Review: Star Trek – Deep Space Nine

The world-building continues from The Next Generation‘s template. But Deep Space Nine changes the beat and the rhythm before its done. With the liberation of the planet Bajor from Cardassian occupation, The Federation establish an outpost nearby. But before they even settle in on the old Cardassian station, a wormhole is discovered. Not only does…

Review: Star Trek – The Next Generation

The gold standard for Star Trek. Immutable and forever. First airing on television in 1987 and running for seven full seasons, Star Trek: The Next Generation is the powerhouse sequel the likes of which many movie franchises enjoy. Set 100 years after the Original Series featuring Captain Kirk and Spock, this series followed a new…

Review: The Sweeney

Something about crime drama set in Britain just irks me. Adapted from the 1970s television show of the same name, The Sweeney follows two of the more unconventional police officers in Britain, whose lack of regard for authority has them running out of allies while hunting down a devious criminal. The film is a classic…