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See AllIt's been one week since Billie Piper's unexpected return to Doctor Who, but when will the show confirm season 16?
Regardless of whether Billie Piper is the new Doctor or not, I need Doctor Who to announce something about the next season. The fate of the show is up in the air, which is a strange experience, considering Doctor Who has regularly carried on since it returned to screens in 2005. I'm concerned about the show's future, honestly, and I really hope that there will be some sort of confirmation soon, especially after that shock of a cliffhanger.
What's an underrated sitcom barely anyone talks about?
I'm a big fan of sitcoms and comedy TV shows in general, but I'm always surprised about how many are unknown to others. For example, I thought Superstore was a huge hit, but it turns out that not many people have heard of it, weirdly. One sitcom I love recommending to others that is completely underrated is the Matt Berry show Toasts of London. It's a British sitcom from the early 2010s (but it feels older). If you ever get the chance to watch it, you should.
Which TV show will change your life?
Broadcast media is a funny thing, and it's interesting which TV shows stick with us and which don't. Of course, everyone is different, and not every TV show will have the same impact on all of us. For example, Fleabag also taught me a huge amount about mental health. Doctor Who changed my life as a child, and it's what made me want to become a writer. While I might not agree with other people's choices, I'd love to know which TV shows changed your life, and why.
Which rewatchable and binge-worthy sitcoms should always be started from a different episode, other than the pilot?
I will happily binge my favorite sitcoms over and over again, but there are some that I'll skip the first episode of, and start rewatching from another point. For me, there are two core shows I always do this with. For It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, I always start rewatching from when Frank Reynolds s, and with Parks and Recreation, I do the same, but from when Ben and Chris arrive. I often skip the first few episodes of The Office, too, just as season 1 is so similar to the UK version, and I've seen it so many times.
Which movie do you love to recommend to people, even though the premise is completely bonkers?
Many of us know of a movie that we know is brilliant, or perhaps isn't and is worth recommending anyway, but we hesitate to do so because the film's premise is so bonkers that you worry you'll put them off. For me, it's a film called Womb, which stars Matt Smith before he was the Doctor. Smith's character dies, and his childhood friend/girlfriend grows and births his clone, raising him as her child. It's a strange concept, but an amazing movie.
Five years later, which COVID movie perfectly encapsulates the pandemic?
During the pandemic and after, I found it too hard to watch movies about it. COVID was a tough time, but I've recently been checking out some of these titles. The Bubble was the only one I saw at the time, mainly because of Karen Gillan, and I thought that was fascinating. I just checked out Dumb Money, and I thought it was brilliant how they implemented songs that went viral on TikTok during the pandemic. It was eerie and gave me déjà vu, brilliantly.
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See AllHow does Wicked: For Good's first trailer look?
I also really enjoyed the trailer, and I thought the cinematography looked stellar (and possibly even better than the first film). However, I was really hoping the trailer might clarify whether any more story changes had been made, specifically in regard to Elphaba's son, Liir. Unless I've missed something, I don't believe anyone from the cast or production have mentioned this. I really hope they keep this in, especially as it could open up the possibility for further movie adaptations of the otherWicked books, but I could also understand if they choose to avoid doing this.
Which was the better Sherlock Holmes adaptation, Elementary or Sherlock?
I love both shows, and I talk about both frequently, so this is a really tough one. I think Elementary is more gritty and realistic, and I love the characterizations throughout, especially Irene/Jamie's. Sherlock requires a little bit of suspending your disbelief, but I find the mysteries a lot more complex and fun to follow. They're both incredibly strong, but if I was forced to only watch one for the rest of my life, I think Sherlock would win just by a margin.
What is Supernatural's funniest episode?
I absolutely agree with you on "The French Mistake." I love it when a show acknowledges its reputation canonically, and I think it's hysterical to see Sam interacting with Genevive Padalecki. I also love "Changing Channels," and Dean's reaction to being on a game show is forever etched into my mind. To be honest, any of Supernatural's meta or fourth-wall breaking episodes result in some sort of hilarity.
What is the most disturbing part of Bring Her Back?
I don't have children yet, but I can absolutely understand why this film would be any parent's worst nightmare. For me, it's when Andy begs Laura not to let Piper leave. There's something so unsettling about this moment, other than the obvious. That poor child knows something isn't right and can't put his finger on it, and seeing a responsible adult ignore his pleas, let alone fail to try to reassure him, is horrifying.
Is Sabrina Carpenter right for a new Mamma Mia movie?
I think the more important question is who would she play? Lily James does a great job as a young Donna, but if she wasn't available and Sabrina Carpenter took over, it may work. She can't really play a young Sophie, seeing as she is only 20 in the first film. I have no issue with her being in a new Mamma Mia movie, but I can't see her playing any of the already established characters.
Is John Krasinski's Fountain Of Youth worth streaming on Apple TV+?
I'm really glad you said this, because I was starting to think I was the only one. When I saw the trailer, I said that it looked cool, but it was essentially Tomb Raider meets Indiana Jones, and while there's nothing wrong with that, it didn't seem to offer anything new or different. I hoped that when I watched it, I'd feel different, but unfortunately not. In fact, I gave up about halfway through as I lost interest. I love both Krasinski and Portman, but I can't understand what drove this to be commissioned except for them.