At The Movies

VIDEO: Words Women - The Escape Runtime: 9 minutes  Studio: No Budget Productions Country of Origin: United States Franchise: Constar Franchise Position: N/A A playful Star Trek fan film that mixes parody, humor, and Trek lore with a unique take on familiar characters and tropes. Plot Summary: The story follows a comedic twist on Star Trek’s themes of adventure and escape, with characters thrown into absurd and exaggerated scenarios. True to the “Words Women” sub-series, the dialogue leans heavily on puns, wordplay, and tongue-in-cheek humor while still paying homage to classic Star Trek storytelling. “The Escape” focuses on the crew’s attempt to free themselves from a strange predicament while their personalities, quirks, and miscommunications provide most of the entertainment. Critics Review: As with most No Budget Productions projects, this entry in the Khanstar Chronicles is an ultra-low-budget fan film created for fun rather than polish. Critics and fans alike often note the c...

Starship Valiant: Legacy (Special Edition) Runtime: 22 minutes Studio: Starbase Studios, No Budget Productions, FilkFerret Productions Country of Origin: United States Franchise: Star Trek Fan Film Franchise Position: N/A A Starfleet officer must confront the aftermath of his previous mission aboard the USS Valiant. Ratings: My Rating: Not Rated The Dove Foundation: Not Rated IMDb: Not Rated Rotten Tomatoes: Not Rated Metacritic: Not Rated Plot Summary: Starship Valiant: Legacy follows Captain Jackson K. Bishop as he grapples with the consequences of his last mission aboard the USS Valiant. The film explores themes of leadership, responsibility, and the personal toll of command. The Special Edition includes additional scenes that provide deeper character insights and a more complete narrative. Critics Review: The film is praised for capturing the spirit of the original Star Trek series. Reviewers highlight its character-driven storytelling and exploration of human aspects of space expl...