Channel Title: Clever Dick Films Channel Description: The place for informed discussion and analysis of film and media! My name is Richard D. Carrier and when I'm not teaching English, Media or History, I like to read, watch and study. This is the result! Please follow my Facebook page for updates! Currently in production: A series of reviews and analyses of the longest running Sci-fi show in history, Doctor Who. Each episode will consider a different Doctor's era, discussing, in-depth, their themes and tone, as well as nominating a story as my personal favourite. Also in production: An unabridged audiobook of 'Matrix' by Robert Perry and Mike Tucker, one of my all time favourite Dr Who novels, long out of print. This will be a six part series with immersive sound design. <video> A Peek Behind the Scenes Description: To celebrate my Tom Baker Era video recently passing the 1 million views mark, I thought I'd put together a little behind the scenes peek into what goes into making one of my films. I hope you enjoy and wish you all happy times and places! 0:00 Introduction 1:00 Research and Writing 1:50 Recording the Narration 2:50 The Visual Edit 5:31 The Upload 6:50 End Credits Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cleverdickfilms/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CleverDickFilms Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cleverdickfilms Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/cleverdickfilms This is for the purposes of entertainment and education. Doctor Who is owned by the British Broadcasting Corporation. Any other audio/visual material is copyright to the respective owners. </video> <video> Doctor Who, Then & Now - Human Nature & The Family of Blood Description: On a recent trip to Wales, I paid a visit to a wonderful location used for the classic Tennant-era two-parter, virtually unchanged... Thanks to DoctorVision for the clean end credits: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfmVG2deXViJo9OQz71etSw Find out more about St. Fagans here: https://museum.wales/stfagans/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cleverdickfilms/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CleverDickFilms Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cleverdickfilms Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/cleverdickfilms This is for the purposes of entertainment and education. Doctor Who is owned by the British Broadcasting Corporation. Any other audio/visual material is copyright to the respective owners. "Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use." </video> <video> Dr Who Review - Revised & Expanded - Part 1 - The William Hartnell Era Description: In this revised and expanded instalment, we consider the genesis of the BBC Science Fiction series, Doctor Who, with an extensive look at the influences and contexts that fed into its production, how the first TARDIS crew were cast, and how the programme initially flirted with cancellation before the introduction of an iconic villain saved the show. We then take an in-depth look at two stories from the Hartnell era and examine the tragic fate suffered by many episodes of the period. Chapter Selection: 00:00 23rd November 1963 02:41 Early influences 04:01 The Survey Group 06:20 Sydney Newman 10:11 Plugging a gap in the schedule 11:19 The Genesis of Doctor Who 14:22 The programme takes shape 17:30 A thing that looks like a police box, standing in a junkyard... 18:54 The first story? 19:29 Rex Tucker 20:05 Lime Grove Studios 21:24 Verity Lambert 22:45 Assembling the crew 25:43 William Hartnell 30:44 TV Production in 1960s 33:24 TVs then and now 35:24 The First Doctor's Era 36:15 The Pilot 38:51 An Unearthly Child 41:08 The theme music (Ron Grainer & Delia Derbyshire) 43:56 Howlround 44:27 100,000 BC 50:13 Ian & Barbara's impact on the Doctor 52:44 The Doctor's accidental character arc 55:06 Choosing a story 58:28 Terry Nation 1:00:37 The Daleks 1:06:06 A cinematic story 1:10:50 A providential act 1:11:19 Dalekmania 1:12:47 Dr. Who & The Daleks 1:17:31 Daleks - Invasion Earth 2150 AD 1:20:02 The Daleks' enduring appeal 1:20:38 The Historicals 1:24:31 The missing episodes 1:27:55 Audio recordings and 'Tele-snaps' 1:30:23 Marco Polo 1:34:21 Will it ever be found? 1:35:02 Departures and arrivals 1:37:36 The Daleks' Masterplan 1:39:49 Frictions and frustrations 1:43:43 A reluctant farewell 1:44:18 Regeneration 1:45:28 End Credits Bibliography: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11J8eh5lDPiBMQNVU_Ap144RG7C9wBxtb/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100893485514380211368&rtpof=true&sd=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cleverdickfilms/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CleverDickFilms Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cleverdickfilms Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/cleverdickfilms CG sets and televisions modelled in Blender and rendered in Cycles. Plants and rattan tray from Poliigon: https://www.poliigon.com/model/plant-banjo-fig-001/5258 https://www.poliigon.com/model/echeveria-succulent-potted-plant-model-green/4464 https://www.poliigon.com/model/round-rattan-tray-model/7605 Paul Hayes' excellent book can be purchased here: https://tenacrefilms.bigcartel.com/product/pull-to-open-1962-1963 High definition images sourced from 'The Black Archive' : https://tbagallery.wixsite.com/theblackarchive This is for the purposes of entertainment and education. Doctor Who is owned by the British Broadcasting Corporation. Any other audio visual material is copyright to the respective owners. "Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use." </video> <video> Excerpt