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That’s life on the third rock from the Sun.
by Mike Bawden
Space, interstellar space, has made the news today. We’ve seen our first photos of the massive black hole at the center of our galaxy; we’ve learned of the first, official UFO hearings in Washington DC in the past 50 years; and scientists have explained why it’s unlikely we’ve ever had a visit from intelligent alien life.
The Star Wars galaxy isn’t going quietly into the good night – not even after whatever ‘The Book of Boba Fett’ was. Kevin Fiege’s Star Wars film looks to be something completely fresh and set apart from the protracted “Skywalker Saga” according to this article on Den of Geek.
Meanwhile, production has started on the Ahsoka series to stream on Disney+.
The big question on everyone’s mind, though, is how will the Obi-Wan series do when it drops in a little more than two weeks? Rumors are that it will feature a not-quite-fully-formed Darth Vader and will give fans a much deeper understanding of how Obi-Wan failed Anakin, leading to the young Jedi’s conversion to the Sith.
It could be a good, compelling drama. Or it could be casual, convenient, and trope-filled. We’ll have to follow our feelings, I suppose, and hope for the best.
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PGS Member, S’wak Props, asks you to decide: Kirk or Fleegman? Post your answer here.
Imagination Connoisseur, James Wallace shares a Dave Cullen review of Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country. He thinks Dave nailed it (see below). Post your thoughts on the review and the film on the discussion thread.
So, who’s the smartest person in the Marvel Universe (cinematic or otherwise)? PGS Member Melody M Luke shared a top 10 list from Collider. Do you agree or disagree? Let Melody and your fellow Connoisseurs know.
Melody also shared a hilarious post enumerating all the times poor Bruce Campbell has been “tortured” by high school pal and frequent director/collaborator, Sam Raimi. Get in on the conversation.
Imagination Connoisseur, R.J. Robinson, finds it hard to believe it’s been 15 years since the film, 28 WEEKS LATER hit theaters. Frankly, so do I. Let us know what you thought of the movie in the discussion thread for this post.
For now, though, R.J. is watching IF I CAN’T HAVE LOVE, I WANT POWER. Have you seen it? What do you think?
PGS Member, Tony Washburn, shares a link to a review of the Disney film, THE BLACK HOLE – it’s one of the “criminally underrated movies” series of video reviews. Have you seen that film? Let us know what you think.
Long-time Imagination Connoisseur and former DJ, The Richard, claims that Lady Gaga’s theme song for TOP GUN: MAVERICK may very well be the best song of the year. Do you agree? Let us know.
If you’re a Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant fan, you probably know who Karl Pilkington is. If you do, you’re going to want to watch AN IDIOT ABROAD – PGS Member Tommy Mårtensson shares a link to the film (now on YouTube). Watch the movie and let us know what you think about it.
Meme of the Day …
Imagination Connoisseur, S’wak Props … LOL. I just don’t know what to say. If you do, post your comment to it by clicking here.
That’s it for today.
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Have a better day – I’ll be seeing you tomorrow!
Mike
Does “stunt casting” work?
Imagination Connoisseur, ROBB, shares his thoughts on how Star Trek: Discovery handled its casting of Democratic politician, Stacey Abrams, as the president of a united Earth in the show’s finale. Personal politics aside, ROBB seems to feel Star Trek’s producers missed an opportunity to send a message about unity at a time when we could all use it.
Will Superman be returning in 4K someday?
Long-time PGS Member, Kenny Kraly Jr., writes in to the LET’S GET PHYSICAL MEDIA show to ask for their predictions on the possibility of getting more Superman movies out on 4k Blu-Ray.
On the topic of “Gatekeeping” …
Imagination Connoisseur, Jason Miller, writes a letter of support for ROBSERVATIONS host, Robert Meyer Burnett, who has recently proclaimed himself the Gatekeeper of Geekdom. Jason shares his experience defending RMB’s joke (made on Twitter) and arrives at an inescapable conclusion that everyone should probably take to heart.
Attention Star Command, there seems to be a problem with Buzz Lightyear
ROADTRIPPIN’ co-hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Mike Bawden respond to letters from listeners proposing a variety of reasons as to why Pixar’s latest animated feature, LIGHTYEAR, didn’t meet expectations during its opening weekend. Was it a result of bad casting, a strained relationship between studios, convoluted marketing or stronger-than-expected competition? No one is sure – but it’s possible the problem runs much deeper than an origin story for an action figure might let on.
How to accept Star Trek now so you don’t go insane!
Imagination Connoisseur, Adam Talley, writes in to explain how he now views the Star Trek franchise – a way that acknowledges the “good old days” so many OG fans pine for and the new innovations we’re seeing in stores, online, and in theaters.
Why is Obi-Wan the most boring thing about the Obi-Wan Kenobi streaming series on Disney+?
ROADTRIPPIN’ co-hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Mike Bawden discuss the broader implications of a question posed by an Imagination Connoisseur who asks why Obi-Wan Kenobi is such a boring character in his own series. In fact, one could ask why so many Star Wars series seem to be “running in place” and not really going anywhere with characters who don’t seem to be doing all that much. Is there a larger force at work here that no one seems to acknowledge? And where have we heard THAT before?
Does it make sense to remake good movies?
ROADTRIPPIN’ co-hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Mike Bawden respond to a letter from an Imagination Connoisseur who asks why Hollywood seems content remaking and re-booting successful movies rather than making movies with “great potential” that might have not met expectations when they were first released to the public. As Rob and Mike point out, there’s a lot more involved in a successful remake than one might imagine.
Rob comes out and admits he’s THE Gatekeeper of Fandom
Co-hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Mike Bawden discuss Rob’s recent revelation that he is, in fact, THE GATEKEEPER OF ALL FANDOM and what Imagination Connoisseurs can now expect of him serving as the judge, jury and adjudicator of all things geeky. Plus interesting letters from fans.
Lots of Star Trek-y goodness on the Interwebs lately
In less time than it takes for a tribble to become a grandparent, here’s a list of the eight most interesting, Trek-related things we’ve found worth sharing with our fellow Imagination Connoisseurs …
Making a case for LIFE after ALIEN
Imagination Connoisseur, S’wak Props, thinks Ridley Scott could have done much better when it came to making a sequel to his 1979 sci-fi/horror classic, ALIEN. Instead of Scott’s ALIEN COVENANT, S’wak recommends you check out Daniel Espinosa’s LIFE which includes Jake Gyllenhaal and Ryan Reynolds among others in the cast.
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