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That 90’s Show High On Nostalgia Falls Short Of Its Predecessor

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With the announcement earlier in the year that Netflix was working on a spin-off of the popular That 70’s show fans were excited. With hopes of seeing some of the original cast members make cameos alongside Red and Kitty, it was a throwback of nostalgia fans could not resist. That is until you actually get over the nostalgia factor and see that 90’s show for what it truly is and unfortunately it’s just mediocre when compared to its predecessor. The chemistry and magic that was there for That 70’s Show is not here for That 90’s Show. Let’s be brutally honest for a minute, the first season of That 70’s show got off to a slow start but found its footing by the end of the season. That 90’s show starts slow as the chemistry between the new cast feels forced and uninspiring. While that 90’s show has some moments it can’t distract you from the fact that this is just a mediocre old-fashioned sitcom with the laugh machine thrown in with every joke and punchline.

While That ’90s Show is still enjoyable even if it does not live up to its predecessor. It makes me think the producers should have swapped Red and Kitty for Eric and Donna. That would have given the nostalgia factor of returning familiar characters that would have made the story more dynamic in my opinion. What is the one thing That 90’s Show has going for it? It’s the introduction of a sitcom to the younger generation who really is the target audience of the show. While I was watching with my teens and oldest twenty-something son. I was reminded that real magic is just reliving the ’90s nostalgia with the family and that is where That 90s show shines. With the retro soundtracks and flannel shirts, it takes you back to the grunge era and teenage angst of the ’90s. Now it’s about that time to hand out my score of That 90’s Show which I give it a solid 3 out of 5. While it’s enjoyable the show does have some flaws but is still watchable.


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Joe Garcia
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Joe Garcia is a lifelong Star Wars and has enjoyed passing down his fandom to his kids. From the MCU to the DCU Joe is a geek at heart. It's never been a better time to be a geek and be part of the culture. When Joe is not on camera with the Geekcast he is a podcast producer working behind the scenes with both the Geekcast and Project Spurs.

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See new Star Wars Skeleton Crew stills from episode 3 and our post show discussion

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Episode 3 of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew has dropped, and fans have received even more info regarding the mystery of At Attin as well as learned who Jod Na Nawood really is. For more on the episode check out our post show recap video below and see all the new stills from LucasFilm.


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‘Skeleton Crew’ is like stepping back in time

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Skeleton Crew takes us to where nostalgia meets the present. Taking on themes from the Goonies, E.T, and other Amblin Studio projects, this show takes Star Wars to a whole other level.


What makes Skeleton Crew different from the other recent Star Wars projects is the tone that it sets. From The Mandalorian to Ahsoka, the tone of these connecting shows has been more serious compared to Skeleton Crew. This show is more up beat and has the same fun aspects as most Amblin films from the 1980’s do: kids from a small town take on a bigger adventure than they could possibly imagine. It feels very similar to the Goonies and E.T, but in the galaxy of Star Wars.


The show features a fun collection of call backs to classic pirate stories such as Treasure Island, Peter Pan, and Pirates of the Caribbean. From the Character SM-33 (Smee) to the sound of whistling taken from the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction from DisneyLand and Walt Disney World, and more, just in the first two episodes!


Even though there are a lot of pop culture references from the past, this show still stands on its own. The characters, the plot, and pop culture references in these first few episodes help set the fun tone for what lies ahead in these next 6 episodes. What was your favorite moment of the series premiere? Let us know in the comments below!

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‘Dune: Prophecy’ has a high caliber ensemble with fresh promising actors. – Review

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The new HBO Original Series Dune: Prophecy is a prequel from Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel Dune. However, the series is based on the 2012 novel Sisterhood of Dune by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. which centers around the Sisterhood – the origins of the Bene Gesserit that is set 10,000 years before the birth of Paul Atreides.

Episode 1: The Hidden Hand is a sci-fi fantasy drama with amazing special effects and fascinating scenery. The episode introduces Valya Harkonnen (Emily Watson), and how she becomes the leader of the Sisterhood. Valya trains young women as truthsayers by putting them through rigorous physical and mental conditioning to develop supernatural abilities. They believe the tools to survive is strength – the power of humanity and lies – human’s greatest weapon. Valya also has a sister, Tula Harkonnen (Olivia Williams), who is the Reverend Mother. A power struggle emerges between the sisters. Tula uses power to guide, but Valya uses it to rule.

Meanwhile, Emperor Javicco Corrino (Mark Strong) is entrusted to govern peacefulness in the Imperium, but is faced with his own struggles to maintain power and control by reluctantly deciding to allow the young son (literally a kid) of Duke Ferdinand Richese (Brendan Cowell) to marry his daughter Princess Ynez (Sarah-Sofie Boussnina) to secure an alliance for when she becomes successor to the Golden Lion Throne. Matters intensify with Princess Ynez being influenced by her egocentric brother Constantine Corrino (Josh Heuston) and her lust for control over the Swordmaster Kieran Atreides. Throughout the turmoil, a mysterious solider Desmond Hart (Travis Fimmel) eases his way into the Imperium with the intention to gain Emperor Javicco Corrino’s trust.

It was truly exciting to watch the preview of the first episode Dune: Prophecy on the big screen. Showrunner Alison Schapker is known to emphasize the cinematic visual effects of the imaginative sci-fi world to the screen as evidenced in TV series Lost, The Flash, to critically acclaimed HBO’s series Westworld, and now Dune: Prophecy. Going with a high caliber ensemble accompanied by fresh promising actors will appeal to broader audiences due to the variety of characters and trajectory storyline. Viewers will definitely relate to the premise of the Sisterhood against “thinking machines” (AI technology) to preserve the power of humanity. Dune: Prophecy is scheduled to premiere on HBO Max on November 17, 2024.

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