from 'The Dark Portal' by Robin Jarvis Description: A short little film that was a part of a longer pre-recorded assembly about reading for pleasure for World Book Day at the High School in which I work. This was made very quickly as I was inspired to share an exciting section of the first book that ever really grabbed me and has enthused me about reading ever since. I was very honoured to share this with the author himself and thought it might be enjoyable for others to discover his fantastic books! More details about Robin Jarvis' Deptford Mice trilogy can be found here: http://www.robinjarvis.com/homepage.htm Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/cleverdickfilms </video> <video> Dr Who Review - The Companions - Ace Description: In this appendix video to my Doctor Who Analysis & Review series, the final companion of the classic era is explored. From her first meeting with the Doctor on the distant ice planet of Svartos, to her triumphant baseball-bat wielding return to assist the Thirteenth Doctor, we take a close look at a character who became a template for future companions in the modern day: Ace! Chapter Selection: 00:00 A new direction 01:52 New contenders 03:36 Sophie Aldred 05:02 Dressing Ace 05:59 Developing Ace 10:21 Educating Dorothy 12:49 Front and centre 15:52 Ace's deeper nature 17:50 A template for the future 19:17 New adventures 22:50 A Charitable Earth 23:46 "The joy is to watch them fly!" 25:32 End credits Extract from 'The Rapture' by Big Finish Productions. The full audioplay can be purchased here: https://www.bigfinish.com/releases/v/doctor-who-the-rapture-202 High definition images sourced from 'The Black Archive' : https://tbagallery.wixsite.com/theblackarchive Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cleverdickfilms/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CleverDickFilms Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cleverdickfilms Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/cleverdickfilms This is for the purposes of entertainment and education. Doctor Who is owned by the British Broadcasting Corporation and BBC Studios. Any other audio/visual material is copyright to the respective owners. "Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use." </video> <video> Dr Who Review, Part 12 - The Matt Smith Era Description: The twelfth episode in my ongoing series of reviews, with analysis, of the BBC science-fiction show, Doctor Who. In this part, we examine how the baton of showrunner was handed over to Steven Moffat and how he immediately set out his stall with a more fairytale, yet convoluted, iteration of Doctor Who, casting the youngest actor to yet play the lead role, and overseeing the monumental milestone that was the 50th anniversary of the programme! Featuring the vocal talents of Jack Reeves! https://youtube.com/c/TheDoctorwhoguy High definition images sourced from 'The Black Archive' : https://tbagallery.wixsite.com/theblackarchive Chapter Selection: 0:00 An agent of change? 01:03 Handing over the baton 02:28 Steven Moffat 07:53 Planning the new era 09:38 Matt Smith 13:08 Casting the Eleventh Doctor 16:52 Regeneration 18:48 A new companion 19:50 Bow-ties are cool 21:50 Series 5 teaser trailer 23:00 The Eleventh Hour 27:16 Murray Gold 28:45 The Eleventh Doctor 37:53 A new TARDIS 39:09 An unsuccessful redesign 40:53 "I'm getting married in the morning..." 43:11 Rory joins the crew 46:04 The Pandorica Opens 54:13 A revelation 55:37 The Big Bang 1:02:15 Continued popularity 01:05:02 Series 6 01:06:21 The silents 01:07:31 Further adventures 01:08:55 Splitting the series 01:09:52 The truth of River Song 01:14:43 The Wedding of River Song 01:16:36 Series 7 01:19:19 The anniversary year begins! 01:20:20 The impossible girl 01:24:24 The other Doctor 01:25:57 Writing the anniversary special 01:28:02 Sir John Hurt 01:29:20 The Night of the Doctor 01:33:09 The Day of the Doctor 01:34:58 Now in 3D! 01:37:03 The Fall of Arcadia 01:38:52 Taking the Moment 01:39:51 Allons-y! 01:41:15 The Doctors meet 01:42:17 The Zygons 01:44:04 The moment has come 01:46:56 All thirteen! 01:49:55 The Curator 01:52:54 The Time of the Doctor 01:56:59 A new regenerative cycle 01:58:36 "Raggedy man, good night." 02:00:51 End credits Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cleverdickfilms/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CleverDickFilms Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cleverdickfilms Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/cleverdickfilms This is for the purposes of entertainment and education. Doctor Who is owned by the British Broadcasting Corporation. Any other audio/visual material is copyright to the respective owners. "Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use." </video> <video> And now for a special announcement... Description: The revised and expanded Hartnell era video is shaping up to be a real monster and will rival the Matt Smith instalment for length and detail. As such, I'm sad to say it's not quite ready yet. I wanted to mark Doctor Who day in some way, however, so please enjoy this little video where I have recreated the 1963 BBC TV ident and reveal a little about how I did so! I hope you all enjoy the anniversary shenanigans and wish you all happy times and places! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cleverdickfilms/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CleverDickFilms Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cleverdickfilms Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/cleverdickfilms This is for the purposes of entertainment and education. Doctor Who is owned by the British Broadcasting Corporation and BBC Studios. Any other audio/visual material is copyright to the respective owners. "Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use." </video> <video> Don't blink! The Edge of Time Playthrough, Part 2 Description: The Edge of Time serves up some suitably Hallowe'en-esque shenanigans in part 2 of my playthrough of this amazing Doctor Who VR game! Please send new underwear! