Matthew Rushing
Literary Treks 225:A Ship Full of Legends
Kirsten Beyer: Architects of Infinity. We discuss a medical situation that has ethical concerns, the nature of Kriosians and Ensign Aytar Gwyn's choices, Icheb's budding relationship, the plight of the junior officers aboard Voyager, a massive mystery, and an ending that left us all shocked.
The 602 Club 176: Amusing Themselves to Death
Ready Player One. We discuss the score board, desolation, savior or slaver, virtual vs reality, references, the characters, bleakness and hope, ratings and if we'll see the movie.
Literary Treks 224: Archer Showing Off His Veins
Last Full Measure. We discuss the plot of the novel, the conflict between the 'squids' and 'sharks,' a story of differing perspectives, Archer's ethical issues, Trip's ultimate fate, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings.
The 602 Club 175: 12 Sided Kryptonian Clown
Krypton. We discuss our excitement going in, the beginning of the end, Kryptonian curse, rankless hope, Black Zero, something for everyone, the cast and our ratings.
The 602 Club 174: Bruce Wayne and Indiana Jones Have a Baby
Tomb Raider. We discuss previous raids, Lara Croft, her father, Vogel, mysticism vs science, pacing, responsibility and purpose, Lu Ren, Kristin Scott Thomas, action, the future and our ratings.
Literary Treks 223: We're Life, Jim, but Not as They Know It
Captain's Glory. We discuss Kirk's tendency to go it alone, the plot against Starfleet, Kirk vs. Picard, the nature of the Totality, the connection to the galactic barrier, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings.
The 602 Club 173: The Road to Hell
A Wrinkle in Time. We discuss, Wrinkle history, the kids, the Mrs., the Happy Medium, oh and, can you replace it?, camera and music, ratings and being constructive.
The 602 Club S36: Thrawn Lives?
Star Wars Rebels: Season Four. We discuss the Mandalorian arc, rebellion links, occupation, the world between worlds, saving Ahsoka, the key, Kanan's noble end, freeing Lothal and our final thoughts.
Literary Treks 222: The Ward Rule
Dayton Ward: Drastic Measures. We discuss the Tarsus IV massacre, mirror Lorca vs. prime Lorca, the fate of Governor Kodos, other characters at Tarsus IV, the book within the book, a surprise "after the credits" chapter you might have missed, what Dayton is working on now & where to find him online.
The 602 Club 172: A Plethora of Villains
Licence to Kill. We discuss continuing Bond, the story, the villains, Bond's friends, the women, the action, music and our ratings.
The 602 Club 171: The Dude in Cyberspace
Tron Legacy. We discuss 3D feelings, coming back to cult classics, appreciation and box office, Jeff Bridges, perfection, Sam and the cast, Dillinger vs Flynn, production design, music and our ratings.
The 602 Club 170: Wakanda 2.0
Black Panther. We discus our history with the character, the cultural impact, the characters, "we" not "us vs them", humor, the truth, story and cgi, wrapping up with our ratings.