The children! Jack, Fr. Cory, Lisa, and Victor discuss the clash of cultures between a society that sees children as a resource to be used and ours, and yet they see it as a loving gesture. Should we respect that culture or impose our values? The post Learning Curve appeared first on StarQuest Media. News … Read more
Back through the looking glass. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams talk about the two Sams; more Carter-O’Neil shipping; and the upside of the classic episodic show that doesn’t have to support a season-long story arc. Plus Teal’c’s self-therapy. The post Point of View appeared first on StarQuest Media. News Article … Read more
It’s a very quippy episode!Jack, Lisa, Fr. Cory, and Victor discuss this story of a bounty hunter with a heart of gold who gets the drop on SG-1 and then trades barbs with O’Neil until he eventually does what you think he will. Is that enough for a good story? The post Deadman’s Switch appeared … Read more
SG1 stumbles into a medieval Christian village right out of Hollywood tropes. Jack Baruzzini, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss what the episode does right and then provide a steady stream of Monty Python references. The post Demons appeared first on StarQuest Media. News Article Courtesy Off Domenico
SG-1 stumbles onto a secret infiltration training camp. Fr. Cory Sticha, Lisa Jones, and Victor Lams discuss this story and its homage to Cold War spycraft, the Mel Brooks style punch-up of the script, and the fate of poor SG-11. The post Rules of Engagement appeared first on StarQuest Media. News Article Courtesy Off Domenico
Daniel is confronted with a difficult choice. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss the Inception-like twists and turns of this episode that presents an opportunity, a choice, and a sad farewell. The post Forever in A Day appeared first on StarQuest Media. News Article Courtesy Off Domenico
It’s a classic SG-1 story that gives a new twist on a classic scifi trope. Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams discuss the witty dialogue and good characterization for both the primary players, but also the guest spots. The post Past and Present appeared first on StarQuest Media. News Article Courtesy … Read more
Podcast: Download SSG229: Charisma or coercion? We unpack “Irresistible”—Richard Kind’s Lucius, sitcom framing, and the consent debate—while the Gate Bridge thread inches forward. Lisa Jones, Jeff Haecker, and Victor Lams trade laughs and sharp takes. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. … Read more
If Hell were a theme park in space? Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams delve into this first of a two-parter where SG1 encounter the alien playing at being the Devil; struggle with transferred identity; and meet an old friend. The post Jolinar’s Memories appeared first on StarQuest Media. News Article … Read more
Do we count this one as a win for Apophis or not? Jack Baruzzini, Lisa Jones, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Victor Lams conclude this two-parter of SG-1’s descent in hell with a laugh-filled discussion of the mind manipulation; the utility of Jaffa weapons; and whether the Tok’ra are good guys. The post The Devil You … Read more