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cleverdickfilms/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CleverDickFilms Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cleverdickfilms Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/cleverdickfilms This is for the purposes of entertainment and education. Doctor Who is owned by the British Broadcasting Corporation. Any other audio/visual material is copyright to the respective owners. "Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use." </video> <video> Dr Who in VR! The Edge of Time Playthrough, Part 1 Description: In between sessions chipping away at the next instalment of my Review and Analysis series, I thought I'd spend some time in the virtual reality Whoinverse, with The Edge of Time! I hope you enjoy this slightly different diversion into the world of Doctor Who! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cleverdickfilms/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CleverDickFilms Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cleverdickfilms Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/cleverdickfilms This is for the purposes of entertainment and education. Doctor Who is owned by the British Broadcasting Corporation. Any other audio/visual material is copyright to the respective owners. "Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use." </video> <video> Exterminate! The Edge of Time Playthrough, Part 3 Description: The Edge of Time comes to a close with some super-charged exterminations in the final part of my playthrough of this amazing Doctor Who VR game! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cleverdickfilms/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CleverDickFilms Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cleverdickfilms Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/cleverdickfilms This is for the purposes of entertainment and education. Doctor Who is owned by the British Broadcasting Corporation. Any other audio/visual material is copyright to the respective owners. "Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use." </video> <video> Dr Who Review - The Companions - Jamie Description: In this appendix video to my Doctor Who Analysis & Review series, that most stalwart and loyal of companions is considered: Jamie, played by Frazer Hines. We take a look at how concerns over the TARDIS crew dynamic led to the last minute decision to add a young Scottish piper to their ranks, and how this developed into one of the most successful TARDIS teams in the long history of the programme... Chapter Selection: 0:00 Something's missing... 1:04 The Highlanders 1:51 A companion from history? 3:41 Frazer Hines 5:05 The decision is made 6:57 Jamie McCrimmon 9:35 A true double act 12:27 Taking centre stage 14:34 The inspiration for Outlander 15:39 Hamish Wilson 16:45 The Laird of McCrimmon 17:46 Moving on... 18:39 A tragic parting 20:48 Return appearances 23:24 Continued involvement Extract from 'The Mouthless Dead', part 1 of The Companion Chronicles: The Second Doctor Volume One , by Big Finish Productions. The full audioplay can be purchased here: https://www.bigfinish.com/releases/v/doctor-who-the-companion-chronicles-the-second-doctor-volume-01-1329 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cleverdickfilms/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CleverDickFilms Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cleverdickfilms Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/cleverdickfilms This is for the purposes of entertainment and education. Doctor Who is owned by the British Broadcasting Corporation. Any other audio/visual material is copyright to the respective owners. "Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use." </video> <video> Dr Who Review Revised & Expanded Trailer Description: Coming soon, a fully revised, expanded and updated instalment of my Doctor Who Review & Analysis series, starting with the Hartnell era to mark the sixtieth anniversary of the programme. CG set and television modelled in Blender and rendered in Cycles. Plant from Poliigon: https://www.poliigon.com/model/plant-banjo-fig-001/5258 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cleverdickfilms/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CleverDickFilms Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cleverdickfilms Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/cleverdickfilms This is for the purposes of entertainment and education. Doctor Who is owned by the British Broadcasting Corporation and BBC Studios. Any other audio/visual material is copyright to the respective owners. "Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use." </video> <video> Doctor Who, Then & Now - The Smugglers Description: On a recent visit to my in-laws in Cornwall, I decided on a whim to visit the filming locations for the 1966 Hartnell story 'The Smugglers'. After doing a bit of research, I discovered that this somewhat forgotten 'lost' story is significant in more ways than one... