“The Hope That Is You Part 2” wants to be able to tie things up nicely and firmly transition “Discovery” into its new 32nd Century home. In doing so, some loose ends are likely to be forgotten forever, unfortunately, because the characters involved really could have used the signal boost. At some point in time, […]
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Our time with the Doctor (Jodie Whitaker) was short this holiday season, and we have no idea when she’ll return, only that she will eventually. Oddly, that seemed to be a message “Revolution of the Daleks” was trying to communicate. The BBC’s subtle way of telling us to get used to a year or longer […]
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“There is a Tide…” brings “Star Trek: Discovery” to the underlying point of the season. There are essentially two factions in the universe. The United Federation of Planets; not what it used to be but still trying to hold to its principles, even if it’s left some members behind. And the Emerald Chain, an almost […]
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Well, it’s been a while since we’ve been to the theaters for a superhero movie. “Birds of Prey” and “Joker” were the last two, and neither fit the bill exactly. While some of you might have been able to go see “Wonder Woman 1984” on the big screen, most of the audience will be watching […]
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“Star Trek: Discovery” seems to have a plot problem this season. The burn could have been the focus of the season, but just as equally, Emperor Georgiou’s departure could have taken center stage. With Georgiou finally departed, “Su’Kal” tries to focus on the burn with mixed results. The show introduced too much at the last […]
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“Terra Firma, Part Two” wants us to see a changed Emperor Phillipa Georgiou by its conclusion. It tries to accomplish this with various tricks and call-backs to other “Star Trek” episodes. The problem with the mirror universe as a scheme is that it only works when reflecting on society or character. Since we didn’t get […]
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“The Rescue” gives “Star Wars” fans everything they could have hoped for, but somehow that ends up being slightly disappointing to the show’s mythos. Spoilers abound in what’s coming – if you haven’t watched the episode, you really should do so now. And also, how are you not already spoiled. Now shoo! There’s a review […]
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“The Believer” is a difficult-to-like episode of “Star Wars: The Mandalorian.” It doesn’t offer the series much in the plot, which is pretty frustrating as it’s the penultimate story of this year. Character redemption is always a nice feature, but it doesn’t feel necessary for a character we’ve barely met and are unlikely to see […]
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Time travel, rewriting history, a possible new omnipotent being. “Terra Firma Part One” sure does pack a lot into a “Star Trek: Discovery” episode. Georgiou takes center stage as the show tries to cure what ails her. The route we take to get there comes a bit out of left field and could be somewhat […]
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Christmas is flying at us fast in this weird pandemic year, but you can still catch some great gifts and get them without having to leave your home. The Humble Choice bundle comes with 14 games, and you pick nine to keep forever. That alone is a $250 value. This month though, they are throwing […]
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