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The starship Enterprise and its crew is pulled back into action when old nemesis, Khan, steals a top secret device called Project Genesis. I had the good fortune to be able to see this in theaters last weekend, along with the TOS episode “Space Seed” that introduced Khan to the franchise, along with a TON of world lore and fictional future history. It was pretty jarring to see just how much dark makeup they used on Khan to make him Indian, something they graciously toned down for the movie. I bought a popcorn tin and a cup, they’re pretty neat:...
The X-Men, a band of mutants who use their uncanny gifts to protect a world that hates and fears them, are challenged like never before, forced to face a dangerous and unexpected new future. This season was fun in terms of the references and content from the comics that’s finally made it to the screen, but it feels like it was missing the amazingly over the top heroics of the first season, bouncing from reference to reference. Buy On Amazon!
It’s 1993 and Ted the bear’s moment of fame has passed, leaving him living with his best friend, 16-year-old John Bennett, who lives in a working-class Boston home with his parents and cousin. Ted may not be the best influence on John, but when it comes right down to it, he’s willing to go out on a limb to help his friend and his family. I neglected to review this after watching it months ago. Get ready for my review! Here’s my review: this was good, I enjoyed watching and am sad that the series has been canceled. Buy On...
Twenty-somethings Clark Kent, the bright and driven Lois Lane, and their best friend Jimmy Olsen begin to discover who they are and everything they can accomplish together as an investigative reporting team at the Daily Planet. Season 2 definitely felt like the responsible people though it was a final season and season 3 feels like a scramble to find an interesting story to tell. For the most part I was whelmed by the story and was present for all the episodes, enjoying a moment here and there. The animation continues to be amazing, but having the big bad from the...
In a ruined and toxic future, thousands live in a giant silo deep underground. After its sheriff breaks a cardinal rule and residents die mysteriously, engineer Juliette starts to uncover shocking secrets and the truth about the silo. The first half of this season really meandered with some silly amnesia storyline that significantly slowed everything down, then coupled with a origin story that again, meandered for half a season, I nearly gave up on the season, but having read the books I knew what they were building towards. Season three culminates in some really well done science fiction, but if...
A former Marine confronts corruption in a small town when local law enforcement unjustly seizes the bag of cash he needs to post his cousin’s bail. I never reviewed this when I first saw it back in 2024, but I definitely enjoyed it at the time and I enjoyed it again when I watched it due to Aaron Pierre’s perfect portrayal of John Stewart in the current “Lanterns” show. Here in Rebel Ridge he plays a modern day John Rambo, just passing through a small town with a very small bit of business to do while he there, but is...
NOMINATED FOR THE PHILIP K. DICK AWARD FOR BEST NOVEL * Dazzling space battles, intergalactic politics, and rogue AI collide in Velocity Weapon, the f I didn’t realize this was book one of a series when I started the book and due to a series of various illnesses, car accidents, and just general life duties it took me 2 months to get through this story. It’s not the story’s fault, I greatly enjoyed the uniquely satisfying way that author Megan O’Keefe molded and used various tropes of the genre. I would have been happier if this was a one and...
With Hawaii’s four kingdoms divided by war, the ferocious warrior Kaʻiana embarks on an epic mission to unite his people—as an existential threat approaches their shores. Have you ever wanted to see Jason Momoa’s butt? The whole thing, many many times? This is the show for you! Sure there’s a beautifully shot series with some really great actors and a rather captivating story, but honestly, all the butts are here to be enjoyed too, so might as well comment on them. I’m assuming there’s going to be a season two eventually, as season one ends on a doozy of a...
When a fatal accident occurs on board the International Space Station, a lone astronaut makes the heroic journey back to Earth, only to discover key pieces of her life—including her young daughter—have changed. I had such high hopes for this series, but alas, I was only able to stomach about 3 episodes before I gave up on it. The acting is just fine, but the story is overwrought and wants to be more mysterious than it actually is. Buy On Amazon!
Fighting crime full-time as Spider-Man in a world that doesn’t remember him—and the pressure of seeing his old friends move on without him—sparks a change in Peter Parker he may not have the power to control. But that transformation might also be the only thing that can stop a shocking new threat to the city and those he loves – a powerful villain no one can even see. It’s been a full week since I’ve seen “Spider-man: Brand New Day” and during that time it’s started to close in on nearly 2 BILLION dollars in box office income, which is...
