Matthew Rushing
The 602 Club 86: Classified Wi-Fi
Independence Day. We discuss our recollection of 1996, bringing back the disaster film, the cast, impressive effects, if it holds up and our ratings.
Literary Treks 152: Little Starbase of Horrors
Force and Motion: Jeffrey Lang. We discuss being back in DS9, a unique story, losing a bro, Benjamin Maxwell, the psychology of Star Trek, an eccentric station, flashbacks and what’s next for Jeff.
The 602 Club 85: Bond is the Pawn
From Russia With Love. We discuss continuing Bond, changes from the book, women and villains, a troubled shoot, heightened realism, behind the scenes heroes, great moments and our ratings.
The 602 Club 84: C-3PO Burlesque Show
Star Wars: Clone Wars. We discuss our Clone Wars experience, volume one, if it’s still fun, volume two, leading up to Episode III, voices, being over-written and doing yourself a favor.
Literary Treks 151: Borg Recycling Bin
Avenger. We discuss coming back to the book, the Federation’ existential and ecological crisis, a group with questionable policies, Kirk as Sarek’s “Son”, Kirk avenging, the return…again, ratings and final thoughts.
The 602 Club 83: Yes to the Mystique
X-Men: Apocalypse. We discuss the X-franchise, new mutants, Quicksilver, rounding out the trilogy, a blessing or a curse, hero?, our ratings and a quick side note.
Literary Treks 150: Come to Janeway Moment
The Last Will Be First: Tristan Riddell. We are joined by Tristan Riddell to talk about his DS9 story The Last Will Be First. Then as a special treat and for the first time ever, we present the audiobook version of his story to the world.
The 602 Club 82: Lupin on the Loose
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. We discuss a new director and direction, character focus, fully forming, new characters, creatures and wizarding world things, book vs. movie, the score and our ratings.
Literary Treks 149: Dayton’s Prime Directive
Elusive Salvation: Dayton Ward. We discuss the title, continuing in history’s shadow, new aliens, where to go, the timey-whimy, Roberta Lincoln, cheekiness, SPOILERS, the importance of hope, a pop question, what’s next for Dayton and where to find him online.
The 602 Club 81: Revisionist History
Star Wars: Bloodline. We discuss the heir to the Empire, being in Vader’s shadow, world-building, romanticizing the past, new characters, the rise of the First Order and our ratings.
The 602 Club 80: The Right to Choose
Captain America: Civil War. We discuss choosing side, team Iron Man, team Cap, team Ross, revenge, new heroes, hero against hero, the fight in Siberia, a few last things, a quick rundown and ratings.
Literary Treks 148: Ultimate Evil Universe
Star Trek/Legion of Super-Heroes Vol. 1. We discuss our familiarity with the Legion of Superheroes, bridging the universes, immortal issues, trapped in a purple orb, characterization, art and our ratings.