Peculiar Reviewer

Opening night felt like a momentous event. Stoner nerds and Comic-Con leftovers lined up for the anticipated eccentric Marvel sci-fi experience that is Guardians of the Galaxy . Everyone is here to blast off for Marvel Studios' 10th addition to the Marvel Universe. Chris Pratt ( Parks and Recreation , Moneyball ) in space with aliens is a geek magnet, myself included.  It often begins with someone beaming up. This time, it's Earth 1988. Lone star Peter Quill (Chris Pratt) is but a wee lad, and suffers from a major loss in the family. 26 years later we are greeted with a grownup Peter, who is now the pilot of Milano (a spaceship named after Alyssa Milano, director/co-writer James Gunn's childhood crush). Quill is now known in the galaxy as Star-Lord. To give you a sense of the tone of Guardians - this Marvel superhero prances across the room with his "pelvic sorcery" to 70s love grooves, and never leaves without his "Awesome Mix Vol. 1" on tape. Qu...

The USS Enterprise NC-1701, built in 2245, is sent to planet Nibiru in order to examine a primitive civilization. The crew is called back home when they discover that a destructive force within has turned, threatening the Starfleet and everyone's future. In the sequel, and next installment of J.J. Abrams ' Star Trek (2009) reboot, Star Trek Into Darkness serves as a character driven exploration of relationships among the crew, while keeping it an adventurous sci-fi ride. I myself am not a Trekkie, but a Phile, versed in discovering similarities to The X-Files  among the science fiction genre. This is why when Captain James T. Kirk ( Chris Pine ) gets stripped of his position as captain after exposing the Enterprise to Nibiru's civilization is not unlike Special Agent Dana Scully getting taken off The X-Files and transferred, both having their job performances evaluated. Kirk's mission to rescue First Officer Spock ( Zachary Quinto ) endangers his positio...