Benjamin Cassidy
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In Review: Star Trek Discovery – Terra Firma part 1 (S.3 Ep.9)
Synopsis: “Terra Firma Part 1″ sees” Doctor Culber (Wilson Cruz) discover the full extent of Georgiou’s (Michelle Yeoh) condition. She’s dying. However, Doctor Culber also discovers a potential cure. Though, her chances of survival are low;... - Feature
Star Trek Discovery Season Three – Story so Far
The story so far is one of success. Certainly, in comparison to the first two seasons. In particular, the woeful first season. Whilst last week’s episode was the weakest of season three, for us, it wasn’t... - Feature
In Review: The Barrier: (S.1 Ep.13) – Last Days of the Present
Synopsis: “Last Days of the Present” is the season finale. Marta (Laura Quiros) and Julia (Olivia Molina) are prisoners. Because Alejo (Marcelo Converti) knows Julia’s secret. Luis (Abel Folk) is still on the run, in mortal... - Feature
May the Verse Be With You: Montag’s Flame
Ray Bradbury’s 1953 novel Fahrenheit 451 concerns Guy Montag’s realisation about the world around him. It’s a stunning story and one that’s sometimes overlooked as a classic of the dystopia genre. We thought we’d stick with genre,... - Reviews
In Review: Star Trek Discovery – The Sanctuary (S.3 Ep.8)
Synopsis: At last, we meet Osyrra, (Janet Kidder), in “The Sanctuary”. She’s searching for Ryn (Noah Averbach-Katz), the Andorian, who she thinks is hiding on Booker’s (David Ajala) home-world, which she attacks. Booker and Burnham (Sonequa... - Feature
Discovery: Tilly as Number One – Too Much Too Soon?
Recent Events Following the events of last week’s episode, Unification III, Tilly (Mary Wiseman) will now be temporarily serving as “Number One”. With that in mind, we wrote a recent feature, called Tilly – Time For... - Reviews
In Review: The Barrier: (S.1 Ep.12) – The Speech
Synopsis: In “The Speech” Luis (Abel Folk) huge decisions to make. Manuela (Yaima Ramos) is still gravely ill, but hope for her remains. Meanwhile, Hugo (Unax Ugalde) and Julia (Olivia Molina)) tussle with Alejo (Marcelo Converti).... - Feature
May the Verse Be With You: Ode to Winston Smith
If anyone deserves an ode it’s Winston Smith! Even for those who’ve not read it, George Orwell’s 1984 conjures terror and horror. As a book, it’s a massive contribution to culture, perhaps one of the most... - Reviews
In Review: Star Trek Discovery – Unification III (S.3 Ep.7)
Synopsis: “Unification III” sees Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) pursue essential data. Crucially, it’s related to “The Burn”. Those in possession of it are not enemies, though not friends either. The desire to get obtain it clashes with... - Feature
Discovery’s Ensign Tilly – Time for Promotion?
Tilly’s Tale Star Trek Discovery’s Ensign Tilly (Mary Wiseman) has come a long way. Literally. But we’re not talking about her taking the plunge 900 years into the future. We’re concerned with her future, specifically. In last week’s... - Reviews
In Review: The Barrier: (S.1 Ep.11) – Alone Together
Synopsis: “Alone Together” picks directly following from last week’s episode. Ivan (Nicolas Illoro) and Manuela (Yaima Ramos) turn to Alejo (Marcelo Converti), Ivan’s Uncle, Alma’s (Eleonora Wexler) brother. The significance of the episode title plays out,... - Feature
May The Verse Be With You: Superman’s Day Off
Even people who aren’t into superheroes know who Superman is. He’s an icon of humanity. There’ll be those who, of course, who know, but don’t love him. But we reckon that even they have some quiet...