Matthew Rushing
The 602 Club 316: Infinity Stones
The Fifth Element. We discuss finding the movie, a long time coming, mixing ideas, comic inspiration, costumes, creature design, the cast, why save life, the soundtrack, ratings and our recommendations.
The 602 Club 315: A Viking Pyramid Scheme
Star Wars: Light of the Jedi. We discuss the disaster, hyperspace, the Nihil, the Republic, the Jedi, an introduction, the epilogue and our ratings.
Literary Treks 314: Nothing Good is Born From Lies
James Swallow: The Dark Veil. We discuss the Titan in canon, the Riker, writing Thad, fear, Picard and a different response, twisted truth, the Jazari, AI, learning from the past, a cameo, what's next for James and our final thoughts.
The 602 Club 314: Not a Lot of Hope in Hope
First Blood. We discuss book to film, Stallone's influence and performance, judging a book by it's cover, doing his own stunts, the shooting style, Brian Dennehy, Richard Crenna, the score, our ratings, recommendation and a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!
The 602 Club 313: Eternal Bug-Zapper
Soul. We discuss our excitement level, the beyond, preexistence, mentorship, the zone, the spark, the music, our ratings and recommendations.
The 602 Club 312: The Resurrection Stone
Wonder Woman 1984. We discuss returning to Themyscira, 1984, granting wishes, bringing Steve back, Barbara's choice, Max Lord, the truth, show don't tell, the action, the music, our ratings and recommendations.
Literary Treks 313: Far-Future Midwesterner
Una McCormack: The Autobiography of Kathryn Janeway. We’re joined by the admiral’s ghostwriter to learn how childhood and early career shaped the woman who led her crew back from the Delta Quadrant. We also review the first two issues of the IDW’s Seven’s Reckoning.
The 602 Club 311: The Mandalorian and the Elder Saber
The Mandalorian: Season 2. We discuss The Marshal, The Passanger, The Heiress, The Siege, The Jedi, The Tragedy, The Believer, The Rescue and our final thoughts.
The 602 Club 310: He's an Angry Elf
The Christmas Chronicles 2. We discuss history for Santa, Santa and Mrs Claus, what child is this, blue Christmas, courage at Christmas, where to go next, thrown back in time, ratings and our recommendations.
The 602 Club 309: The Truth Wins Out
Mulan. We discuss harnessing chi, mirrors, connecting with the characters, romance, lies, truth and courage, the action, the music, ratings and our recommendations.
Literary Treks 312: Gets the Two Sides Talking
Greg Cox: A Contest of Principles. We discuss keeping it fresh, the ethics of news, story genesis, part of the story, responsibility, re-litigating the past, finding out something new, does the right thing, working with new Trek, what Greg has coming up and where to find him online.
The 602 Club 308: Strategically Placed Hair Cut
The Mask of Zorro. We discuss the original, it could have been very different, kicking off another franchise, the cast, using your power, the action, the score, ratings and our recommendations.