Clever Dick Films
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!
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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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Well, that’s a relief!
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Just to let everyone know, the sword of copyright Damocles is hovering over the Capaldi video. My videos are always automatically claimed upon upload but my disputes usually result in the videos being allowed to be seen but unmonetized. This time, for some reason, the condition of worldwide block was upheld. I've appealed this decision, which has never happened before, and the video is visible again, but I have no idea what the outcome might be and it might disappear so, if you've been holding off watching it, now would be the time!
I hope it's just a mistake, as I don't think the latest video does anything more egregious than any past instalment. It's a real shame; as you all know, I put myself through the wringer to produce these videos. I'm so pleased and proud of what I've achieved over the last ten years, and I'll not be quite sure what to do if the claims are reinstated.
Anyway, enjoy it while it lasts!
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Thank you all so much for your kind words regarding the Capaldi video; they're very much appreciated! Just to clarify, my videos are claimed by BBC Studios so any ads you may see are automatically placed there for their benefit - I do not monetise my videos and have no control over the ad placement.
No one is under any obligation to go any further than leaving a like, but if you'd like to support me, or just say thank you, please consider a donation on Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/cleverdickfilms, or become a patron at www.patreon.com/cleverdickfilms. Patrons get early access to all my videos, plus audiobook chapters (Human Nature coming soon) as well as a credit in future videos.
I hope you all have a splendiferous weekend and remember that hate is always foolish, and love is always wise!
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Doctor Who - Review & Analysis, Part 13, focusing on the Peter Capaldi era, is coming this Friday at 7pm BST and is now live for patrons! However, if you can't wait to hear from me again, have a listen to the latest instalment of the Observe series by TT Productions. As always, it was an honour and a pleasure to play a part in one of their fantastic dramas... but apologies to anyone from the West Country - ooh arr, ooh arr!
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In case you missed it, my video exploring the Peter Capaldi era of Doctor Who is now available to patrons, ahead of its full release on Friday 22nd May at 7pm BST. We took the long way round, but I hope you'll be pleased with the final product...
www.patreon.com/cleverdickfilms
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12000 words, 297 AV assets, 2 hour runtime; I'm so pleased to finally be able to say the Peter Capaldi era instalment of my review & analysis series is complete! It's taken a lot longer than planned but I hope you all enjoy!
It will go live on Friday 22nd May at 7pm BST but can be watched by patrons right now!
www.patreon.com/cleverdickfilms
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Part 2 of Little Dorrit with yours truly as Charles Dickens is now available from the fine folks at TT Productions! It was a joy and privilege as always!
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Coming very soon...
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A very happy birthday to the Twelfth Doctor, Peter Capaldi!
ICYMI, my film on his era of Doctor Who is finally coming very soon (hoping for the end of the month) and the first 16 minutes can be sneakily peeked by patrons who follow the link below!
www.patreon.com/cleverdickfilms
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If you're interested in hearing my (and, more importantly Steven Moffat's) thoughts on the recently recovered Doctor Who episodes, check out George's rundown of the amazing Riverside Studios event we were lucky enough to attend last week! Thanks again to Josh Carr for securing us tickets to this wonderful event!
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