A review by Samuel Brady Yesteryear is a tremendous shining example of some of the best that Star Trek can be to people. Whether you’ve seen the episode or not, I want to share with you an exchange Lenord Nimoy, the actor who plays Spok, had with a young viewer through the now out of print …
Star Trek: The Animated Series Review by Samuel J Brady Star Trek The Animated Adventure starts whether you’re ready for it or not and it begins by hurtling you towards a mysterious Dark Star. Seconds after the opening credits, the rich sounds of the Enterprise totally engulf you: computers hum and beep along, until a …
Star Trek: The Animated Adventure (or how I learned to stop worrying and love the cartoon) On my tombstone, it will read: “Here lies a Trekkie, he lived long and prospered.” I live, breath, and bleed Trek; it is deep in my DNA and integral to who I am. I will never forget watching the …
I’m sure you’ve heard by now that CBS announced a brand new Star Trek television show is set to premier in 2017. There aren’t a lot of details beyond that except that it will, according to the press release “introduce new characters seeking imaginative new worlds and new civilizations, while exploring the dramatic contemporary themes …
We’ve reached the penultimate issue of Star Trek / Planet of the Apes: The Primate Directive, with the final issue hitting stores today. Kirk and Taylor have decided to work together, the Klingons are pushing the apes toward war, and Scotty may have accidentally spilled the beans on how time travel works. It’s a madhouse! …
I’ve been pleasantly surprised with how well done Star Trek / Planet of the Apes: The Primate Directive has been handled so far. Both sides of the crossover feel true to their respective franchises, and the character interactions have been handled well. Issue 3 continues to deliver, but feels content light compared to the last …
If you missed my review of issue one in the series, you can check that out here. This time around Kirk meets old Bright Eyes himself, NRA spokesman George Taylor. The first issue of IDW & Boom Studio’s Star Trek / Planet of the Apes: The Primate Directive was a bit of a slow burn, …
Jetsons meeting Flintstones. Critics meeting Simpsons. Predators meeting Batman. Predators meeting Archie. Archie meeting The Punisher. Yes folks, I’m talking about crossovers. They are a part of pop culture that is used to increase sales and hopefully to cross-pollinate brands. It’s hard not to go into them with a cynical eye, but they can be …