Star Trek Lower Decks - Season 1 - Was it Good? (Spoilers) Rowan J Coleman 2020-10-12 | Season 1 of Star Trek's newest installment, Star Trek Lower Decks, has just wrapped. Was it any good? Spoiler alert: Yes, yes it was :) Patreon: patreon.com/rowanjcolemanTwitter: twitter.com/rowanjcolemanFacebook: facebook.com/RJCFilmsSpecial thanks to all of my Patrons :)
Marlon Brando Didnt Read the Script for Superman The Movie #superman Rowan J Coleman 2024-10-13 | Behind-the-scenes clip of Terrance Stamp recalling his discovery that Marlon Brando hadn't read the script for Superman The Movie.
Edward James Olmos One Condition for Joining Battlestar Galactica #battlestargalactica Rowan J Coleman 2024-10-10 | A behind-the-scenes clip of Edward James Olmos explaining his one condition for joining Battlestar Galactica.
How Jerry Goldsmith Wrote the Star Trek Theme #startrek #startrekmovie Rowan J Coleman 2024-10-07 | A behind-the-scenes clip of composer Jerry Goldsmith recounting how he wrote the theme for Star Trek The Motion Picture.
Batman The Animated Series (1992) Retrospective/Review Rowan J Coleman 2024-10-06 | Head to squarespace.com/rowanjcoleman to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code rowanjcolemanJoin me for a retrospective on Batman The Animated Series. Between the 1989 hit of Tim Burton's Batman and the anticipated sequel Warner Bros Animation greenlit an animated series arguably superior to the Dark Knight's big screen adventures. This retrospective explores the conception and production of the show and its pop culture impact while highlighting the best episodes and stories from the entire series.Patreon: patreon.com/rowanjcolemanDiscord: discord.gg/BYxQNuDSpecial thanks to all Patrons and Members!For more retrospectives like this, like the video and subscribe to the channel. You can also support my work more directly on Patreon.00:00 Intro00:55 Origins and Development05:07 Casting08:47 Sponsor09:36 Production11:28 On Leather Wings14:30 Early Season 117:27 Two-Face20:23 Heart of Ice23:06 The Cat and the Claw25:26 See No Evil27:52 Beware the Gray Ghost29:49 Robin's Reckoning32:20 Joker's Favor34:37 Almost Got 'im26:44 Feature Film Development39:03 Batman Mask of the Phantasm45:29 Season 246:00 Ra's al Ghul/DC Universe47:44 House and Garden49:48 Baby Doll51:23 Alfred53:02 Make 'em Laugh54:05 Batgirl Returns55:38 The New Batman Adventures1:00:54 Mad Love/Harley Quinn1:03:14 Legends of the Dark Knight1:04:13 Batman The Animated Series Legacy1:06:51 Outro#batmantheanimatedseries #batman #rowanjcoleman
The Ultimate Star Trek TOS Movie Retrospective | SUPERCUT Rowan J Coleman 2024-09-29 | The Ultimate Star Trek TOS Movie Retrospective: A supercut of parts 2 - 7 of my Star Trek Retrospective series. This compilation explores the making of each of the first six Star Trek movies, their initial reception and their lasting pop culture impact. Patreon: patreon.com/rowanjcolemanDiscord: discord.gg/BYxQNuDSpecial thanks to all Patrons and Members!#startrek #rowanjcoleman
Finding Krytens Voice for Red Dwarf #reddwarf #rowanjcoleman Rowan J Coleman 2024-09-26 | Behind-the-scenes anecdote from the making of Red Dwarf of how Robert Llewellyn found the voice for Kryten.
All Your Gods Are Fake Here Are Machine Guns - Stargate probably #stargate #movie #rowanjcoleman Rowan J Coleman 2024-09-19 | An excerpt from a Patreon exclusive commentary on Stargate's lack of Prime Directive.
Patrick Stewart Had No Idea Who Sting Was on Dune 1984 #dune #movie #film #rowanjcoleman Rowan J Coleman 2024-09-16 | Patrick Stewart had no idea who Sting was on the set of Dune (1984). Excerpt from Dune (1984) Retrospective/Review.