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cleverdickfilms/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CleverDickFilms Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cleverdickfilms Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/cleverdickfilms This is for the purposes of entertainment and education. Doctor Who is owned by the British Broadcasting Corporation. Any other audio/visual material is copyright to the respective owners. "Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use." </video> <video> Dr Who Review, Part 11 - The David Tennant Era Description: The eleventh episode in my ongoing series of reviews, with analysis, of the BBC science-fiction show, Doctor Who. In this part, we consider how the resurrected show reached astronomical heights of popularity as the Tenth Doctor made his debut. We look at the impact the emotional drama and relationships made on attracting an even wider audience, and how this popularity led to the commissioning of spin-off shows, before considering two standout shows of the era. Chapter Selection: 0:00 A young man's dream 2:02 A successful return 5:50 Casting the Tenth Doctor 6:31 David Tennant 14:39 Reactions to the casting 17:09 The debut 18:30 Designing the Tenth Doctor 21:51 Children in Need Special 24:29 The Christmas Invasion 27:43 The Tenth Doctor 30:38 Media saturation 31:48 Series 2 33:05 The human story 35:52 Rose and her Doctor 37:52 The way forward 39:17 Torchwood 41:33 Totally Doctor Who & The Sarah Jane Adventures 43:58 Martha Jones 45:58 Series 3 47:33 Human Nature 49:24 Historical authenticity 50:58 John Smith's dilemma 52:16 Rest in peace 54:56 I am the Master! 56:18 Deus ex Machina 57:30 Embracing the history 58:37 Penny (Donna) 1:02:22 Series 4 1:04:12 Silence in the Library 1:06:45 River Song 1:08:50 A sign of things to come 1:11:10 The breaking of the fellowship 1:13:25 The Time Lord Victorious 1:16:50 The End of Time 1:19:22 The Doctor's sacrifice 1:21:05 An extended death 1:23:04 The dream ends... and is reborn 1:23:58 End credits Extract from 'Medicinal Purposes' by Big Finish Productions. The full audioplay can be purchased here: https://www.bigfinish.com/releases/v/doctor-who-medicinal-purposes-226 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cleverdickfilms/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CleverDickFilms Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cleverdickfilms Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/cleverdickfilms This is for the purposes of entertainment and education. Doctor Who is owned by the British Broadcasting Corporation. Any other audio/visual material is copyright to the respective owners. "Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use." </video> <video> Dr Who Review - The Companions - The Brigadier Description: In this appendix video to my Doctor Who Analysis & Review series, one of the Doctor's oldest friends is examined: Brigadier Alastair Gordon Lethbridge Stewart. From his beginnings in spooky underground tunnels fighting robotic Yeti, to his final hurrah helping Sarah-Jane Smith infiltrate the Black Archive, this is a comprehensive look at the longest serving associate of the Doctor's encounters with foes both foreign and domestic! Chapter Selection: 0:00 A change to the format 01:04 Influences and inspirations 02:26 The moment had been prepared for... 03:38 William Nicholas Stone Courtney 05:44 Bret Vyon 06:48 The Web of Fear 09:39 'Mad' Mitch 10:17 The Invasion 12:17 Ushering in the new era 15:11 The one with the eyepatch 16:26 The UNIT Family 19:01 'Well, here we go again..." 20:56 Terror of the Zygons 21:51 The 20th Anniversary 24:52 Battlefield 26:30 The Wilderness Years 27:18 Downtime 29:43 Big Finish 34:42 A missed opportunity 35:21 Invasion of the Bane 36:27 Rest In Peace and Tributes 38:47 Kate Stewart 39:42 The CyberBrig 41:16 Ongoing adventures 'Downtime' can be purchased here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Downtime-DVD-Nicholas-Courtney/dp/B016C71H10/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1446725118&sr=8-1&keywords=downtime Extracts from 'Oh No It Isn't', 'The Spectre of Lanyon Moor', 'Minuet in Hell', and 'Sympathy for the Devil' by Big Finish Productions. The full audioplays can be purchased here: https://www.bigfinish.com/releases/v/bernice-summerfield-oh-no-it-isn-t-8 https://www.bigfinish.com/releases/v/doctor-who-the-spectre-of-lanyon-moor-633 https://www.bigfinish.com/releases/v/doctor-who-minuet-in-hell-644 https://www.bigfinish.com/releases/v/doctor-who-unbound-sympathy-for-the-devil-363 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cleverdickfilms/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CleverDickFilms Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cleverdickfilms Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/cleverdickfilms This is for the purposes of entertainment and education. Doctor Who is owned by the British Broadcasting Corporation and BBC Studios. 'The Saint' is copyright ITV PLC. Any other audio/visual material is copyright to the respective owners. "Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use." </video>

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My name is Richard D. Carrier and when I'm not teaching English, Media or History, I like to read, watch and study. This is the result!

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Currently in production: A series of reviews and analyses of the longest running Sci-fi show in history, Doctor Who. Each episode will consider a different Doctor's era, discussing, in-depth, their themes and tone, as well as nominating a story as my personal favourite.

Also in production: An unabridged audiobook of 'Matrix' by Robert Perry and Mike Tucker, one of my all time favourite Dr Who novels, long out of print. This will be a six part series with immersive sound design.

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