Warp Five 240: Darmok Lite?
“Dawn” 20th-anniversary reflections. We we ask whether this story is just an attempt to recreate the magic of “Darmok,” a clone of the film Enemy Mine, or something much more.
The 602 Club 402: A Bad Dream
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. We discuss being familiar with the comics, the origin story, Tatiana Maslany, breaking the fourth wall, using Daredevil, villains, other relationships, the effects, the finale, our ratings and recommendations.
The Orb 142: In Awe of the Pylons
“Hear All, Trust Nothing.“ We discuss how this humorous installment in the Star Trek franchise successfully captures the feel of the richest and most serious series while also delivering plenty of laughs.
Literary Treks 352: Would You Like to Know More?
Second Self. We discuss the structure, living with the past, history, gritty, complexity of life, plain simple Garak, hope, hypocrites, our ratings and final thoughts.
Assembling Avengers 26: The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Join Matthew Rushing and John Mills on their journey through the MCU and this week they continue in Phase 4 with another Disney Plus show.
The 602 Club 401: Now It's Personal
John Wick. We discuss our introduction to the movie, a cold open, Keanu Reeves, the impact, the story, world building, the cast, the action, how it ends, our ratings and recommendations.
The 602 Club 400: I'm Sure It's Fine
Jaws. We discuss 400 episodes, in the jaws of, shark problems, realism, Brody, Quint, Hooper, selective facts, the score, the restoration, legacy and our ratings.
The 602 Club 399: The Ultimate Hive Mind
Avatar. We discuss our first time, the theater experience, the technology, the world building, Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, the rest of the cast, the story, full of messages, the score, how it holds up, our ratings and recommendations.
The Orb 141: What She Left Behind
Remembering Louise Fletcher. We reflect on the actor who brought Kai Winn to life, how her skill in portraying the character led the DS9 story in a different direction than first planned, and why Fletcher’s Winn triggers self-reflection in so many of us.
The 602 Club 398: The Junior JSA
Stargirl: Summer School. We discuss Scott's thoughts on season one, the CW switch, Eclipso as a villain, introducing Jade, the flashback structure, complicated people, facing their darkness, love, structure, setting up season three and our ratings.
The 602 Club 397: Say No to Drugs
Lethal Weapon. We discuss seeing it for the first time, a visceral beginning, dealing with loss, chemistry, aging, awakening, following the leads, the soundtrack and action, a ding and our ratings.
Literary Treks 351: A Win Win Win
New Earth: Challenger. We discuss Kirk and Spock, Uhura and McCoy, the criminal element, the USS Peleilu, a new starship, coexist, bringing all things together, our ratings and final thoughts.