Back In The Saddle

Hello everyone

It has been a long time since I last did a blog post talking about what's been going on? It feels like everyone is doing it as well that they dont do blog posts anymore but thats understandable as we all have lives to live and doing what is best for us.

We all wish it was either 2007 and 2008 when everyone was doing blogging but at the end its like growing up and find different things to do and some even move on but hey I have been more busy with my job, voluntary work and doing youtube videos which I am still having fun doing.

Since my last proper blog post in May, I have done a holiday in Bath and also did a gathering there which was good. I always love Bath and the West Country. Wished I live there, it could happen one day maybe when I retire.

The job at Tescos I am not enjoying all the time but still hanging on there because it helps with the rent money at home which is good.

I went to BBQ for my Voluntary which was good and met all the readers which is good.

I have been playing less video games lately but did get Tony Hawk Shred the other day and the board controller is a mixed bag at the moment and I did an unboxing the other day.



Hope to do review in a bit of time but need to play it more. I need to do lots of reviews of different games. I find doing video reviews better than written ones. When it comes to programme or film reviews I would find it easier to do written ones because there is a lot more to explain. I can do Doctor Who reviews in video but sometimes it needs a written article to help it. I may try get back into them as well.

Here is my latest Doctor Who Review



Finally I have been getting into a Thundercats marathon and I have reached half way and up to disc 13 out of 24, which amazes me indeed. Having a struggle at times but will keep going. I cant stop "Thunder, Thunder, Thundercats Ho" haha.

I will blog in a couple of days my afterthoughts of my day at Summer In The City, once I have all the interviews up.

See you guys soon

Barry

LA Noire Review (Playstation 3)

Here is my review of LA Noire a game created by Team Bondai and Rockstar Games.

Good points

Facial Graphics are outstanding and wonderful to look at
Great Missions
Controls are cool

Bad Points

Open World is very similar to GTA and doesnt offer too much
Controls can be problems to remember at times

Overall 4.5 out of 5.

The music in the intro is "Enter The Party" from Incompetech.com by Kevin McLeod and is a royalty free site.

Doctor Who (1996) Film Review

The intro is created by Matt Gambell

Matt's channel - http://www.youtube.com/mattgambellknowsbest

The music for the Intro is "Scheming Weasel" from InCompetech.com created by Kevin MacLeod which is a royalty free.

Doctor Who Review of the 1996 film starring Paul McGann as the 8th Doctor Who. Who has to save the world from the Master played by Eric Roberts. Daphne Ashbrook plays the Companion Grace.

Written by Mathew Jacobs and Directed by Geoffrey Sax

PLOT (Spoilers)

As the film opens, The Master has been tried on Skaro and found guilty of a "list of evil crimes,". His death sentence at the hands of the Daleks has been carried out. His last wish was for his remains to be returned to Gallifrey by his archenemy, the Doctor, currently in his seventh incarnation.

During the trip back to Gallifrey in the Doctor's TARDIS, the vessel shakes, causing the box containing the Master's remains to shatter and allowing a sentient ooze to escape from it. The ooze enters the TARDIS controls and forces an emergency landing in Chinatown in San Francisco, California on New Year's Eve 1999. As the Doctor steps from the TARDIS to find his bearings, he is shot by a gang who are chasing down Chang Lee, a young Chinese-American man. Lee calls for an ambulance, and the Doctor is rushed to a nearby hospital. The surgeons find, through X-rays, that the Doctor has two hearts, but they assume the x-ray image is a double exposure. As cardiologist Dr. Grace Holloway starts to operate with a cardiac probe, the Doctor wakes up, tells her that he needs a beryllium atomic clock, and then falls into a seizure, eventually flatlining. Dr. Holloway declares the Doctor dead, and his body is placed into a morgue. Lee steals the Doctor's possessions, including the TARDIS key, and runs off. Meanwhile, the ooze, which had stowed itself away on the ambulance, attacks and takes over the body of the ambulance driver, Bruce. When Bruce's wife questions his odd behaviour, the Master, now controlling his body murders her.

