The list keep growing!

Which somehow brings us to “Carnival of Monsters”. This series of Doctor Who is a great example of why sci-fi fans loved (and love) this show.  It’s tongue in cheek science fiction with some brains in its storytelling.  The concept of a contained world in miniature isn’t new, but it’s cleverly conveyed in this story.  (A more recent example would be the last scene in the first Men in Black movie.)

THE GOOD: Science fiction is well presented… for the 1970s.  The story isn’t dumbed down for the audience and we’re presented with the concept of a number of characters from different planets interacting with each other.  While the story isn’t very deep, it is a lot of fun.

THE BAD: Every once an a while, silly style of an era can really sneak into a timeless story and date it.  The characters of Vorg and Shirna are constant reminders that you are watching early 1970s sci-fi with their dialogue and mannerisms.

THE CHEESE: The same “The Bad” – Vorg and Shirna.  Why don’t we see more of these cosplays at conventions like Dragon*Con?!