A Star to Steer Her By

Shore Leave - Keanussance 02: Bill & Ted's Underwhelming Sequel

Next stop on our Shore Leave jaunt is "Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey" and what can we say but: at least William Sadler is a delight. Your stalwarts find themselves a bit underwhelmed by this odd sequel, which maybe was a little TOO different from its predecessor. Something is just missing this time around, and no amount of weird robots or caked-up Martians can fix it. Also this week: sequel issues, more film trauma for little Chris, and forgetting their own rules.

Shore Leave - Keanussance 01: Cleverly-Seeded Time Frippery

We're taking one of our patented Shore Leave breaks before the next leg of "Trek", and this time we're going over some choice cuts of the career of Keanu Reeves! So we're starting where you know we have to: "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure"! It's a classic tale of two well-meaning dopes trying to pass history with the help of time travel so that they can be the foundation of a utopian future! Also this week: a very smart dumb movie, some poorly-aged things, and alternate Rufuses (Rufae?) [B&TEA: 02:58]

Ten Forward 53: Everything Everywhere All at Once

This week we're looking at arguably the reason the reprehensible "Section 31" exists: the excellent "Everything Everywhere All At Once"! In a movie that turns the Chosen One narrative on its head, Michelle Yeoh plays Evelyn, who is the best hope for the multiverse because she is the worst version of herself. Come along for a story of generational trauma, nihilism, kindness, and the simplest little things actually being set-ups for something much more vital. Also this week: shockingly low-budget, director jump-scare, and a language tangent! [EEAAO: 1:27] [Classic Blog, Alternate Timelines: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/791154064875470848/through-more-and-more-looking-glasses ]

Episode 437: Tunneling Beneath Expectations

Brace yourself for "Section 31", the abysmal "Star Trek" movie that's a mashup of all the worst ideas from your favorite franchises and none of the good ones! Despite the universe seeming to not want it to happen, what had once been planned as a Shazad Latif–led spy series instead became a Michelle Yeoh heist vehicle. Brace yourself for samey, quippy dialogue, unlikable characters, and the most obvious "twists" you've ever seen! Also this week: ruining Rachel, nostalgia sickness, and being critical of criticism! [Section 31: 03:01]

Episode 436: The Vulcan Meh

We've come to the end of the beginning of the "Trek" streaming era with "Life, Itself". Unfortunately, it's all a bit underwhelming. We've got a pointless space battle, a mall-looking ancient temple/lab/whatever, and an ultimate puzzle that a five year old could crack. There's also a stupid, stupid, stupid reveal and an idiotic epilogue. Also this week: unexpected "Titanic", poster profundity, and wrapping "Discovery"! [Life, Itself: 01:26; Season 5 Wrap: 1:01:34; Ranking Disco: 1:29:48] Season Highlights and Lowlights: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/814630740605239296/discovery-season-5-lak-schlock-and-barrel Ranking the Discovery seasons: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/814631271228653568/ranking-the-seasons-of-discovery