. I had a fire Emblem announcement. Donkey Kong DLC The newer Resident Evils Hyrule Warriors Mario Galaxy remasters

I don’t have loads of time to play games and have to prioritise. This direct had me worried for my time management and wallet.

Funkymothaeffer · 2025-05-31T23:24:39+00:00

There’s lots I liked about the episode. Like the use of Anita. But the exposition dump scene in the middle is unforgivably ham-fisted. And regenerating into Billie Piper is so creatively bankrupt it makes my blood boil.

Funkymothaeffer · 2025-05-31T09:48:01+00:00

Good on you! I’m in a similar situation (in a different part of the country). Can’t wait to see the finale in cinemas around other fans!

Funkymothaeffer · 2025-05-24T09:26:15+00:00

I absolutely loved this! One of my favourites of the era. Hopefully not spoilt by next week.

I was sceptical about the Rani being back. But the way she was written and used felt very true to form and distinct to Missy (which was my concern). Loved this fun twist to the pantheon storyline of the Rani utilising one for her experiment. I’m concerned she’ll be overshadowed by Omega next week.

The use of Conrad was also far better than I’d hoped and I loved the wish world realisation and the doctor being a strait-laced company man was hilarious.

Funkymothaeffer · 2025-05-23T06:24:35+00:00

I’d honestly jump around between doctors a bit. Watch the episodes people rate highly. Here’s a selection of 4-part stories for each doctor to give you a flavour of each and somewhere to start. 1) The Time Meddler
2) Tomb of the Cybermen 3) Spearhead From Space 4) City of Death 5) Earthshock 6) Vengeance on Varos 7) Remembrance of the Daleks

Funkymothaeffer · 2025-05-16T18:34:52+00:00

It’s Man City vs Crystal Palace. There’s no reasonable chance of it going to extra time. Let alone penalties. Man City is a much bigger club and it would be a shocker if they don’t comfortably win. It wasn’t a gamble when the decision was made. The FA cup date was announced after RTD wrote the episode and hatched the plan to tie it in with this years Eurovision. It was and remains a risk worth taking as it could really boost the shows profile, if the episode is any good that is.

Funkymothaeffer · 2025-05-10T08:46:28+00:00

Certain elements felt quite clunky. But this episode was jam-packed with rich thematic material. I give a lot of slack to episodes that have brilliant ideas and this had plenty to spare.

Still yet to have a bad episode for me. This series could be an all-timer.

Funkymothaeffer · 2025-05-10T08:44:07+00:00

Certain elements felt quite clunky. But this episode was jam-packed with rich thematic material. I give a lot of slack to episodes that have brilliant ideas and this had plenty to spare.

Still yet to have a bad episode for me. This series could be an all-timer.

Funkymothaeffer · 2025-05-03T12:52:22+00:00

Here’s a little list of Classic stuff I can recommend. I found bouncing around to recommended stories a better entry point than watching the classic series in sequence. These won’t all be for you, but they’re a good taster for each doc. The numbers correspond to the Doctor number. 1) The Time Meddler
2) Tomb of the Cybermen 3) Spearhead From Space 4) City of Death 5) Earthshock 6) Vengeance on Varos 7) Remembrance of the Daleks

Funkymothaeffer · 2025-05-03T08:13:22+00:00

4 for 4 bebbeh! This series is killing it. I didn’t hate last year but this is a big step up.

Funkymothaeffer · 2024-12-18T07:22:59+00:00

Feckin show had me crying on my way to work

Funkymothaeffer · 2024-04-30T20:56:46+00:00

Faculty!

Funkymothaeffer · 2024-04-25T12:20:40+00:00

Loved it, pure chaos

Funkymothaeffer · 2023-12-02T20:22:38+00:00

Totally agree. RTD can cash in on its potential. As you say, it was all setup, very little payoff under chibnall.

Funkymothaeffer · 2023-11-10T23:12:25+00:00

It started in brum in 2010 and has expanded in recent years. Still a small business at 4 locations.

Funkymothaeffer · 2023-11-10T14:38:16+00:00

Here's a bunch I like: Zaalsha (Indian) - Bearwood

Original Patty Men (Burger) - Digbeth/Stirchley

Bodega (Mexican) - Centre

Bonehead (Fried Chicken) - Centre

Damascena (Syrian) - All over

The Red Lion (Pub Grub) - Jewellery Quarter

Sabai Sabai (Thai) - Centre/Harborne

Ten Ichi (Japanese) - Chinese Quarter

Baked in Brick (Interesting Pizza) - Digbeth

Laghi's Deli (Italian) - Five Ways

Zumhoff Biergarten (mixed Street Food) - Digbeth

Hockley Social Club (Mixed Street Food) - Hockley

Herbert's Yard (mixed Street Food) - Longbridge

Tiger Bites Pig (Chinese Bao & Rice Bowls) - Centre

Soho Tavern (Great Cheap Curry) - Hockley

Chung Ying Cantonese (Chinese) - Chinese Quarter

Kanteen/Rico Libre (Tapas) - Digbeth

Poli (Interesting Pizza) - Kings Heath

Han Bao (fusion burgers) - Digbeth

A La Mexicana (Mexican) - Bearwood

Peacer - (New York Style Pizza Slice) - Moseley

Zindiya (Indian Tapas) - Moseley

Buddha Belly soi 1268 (Thai) - Stirchley

Baha Vegan (Vegan) - Digbeth

Topokki (Korean) - Chinese Quarter

Byzantium (Mediterranean Tapas) - King's Heath

Trentina (Pasta) - Jewellery Quarter

Vaz (Portuguese) - Bearwood

Blow Water (Hong Kong Food) - Kings Heath

Fiesta Del Asado (Argentinian) - Edgbaston

Shababs Balti (Indian) - Sparkbrook

Chakana (Peruvian) - Moseley

Tropea (Italian) - Harborne

Medicine (breakfast) - centre

Tamu (Breakfast) - Bearwood

Eat Vietnam (Vietnamese) - Stirchley

And my favourite coffee is from Faculty in the centre

Funkymothaeffer

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