Long Weekend - Phase 2

Mission 101 Update... Okay, that's official:

90 - Go to at least five concerts

will be brought right up to speed on August 1st, courtesy of the Perth Concert Hall, and "The Dog Hisself" Seasick Steve. Travel, accommodation, ticket - all dealt with last night. Yay!

Also, there's already the possibility of a THIRD concert, now that Rush are to release a new album next year, and are kicking off a big Canadian/US tour at the end of June. I'd certainly want to see them again after the "Snakes And Arrows" Tour...

I love it when a plan comes together.

Doctor Who Catch-Up!

Agh! Just realised I've missed a bunch of Doctor Who reviews...

Okay - let's squeeze in a few mini-reviews:

5.06 Vampires Of Venice

( Spoilers... )

Score: 7/10

5.07 Amy's Choice

( Spoilers... )

Score: 8/10

Mid-season thoughts... Matt Smith is doing a fine job, fighting out from under Tennant's shadow. Karen Gillan is terrific, bridging the gap between Rose and Donna, but resolutely making Amy Pond her own, whilst Arthur Darvill has been a welcome addition as the often overwhelmed Rory. Make-up and effects have been generally of a very high standard, and as far as stories go, no clangers have been dropped - for a "changing of the guards", this season has ticked the necessary boxes. It will be interesting to see how the show progresses towards its ominous climax...

Highlight So Far... River Song and the Weeping Angels!

5.08 The Hungry Earth

( Spoilers... )

Score: 7.5/10

5.09 Cold Blood

( Spoilers... )

Score: 7/10

I will be watching the rest of the season - only four episodes to go - with more hawk-like attention, and a return to my previous reviewing stance. A truly mind-blowing finale is a must, and the shocking discovery at the end of "Cold Blood" suggests that's just what we'll get...