Late in the night, the Doctor regenerates into a new body, and leaves the morgue in a state of confusion, donning parts of costumes intended for the New Year's Party later that night. He follows Dr. Holloway as she leaves the hospital, and convinces her that he is the same man she operated on earlier. Dr. Holloway, who has lost her job at the hospital as a result of the disastrous operation on him, takes the Doctor to her home. Meanwhile, Lee has returned to the TARDIS with the key, and entered the time machine. The Master arrives soon afterwards and tells Lee that the Doctor stole the TARDIS from him, as well as his body, which he wants to retrieve. He convinces Lee to open the Eye of Harmony thanks to his human retinal pattern.

Infamous 2 Hero Edition and early thoughts of the game

Hey everyone

I got Infamous 2 today a couple of days before the UK release. Here is unboxing of the Hero Edition I got from Play.com.



I had a go at the game and its demo and I am really impressed with the game. You go into a big battle with the Beast that was mentioned by Kessler in the first game. What a battle too. It was really awesome. I feel that Sucker Punch haven't lose it at all with this game. Its a real joy, I will admit the Hero Edition is a bit high on price on what you get. So far I would give it 4.5 out of 5.

Heres a trailer of Infamous 2

Doctor Who Reviews (The Doctor's Wife) & (The Rebel Flesh)

Hey Guys

I realised I havent put up on my blog my last couple of Doctor Who reviews and now I am.

(The Doctor's Wife)



(The Rebel Flesh)



Thats all for now

Barry

Barry Aldridge Face 2 Face With MattGambellKnowsBest (Series 2 Episode 10)

Hey everyone

Good news is that Face 2 Face is now back and it is with my friend Matt Gambell



Face 2 Face is now back again after 11 months and thought of finishing off Series 2.

My guest today is Matt Gambell also known as MattGambellKnowsBest

Matt's channel - http://www.youtube.com/mattgambellknowsbest

The collab that I mentioned is called "Console Wars" - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEJfkD22AeI

The Music I used in the opening and ending titles is called "Free Whips" from the Hip Hop section and is from http://www.royaltyfreeinstrumentals.com/ which is a royality free music site.

Spoilers Are A No No (Audioboo)

Hey everyone

Today's entry is an audioboo talking an interview that Steven Moffat had on Radio 5 Live eariler this morning talking about that people who spoil Doctor Who for others.

Doctor Who boss 'hates' fans who spoil show's secrets

Here are my thoughts on spoilers done by fans and media critics.



Be back soon with an exciting project that everyone can take part in.

Barry

Spring Mood Is Wonderful

Hey everyone

I thought I would do a normal blog today just talking about the mood of Spring and how wonderful it can be.

I have always preferred Spring to Summer and Autumn. I would consider Summer as the worst because it gets too warm. I love the air in Spring because it feels really fresh and even though Winter is very cold, the air in that is fresh as well but freezing haha.

The Spring to me always bring a new beginning in phase of my life, I think it does in people. I have stayed local a lot lately for the weather as we have been very lucky. A couple of weeks ago it felt like Summer in terms of weather and temperature which was different as I dont mind some differences. Its one of those things that can fully understand when you reach an certain age or when you are smart enough to understand.

Short thought of Spring.

I have been catching on Doctor Who a lot lately watching not only the new series and the classic series either on DVD or Youtube.

Thats all for now

Barry

Doctor Who (Curse Of The Black Spot) Series 6 Episode 3 Review

Hey everyone

Here is my review of Curse Of The Black Spot, latest Doctor Who review

Portal 2 Review (Playstaion 3)

Hey everyone

Here is my review of Portal 2 for the Playstation 3.

Fun enjoyable game and you have to have a high IQ to really enjoy the game in my book.

4.75 out of 5 overall

The music in the intro is "Enter The Party" from Incompetech.com which is a royalty free music site from Kevin McLeod.