How Star Treks Future Works Part 2: Social Currency and Government Rowan J Coleman 2024-09-15 | Head to squarespace.com/rowanjcoleman to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code rowanjcolemanHow Does Star Trek's Future Work? This is a question writers and fans have been grappling with for decades. The previous video covered money, work and property, but there’s so much more. This video covers social currency and government in Star Trek's future.Patreon: patreon.com/rowanjcolemanDiscord: discord.gg/BYxQNuDSpecial thanks to all Patrons and Members!00:00 Intro01:26 Sponsor02:15 What if someone broke into Chateau Picard?03:33 Social Currency07:21 Government/Techno-Transcendentalism09:21 Emergency Services of the Future11:36 Criminal Justice in Star Trek12:51 Conclusion13:50 Outro#startrek #rowanjcoleman
So I Finally Watched ALIEN ROMULUS Rowan J Coleman 2024-09-08 | Alien Romulus hit cinemas last month and has been a critical and commercial success, something which hasn’t happened in a long time for the Alien movies. I was still skeptical about Romulus, but the positive buzz won me over. I’m happy to say I had a good time with this movie. Aliens is still my favourite, but Romulus is a solid standalone sequel.Patreon: patreon.com/rowanjcolemanDiscord: discord.gg/BYxQNuDSpecial thanks to all Patrons and Members!#alien #alienromulus #rowanjcoleman
The Ultimate Babylon 5 Retrospective | SUPERCUT Rowan J Coleman 2024-09-01 | Head to squarespace.com/rowanjcoleman to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code rowanjcolemanBabylon 5 Retrospective Supercut: In the late 1980s, the pop culture sensation Star Trek dominated science fiction on the small screen. That is until writer/producer J. Michael Straczynski and producers John Copeland and Douglass Netter created Babylon 5. The epic space opera was one of the first real attempts at creating a television novel with serialised long-form storytelling. While it never reached the heights of popularity as Star Trek, its impact on the genre and the TV landscape generally cannot be understated.Patreon: patreon.com/rowanjcolemanDiscord: discord.gg/BYxQNuDSpecial thanks to all Patrons and Members!Thumbnail art by PZNS: deviantart.com/pzns/gallery00:00 Intro01:32 Origins08:00 Sponsor08:49 Casting12:50 Production16:12 The Gathering20:42 Season 125:59 Sinclair and the Battle of the Line26:55 Mind War29:27 Believers30:59 Signs and Portents33:1 Babylon Squared34:00 A Voice in the Wilderness35:00 Chrysalis36:27 Michael O'Hare's Departure37:38 Season 239:03 Points of Departure40:49 Season Highlights/The PsiCorps42:24 The Coming of Shadows/Londo and G'Kar48:12 And Now For a Word49:50 In the Shadow of Z'Ha'Dum51:19 Confessions and Lamentations53:09 Divided Loyalties/Ivanova and Talia55:01 The Long Twilight Struggle56:48 Comes the Inquisitor58:59 The Fall of Night59:32 Season 31:01:32 Season 3 Highlights1:02:34 President Clarke Storyline1:05:22 Severed Dreams1:09:06 Marcus and Ivanova1:10:24 Dr Franklin's Stim Addiction1:11:09 War Without End1:12:13 The Shadow War/Kosh1:15:31 Z'ha'Dum/Sheridan and Delenn1:18:38 Season 41:21:01 Sheridan's Return1:22:12 Emperor Cartagia/Vir/Mr Morden1:26:22 The Shadow War Ends1:27:53 Minbari Civil War/Delenn1:29:37 Garibaldi's Manipulation1:30:23 The Illusion of Truth/Racing Mars1:31:43 Earth Alliance Civil War1:32:57 Intersections in Real Time1:34:53 President Clarke's Downfall/Marcus and Ivanova1:37:03 The Deconstruction of Falling Stars1:37:52 Cancellation1:38:51 TNT Renews Babylon 51:41:16 Claudia Christian Leaves the Show1:42:22 In the Beginning1:45:40 Thirdspace1:48:03 Season 5/Captain Lochley1:51:31 Season 5 Highlights1:57:54 Byron and the Telepath Colony2:00:52 Interstellar Alliance/Centauri War2:05:18 Objects in Motion/Objects at Rest/Sleeping in Light2:11:05 The River of Souls2:13:23 A Call to Arms2:15:24 Crusade Origins & Development2:17:23 Casting Crusade2:19:53 Crusade's Production/Cancellation2:22:53 Crusade2:32:37 The Path of Sorrows2:33:17 Racing the Night2:35:00 The Needs of Earth2:36:29 Each Night I Dream of Home2:37:31 Crusade's Unmade Episodes2:39:59 The Legend of the Rangers2:45:08 Babylon 5 Home Video/Straight to DVD Project2:50:08 Babylon 5 The Lost Tales2:54:26 Babylon 5's Legacy & Future2:55:57 Bloopers#babylon5 #rowanjcoleman
War of the Worlds (2005) Retrospective/Review - Spielberg Sci-Fi, Part 5 Rowan J Coleman 2024-08-25 | In 2005 War of the Worlds was released to critical and commercial success, but a mixed reception from audiences. The film was the second collaboration between Steven Spielberg and Tom Cruise. Their first collaboration, Minority Report had been a great success, but did lightening strike twice for War of the Worlds?Patreon: patreon.com/rowanjcolemanDiscord: discord.gg/BYxQNuDSpecial thanks to all Patrons and Members!00:00 Intro00:28 Development02:07 Casting04:47 Production08:27 War of the Worlds (2005)14:41 Release and Reception15:02 Spielberg's Legacy16:44 Outro#stevenspielberg #tomcruise #rowanjcoleman
