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 ]

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]

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

It's "Lagrange Point", the penultimate episode of the final "Discovery" season! And we're heating things up with a heist! The Breen have gotten their hands on some kind of garbage bin/TARDIS hidden between two black holes, and Burnham and her crack team have to get it back! On the ship, Rayner gets judged for his command style, while back at Fed HQ, Saru decides to volunteer for a dangerous mission. Also this week: math is like hips, the "Poltergeist" gambit, and our most recent "Trek" romances! [Lagrange: 00:56; non-canon and streaming smooches: 45:46] [what do you NEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEED?!: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/813997380225679360/hearts-stars-and-trek-romances-in-the-kelvin ]

Keep your voice down as we make our way to a Marvel-ish library in "Labyrinths"! The race is on to the final clue and Michael has to endure one of the more tedious "Trek" tropes: going into your own mind made of recycled sets! Meanwhile, Moll leads a coup to become Queen Breen! Also this week: a very busy secret location, an obvious revolt, and shipping! [Labyrinths: 01:23; Our Ships: 41:00; fanfic picks: 59:55] [the blog that launched a dozen ships: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/813347815982039040/i-ship-it-non-canonical-romances-in-trek ]

In "Erigah", we've caught up to our plucky bandits, and one of them is in a bad way. Worse still: uncle has come calling! Meanwhile, the B team is trying to get to the bottom of the latest clue. And in both cases, we have a "Discovery" superpower: sudden backstory out of nowhere! Turns out Rayner has a long history with the Breen, while Jett gets a Poe Dameron style upgrade! Would've been nice if any of this had been mentioned earlier... Also this week: conclusion jumping, antagonist v. villain, and remaining side-love! [Erigah: 03:31; DS9/VOY/ENT minor romance: 58:33] [d'blog: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/812714047765200896/hearts-stars-and-trek-other-trek-romances-part ]

It's that time again; the first season of a new "Trek" series has come and gone so we're going to do our general overview first impressions chat! How do we feel about "Trek" taking on the teen romance/drama genre? What do we think of our students, faculty, and Mudd-esque villain? Settle in before the bell and find out! Also this week: Fishpower and cost-cutting, a huge cast, and the look and feel of SFA! [Series chat: 02:30; Aesthetics Chat: 1:28:15] [Note: MAJOR Picard S.2 spoiler from 36:50-37:05; but honestly if you've not seen it we're saving you from a stupid, stupid, stupid reveal] [So shiny: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/812078301035347968/class-is-now-in-session-starfleet-academy ]

We had the big Breen reveal last week, so surely now everything's REALLY going to kick off in "Whistlespeak"! Oh, no? We're going to just go follow the next clue and have a frankly-dull and VERY undercooked adventure? Well, at least the titular whistle language will surely be a major factor! Oh, also no? Those...those certainly are some choices right there. Also this week: another lethal ritual, major extrapolation, and TOS/TNG supporting romances! [Whistlespeak: 01:50; The Many Other Loves of TOS/TNG: 47:59] [The new blog: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/811452093801103360/hearts-stars-and-trek-other-trek-romances-part ] [The older parent blogs we mentioned: https://www.tumblr.com/sshbpodcast/714420190821187584/star-trek-parents-just-dont-understand-part-1 https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/715053636903927808/star-trek-parents-just-dont-understand-part-2 ] Barkley Marathons Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZ-DE-hmiGE

Despite the title, "Mirrors" only briefly brushes against the Mirror Universe, as we find out the next clue is on the ISS "Enterprise"! It's floating in a pocket and the gang's all here: Michael, Moll, Book, and L'ak. And some kind of shenanigans force them to have to play nice or none of them are getting home. We also finally get some background on our little thrillseekers and how they met! Also this week: hot Mushroom Zombie, oddly-sturdy ships, and "Enterprise" couplings! [Mirrors: 01:03; ENT's mostly-regrettable get-togethers: 53:33] [Shoot, we forgot to have an entry for Archer and War Crimes! : https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/810819892137934849/hearts-stars-and-trek-romances-in-enterprise]

In "Face the Strange", Rayner has to face his own little "Christmas Carol", except instead of three ghosts he's got Michael and Stamets. When transporters and time travel tech have an inverted space baby, they find themselves bouncing all around time, learning about themselves...and a possibly doomed future if our old friends THE BREEN change everything via Progenitor tech! Also this week: a uniform gripe, betting on "Futurama", and lost love lost in space! [Strange: 00:48; Voyager romances: 40:12] [Everyone knows the Delta Quadrant is the hottest quadrant: https://sshbpodcast.tumblr.com/post/810187444418985984/hearts-stars-and-trek-romances-in-voyager ]