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The 60 Most Important Star Trek Stories Of All Time
The following is not another “best of” list ranking the absolute greatest Star Trek episodes and movies of all time. No, there are plenty of those. Instead, this is a list ranking the 60 most important Star Trek stories ever. But what, exactly, defines importance? Briefly, this is the thinking: If any one episode changed science fiction on TV, it’s important. If a movie or book changed the history of Star Trek itself, it’s important. If a piece of fanfic changed culture at large, it’s important.
The 60 Most Important Star Trek Stories Of All Time
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2 hours ago "It's a bolder shape than we usually see her reach for," Nilesh Rakholia tells 'Marie Claire.' September 8 marked Prince George's first day at Eton College, but it was also a major milestone for Prince William and Princess Kate, who are sending their first child off to boarding school. What do you …
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You Should Read 'Killers of the Flower Moon' Even If You Never See The Movie
I’ve read few books as dangerously engaging as David Grann’s Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI. When asked, on the occasion of the release of Martin Scorsese’s film, for a parent’s perspective on the book the film was based on, I hesitated a bit.
25 Years Ago, The Original Alt-Rock Band Rebooted With A Forgotten, Misunderstood Album
Twenty-five years ago, on October 26, 1998, R.E.M. released Up, their first record without founding member Bill Berry. He’s left the band after the curious one-two punch of suffering a brain aneurysm on tour and the band pulling an $80 million record deal, the biggest ever at that point. If Berry was part of R.E.M.’s secret sauce, it wasn’t really apparent until after he left.
25 Years Ago, The Original Alt-Rock Band Rebooted With A Forgotten, Misunderstood Album
7 hours ago In June, Paul McCartney revealed that he had recorded what he called the Beatles’ last song, made with the help of AI software. He also said that the track would be released sometime this year. That time has nearly arrived: The Beatles’ final song, “Now and Then,” is out November 2 at 10 a.m. …
Joe Hisaishi’s Greatest Hits From Miyazaki Movies Is An Essential Family Record
Maybe, like me, you caught word that the amazing stage Japanese production of Spirited Away is coming to London soon–and, like me, you know you and your kids ain’t gonna be flying over to catch it.
5 Pearl Jam Songs 'The Last of Us' Season 2 Should Use Instead of “Future Days”
If you’ve played The Last of Us Pt 2, you know how important Pearl Jam’s song, “Future Days,” is to the unfolding story. Early in the game, Joel plays the song for Ellie before giving her his guitar and promising to teach her how to play. His tremulous performance of the song captures the complexity of their relationship–so much so that the song feels inextricably wound up in the story’s DNA.
'Moon Knight' - 5 MCU Cameos We Might See
The very awesome Moon Knight trailer has dropped and yowzah: we are in for a ride! Oscar Isaac is bringing the ruckus (translation: all his astonishing acting chops, charm, and pathos) to the role of Moon Knight, the MCU’s newest caped hero. Isaac revealed to Fatherly during an interview last fall that his son encouraged him to take on the Moon Knight role, he’s said that it’s been one of the most challenging and exciting roles of his career. We’re pretty stoked.
How to Watch the 'Avengers' Movies, In the Correct Order
Hey, so you’re still trying to work out how best to watch all the Avengers movies and shows in chronological order? Of course, you are – cause that’s wicked fun, but also not totally intuitive. Don’t worry: we got you. Here’s our breakdown of how the Avengers stories stitch chronologically together, everything from Captai Marvel, to Captain America: The First Avenger and all the way up to the Disney+ shows like WandaVision and Hawkeye.
Wild 'Hawkeye' Theory: That’s Not Same Kingpin!
The Hawkeye finale was wild. But, it was also emotionally satisfying and great. That said, if you’re suddenly interested in Kingpin again, you may find that in rewatching Daredevil on Netflix, that these two Kingpins don’t really match up. This leads to the obvious question. Although Vincent D’Onofrio returned to play Kingpin in Hawkeye — reprising his role from the 2015-2018 Netflix series Daredevil — there’s plenty to indicate that this is a NEW VERSION of Kingpin. Yeah, that’s right.
Wait, Who Is Kingpin Again? And Is 'Daredevil' in the MCU Now?
Getting into superhero stuff is fun, but it can also feel like homework sometimes. Right now, you may be aware that a 2015 Netflix show is suddenly relevant for a 2021 Disney+ show and also is connected to a certain movie about a spider-person that is slaying at the box office right now. Basically, both Hawkeye and the new film, Spider-Man: No Way Home are both making a big deal about the show Daredevil, which yes, ended back in 2018. So what’s the deal? What the hell is going on here?
Loved 'Spider-Man: No Way Home'? Read These Comics Next
The fever-dream of Spider-Man: No Way Home is finally here. All the leaks were true, but the way all the old-school nostalgia played out isn’t anywhere close to what we expected. It’s the most surprising crossover superhero movie in years, and also seems to tease maddening connections to other franchises thanks to crossing timelines and an over-the-top post-credits scene. But, is any of this based on the Marvel comic books?
Why Spider-Man Has Always Been the Best Superhero For Kids
Kids love Spider-Man. Your teenagers can’t wait to learn what secrets Spider-Man: No Way Home will reveal on Thursday, your preschooler binged Disney’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends–and everyone in your house is happy to rewatch Into the Spider-Verse, like, whenever. What’s up with that?
Marvel Just Used the Best Christmas Movie Ever to Level-Up 'Hawkeye'
Did you happen to clock what Kate and Clint are watching during their impromptu Christmas party in the fourth episode of Hawkeye? The Frank Capra 1946 film It’s a Wonderful Life. While it’s of course a holiday classic, the choice to have the Hawkeyes watching this particular film is a resonant and telling one–opening up some interesting questions about choice, family, and the consequences of your actions.
