The Best of Both Worlds

“The Best of Both Worlds” operates as an outlier to this examination of Picard episodes. While the story of what occurs centers on Picard and the assault that he receives from the Borg, this two-parter is ostensibly focused on Commander Riker. From beginning to end, it deals with Riker’s readiness and overall qualifications of captaincy. …

Star Trek: Picard – Thoughts on Nostalgia, Expectations, & Quality

The series premiere of Star Trek: Picard is less than three weeks away. It feels as though many of us Trek fans have been waiting longer than the year and a half since this was announced. I suppose there’s a degree of truth to that. There seems to be a clamoring online for years now …

Picard: A Reflection of a Character

For as long as my memory can recall, Star Trek has been a part of my life. As incomplete as early memory can be, there are vivid recollections of time watching Trek with my mom. I was seven years-old when Star Trek: Generations released in theatersin the fall of 1994, and that theater-going experience is …

‘mother!’ and the Honest Portrayal of Christian Living

By the time the end credits roll on Darren Aronofosky’s new film, mother!, you sit speechless in your seat, nearly paralyzed, by what you just experienced. And there is no more appropriate word to describe this film than experience. Make no mistake, this is not a fun film. Hell, it's not even enjoyable. Yet in all its …