Edward James Olmos joins the main cast this week as the division’s new lieutenant, Martin Castillo, and with his steely eyed glare on Crockett (Don Johnson) the story swings into high gear. One Eyed Jack was written by Alfonse Ruggerio Jr., and first aired on 2 November, 1984. An old flame of Crockett’s Barbara Carrow…
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Mind Reels Chats With Rebecca Liddiard
REBECCA LIDDIARD Recording Date: February 13, 2018 Tim and Sue finally had the honour of sitting down with the very amazing Rebecca Liddiard in the SmitheeTV studio! imdb: www.imdb.com/name/nm4428734/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Twitter: @RebeccaLiddiard For video highlights: Quick Shots #1 youtu.be/M3TKbv0xjUk Quick Shots #2 youtu.be/fq3TE55m03o Quick Shots #3 youtu.be/C7ThRCoNsjk Quick Shots #4 youtu.be/4kBsDVoIJAQ Quick Shots #5 youtu.be/-7d2SYUPcJs For extra content, become a Mind Reels Patron today! www.patreon.com/TheMindReels
Mind Reels Chats With Mayko Nguyen
MAYKO NGUYEN Recording Date: November 15, 2017 Tim and Sue are stoked to finally get Mayko Nguyen into the studio for a long overdue chat! imdb: www.imdb.com/name/nm1534287/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Twitter: @maykohaixep For video highlights: Quick Shots #1: youtu.be/TclrmEFtkBY Quick Shots #2: youtu.be/amBCmaIrjj4 Quick Shots #3: youtu.be/Xnv0m4PBEVQ For extra content, become a Mind Reels Patron today! www.patreon.com/TheMindReels
Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942) – Michael Curtiz
As I continue my time with the Musical chapter in the Great Movies – 100 Years of Film book, I dove into the biographical film, Yankee Doodle Dandy starring James Cagney. That gave me a pause. Despite everything I had ever heard about the film, I’d never seen him do anything like this. It was…
Star Trek: The Next Generation (1993) – Tapestry and, Birthright Part I
Captain’s log: stardate unknown With an airdate of 15 February, 1993, Tapestry immediately became a fan favourite. Written by Ronald D. Moore, the episode is immersed in series continuity, especially that of Captain Picard (Patrikc Stewart). When the captain is injured in a fight, his artificial heart, which we know about from season two, is…
Star Trek: The Next Generation (1990) – Brothers, and Suddenly Human
Captain’s log: stardate 44085.7 The theme of family which runs through this entire season of Next Generation is very prevalent here in this episode that was written by Rick Berman. First airing on 8 October, 1990, this is a very Brent Spiner-heavy episode. A medical emergency necessitates a run to a nearby starbase, however, Data…
The Mind Reels & Travelers
The science fiction drama Travelers from creator Brad Wright returns for Season 2 tonight at 9pm on Showcase. And believe me you want to tune in, because wow what a start to the new season! With stunning revelations, and great characters this winner, starring Eric McCormack, Nesta Cooper, MacKenzie Porter, Jared Abrahamson, Reilly Dolman and…
Star Trek: The Next Generation (1989) – Loud as a Whisper, and The Schizoid Man
Captain’s log: stardate 42477.2 Loud as a Whisper first aired on 9 January, 1989. Written by Jacqueline Zambrano, I’m sure there is a fairly solid tale in here somewhere, with a great message. But it gets a little lost along the way. The story line revolves around a deaf mute diplomat and negotiator named Riva…
Star Trek: The Next Generation (1988) – Datalore, and Angel One
Captain’s log: stardate 41242.4 Ahhh, the melodrama trope of the evil twin. Datalore, written by Robert Lewin and series creator Gene Roddenberry from a story by Lewin and Maurice Hurley first aired on 18 January, 1988. This episode introduced two recurring creations of The Next Generation, while also giving us more of a history on…
The Twilight Zone (1962) – One More Pallbearer, Dead Man’s Shoes, and The Hunt
My journey through the depths of The Twilight Zone continue this week, as I continue my way through Paramount Pictures’ complete series collection on blu-ray. First up is One More Pallbearer. Written by series creator and showrunner Rod Serling, this story first aired on 12 January, 1962. Dr. No himself, Joseph Wiseman plays Paul Radin,…
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