Matthew Rushing
The 602 Club S3: This is the Trailer You're Looking For
The Force Awakens/Rebels Season 2 Trailers. In this supplemental episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined once again by John Mills to talk about both trailers, sharing our reactions, speculation and shear joy over what we have seen.
The 602 Club 26: Chrome Stormtroopers
Battlestar Galactica 1978. We discuss our experiences with the show, watching things as children, watching the series now, the story, setting and production design, the mythology, the acting and if it has staying power.
Literary Treks 100: In the Shadow of the Emissary
Rising Son. We discuss our first impressions, Opaka's escape, Jake's life in his father's shadow, how we live, free will, predestination, responsibility, life's purpose, planting the seeds for the future and our ratings.
The 602 Club S2: He's George Freaking Lucas
The Star Wars Saga. We discuss everything, the Prequels, the Jedi, unexplored time periods, the expanded universe then and now, the Holiday Special, Special Editions, the new films, comics and the digital releases.
The 602 Club 25: Paradise Lost for Pirates
Pirates of the Caribbean. We talk about the original Pirates movie, the casting, the way the movie winks to the audience, the surprising depth of the story, the music, production value and why this should have been just one film.
Literary Treks 99: Dr. Suess Trek
Gold Key Comics Vol. 1. As we walk through issues 1-3 we discuss the impact of the creators who had never seen Star Trek beyond publicity stills and how this impacts the look and feel of their interpretation of Star Trek.
The 602 Club 24: The Dr. No of the Marvel Franchise
Iron Man. We discuss the long production history of the film, our first thoughts, realism in comic book movies, The cast, the villain, story, music, direction and ask if it holds up.
Literary Treks 98: Vulcan Mandalorians
Uncertain Logic. We talk about the surprise of learning there is another Enterprise in Starfleet, the politics in this period of Federation history, filling in the gaps, the Deltan story line, the power of devaluation, the battle for the Vulcan soul, the price of lies and our ratings.
The 602 Club 23: A Living 1930's Comic Book
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow. We discuss our first encounters with the movie, the story, the revolutionary nature of the film, the look, the fun sci-fi gadgets, the cast and characters, the music, wrapping up with final thoughts.
Literary Treks 97: TOS' "Family" Episode
Shadow of the Machine. We talk about the how heroes are real people, some of the continuity issues with other novels, dive into the stories of Kirk, Sulu and Spock, and give our ratings.
Literary Treks 96: Invited to Sili-Con
Savage Trade: Tony Daniel. We discuss the genesis of the book, building from the show, good and evil, historical characters, expanding on the Vulcans, writing the ensemble, chosing certain figures from history, creating races for the book, his upcoming projects and lastly where to find Tony online.
The 602 Club 22: All Good Dragons Go to Heaven
Dragonheart. We discuss famous dragons, the big themes of the film, the story, our favorite parts, the cast, production value, music and our ratings.