Origin brings us deeper into the new mythology of the series as Daniel (Michael Shanks) and Vala (Claudia Black) travel with the Prior (Mark Houghton). Written by Robert C. Cooper, this episode was first broadcast on 29 July, 2005. The pair encounter the Doci (Julian Sands) who speaks for the Ori. Daniel begins to piece…
Tag: wallace shawn
Strange Invaders (1983) – Michael Laughlin
The next alien monster film featured in DK Canada’s Monsters in the Movies is an interesting one in that it had possibilities and potential, but it’s execution borders on the horrible. Meant to be both homage and satire of the sci-fi movies of the late 50s the story seems like it would work perfectly –…
Clueless 25th Anniversary Blu-Ray Review
Clueless is 25 years old today, and I have a hard time believing that for a couple of reasons. 1) That would mean I’m about 15 years older than I think I am and 2) the film still endures, is still relevant, and damned funny. Paramount Canada is celebrating the date by a 25th Anniversary…
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1999) – Extreme Measures, and The Dogs of War
Station log: stardate 52645.7 We’re closing in on the end of the series, as we delve into the last few episodes comprising The Final Chapter. Extreme Measures, written by David Weddle and Bradley Thompson, first screened on 19 May, 1999. Bashir (Alexander Siddig) and O’Brien (Colm Meaney) let work leak that they have a cure…
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1999) – Prodigal Daughter, and The Emperor’s New Cloak
Station log: stardate unknown Bradley Thompson and David Weddle pen this Ezri Dax (Nicole de Boer) episode that first aired on 6 January, 1999. The episode continues to demonstrate the differences between Ezri and Dax’s prior host, Jadzia. Sisko (Avery Brooks) is upset to learn that O’Brien (Colm Meaney) is missing after running down leads…
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1998) – Profit and Lace, and Time’s Orphan
Station log: stardate unknown Alexander Siddig directs this Quark (Armin Shimerman) episode that was written by Ira Steven Behr and Hans Beimler, which first aired on 13 May, 1998. Female rights aren’t a thing in the Ferengi end of space, but Grand Nagus Zek (Wallace Shawn) wants to change that, and begins promoting equal rights….
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1995) – Destiny, and Prophet Motive
Station log: stardate 48543.2 David S. Cohen and Martin A. Winer pen this Sisko (Avery Brooks) episode that first aired on 13 February, 1995. A joint Bajoran, Cardassian and Federation science mission to establish a permanent communications relay through the wormhole runs into problems when an ancient Bajoran prophecy centred around the Emissary – Sisko…
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) – Rules of Acquisition, and Necessary Evil
Station log: stardate unknown Ira Steven Behr pens this episode from a story by Hilary Bader that first aired on 17 November, 1993. Pel (Helene Udy) is a Ferengi who has arrived on the station to serve in negotiations between the Ferengi Alliance and civilisations in the Gamma Quadrant. Pel, however, is a female posing…
The Princess Bride (1987) – Rob Reiner
The next recommendation from the Great Movies – 100 Years of Film book following my screening of The Fellowship of the Ring is this fantastic adaptation by William Goldman of his highly enjoyable novel, The Princess Bride. Director Rob Reiner gathers a fantastic cast that includes Peter Falk, Fred Savage, Robin Wright, Cary Elwes, Mandy…
The Mind Reels 