Doctor Who Special Reviews: The Church on Ruby Road
The Church on Ruby Road marks the beginning of Ncuti Gatwa’s tenure as the Doctor, and while the episode was a mixed bag, Ncuti did such a good job.
By Brandon Scott on Dec 27th, 2023
The Church on Ruby Road marks the beginning of Ncuti Gatwa’s tenure as the Doctor, and while the episode was a mixed bag, Ncuti did such a good job.
By Brandon Scott on Dec 25th, 2023
Merry Christmas, everyone! Thank you so much for being here! The year is almost over, and the next one holds such promise. We’ve featured a lot of stories on the site, tales of horror and tales of odd happenings, but this is Christmas—so it needs to be a happier one.
By Brandon Scott on Dec 18th, 2023
Klaus is a heartwarming, magical, wonderful film that does what the best Disney and Pixar movies manage and is instantly a classic.
By Brandon Scott on Dec 26th, 2022
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas, everyone!
By Brandon Scott on Dec 23rd, 2022
The strangest part about knowing the future might not be the events that will happen but seeing the windup to them. How we lay the foundation for our own lives with distinct choices, some obvious, some seemingly insignificant.
By Brandon Scott on Dec 21st, 2022
Klaus is a heartwarming, magical, wonderful film that does what the best Disney and Pixar movies manage and is instantly a classic.
By Brandon Scott on Dec 16th, 2022
It’s safe to say that the holiday season is in full swing now. And, for those who buy presents for their holiday(s), it can be (or already has been) stressful.
By Brandon Scott on Nov 30th, 2022
It’s one day before December, but everyone who celebrates it already knows it’s Christmas time. There’s no escaping, and there’s no point in delaying it. So, we’re looking at Mickey Saves Christmas, a short special that disappointed me for reasons entirely my fault.
By Brandon Scott on Dec 25th, 2021
Hi there! The Fictionmonger is busy celebrating in his extra-dimensional bar, so Brandon Scott (that’s me) is stepping in to introduce today’s story.
By Brandon Scott on Dec 22nd, 2021
(IT’S ALMOST CHRISTMAS TIME! And, in honor of those of us that watch this movie every year–and in honor of this still amazing film–let’s talk about why it’s such a classic.) Originally Published: November 19th, 2018 The Nightmare Before Christmas Is The Perfect Counterculture Christmas Movie Walk into any store that sells tees for the…
By Brandon Scott on Dec 15th, 2021
(It’s been a while, and this article needed an update. So, we’ve added two more things to stream this holiday season.) For fans of sci-fi and fantasy, there may not be that many go-to Christmas television episodes and movies that tickle our unique sensibilities, but that does not mean it is all hopeless. This is…
By Brandon Scott on Dec 25th, 2020
The Fictionmonger is busy celebrating, and I’m about to do the same, but I wanted to make sure you find out what happens in the second part of the story. I think you’ll like it.