Those viewers who have spent much of Discovery’s run frustrated by the lack of traditional Star Trek stories can be safely reassured by this week’s instalment, which pits science against religion on a planet with a helpfully contrived background. Naturally, it’s a fantastic episode.
Star Trek Discovery returns – and James Hunt joins Cultbox to take us through it…
More Worthy Opponents With the exception of the Dalek in Resolution, the villains and monsters so far for this current run have been disappointing. Returning favorite villains and monsters aren’t necessarily the answer. Truly ruthless and cunning opponents are needed, not the Series 11 rogues’ gallery of cheating, vague, weak or pathetic villains and blandly-reformed … >
At least one scene from all ten episodes of Doctor Who Series 11, plus the New Year’s special, Resolution is included in this list. Every episode of Doctor Who ever made has its moments. The Crane Stunt, The Woman Who Fell to Earth What’s a series premiere without spectacular stunt for the Doctor? Jodie Whittaker … >
What has to be one of the most iconic images released for Doctor Who Series 11 wasn’t taken by the local photographer hired for for the filming block shot in South Africa. According to Doctor Who Magazine 534, the above famous silhouette photo of the thirteenth Doctor and her TARDIS was taken by actor Shaun … >
Sheffield From the hills of the city, to the crane yard to the water tower and architecture. The episodes filmed in Sheffield, The Woman Who Fell to Earth and Arachnids in the UK put a cinematic spotlight on the beauty of Sheffield. South Africa Abandoned water park, Macassar Beach Pavilion, Paarl Rock and the streets … >
Two thousand eighteen was a fruitful year for the film industry and science fiction genre filmmaking in particular. In February, Alex Garland presented his mind-blowing sci-fi horror film Annihilation. Though some critics deemed the movie too brainy for box office, its original plot, setting, and brilliant acting of Hollywood’s renowned actresses fascinated viewers and granted … >
There are plenty of ways that you can celebrate your favourite cult TV shows and movies. Not only can you buy cult-themed mechanise, or attend conventions centred around the likes of Doctor Who and Star Trek, you can also play online casino games – for free or for your own cash – that pay homage … >
Stress is among the greatest psychological triggers of physiological changes in the human body. The many leading factors of stress are similar across cultures. Some include unemployment, traumatic events and societal perspective on such things as sexual orientation. What people make out of such events differ among individuals, but they all seem to cause low … >
If you liked the first season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, then the second season of this Amazon’s Emmy-winning comedy-drama will have you biting your nails till the very end. The first season ended on a quite straightforward note; Miriam Maisel, or Midge, has finally reached the success she was yearning for and we were … >