Movies
The Orb 103: A Different Kind of Honor
Worf’s Journey to DS9, Part 2: First Contact. We discuss Worf’s role in the second TNG film, Sisko’s influence on Worf’s character, how his view of honor has changed, and much more.
The 602 Club 70: Broken Wand Saves the Day
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. We discuss growing into the part, Harry’s kindness, growing the world, importance in the end, literal adaptation, growing the villain, Richard Harris, interesting themes, other things and ratings.
The 602 Club 69: One Big Suit of Hubris
Iron Man 2. We discuss the second time around, the legacy of fathers, Tony’s growth, new characters, the politics of safety and our ratings.
The 602 Club 68: In the Kiddie Pool
Deadpool. We discuss a different kind of “superhero”, being in a connected universe, is this really new, the cast, no fourth wall, things that work, things that didn’t and our ratings.
The Orb 102: An Emotional Malaise
Worf’s Journey to DS9, Part 1: TNG and Generations. We begin a new four-part series focused on Worf’s journey from TNG to DS9. Connecting the dots that were never meant to be connected, we find moments that were key to preparing Worf for his assignment to DS9.
The 602 Club 67: Marvel’s King Kong
The Incredible Hulk. We discuss the forgotten Hulk, this film’s place in the MCU, the credit story, if there is a problem with the character, the actors, an abomination of power, effects and our ratings.
The 602 Club 66: Spice Trip on the Sloop John B
Dune. We discuss the history of the future, does it makes sense to new viewers, stars galore, production, interesting themes, how we’d like to see Dune done and our ratings.
The 602 Club 64: A Trinity of Misfits
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. We discuss if we’re Muggles or Wizards, Harry’s wondrous world, the trinity, the professors, Hagrid, Neville, some of the themes, book vs. movie, the music and our ratings.
The 602 Club 61: Faster, More Intense
Star Wars: The Force Awakens. We discuss our Episode VII experiences, the new characters, old characters, abandonment, the villains, the history of a long time ago, what about R2?, humor, music and design, final thoughts and ratings.
The 602 Club 57: Feel the Melancholy
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2. We discuss the splitting the end, why and how we fight, movie vs book, PTSD, the Peeta-Gale-Katniss dynamic wrapping up with our ratings and rankings.
The 602 Club 55: Personal El Guapo
SPECTRE. We discuss first impressions, continuing Bond, it’s all connected, an interesting question, under siege, new characters, Bond in love, the one ring, music, too many spy movies, mission evaluation, rankings and listener feedback.
The 602 Club 54: Bottom of a Macallan Bottle
Skyfall. We discuss continuing Bond, the 50th anniversary, the shadows, new characters, an enemy that was once on the inside, the music and theme, wrapping up with our ratings.