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About christianclem

Christian Clem is a husband and father who loves to share his geeky interests with his family, friends, and the world. He enjoys cooking, writing, comic books, science fiction and fantasy films, television, and works of fiction, and social, political, historical, and scientific explorations and discussions. He recently returned to his passion for helping others by completing his M.Ed. in Counseling and pursuing a career as a licensed professional counselor. Some of his favorite intellectual properties include Green Lantern, the Flash, Batman, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Star Trek, Star Wars, Stargate, Babylon 5, the Expanse, and of course Doctor Who. This blog began with the Who Reviews section, and he hopes it will grow in time into something a bit more. New posts and sections are added all the time, so be sure to check back often.

On Losing my Mind

Posted on August 25, 2015 by christianclem

Fifteen years ago, a psychiatrist at the Student Counselling Services at Texas A&M University in College Station diagnosed me at the age of 20 with bipolar disorder. The revelation cast much of my life to that point in a new … Continue reading →

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Why Online School Works for Me

Posted on May 10, 2015 by christianclem

In light of my return to my master’s program with Walden University next month after nearly three years away, I thought that I would re-publish this post from 02 July 2011 that I previously shared on my old blog. It was … Continue reading →

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Much Ado About Everything

Posted on March 17, 2015 by christianclem

I realized that it has been quite a while since I posted here. I haven’t forgotten to write, but life has been rather busy over the last six months or so. This is not to say I want to neglect … Continue reading →

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On Discussing Media

Posted on October 7, 2014 by christianclem

Following my previous Doctor Who post, I spent a significant amount of time discussing opposing views on the season. It was a great conversation, and it answered for me a significant question: Why do we write so passionately about our … Continue reading →

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A Long Time Ago: “Spark of Rebellion”

Posted on October 6, 2014 by christianclem

Star Wars is back! Star Wars is back! Of course, the big news from a galaxy far, far away right now is production of J.J. Abrams’ Star Wars Episode VII: Revenge of the Lens Flares. I’m excited for it, to … Continue reading →

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Who Review: “Time Heist,” “The Caretaker,” and Series 8 Thus Far

Posted on October 1, 2014 by christianclem

I started this blog because I wanted to write about something in pop culture about which I was passionate. Doctor Who has been that for many, many years. But it’s really hard to get worked up about it this season. … Continue reading →

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Who Review: “Listen”

Posted on September 26, 2014 by christianclem

“Fear makes companions of us all.” But does it truly make this episode faster, cleverer, and stronger than the rest? Apologies for the lateness of this review. Life has a way of raising its ugly head from time to time. … Continue reading →

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Who Review: “Robot of Sherwood”

Posted on September 26, 2014 by christianclem

“I’m just as real as you are.” The Doctor and Clara meet the famous outlaw of legend, but is he the real thing? When the Doctor takes Clara to 1198 Sherwood Forest, they discover the truth of Robin Hood, the … Continue reading →

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Who Review: “Into the Dalek”

Posted on September 4, 2014 by christianclem

“I see beauty!” The Doctor’s greatest enemy returns to challenge everyone’s expectations. This week’s episode of Doctor Who deals with some interesting moral issues and a lot of very good character development for the Doctor. Clara continues to emerge from the … Continue reading →

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Who Review: “Deep Breath”

Posted on September 4, 2014 by christianclem

The Doctor is Back! But is he a good man? And was the premiere of season 8 actually any good? With that in mind, then, I have to confess that “Deep Breath,” the debut episode of Peter Capaldi, the 13th … Continue reading →

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