The Ultimate Stargate SG-1 Retrospective | SUPERCUT Rowan J Coleman 2024-08-18 | Head to squarespace.com/rowanjcoleman to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code rowanjcolemanIn 1997 the sci-fi genre was gifted another icon in the form of Stargate SG-1. This Supercut combines Parts 2 and 3 of my recently concluded Stargate Retrospective series, with new segments on episodes like Heroes, Zero Hour and Bad Guys. Now you can enjoy the entire SG1 Retrospective in its uncut form.Patreon: patreon.com/rowanjcolemanDiscord: discord.gg/BYxQNuDSpecial thanks to all Patrons and Members!00:00 Intro00:55 Origins and Development02:28 Casting04:57 Production09:02 Sponsor09:52 Children of the Gods/The Enemy Within18:40 Season 119:36 The Torment of Tantalus22:27 Bloodlines25:31 There But For the Grace of God26:40 Politics27:05 Within the Serpent's Grasp/The Serpent's Lair29:27 Season 231:44 A Matter of Time34:05 The Tok'ra39:42 The Serpent's Song42:13 Out of Mind/Into the Fire42:30 Season 345:04 Jolinar's Memories/The Devil You Know47:39 Nemesis/Small Victories49:51 Season 453:30 Colonel Jack O'Neill57:13 Window of Opportunity59:39 Exodus/Enemies01:01:08 Season 501:02:15 Summit/The Last Stand01:04:32 Menace01:06:43 Michael Shanks Leaves/Meridian01:10:07 Renewal at the Sci-Fi Channel01:12:12 Jonas Quinn/Season 601:14:54 Redemption/Anubis01:18:11 F-302/Prometheus01:20:43 Unnatural Selection01:23:27 The Changeling01:25:43 Full Circle/Cancelled SG1 Movie01:26:58 Daniel Jackson Returns01:30:18 Season 7/The Kull01:33:35 Heroes01:35:21 Lost City01:37:19 Season 801:38:29 Zero Hour01:40:43 Reckoning/Threads01:44:02 Moebius01:45:38 Stargate Command01:49:37 Season 901:56:10 The Ori02:01:59 Ethon02:03:47 Ripple Effect/Bad Guys02:04:46 Camelot02:06:16 Season 1002:07:13 Ba'al02:10:16 The 200th Episode02:12:22 Vala & Adria02:14:23 Cancellation/Unending02:17:21 Legacy02:18:34 Outro#stargate #stargatesg1 #rowanjcoleman
Minority Report (2002) Retrospective/Review - Spielberg Sci-Fi, Part 4 Rowan J Coleman 2024-08-11 | Head to squarespace.com/rowanjcoleman to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code rowanjcolemanIn 2001, the long-awaited collaboration between Stanley Kubrick and Steven Spielberg, AI Artificial Intelligence was released. It received a mixed reception with many critics contrasting Kubrick's perceived cold intelligence with Spielberg's warm sentimentality. However, before AI’s production, Spielberg was working on a project that would put this darkness at the forefront. A sci-fi thriller which was to be a full-on neo-noir.Patreon: patreon.com/rowanjcolemanDiscord: discord.gg/BYxQNuDSpecial thanks to all Patrons and Members!00:00 Intro00:38 Development02:06 Casting03:00 Sponsor03:56 Production07:41 Minority Report (2002)14:31 Release & Reception15:33 Outro#stevenspielberg #minorityreport #rowanjcoleman
Is Stargate More Optimistic Than Star Trek? Rowan J Coleman 2024-08-04 | Get 30 days free and 20% off an annual plan at Brilliant here: brilliant.org/RowanWhen it comes to optimism in science fiction, Star Trek is often the go-to example, but I think there’s an argument to be made that Stargate may be more optimistic and humanistic than Star Trek.Patreon: patreon.com/rowanjcolemanDiscord: discord.gg/BYxQNuDSpecial thanks to all Patrons and Members!#stargate #startrek #rowanjcoleman
A.I: Artificial Intelligence (2001) Retrospective/Review - Spielberg Sci-Fi, Part 3 Rowan J Coleman 2024-07-28 | Head to squarespace.com/rowanjcoleman to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code rowanjcolemanAI began life with acclaimed filmmaker Stanley Kubrick in the late 1970s as an adaptation of the short story, “Super-Toys Last All Summer,” by Brian Aldiss. Kubrick worked on the project off and on for many years. In 1985, Kubrick asked Steven Spielberg to direct the film while he would serve as producer. At first Spielberg, the master of whimsy, was hesitant, but after Kubrick died in the late 90s, Spielberg decided to bring A.I: Artificial Intelligence to life.Patreon: patreon.com/rowanjcolemanDiscord: discord.gg/BYxQNuDSpecial thanks to all Patrons and Members!00:00 Squarespace Ad00:54 Intro01:37 Development03:59 Casting05:51 Production08:49 A.I: Artificial Intelligence (2001)20:49 Release & Reception22:29 Legacy23:28 Outro#ai #rowanjcoleman
Stargate Universe (2009) Retrospective/Review - Stargate Retrospective, Part 5 Rowan J Coleman 2024-07-21 | Head to squarespace.com/rowanjcoleman to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code rowanjcolemanStargate had been a fixture of science fiction television since the mid-90s. After 10 seasons of SG1 and 5 seasons of Atlantis, the mythos was set to continue as a series of straight-to-DVD movies. However, Stargate’s third small-screen incarnation came into being during one of the most turbulent eras of the mythos; sooner than anyone expected, the writing would be on the wall for Stargate.Patreon: patreon.com/rowanjcolemanDiscord: discord.gg/BYxQNuDSpecial thanks to all Patrons and Members!00:00 Squarespace Ad00:57 Intro01:44 Development04:10 Casting06:31 Production09:09 Air13:09 Season 116:55 Fan Backlash20:22 Dr Nicholas Rush22:51 Incursion24:17 Season 226:59 Trial and Error/Colonel Young29:36 Story Arcs31:03 Novus32:35 Gauntlet/Eli Wallace35:12 Cancellation/Legacy37:28 Conclusion38:07 Outro#stargate #stargateuniverse #rowanjcoleman
Why Michael is Stargates Best Villain Rowan J Coleman 2024-07-14 | Play World of Warships here: wo.ws/4cNPDYSThank you, World of Warships for sponsoring this video. During registration use the code FINALFRONTIER to get for free: Special Jean-Luc Picard commander, 2x Star Trek containers that contain even more Star Trek content, a Tier IV ship unlocked after 15 battles, 200 Doubloons, 1 million credits, 7 days of premium account access. Stargate has its fair share of memorable villains, from pompous tyrants like Ra and Apophis, scheming con men like Ba’al and space demi-gods like Adria. But the best villain in Stargate comes not from SG1, but Atlantis in the form of Connor Traneer’s Michael. Patreon: patreon.com/rowanjcolemanDiscord: discord.gg/BYxQNuDSpecial thanks to all Patrons and Members!#stargate #stargateatlantis #rowanjcoleman
