Matthew Rushing
The 602 Club 15: Road to Becoming the Icon
Man of Steel. We talk about Krypton, the new Superman suit, the nonlinear nature of the storytelling, Lois Lane and the military, the deaths of Jonathan Kent and Zod as well as the nature of this film as a true origins movie, plus much more.
Literary Treks 89: Elephant in the Room
Slings and Arrows: A Weary Life. We ask the question of where Tom is, discuss the trio of Riker, LaForge and Daniels, the genuine emotion of Riker, the news media and Maquis problem as well as our ratings.
The 602 Club 14: The Roger Moore of Indiana Jones
Raiders of the Lost Ark. We discuss the beloved film from casting to the memories of our first experiences with the movie, along with what we still love, what still bothers us, as well as the soundtrack and question if it still holds up today.
Literary Treks 88: The Q Cardassian
The Q Gambit. We talk about The Q Gambit series, walking through each issue, discussing the plot and whether or not this crossover works.
The 602 Club 13: Princess Bride Status
Galaxy Quest. This film has gone from box office dud to cult classic since it's original release. We discuss what makes this film so special to sci-fi fans, it's homage to Star Trek and whether there should be a sequel.
Literary Treks 87: Like The Godfather Part III
Mission Gamma: Cathedral. We look at the pace of the series, the importance of pain, the role of faith, Kira's place in the Bajoran reformation and the character growth that has continued from Deep Space Nine through the novels.
The 602 Club 12: It's a Wonderful Life Doctor
Doctor Who: Last Christmas. Every year geeks gather around their television sets to see what will happen to The Doctor and his companion. We discuss the latest installment in this holiday tradition as well as look back at season 8.
Literary Treks 86: So Much Janice Rand
Harlan Ellison's City on the Edge of Forever. With the release of IDW's comic mini-series, fans finally have visual representation of his original vision for Star Trek's most popular episode. We discuss this seminal work together.
The 602 Club 11: A Badass Battle Ram
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies. Join us as we venture into Peter Jackson's Middle Earth, one last time with the final Hobbit film. We discuss in-depth the film and the legacy that the saga has left behind.
The 602 Club 10: They Didn't Think This Through
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. We dive into the difference in filming time Jackson had, the new places of the film like Bree, Beorn's House, Mirkwood, the Woodland Realm, Laketown and Erebor plus talk about the characters and themes.
Literary Treks 85: Jurassic Park of the Billionth Century
Department of Temporal Investigations: The Collectors. We discuss Dan's thoughts on the first two books, how DTI could work as ebooks moving forward, the themes of change and letting go as well as timelines we'd love to see explored.
The 602 Club 9: The Original George Lucas
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. After The Lord of the Rings it was inevitable that The Hobbit would get made. Peter Jackson returned to helm a trilogy of films and together we discuss this first film in the new Middle Earth saga.