Personal Discovery
In this episode of The Dark Corner, we look at diversity in Star Trek: Discovery. That is, we discuss representation in both casting and writing. In news, Dave struggles to find a sword. Additionally, Brandi plays Final Fantasy VIII. Also, we revisit Star Trek: The Motion Picture on the big screen.
News and Reviews
At FanX Fall 2019, Dave could not find a taiji sword at any of the many sword vendors. However, Brandi enjoys playing Final Fantasy VIII on her Playstation 4. Mostly, we enjoyed revisiting Star Trek: The Motion Picture on the big screen. That is, this is the first time Brandi has seen it in the cinema. Meanwhile, we pick up on some aspects of the film for the first time.
The Dark Track
Dave forms a new agreement with a publicist to bring you this episodes Dark Track. That is, B.F.G. formed as a post-punk band in Manchester during the summer of 1985. Of the ten tracks offered, Dave chose Anonymous. It appears on the 1989 album, Blue.
The Feminine Critique
The Feminine Critique podcast reviews two movie an episode. For example, The hosts, Emily and Christine, view each film from unique perspectives. That is, Emily enjoys pulp, exploitation, and really cheap and bad movies. Meanwhile, Christine values writing and performance.
Diversity in Discovery
In the Point, we discuss diversity casting in Discovery. That is, we illustrate how Discovery represents women, racial minorities, LGBTQ characters, the disabled, mental illness and alien races. For example, Sonequa Martin-Green plays Michael Burnham. Not only is she a woman of color, she also plays a foster child of Vulcan and human parents. Meanwhile, Wilson Cruz plays Dr. Hugh Culber, a gay person of color who also carries the burden of someone resurrected from the dead. Brandi and Dave talk about even more characters and the actors that portray them.
Shout Outs
Finally, Dave shouts to James Ferguson for creating our wonderful show art. In tandem, Brandi shouts out Chris Bodily and his Kickstarter for Black Lantern, a Halloween themed comic book.