Why Daniel Jackson is the Real Hero of Stargate Rowan J Coleman 2024-07-07 | Get 30 days free and 20% off an annual plan at Brilliant here: brilliant.org/RowanAll the Stargate shows have plenty of heroic characters, but after my most recent rewatch of everything, I’ve come to realise that Dr Daniel Jackson is essentially the central hero of the entire Stargate mythos. Here's why...Patreon: patreon.com/rowanjcolemanDiscord: discord.gg/BYxQNuDSpecial thanks to all Patrons and Members!#stargatesg1 #stargate #rowanjcoleman
Stargate Atlantis (2004) Retrospective/Review - Stargate Retrospective, Part 4 Rowan J Coleman 2024-06-23 | Head to squarespace.com/rowanjcoleman to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code rowanjcolemanIn 1994, the sci-fi adventure film, Stargate became a surprise blockbuster hit, but the mythos didn’t secure a lasting legacy until it moved to television in the form of Stargate SG1. It was so successful that during its sixth year, talks began regarding a new television spin-off in the form of Stargate Atlantis.Patreon: patreon.com/rowanjcolemanDiscord: discord.gg/BYxQNuDSpecial thanks to all Patrons and Members!00:00 Squarespace Ad00:56 Intro01:42 Development04:16 Casting08:10 Production11:51 Rising17:33 Season 119:59 The Genii20:56 The Storm & The Eye/John Sheppard24:24 The Siege27:04 Aiden Ford29:27 New Cast Members30:45 Dr Elizabeth Weir33:19 Season 234:56 Michael37:13 Season 337:22 Sateda/Ronon Dex39:40 The Asurans41:35 Tao of Rodney/Rodney McKay45:04 Season 3 Highlights45:51 Sunday/Dr Carson Beckett48:08 First Strike/Adrift/Lifeline50:39 Season 451:44 Missing/Teyla/Dr Keller55:15 Be All My Sins Remembered56:44 Midway58:20 The Kindred/The Last Man59:44 Stargate: The Ark of Truth01:04:51 Stargate: Continuum01:07:18 Season 501:09:25 The Prodigal01:10:06 Enemy at the Gate01:11:39 Stargate Atlantis Legacy01:13:25 Outro#stargate #stargatesg1 #stargateatlantis #stargateuniverse #rowanjcoleman
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982) Retrospective/Review - Spielberg Sci-Fi, Part 2 Rowan J Coleman 2024-06-09 | Head to squarespace.com/rowanjcoleman to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code rowanjcolemanIn 1977, director Steven Spielberg wowed audiences with the spectacular science fiction adventure Close Encounters of the Third Kind. After a costly flop with his comedy, 1941, Spielberg returned to form with Raiders of the Lost Ark. Once again an in-demand director, Spielberg's next film would be a smaller one, but one which would once again look to the stars with E.T: The Extra-Terrestrial.Patreon: patreon.com/rowanjcolemanDiscord: discord.gg/BYxQNuDSpecial thanks to all Patrons and Members!00:00 Squarespace Ad00:58 Intro02:20 Development05:54 Casting08:02 Production12:38 E.T: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)23:54 Release and Reception26:05 Legacy28:36 Outro#ettheextraterrestrial #closeencountersofthethirdkind #rowanjcoleman
Why Red Dwarf USA Failed #reddwarf #rowanjcoleman Rowan J Coleman 2024-06-01 | A Red Dwarf behind-the-scenes clip which highlights the difference between the UK and US writer's rooms. Excerpt from Red Dwarf (1988) Retrospective/Review, Part 2.
Marina Sirtis TNG Ad Blooper #startrek #startrekthenextgeneration #rowanjcoleman Rowan J Coleman 2024-05-30 | A funny blooper from Marnia Sirtis during a TNG ad read. Excerpt from Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) Retrospective/Review.
Commander Adama on the Military vs the Police #battlestargalactica #rowanjcoleman Rowan J Coleman 2024-05-27 | Clip from Battlestar Galactica (2003): Commander Adama on the separation of the military and the police. Excerpt from Battlestar Galactica (2003) Retrospective/Review.
Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) Retrospective/Review - Spielberg Sci-Fi, Part 1 Rowan J Coleman 2024-05-19 | In 1977, in the wake of Star Wars, audiences were given another dose of the sci-fi fantastical in Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Audiences were no strangers to aliens and flying saucers in movies, but that kind of subject matter was usually in the domain of cheap B-movies from a bygone era. At the tail end of such a cynical decade of cinema, it must have been utterly dazzling to be met with that familiar iconography with more naturalism, spectacle and optimism than ever before. Patreon: patreon.com/rowanjcolemanDiscord: discord.gg/BYxQNuDSpecial thanks to all Patrons and Members!00:00 Intro01:32 Origins and Development06:28 Casting10:48 Production17:55 Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)25:39 Release and Reception26:00 Special Edition and Director's Cut27:57 Legacy29:33 From Close Encounters to E.T33:34 Outro#closeencountersofthethirdkind #stevenspielberg #rowanjcoleman
The Original Cylons | Battlestar Galactica Behind the Scenes #battlestargalactica #rowanjcoleman Rowan J Coleman 2024-05-05 | The Cylons of the original Battlestar Galactica were designed by Andrew Probert. Star Trek fans will know Probert's later contributions to Star Trek The Motion Picture and for designing the Enterprise D in Star Trek The Next Generation. At first, Probert tried to give the Cylon helmets a skull-like look. But as the design process went on, this skewed closer to a more robotic helmet. Originally Probert made the Cylons a greenish-bronze colour, something which was kept for specific models of Cylon, but Larson preferred the shining silver chrome look. Patreon: patreon.com/rowanjcolemanDiscord: discord.gg/BYxQNuDExcerpt from Battlestar Galactica (1978) Retrospective/Review - Battlestar Galactica Retrospective, Part 1.