If "Uncle" Isn't Who We Think It Is, 'Hawkeye' Will P*ss Off a Lot of People
Hawkeye is great. As a lifelong comics guy, I find the sheer goodness of this show a frickin’ balm. So, if you’re not watching Hawkeye, like, stop right here and get you to a Disney+ streaming app and do yourself the gift of getting caught up with the exploits of Kate and Clint. (Assuming Disney+ can stop these outages from happening.) Anyway, after Episode 3 “Echo,” and head of episode 4, here’s where we’re at with all things Hawkeye.
The Marvel Comics That 'Hawkeye' Is Based On Are Freaking Awesome
Hawkeye is back! In the new Disney+ limited series Jeremy Renner returns as Avenger Clint Barton for a Christmas-tide adventure that introduces the inimitable Kate Bishop (Hailee Steinfeld) for a grand total of two—count em’! — two Hawkeyes. The Dinsey+ story unfolds sometime after the events of Avengers: Endgame, but it’s mostly based on Marvel comic books from 2012-2015.
Marvel 101: Read These 3 'Eternals' Comics With Your Kids
Hey! So The Eternals flick out in theaters. Huzzah! Space gods, fights for the fate of the Earth, and Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, and Angelina Jolie: Oh my! But what’s that? You haven’t had a chance to bone up on those Eternals comics you’ve been meaning to read? Well, we got you. Here are three good jumping-off points that’ll get you anchored in the comics’ basic lore of the Eternals, and give you some more time with Thena, Ikaris, Sersi, Makkari, and Sprite.
Read These Great Bat-Comics While Waiting For 'The Batman'
Holy hardcore Batman! The latest trailer for Matt Reeve’s The Batman has been released–and promptly viewed millions and millions of times by folks hungry to hear what Robert Pattison’s Dark Knight sounds like (‘cause, you know, he didn’t speak in the first trailer). Seems like Pattison has the Bat-voice down, but March 2022 is a long way away. So, how can you fill the Bat-void? Here’s a primer on the film, who’s in it, its inspirations, and what Bat stories can tide you over until the film’s debut.
The Darkest Jim Henson Movie Ever Is Finally On Netflix
If you’re anything like us, Sesame Street and The Muppets got you through the first year of COVID. Now, Jim Henson’s darkly bizarre 1986 classic film, The Labyrinth, has come to Netflix. And you should watch it, like tonight. If you’ve somehow never seen it, you really don’t know what you’re in for. Here’s why this cult muppet-adjacent classic is worth your time. First of all, try to remember that children of the ’80s were deeply confused by this movie.
Binged Star Wars: Visions? Watch These Anime Movies Next
The new Disney+ anthology series, Star Wars: Visions, is the half-century-old franchise’s first straight-up anime project. Arguably, it’s been a long time coming. Back in 1977, George Lucas stole borrowed the narrative DNA of the original Star Wars from the heart of Japanese cinema: the jidaigeki story of The Hidden Fortress, directed by the incomparable Akira Kurasawa.
How to Stream the New Batman Podcast On HBO Max - Is It Worth It?
What’s that you say? There’s a new Batman podcast? And it’s on HBOMax — like the streaming platform? Well, cool! But, how do you watch it — I mean listen to it? Maybe like us you kinda forgot that Batman: The Audio Adventures was coming our way. I’m a deep Batman fan, and I love the renaissance of innovative fictional audio storytelling happening now: Welcome to Nightvale, Homecoming, The Adventure Zone, The Truth–and Audible’s The Sandman.
Who Are the 'The Eternals' In the MCU? Timeline and Comics, Explained
Marvel manages to keep us pretty excited about its new films and TV offerings. There’s a new Spiderman film coming this December — and next year we’ll have more Dr. Strange, Thor, and Black Panther. But each of those films gets to play with characters that audiences know, and maybe have come to love. This summer, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings proved that a relatively unknown character can grab people, too — and draw a $257 million-strong crowd.
Our Blood Aligns Toward Something
Today’s poem is “Our Blood Aligns Toward Something” by Colin Cheney. He is the author of Here Be Monsters and co-creator of the podcast, Poet in Bangkok. He teaches at the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies. He writes: “My parents' farmhouse in Waldoboro had been gutted by a fire before they bought it in 1971. As they renovated, the house evolved into a place of gathering -- a place family could always retreat, where friends felt welcome.
Deep Water: 'Environmental Impact Statement' by Colin Cheney
This week’s poem leaps from the particle research to John Milton, blind and poor, dictating his poems to his daughters, to “What happens when my imagination / opens up inside someone else’s body.” Stay with this poem, as its leaps make a kind of sense and make lines like “Ridiculous / to say we should have known better” reverberate in more than one way. Colin Cheney is the author of “Here Be Monsters” (University of Georgia Press, 2010), a National Poetry Series selection.
Landfill Orchids
Today’s poem is Landfill Orchids by Colin Cheney. Colin Cheney is the author of Here Be Monsters, a National Poetry Series selection. He is creator and co-host of the podcast Poet in Bangkok, and an editor of Tongue: A Journal of Writing & Art. Colin teaches at the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies at the Maine College of Art. He writes, “ Landfill Orchids was born out of the landscape of my parents’ farm on the Waldoboro and Warren line.
Tomas Tranströmer: What Should I Read First?
Not to be confused with the Michael Bay franchise, the 80-year-old Swedish psychologist and poet Tomas Tranströmer, just awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, writes surreal, imagistic poems that explore his fascinations with the music of memory and nature. If you want to get to know his work, here are a few good entry points: 1. Tomas Tranströmer: Selected Poems, 1954 – 1986.
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