At The Movies

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (SNW) Years Aired: 2022–present Franchise : Star Trek Franchise #: 8th TV series in Star Trek franchise Episodes : 30 episodes across 3 seasons (as of 2025) MPAA Rating / TV Parental Guidelines TV Parental Guidelines: TV-14 Total Runtime : ~26 hr 30 min Tagline “The frontier is waiting.” Main Cast Anson Mount – Captain Christopher Pike Ethan Peck – Spock Rebecca Romijn – Commander Una Chin-Riley Jess Bush – Nurse Christine Chapel Celia Rose Gooding – Ensign Nyota Uhura Christina Chong – Lt. La’an Noonien-Singh Melissa Navia – Lt. Erica Ortegas Babs Olusanmokun – Dr. Joseph M’Benga Paul Wesley – Lt. James T. Kirk (recurring/guest) Reviews Overview Strange New Worlds is a refreshing return to the episodic storytelling style of classic Star Trek, with a modern visual upgrade. It follows Captain Pike and the crew of the USS Enterprise in the decade before Kirk. Each episode feels like a self-contained adventure—ranging from dramatic to humorous to mind-bendi...

Critical Review  Atlantis: Milo’s Return is a direct-to-video sequel to Disney’s beloved 2001 film Atlantis: The Lost Empire. While the original captivated audiences with its adventurous spirit, rich world-building, and unique animation style, Milo’s Return struggles to live up to that legacy. The film is actually a compilation of three shorter episodes originally intended for a TV series, which results in a disjointed narrative lacking the cohesive flow and emotional depth of its predecessor. The pacing feels uneven, jumping abruptly between different storylines that vary widely in tone and quality. As a result, the movie never quite builds the sense of epic adventure or character growth that made the original so memorable. Character-wise, the film leans heavily on nostalgia but offers little new development. Milo and the core team feel static, and the new antagonists and situations don’t add much excitement or complexity. The animation quality, while decent for direct-to-video, d...