Doctor Who (Day Of The Moon) Series 6 Episode 2 Review

Here is my review of Day Of The Moon (Second episode of Doctor Who Series 6)

Talking Who Episode 2 (Impossible Astronaut/Planet Of The Spiders Reviews)

Hey guys

I took part in an Internet show called Talking Who with Elisar and Sean

We talked about

1) The Impossible Astronaut
2) Predictions for Day Of The Moon
3) Planet Of The Spiders DVD Review
4) Sarah Jane CBBC Tribute show
5) Doctor Stew

Here is the show

Mortal Kombat Review (Playstation 3)

Hey everyone

Here is my review of Mortal Kombat which came out last week, I will say some of the images maybe distrubing to some people because Fatalities and X-Ray attacks are performed. If you are distrubed by these, do enjoy.

Talking Who Appearence Coming On Wednesday

Hey Everyone

Hows it going? Right I got some excellent news to present you to you guys. I am going to be part of vodcast talking about Doctor Who called "Talking Who".

Elisar and Sean asked me to if I wanted to take part in talking about Doctor Who and I said yes because I am a fan of the Doctor Who.

I saw Episode 1 of their Talking Who where they did a tribute to Elisabeth Sladen, talked about the new series and other news, which you can see below. Does go on for 51 minutes.



In the week that I am being a guest host on Talking Elisar, Sean and I will be reviewing The Impossible Astronaut and the DVD of Planet of the Spiders along with discussing the latest Doctor Who news.

Join us live in the chat room and tweet us your comments and reviews and we will be reading out some of them live on the show.

Watch Those Video Guys Talking Who Episode 2 straight after Those Video Guys:

http://www.youtube.com/thosevideoguys - click on LIVE (Youtube Live)
http://live.thosevideoguys.tv (Ustream Live)

Wednesday 27th April
9pm UK
4pm New York
1pm Los Angeles

Hope you can come along guys, if you like watching me or a fan of Doctor Who.

Will blog again soon

Barry

Doctor Who (The Impossible Astronaut) Series 6 Episode 1 Review

Elisabeth Sladen 1948-2011 (RIP) Tribute

Hey everyone

I was asked by people on Youtube and PSN to give my thoughts on Elisabeth Sladen who passed away on Tuesday by Cancer.

Here it is my tribute to one of the best companions in Doctor Who.

Crysis 2 Nano Edition & Mortal Kombat 9 Kollectors Edition Unboxings

Hey Guys

Today I got two collector editions of two different games

Crysis 2 Nano Edition


Mortal Kombat 9 Kollectors Edition

iPad 2 Review

Hey Guys

I forgot to put in this blog a week ago my review of the iPad 2 which Im still using now and I think it is really cool.

Here is my review



Have a great day everyone

Barry

Doctor Who Planet Of The Spiders DVD Review

Hey everyone

With Doctor Who beginning again on Saturday with the new series, I decided to get back into the flow with reviews again and I decided to review a Classic series story that comes out today on DVD but I got it on Saturday through the post.

PLANET OF THE SPIDERS

Planet Of The Spiders UK DVD Cover

This is Jon Pertwee's last outing as the Doctor and also stars Elisabeth Sladen as Sarah Jane Smith. The story is about when a former UNIT member Mike Yates takes Sarah Jane to a Tibetan retreat to show her a group of men using meditation rituals to make contact with an alien power. Turns out to be a connection from Earth to Metebelis 3 which was previously mentioned in the Green Death. On Metebelis 3 it is a planet ruled by Spiders who are masters over man on the planet who want the crystal back, in which Doctor stole and got back from Jo Grant in a letter.

Now the Doctor has to go back to Metebelis 3 to face his worst fear of the Great One who is a giant spider and all of mankind.

I remember first watching this story on UK Gold back in 1998 when they were doing on a Sunday morning depending on the time they were shown. If it was 4 parter it would be 9am in the morning but 6-7 parters would be a 6am start for the story.

This story was written by Robert Sloman and Barry Letts (Uncredited), they came out with a great story, not the best 6 parter story but a good one indeed. I felt the performances of Jon Pertwee was still top of his game and brought the best out of everyone and that is something I notice when I watch Troughton, Tom Baker, Matt Smith as well which is a brilliant quality.