How Anthony Simcoe Created the DArgo Voice | Farscape Behind the Scenes #farscape #rowanjcoleman Rowan J Coleman 2024-05-02 | For D'Argo's makeup, actor Anthony Simcoe was flown to London where a full body caste was taken of the actor and the D’Argo makeup was modelled to his exact proportions. Initially, the makeup and costume were extremely restrictive and so Simcoe concentrated his performance in the voice of the character. Being a talented voice actor and impressionist, Simcoe’s D’Argo voice was his joke “trailer guy” voice which he often did among friends.Patreon: patreon.com/rowanjcolemanDiscord: discord.gg/BYxQNuDExcerpt from Farscape (1998) Retrospective/Review.
Stargate SG1 (Seasons 6-10) Retrospective/Review - Stargate Retrospective, Part 3 Rowan J Coleman 2024-04-21 | Stargate SG1 rode success for five years, garnering a passionate fanbase who now saw the series as the definitive incarnation of Stargate, superseding the original movie. It was quite a shock to these fans when at the end of its fifth season, the show was cancelled by its original network and one of its main cast members departed the series. If any other series was dealt such a blow, it likely wouldn’t survive. But Stargate SG1 wasn’t any other show and remarkably not only did it survive, it thrived.Patreon: patreon.com/rowanjcolemanDiscord: discord.gg/BYxQNuDSpecial thanks to all Patrons and Members!00:00 Intro00:58 Renewal at The Sci-Fi Channel03:04 Jonas Quinn/Season 605:46 Redemption/Anubis09:03 F-302/Prometheus11:39 Unnatural Selection14:19 The Changeling16:35 Full Circle/Cancelled SG1 Movie17:50 Daniel Jackson Returns21:10 Season 7/The Kull24:28 Lost City26:26 Season 828:42 Reckoning/Threads31:59 Moebius33:35 Shoutout to my PATREON!34:07 Stargate Command38:06 Season 944:43 The Ori49:11 Ethon51:00 Camelot52:30 Season 1053:27 Ba'al56:31 The 200th Episode58:37 Vala & Adria1:00:37 Cancellation/Unending1:03:35 Legacy1:04:49 Outro#stargate #stargatesg1 #rowanjcoleman
Star Treks Cinematic Problem Rowan J Coleman 2024-04-14 | For the longest time, Star Trek existed as a low-budget TV show. Next to sci-fi blockbusters like Star Wars, Star Trek always seemed cheaper and dare we say, kinda lame. But all of that changed in 2009. Director JJ Abrams completely overhauled Star Trek’s visual style for his reboot of the mythos. Though Abrams is no longer involved in the Star Trek mythos, modern Star Trek generally took his style to heart. But in being so determined to make Star Trek look “cinematic”, has Star Trek missed the forest for the trees somehow? And what does “cinematic” even mean anyway?Patreon: patreon.com/rowanjcolemanDiscord: discord.gg/BYxQNuDSpecial thanks to all Patrons and Members!#startrek #startrekdiscovery #rowanjcoleman
Stargate SG1 (Seasons 1-5) Retrospective/Review - Stargate Retrospective, Part 2 Rowan J Coleman 2024-03-31 | In 1994 science fiction was gifted a new icon in the form of Stargate. Though it received mixed reviews from critics, the film wowed audiences with its imaginative concepts, impressive effects and spectacular world. The film became the sleeper hit of that year and it didn’t take long for the film’s director Roland Emmerich and producer Dean Devlin to start entertaining the idea of a sequel. Although their big screen plans would never come to fruition, audiences returned to the Stargate universe on the small screen.Patreon: patreon.com/rowanjcolemanDiscord: discord.gg/BYxQNuDSpecial thanks to all Patrons and Members!00:00 Intro00:52 Origins and Development02:25 Casting04:54 Production09:36 Children of the Gods/The Enemy Within17:48 Season 118:43 The Torment of Tantalus21:34 Bloodlines24:38 There But For the Grace of God25:47 Politics26:13 Within the Serpent's Grasp/The Serpent's Lair28:05 Support the Channel on Patreon28:34 Season 230:51 A Matter of Time33:13 The Tok'ra38:49 The Serpent's Song41:14 Out of Mind/Into the Fire41:37 Season 344:11 Jolinar's Memories/The Devil You Know46:47 Nemesis/Small Victories49:03 Season 452:45 Colonel Jack O'Neill56:21 Window of Opportunity58:47 Exodus/Enemies01:00:15 Season 501:02:22 Summit/The Last Stand01:03:40 Menace01:05:50 Michael Shanks Leaves/Meridian01:09:05 Outro#stargate #stargatesg1 #rowanjcoleman
Should We Fear Technology? - The Philosophy of Star Trek Rowan J Coleman 2024-02-25 | Have you ever noticed how weirdly rustic Star Trek's future looks? Despite the presence of highly advanced physics-defying technologies, there's a conspicuous absence of automation and cybernetics as well as the lack of advanced robotics. Elements which are common to other sci-fi universes are all missing from Star Trek. Why? Patreon: patreon.com/rowanjcolemanDiscord: discord.gg/BYxQNuDSpecial thanks to all Patrons and Members!00:00 Intro01:43 Romantic Science Fiction03:06 Humanist Science Fiction07:20 Data's "Humanity"09:40 The Borg10:16 Conclusion11:20 Outro#startrek #rowanjcoleman
How Star Treks Future Works Part 1: Money, Work and Property Rowan J Coleman 2024-02-11 | How does Star Trek’s future society work? A world without money seems alien to the point of impossibility to many people. The difficulty in answering this question has led to numerous fan theories, essays, non-fiction books and even some dismissals. So here is my two cents on the subject. It’s based on what we’ve seen and heard in the Star Trek mythos combined with my extrapolations and ideas to fill in the blanks. A fun thought experiment to try and answer this age-old question: How does Star Trek’s future work?Patreon: patreon.com/rowanjcolemanDiscord: discord.gg/BYxQNuDSpecial thanks to all Patrons and Members!00:00 Intro01:18 Replicators04:39 Gifts06:26 Restaurants, Cafes and Bars07:04 Ownership and Property09:21 Work11:51 Conclusion12:56 Outro#startrek #startrekds9 #rowanjcoleman
