Matthew Rushing
The 602 Club 179: Don't Waste Your Life
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. We discuss who plays board games, bringing this forward, there is no reset button, the characters and their avatars, production, the end and our ratings.
The 602 Club 178: The Weight of the Adamantium
X2: X-Men United. We discuss picking up from the first film, starting off with a bang, blessing and a curse, the coming war, road to Dark Phoenix, anger vs faith, quiet moments, new mutants, dealing with people, does it hold up and our ratings.
Literary Treks 226: Nintendo Hwii
Dark Mirror. We compare to other stories set in the mirror universe, a dolphin scientist named Hwii, his theory of hyperstrings, the evil and powerful Counselor Troi, the origins and nature of the mirror universe, Diane Duane's particular brand of technobabble, and give final thoughts and ratings.
The 602 Club 177: The Walking Dead
Jessica Jones Season 2. We discuss coming into the season, the arc for Jessica, relationship with Oscar, her mother, Trish, the shooting, Malcolm, Jeri, a happy note and our ratings.
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.