I loved Jonny Kane's performance of Tommy who starts off as someone who has learning difficulties and then once he looks into the crystal he becomes a genius and a great protector. I liked how Sloman and Letts wrote that piece. I do notice in the commentary that Letts said they couldnt do that anymore which I can understand which people would find it a bit shocking how someone with learning difficulties can be treated.

I wished that Nicholas Courtney was in it more but it felt more of an off Earth story than a Earth Story which was one of the reasons why Pertwee decided to leave. Richard Franklin makes an appearence as Captain Yates who is not with UNIT after what happened in Invasion of The Dinosaurs, it was nice twist.

It does feature a lot of actors that were in past Pertwee stories that I didnt know until I watched the Final Curtain.

They were a lot of comedy moments in there which helped the pacing of the story that if it was too serious then I would have lost interest in the story.

I liked how Jon's Doctor was scared in this story when confronting the Great One and thought it gave it some important value that Pertwee's doctor had to face a demon/fear that would lead into the next step.

I loved the final scene involving the Doctor, Sarah Jane and The Brigader where the Doctor is close to death and the touching scene and dialogue from them is really moving and made you close to tears. I thought the way they did the regeneration wasnt the best but the build up to it was great.

Great story overall with great picture and sound quality again from the BBC and 2Entertain.

Onto the extras I listened to the commentary after watching the story later on Saturday and found it interesting to listen to and features Elisabeth Sladen, Nic Courtney (RIP), Richard Franklin, Barry Letts (RIP)and Terrance Dicks. I always enjoy listening to stories by Letts and Dicks on the production which you gave some insight behind the scenes of any story which is great. I was a bit surprised that Elisabeth Sladen was only in the commentary and not in the documentary but to know she doesnt like Spiders back then.

The Final Curtain documentary was really good to watch as it starts with Barry Letts and Terrance Dicks talking about why they wanted to leave and why Jon Pertwee wanted to leave. We will never know why Pertwee really wanted to leave as Pertwee had said that he would have stayed on if his friend Shaun Sutton had paided him more money in which Letts says it is nonsense that Pertwee left because the family was breaking up. It was great to see some Pertwee Archive interview footage in this documentary as it helped with certain parts.

Glen Allen was the narrator in this documentary and did really good job with it. Allen produced a great flow into linking parts of the documentary together which is needed. Great documentary

I liked the Jonny Kane documentary where he talked about that he was in character when he went on a taxi price from his place to the BBC which didnt please the security guard afterwards and it was nice to know that he did Theatre before Doctor Who. Some funny stuff in there.

Directing Who with Barry Letts is really interesting and was glad it was recorded before Letts death in October 2009. He talked how he made the switch from an actor to a director and how he involved with Doctor Who at first with the Enemy Of The World story starring Patrick Troughton. It was good when he became producer that he was allowed to direct at least one story per season under his run. Letts also talked about the Classic Serial that he did afterwards. Now the music used I know is called "Eternal Hope" from Kevin MacLeod because I used this piece of music in my World Autism Awareness Day video that I did eariler in the month, which was really cool.

The Now & Then documentary was good to see where they filmed and what they turned into now which is great for any fan.

The Omnibus Edition is a shorter version but done as 105 minute film version of the story which is one they showed to audiences in 1974 the day before Tom Baker's debut story "Robot"

Overall I found the DVD to be a real joy to watch with the story being good and the extras being fantastic as they seem to get better in every release that I get.

I give this 9/10 defintely worth getting if you are a Pertwee fan and a Doctor Who fan

Bye for now and cant wait until Saturday

Barry

Becoming Youtube Stars Event in London 14th of April 2011

Hey everyone

The other day I went to Becoming Youtube Stars event in North Greenwich, London at Ravensbourne Design College by the O2.

I did an audioboo to talk about the day and a Youtube video about the event.





Had real fun at the event.

Barry