Stargate (1994) Retrospective/Review - Stargate Retrospective, Part 1 Rowan J Coleman 2024-01-28 | Stargate Retrospective, Part 1: In the early 90s, fresh off the success of Universal Soldier, director Roland Emmerich and producer Dean Devlin, sought to make a new sci-fi epic adventure which would merge the ancient and the alien. The result was the 1994 movie, Stargate! Though never lauded as a work of great storytelling, Stargate's rich mythos and striking visuals would soon spawn a vast universe of adventure that audiences continue to enjoy.Patreon: patreon.com/rowanjcolemanDiscord: discord.gg/BYxQNuDSpecial thanks to all Patrons and Members!00:00 Intro01:04 Development02:42 Casting04:42 Production09:53 Stargate (1994)16:08 Release and Reception16:32 Legacy18:07 Outro#stargate #stargatesg1 #rowanjcoleman
Utopia is Not the End - The Philosophy of Star Trek #2 Rowan J Coleman 2024-01-15 | The future depicted in Star Trek is nothing short of a utopia. People live happy, healthy and fulfilling lives, society is totally egalitarian and the world is full of remarkable advanced technology that can be used without risking environmental damage. A world free of our current problems would seem to fit the literal definition of utopia. This is why the following question might seem strange: When we live in a utopia, what now?Patreon: patreon.com/rowanjcolemanDiscord: discord.gg/BYxQNuDSpecial thanks to all Patrons and Members!00:00 Intro01:05 Utopia is the End05:11 Utopia is a Lie06:29 Utopia is Already Here07:47 Utopia is Not the End10:01 Conclusion11:12 Outro#startrek #startrekphilosophy #rowanjcoleman
Farscape (1999) Retrospective/Review Rowan J Coleman 2023-12-24 | Head to squarespace.com/rowanjcoleman to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code: rowanjcolemanWhen I was growing up the science fiction genre was defined by the likes of Star Trek, Stargate and Babylon 5. That is until I was introduced to the wonderfully weird Farscape. Created by Rockne S O'Bannon and produced by The Jim Henson Company, Farscape remains one of the most creative and bold sci-fi shows of all time. In this retrospective/review we dive into the behind-the-scenes story of this cult classic, explore the stories it told and examine its lasting pop culture impact. Merry Frelling Christmas!Patreon: patreon.com/rowanjcolemanDiscord: discord.gg/BYxQNuDSpecial thanks to all Patrons and Members!00:00 Squarespace Ad00:45 Intro01:26 Origins02:26 Development04:56 Casting08:10 Production14:05 Season 118:54 Farscape's Characters21:35 A Human Reaction22:51 Scorpius24:24 Reception & Renewal25:09 Season 226:35 Crackers Don't Matter27:58 The Way We Weren't29:57 Season 2 Highlights31:15 Scorpius & Crichton33:14 Season 2 Finale35:00 Season 336:57 Virginia Hey Leaves the Show38:53 Farscape's Darkest Chapter41:49 Into the Lion's Den44:59 Season 448:19 Unrealized Reality/Return to Earth50:42 We're So Screwed/Bad Timing55:27 Cancellation & Revival59:05 The Peacekeeper Wars1:07:04 Legacy1:09:44 Outro#farscape #retrospective #rowanjcoleman
When Should Star Trek End? Rowan J Coleman 2023-12-10 | Head to squarespace.com/rowanjcoleman to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code: rowanjcolemanStar Trek began in 1966, ran for three seasons and was cancelled. The Star Trek Mythos spans 13 movies, 36 video games, over 800 novels and 880 episodes. No ending is planned, no ending is in sight and no ending has even been considered. Why is this? Clearly we still feel there’s something for Star Trek to say. Which brings us to the question at the heart of this video: When should Star Trek end? And if it won’t end, why should it keep going?Patreon: patreon.com/rowanjcolemanDiscord: discord.gg/BYxQNuDSpecial thanks to all Patrons and Members!#startrek #rowanjcoleman
Is Humanity Good? - The Philosophy of Star Trek #1 Rowan J Coleman 2023-11-26 | Head to squarespace.com/rowanjcoleman to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code: rowanjcolemanThe Star Trek Mythos is famous for its optimistic vision of the future. Whereas other works of science fiction show us marching towards a haunting dystopia or retaining many of our present problems for centuries to come, Star Trek stands out as a work of science fiction which definitively states: The future will be better and brighter than the present we live in and the human race will move beyond prejudice, poverty and war. However when we pose the question: Is humanity good? Or to be more specific, do people naturally default to their good side rather than their bad side, it’s interesting to note that Star Trek - despite its optimism - actually says the answer is, no.Patreon: patreon.com/rowanjcolemanDiscord: discord.gg/BYxQNuDSpecial thanks to all Patrons and Members!00:00 Squarespace Ad00:49 Intro01:30 Part 1 We're Not Going to Kill Today13:25 Starfleet is Kinda Racist20:11 Part 2 What a Piece of Work is Man24:17 Klingons27:01 Ferengi28:01 Cardassians and Bajorans31:56 Conclusion32:46 Outro#startrek #philosophyofstartrek #rowanjcoleman
Backstory is NOT Personality - Why Avatars Characters Are Good Actually [REUPLOAD] Rowan J Coleman 2023-11-13 | Head to squarespace.com/rowanjcoleman to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code: rowanjcolemanA common criticism against Avatar is that the characters are two-dimensional, archetypal, or very thin. This is a criticism which I find incredibly strange considering all of the characters have distinct and memorable personalities, immediately identifiable looks and costumes and all have their own character arcs. But perhaps there's a deeper issue with how audiences perceive "good" and "bad" characters. Let's find out!Patreon: patreon.com/rowanjcolemanDiscord: discord.gg/BYxQNuDSpecial thanks to all Patrons and Members!#avatar #avatarthewayofwater #rowanjcoleman
Hypercompetent Characters Are Great, Actually Rowan J Coleman 2023-10-29 | Head to squarespace.com/rowanjcoleman to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code: rowanjcolemanA common piece of writing advice is that characters should not be good at everything. If a character is too "perfect" then their stories will be boring. However, characters like Jadzia Dax from Star Trek Deep Space Nine, among many others, prove otherwise.Patreon: patreon.com/rowanjcolemanDiscord: discord.gg/BYxQNuDSpecial thanks to all Patrons and Members!
