Published inViews of Other Planes·6 hours agoMember-onlyThe Flash Episode Review — Season Nine, Episode Eleven “A New World, Part Two”This episode focuses on what’s going on while Barry’s in the past because even though it’s time travel, he doesn’t come back right away. Allegra is attacked and left comatose. And Mark shows up except, of course…there are people who are being possessed. …The Flash2 min readThe Flash2 min read
Published inViews of Other Planes·1 day agoMember-onlyThe Flash Episode Review — Season Nine, Episode Ten “A New World, Part One”So, here we go. The end of The Flash is a four parter, although I’m still going to review each episode separately. Part one sees Barry just vanish from right in front of Iris. He’s been time-napped! Back to the day his mother dies, of course, because we had to…The Flash2 min readThe Flash2 min read
Published inViews of Other Planes·2 days agoMember-onlyTwo Men Enter, One Man Leaves — Remembering an Icon“You know the law. Two men enter, one man leaves.” I loved Fury Road, but there is a truly special place in my heart for Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome. I suppose I was the right age. After all, the golden age of science fiction is twelve. And my strongest memory…Tina Turner2 min readTina Turner2 min read
Published inViews of Other Planes·3 days agoMember-onlyGotham Knights Episode Review — Season One, Episode Seven “Bad to Be Good”I think I’ve mentioned a few times that Duela makes this show. Duela makes this show. The performance of Misha Collins as Harvey Dent, though, comes a close second. I hadn’t really got my head around the fact that he’s Castiel. Huh. But the real focus of this episode is…Gotham Knights2 min readGotham Knights2 min read
Published inViews of Other Planes·4 days agoMember-onlySuperman & Lois Episode Review — Season Three, Episode Seven “Forever and Always”Another episode that’s all about love. Peia’s secret is going to come out, but Nat is oblivious that she is dating… …Mannheim’s son. Who seems to have, at least, fallen a good way from the roots of that particular tree. Meanwhile, Lois and Clark are refusing to use Fortress tech…Superman2 min readSuperman2 min read
Published inViews of Other Planes·5 days agoMember-onlyStar Trek: Picard Episode Review — Season Three, Episode Ten “Farewell”This episode gets very, very timey-wimey. I’m fond of timey-wimey, but… It appears that they are trapped in 2024, but we know it’s not going to end like that. They are now going to prevent Renee from being killed by Soong. Queen Jurati informed them they need two Renees, one…Star Trek3 min readStar Trek3 min read
Published inViews of Other Planes·6 days agoMember-onlyStar Trek: Picard Episode Review — Season Two, Episode Nine “Hide and Seek”So, we discover the reality…that’s been hinted at…that Picard’s mother was mentally ill, and ended up committing suicide. For which he’s blamed himself all this time. For…complicated reasons. This season is really all about guilt, also destiny, also timey wimey stuff. The Borg are working with Dr. Soong, who we…Star Trek2 min readStar Trek2 min read
Published inViews of Other Planes·May 27Member-onlyStar Trek: Picard Episode Review — Season Two, Episode Eight “Mercy”“Mercy is not a Borg trait.” Jurati and the Borg queen may be…merging? Becoming something new? It sure looks that way. Raffi asks Seven to help find the queen by imaging what she would do. This isn’t very comfortable for poor Seven. Meanwhile, Picard and Guinan are in FBI custody…or…Star Trek2 min readStar Trek2 min read
Published inViews of Other Planes·May 26Member-onlyReview: Mercury Rising by R.W.W. GreeneDisclaimer: I received a free copy of this book for review and award consideration purposes. Retrofuturism is an odd beast. It’s not something you see that often, especially in book form. In fact, I suspect I may have to define it for some readers. Basically, retrofuturism is a story written…Science Fiction2 min readScience Fiction2 min read
Published inViews of Other Planes·May 25Member-onlyGotham Knights Episode Review — Season One, Episode Six “A Chill In Gotham”This episode calls back to the death of the Waynes at the hands of Joe Chill. Except, surprise surprise, he was framed. Did Batman die because he realized that Joe had been framed. We may never know. Joe Chill’s last request: To tell Turner Hayes the truth about his grandparents’…Gotham Knights2 min readGotham Knights2 min read