Star Trek didn’t need the holodeck for films and the reason is pretty clear

Have you ever noticed that despite the frequent use of Holodecks in Star Trek TV series, they seldom appear in movies? In fact, only a handful of films have had the potential to incorporate this concept, as the original series and Kelvin Timeline didn’t seem to possess the technology at the time of those films. Even in the four Next Generation Era films where the technology could theoretically be present, we don’t see much use of the holodeck.

Dexter: Original Sin recap, episode 1: Dexter revisits his Angel of Death

It’s quite challenging to support the creation of a prequel series, and this is particularly apparent with the extended universe of Showtime’s long-running series, Dexter, featuring the title character, a vengeful serial killer portrayed by Michael C. Hall. The new series, Dexter: Original Sin, faces the challenging task of revisiting events depicted in the main series since the drama often delved into flashbacks depicting Dexter’s youth and his mentorship by his stepfather (doesn’t it feel nostalgic seeing Hall in that awkward wig as a young Dexter?). However, Dexter: Original Sin starts off reasonably well.

5 new scary movies releasing the week before Christmas

Which type of scary or suspenseful film would you prefer to watch this coming week? Perhaps a vengeance-themed thriller, with its edge-of-your-seat chase scenes and hidden dangers? Or maybe a classic slasher with an intriguing game of cat and mouse? Alternatively, how about a seasonal horror film that puts a spooky twist on the story of Ebenezer Scrooge? There’s quite a variety to choose from at home this week leading up to Christmas.

Not every Ronald D. Moore show holds up as well as Star Trek and Battlestar Galatica

Recently an article from Giant Freaking Robot popped up that caught my eye. In it, the author talks about a former SyFy series called “Helix”. The show was a science fiction horror series and was helmed by legendary writer Ronald D. Moore. The famed sci-fi genius, who made Star Trek and Battlestar Galactica into must-sees was trying his hand at a new genre and its first season went as well as you could hope.

Goldfinger’s son quits his marital home for new love

For any son, it can be quite intimidating to step out of the limelight cast by a charismatic and successful father, such as the late Ian ‘Goldfinger’ Posgate, who was renowned for his wealth-making abilities. This is particularly true when the father is known for creating vast fortunes, as was the case with this controversial figure.