The Real Heroes of Battlestar Galactica Rowan J Coleman 2023-10-22 | Check out The Sojourn here: thesojournaudiodrama.comWho are the heroes of Battlestar Galactica? For most people the answer is probably Apollo and Starbuck. They certainly fit the bill in the original series, but what about the reboot? Most people’s default answer would still be Starbuck and Apollo and if not them, Adama and Roslin. But I’d argue that the real heroes of Battlestar Galactica aren’t any of these people. If that title belongs to any two characters, it belongs to the an Karl Agathon aka Helo and Sharon Valeri aka Athena.Patreon: patreon.com/rowanjcolemanDiscord: discord.gg/BYxQNuDSpecial thanks to all Patrons and Members!#battlestargalactica #rowanjcoleman
Children of Dune (2003) Retrospective/Review - Dune Retrospective, Part 3 Rowan J Coleman 2023-10-16 | Head to squarespace.com/rowanjcoleman to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code: rowanjcolemanIn 1984 the first attempt at bringing Frank Herbert’s epic science fiction novel Dune was met with box office and critical failure. Although the film accrued a cult fanbase over time, the book’s reputation as “unfilmable” endured. That is until the turn of the millennium when Dune was brought to the small screen in the form of the Sci-Fi Channel Miniseries, Frank Herbert’s Dune.Though far from universally acclaimed, the miniseries was a ratings hit, ushering in an era of other successful miniseries for the cable channel, including a sequel: Children of Dune.Patreon: patreon.com/rowanjcolemanDiscord: discord.gg/BYxQNuDSpecial thanks to all Patrons and Members!00:00 Sponsor01:11 Intro01:53 Development02:36 Casting04:00 Production05:12 Children of Dune (2003)11:55 Release & Reception12:56 Legacy15:03 Outro#dune #dunepart2 #rowanjcoleman
Does Star Trek Need Starfleet? Rowan J Coleman 2023-09-28 | Head to squarespace.com/rowanjcoleman to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code rowanjcolemanFollowing a video I made about Star Trek Picard, I noticed a number of commenters made the statement that a show taking place outside of Starfleet following non-Starfleet characters simply wouldn't be Star Trek anymore. Which begs the question: Does Star Trek need Starfleet? Does a Star Trek show need to be set within Starfleet to be Star Trek?Patreon: patreon.com/rowanjcolemanDiscord: discord.gg/BYxQNuDSpecial thanks to all Patrons and Members!#startrek #rowanjcoleman
Dune Miniseries (2000) Retrospective/Review - Dune Retrospective, Part 2 Rowan J Coleman 2023-09-24 | Head to squarespace.com/rowanjcoleman to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code: rowanjcolemanFor the longest time, Frank Herbert’s epic science fiction novel, Dune was said to be unfilmable, but that didn’t stop many filmmakers from trying. After many failed attempts, in 1984 a big screen version did finally materialise in the form of the David Lynch directed and Dino de Laurentis produced, Dune.Despite eventually acruing a cult fanbase, Dune was met with poor reviews and box office failure. A sincere attempt, but a swing and a miss. Though that didn’t mean the dream of one day seeing the Dune universe brought to the screen was dead forever. Dune would simply have to move to a smaller screen for Dune the miniseries. Patreon: patreon.com/rowanjcolemanDiscord: discord.gg/BYxQNuDSpecial thanks to all Patrons and Members!00:00 Squarespace Ad01:05 Intro01:50 Development03:56 Casting05:36 Production08:47 Frank Herbert's Dune (2000)15:55 Release and Reception16:29 Outro#dune #dunepart2 #dunemovie #rowanjcoleman
How to Build a Franchise Like Gene Roddenberry Rowan J Coleman 2023-08-20 | Head to squarespace.com/rowanjcoleman to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code: rowanjcolemanIt’s not a controversial statement to say the media landscape of today is overwhelmingly dominated by franchises. However it would also be fair to say that while franchises are still dominant, they’ve also reached a breaking point with audiences. The post-Endgame Marvel Cinematic Universe has struggled to maintain its quality quality, the DC Universe has had a number of high profile flops this year and many modern Star Trek shows seem far too focused on nostalgia. Is this simply inevitable when it comes to long running franchises? Does the weight of continuity and content naturally reach a breaking point? Or is there someway to avoid this? One person who did know how to build a franchise which lasts was none other than Gene Roddenberry.Patreon: patreon.com/rowanjcolemanDiscord: discord.gg/BYxQNuDSpecial thanks to all Patrons and Members!#startrek #generoddenberry #rowanjcoleman Edited with Gling AI: bit.ly/46bGeYv
