Category: Rob Reviews
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Rob reviews: Star Trek Starfleet Academy, episode 3 “Vitus Reflux”
Originally dismissed as the “laser tag episode,” Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Episode 3, “Vitus Reflux,” deserves a second look. On Day 900 of his blogging journey, Rob revisits the series’ “least best” entry to find the hidden character groundwork and foundational themes that make the rest of the season possible
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Rob Reviews: Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, episode 7 – “Ko’Zeine”
In Episode 7 of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, ‘Ko’Zeine,’ the cadets face their ‘All Worlds Break’ and a journey of self-discovery. From royal weddings on Khionia to secrets hidden on the bridge of the Athena, Rob explores why this ‘Deep Space 90210’ is exactly the evolution the franchise needs.
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Rob Reviews: Wonder Man
Rob reviews the Marvel Spotlight series “Wonder Man” on Disney+. Starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams and featuring the return of Sir Ben Kingsley as Trevor Slattery, this Hollywood satire explores what happens when a struggling actor is forced to hide his ionic superpowers to catch his big break.
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Rob Reviews – Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, episode 6 “Come, Let’s Away”
Rob reviews Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Episode 6, “Come, Let’s Away.” From Paul Giamatti’s scene-stealing performance as “Nustopher” to a shocking character death, this episode delivers vintage Trek action and a classic battle of wits.
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The one where I still don’t get it, part two
Is the “Friends” lifestyle the ultimate breadcrumb? In Part 2 of my deep dive, I move past the laugh track to examine the financial lies of 90s New York and the “neutering” of Chandler Bing. By looking at how the show traded individual identity for codependency, I’m doubling down on…
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Rob Reviews: Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, episode 5 “Series Acclimation Mil”
Deep Space Nine fans, grab your tissues. This week’s episode of Starfleet Academy, “S.A.M.,” is a masterclass in legacy, featuring a heartbreaking tribute to Benjamin Sisko and a shocking 32nd-century return of the Dax symbiont. Rob dives into why this “love letter” to DS9 is the best episode of the…
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Rob reviews Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, episode 4 “Vox in Excelso”
Is “Vox in Excelso” the best episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy yet? Rob reviews episode 4, exploring the long-awaited return of the Klingons in the 32nd century and how Cadet Jay-Den embodies the “Audacity of Potential” by choosing the path of a healer over a warrior. A must-watch for…
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Rob Reviews Star Trek: Starfleet Academy – Does the New Class Pass the Test?
Rob Reviews the 2-episode premiere of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy on Paramount+. Is the new 32nd-century era a pass or a fail? See why “Kids These Days” earned an A and “Beta Test” a B.
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Rob Reviews: Tron Ares (2025)
Is Tron: Ares a sci-fi masterpiece or just a two-hour Nine Inch Nails music video? Read Rob’s full review of the 2025 trilogy conclusion, featuring Jared Leto and the return of Kevin Flynn. Now streaming on Disney+.
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Rob Reviews: Inglorious Basterds (2009)
I went into ‘Inglourious Basterds’ expecting a standard war movie and came out realized that Tarantino doesn’t care about history books—he cares about revenge. Between Brad Pitt’s over-the-top performance and a climax that rewrites the end of WWII, this is a masterclass in cinematic nerve. Here is my review of…
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