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Is It Time For Women To Shape Star Wars? Middle-earth in 4K; Star Trek Discovery Jan 07, 2024

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In this episode of The Break, I share why I’m excited about Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s plans for the new Star Wars movie about Rey’s efforts to rebuild the Jedi order. I talk about the fate of Star Trek Discovery and I tell you why I decided to buy the physical 4K discs for The Lord ofContinue reading "The Break: Is It Time For Women To Shape Star Wars? Middle-earth in 4K; Star Trek Discovery"

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My Review of Rebel Moon Jan 01, 2024

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In this New Year’s episode of The Break I list my favorite movies, TV shows and books of 2023, I review Zack Snyder’s movie ‘Rebel Moon’ and I look forward to what 2024 has in store! In the Premium part of the show for my Patrons, I talk about Beef Wellington, Pasta Con Le Cozze,Continue reading "The Break: New Year’s Break: My Review of Rebel Moon"

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The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special; Tolkien in Rome; Thermae Romae Novae Dec 28, 2023

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In this episode: Why you should (re)watch the LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special Watching the Lord of the Rings Trilogy for Christmas Visiting the JRR Tolkien Exposition in Rome Comparing the xThermae Romae Novae anime about Roman bath houses to the real Baths of Caracalla in Rome Plus, in the premium version of the showContinue reading "The Break: The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special; Tolkien in Rome; Thermae Romae Novae"

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Christmas Movie & TV Specials, Pasta Secrets and Red Rising: Morning Star Review Dec 14, 2023

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In this episode, I talk about the new direction Doctor Who is taking in the 60th anniversary specials, I share which traditional Christmas movies I like and don't care for, I talk about the secret to quality pasta dishes and I share my impressions of the third book in the Red Rising Saga: Morning Star.

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Andor Postponed? Doctor Who: Wild Blue Yonder, Visiting Bagshot Row Dec 07, 2023

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In this episode of 'The Break', I explain why Star Wars could benefit from an 'Advent approach' to its tentpole productions, I give my spoiler-free impressions of Doctor Who: Wild Blue Yonder and share some metaphysical ponderings about the 'edge of creation'. And did you know that you can now visit the inside of Bagshot Row, Sam and Rosie's Hobbit Hole, on the Hobbiton Movie Set in New Zealand?

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Doctor Who: The Star Beast Spoiler-free Review | Star Wars in 2024 | Return to Moria | Squid Game: The Challenge Dec 01, 2023

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What did you think of the Doctor's return in the first 60th anniversary special? I share my spoiler-free review of "The Star Beast"!

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60 Years of Doctor Who; Dave Filoni and the Future of Star Wars; Rings of Power Season 2; more Vinland Saga Thoughts Nov 23, 2023

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This year’s Thanksgiving Day also marks the 60th anniversary of Doctor Who. I look back on how this science fiction series impacted my youth and why the Doctor keeps inspiring me. I also talk about the big interview about the future of Star Wars in Vanity Fair with Dave Filoni, Rosario Dawson and other peopleContinue reading "The Break: 60 Years of Doctor Who; Dave Filoni and the Future of Star Wars; Rings of Power Season 2; more Vinland Saga Thoughts"

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Is Taika Waititi’s Star Wars movie shelved? Deep Space Nine’s enduring relevancy; Fullmetal Alchemist’s surprising depth Nov 17, 2023

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What do we know about Taika Waititi's Star Wars movie? I react to a recent interview with the busy writer/director. Also, I review two of my favorite episodes of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine so far with an unexpected relevancy for our times.

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Can Kevin Feige Save Star Wars? Andy Serkis Reads The Silmarillion; Vinland Saga and History Nov 10, 2023

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With both Marvel and Star Wars franchises at a turning point, will MCU's mastermind Kevin Feige take over and save Star Wars? Or is something else necessary to safeguard the future of these storytelling universes?

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Loki Season 2, Star Wars: The Acolyte, The War of the Rohirrim and Vinland Saga Nov 07, 2023

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Season 2 of Marvel’s Loki has one major quality that makes it relatable even if you can’t follow all the multiverse stuff going on; Star Wars: The Acolyte looks very promising; The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim expands Peter Jackson’s Middle-earth presence; Vinland Saga continues to surprise me. ? Like thisContinue reading "The Break: Loki Season 2, Star Wars: The Acolyte, The War of the Rohirrim and Vinland Saga"

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