Dune (1984) Retrospective/Review - Dune Retrospective, Part 1 Rowan J Coleman 2023-08-06 | Head to squarespace.com/rowanjcoleman to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code: rowanjcolemanIn 1965 Frank Herbert’s epic science fiction novel Dune was released. Though initially rejected over 20 times by other publishers, the novel went on to receive widespread acclaim, multiple awards and become one of if not the best selling science fiction novel of all time. Long before blockbusters like Star Wars, the task of translating the book to the big screen was thought to be impossible. But after multiple attempts, in the 1980s a movie version of this unfilmable work finally made it to the big screen.Patreon: patreon.com/rowanjcolemanDiscord: discord.gg/BYxQNuDSpecial thanks to all Patrons and Members!00:00 Squarespace Ad01:03 Intro01:53 Development06:57 Casting12:10 Production16:00 Dune (1984)24:30 Release & Reception26:15 Legacy28:14 Outro#dune #dunepart2 #rowanjcoleman
Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom Retrospective/Review Rowan J Coleman 2023-07-27 | Returning to the Wing Commander series now. While I appreciated Wing Commander III Heart of the Tiger a lot, I had heard Wing Commander IV The Price of Freedom was even better. Spoiler alert: it is.Patreon: patreon.com/rowanjcolemanDiscord: discord.gg/BYxQNuDSpecial thanks to all Patrons and Members!00:00 Intro00:31 Development01:08 Presentation02:43 Gameplay04:58 Story & Campaign10:54 Conclusion11:25 Outro#wingcommander #rowanjcoleman
Independence Day (1996) Retrospective/Review Rowan J Coleman 2023-07-23 | Head to squarespace.com/rowanjcoleman to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code rowanjcolemanThere’s a commonly held belief in film discourse circles that blockbuster movies are inherently dumb or they somehow have less artistic merit because of their intended mass appeal. This is a notion I fundamentally disagree with. There is an artistry in large scale action sequences and an intelligence in selecting recognizable, universal images and symbols. One film which demonstrates this exceedingly well is Roland Emmerich’s 90s hit, Independence Day.Patreon: patreon.com/rowanjcolemanDiscord: discord.gg/BYxQNuDSpecial thanks to all Patrons and Members!00:00 Squarespace Ad01:10 Intro02:06 Development04:02 Casting06:02 Production09:59 Independence Day (1996)17:15 Release & Reception18:22 Independence Day Resurgence (2016)19:39 Legacy20:25 Outro#independenceday #retrospective #rowanjcoleman
Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger Retrospective/Review Rowan J Coleman 2023-07-16 | A wee reupload from Side Adventure: Here's a look at one of the few FMV games which wasn't shit, Wing Commander III Heart of the Tiger.Patreon: patreon.com/rowanjcolemanDiscord: discord.gg/BYxQNuDSpecial thanks to all Patrons and Members!00:00 Intro01:24 Development02:09 Presentation06:25 Gameplay10:54 Story & Campaign16:02 Conclusion16:47 Outro#wingcommander #rowanjcoleman
The Fifth Element (1997) Retrospective/Review Rowan J Coleman 2023-07-09 | Head to squarespace.com/rowanjcoleman to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code rowanjcolemanWhen I was growing up the sci-fi genre was defined by the titans of Star Trek and Star Wars. But 1997's The Fifth Element by French filmmaker Luc Besson came at the genre from a totally different angle. With its colourful visuals, otherworldly soundtrack and explosive action, The Fifth Element remains a unique entry in the sci-fi genre to this day.Patreon: patreon.com/rowanjcolemanDiscord: discord.gg/BYxQNuDSpecial thanks to all Patrons and Members!00:00 Squarespace01:03 Intro01:27 Development03:23 Casting05:38 Production08:44 The Fifth Element (1997)15:35 Release & Reception16:14 Valerian and the City of A Thousand Planets (2017)17:24 Legacy17:54 Outro#thefifthelement #retrospective #rowanjcoleman
The Plan | Caprica | Blood & Chrome - Battlestar Galactica Retrospective, Part 3 Rowan J Coleman 2023-06-25 | Head to squarespace.com/rowanjcoleman to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code rowanjcolemanIn 2003 science fiction television was changed forever following the release of Battlestar Galactica. While it's final season and ultimate ending were highly controversial, it was clear there was still appetite for more Galactica stories, thus the end of the series wouldn't be the last we heard from this version of the Battlestar Galactica universe.Patreon: patreon.com/rowanjcolemanDiscord: discord.gg/BYxQNuDSpecial thanks to all Patrons and Members!00:00 Squarespace Ad01:01 Intro02:03 The Plan07:38 Spinoff Development09:20 Casting09:59 Production11:04 Caprica (2010)17:07 Reception/Cancellation18:17 Prequel Development18:51 Casting19:27 Production21:05 Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome (2012)23:16 Reception24:35 Legacy25:59 Outro#battlestargalactica #caprica #rowanjcoleman
