Discovery Does Space Horror
In “Context is for Kings”, Michael Burnham gets out of jail, uncovers mystery on the Discovery, and outruns a space monster on a derelict ship of horrors.
The Battle at the Binary Stars—or How Star Trek: Discovery Tells Us It’s Not Playing
In the previous episode of CBS’s Discovery, the USS Shenzhou paused unknowingly on the brink of disaster, and Star Trek: Discovery just ran with it, leading us into the heart of the beginning of the Federation/Klingon conflict and a conflict within Michael Burnham herself.
Anime Sunday: Fate/Apocrypha Episode 01 Impressions
Michael’s back for this Anime Sunday with a look at another series from the Summer 2017 Season. It’s his Fate/Apocrypha Episode 01 Impressions!
Of Gravity Wells and Faith
In “If the Stars Should Appear”, the Orville tackles faith, control, and truth in a surprisingly effective and sensitive way with help from a guest star.
Retro Game Friday: Sonic Adventure
Michael’s back with one of the launch titles for the Sega Dreamcast for this week’s Retro Game Friday. It’s Sonic Adventure!
Discovering Discovery
Star Trek: Discovery’s first episode, “A Vulcan Hello” is an aesthetic bridge between Star Trek canon and the 2009 Reboot, but how does it stand up? Also, what about those Klingons?
Bookish Wednesday: The Sparrow by Edward Brody
Michael’s back with the sequel to The Reborn for this week’s Bookish Wednesday. It’s The Sparrow by Edward Brody!
Manga Monday: Kimetsu no Yaiba by Gotouge Koyoharu
Michael’s back with another Quick Review for this week’s Manga Monday. It’s Kimetsu no Yaiba by Gotouge Koyoharu!
The Orville Tackles (Trans)Gender…Kind of, Maybe, Sort of, Ish?
Episode Three of the The Orville addresses what happens when a girl is born to Moclan parents, who happen to be members of an all-male species. At Unimatrix 47, we’re thrilled to see it, but a little confused.
Sensate Saturday: You Will Hear the Voice of the Dead by Hiyodori Sachiko
Michael’s back with another Quick Review for this week’s Sensate Saturday. It’s You Will Hear the Voice of the Dead by Hiyodori Sachiko!