Star Trek: Section 31 — A Review

25th January, 2025: Star Trek: Section 31.

Right, then.

It’s early on a Saturday evening: and it’s dark out.

And?

Frankly, I’ve access to the latest Star Trek movie, Star Trek: Section 31.

Given it sees a return of Michelle Yeoh as Philippa Georgiou, possibly the best character to come out of Star Trek Discovery?

I’m going to be glued to it: then tell you what I thought, by this coming Monday, by 27th January.

You’ll be reading this … once I’m done.

~≈🖖≈~

Star Trek Discovery — Series 3 Episode 10 — Terra Firma Pt 2 — A Review

9th January, 2021.

OK … 

It’s … 

As much as I’d say it’s late on a Saturday night?

It’s also possibly not.

It’s just gone 20:42.

Twenty to nine, if you want to put it that way.

Frankly?

I’m going to get an early night, I think.

I’m still reading Arthur Machen’s The White People and Other Weird Stories: and it’s getting to some of the interesting tales.

But … ?

I wanted to make sure I’d let you know one thing.

I’ve seen the tenth episode of Star Trek Discovery’s third series.

And wanted to get started on the post about it.

~≈🖖🏻≈~

Star Trek Discovery — Series 3 Episode 9 — Terra Firma Pt 1 — A Review

3rd January, 2021.

Right … 

Right at the moment, it’s late — ish — on a Sunday night.

I’ve had dinner: and have to confess, I make a mean spaghetti sauce.

And, frankly?

Right at the moment, I want to go to bed: with a good read.

I’ve some Arthur Machen to read.

But?

But I want to get started on this post: to tell you about the next episode of Star Trek Discovery’s third series that I’d seen.

~≈🖖🏻≈~

Star Trek Discovery — Series 3 Episode 8 — The Sanctuary — A Review

26th December, 2020.

Right … 

It’s late enough on a Saturday night: that going to bed has appeal.

On top of that?   My right arm still aches from the ’flu jab I had, this time last week: too much typing’s mildly awkward.

On top of that … ?

The bedtime reading’s getting intriguing.

I’m going through a Arthur Machen collection of weird tales: called The White People and other Weird Tales.

It’s … 

Yes, weird possibly doesn’t cover it.

The couple at the centre of the tale, Edward and Mary Darnell?   Are having strange, unearthly, eldritch and distinctly odd discussions … 

About whether they should buy a new oven, decorate the box room, or have Aunt Marian come to stay with them … !

Weird doesn’t even start … !

At any rate: I’m going to happily finish this post, tomorrow.

Which is when I’ll tell you episode 8 of Star Trek Discovery’s third series … !

~≈🖖🏻≈~

Star Trek Discovery — Series 3 Episode 6 — Scavengers — A Review

12th December, 2020.

Inevitably?

It’s just gone nine on a Saturday night: and frankly?

I’m going to go to bed.

Any minute now.

Equally frankly?

I’m going so because it gives me a perfect chance to have a good read: The White People and other weird stories.

But … ?

Before I hit the sack, I wanted to get started on this post.

To remind myself that, yes: I’ve seen another episode of Star Trek Discovery, series three.

Yes: it’s looking good!

~≈🖖🏼≈~

Star Trek Discovery — Series 3 Episode 5 — Die Trying — A Review

5th December, 2020.

Right … 

It’s a Saturday night: so frankly?

For one thing, I’ve just had dinner.

Another?

I’ve just watched another episode of Star Trek Discovery, series three.

And will be telling you more about it, tomorrow.

Frankly, though?

I’m experimenting still with the introductory videos: Just to see if I can now insert them straight into a post, rather than having to embed them via YouTube.

If you can let me know which one works, I’d appreciate it!

~≈🖖🏼≈~

Star Trek Discovery — Series 3 Episode 3 — People of Earth — A Review

21st November, 2020.

It’s got to be said, I’m starting this … at the end of a comparatively long day.

Which means?

I’ve got even more excuse to finish what I’m starting, tomorrow.

But, for those of my readings following the story about the laptop I’ve borrowed?

I’ve finally picked it up: from the main Brentwood Post office, in Brentwood High Street.

~≈†≈~

As an extra thought …?   Or maybe question … ?

Have you been watching the animated Daleks series on YouTube?

It’s rather fun!

But I had to laugh, when I saw the second episode, tonight.

That Destroy without Pity acronym they used?

Is a direct lift from an old Dalek annual published in the 1960s!

I should know: I’ve got a copy!

At any rate … ?

I’ll be back later: to tell you about episode three of Star Trek Discovery … !

~≈†≈~

Star Trek Discovery — Series 3 Episode 2 — Far from Home — A Review

14th November, 2020.

Right … 

It’s a Saturday night: and I’ve just spent the past few minutes, filling in forms on the NHS website.

No, I’m, not going to tell you why: frankly, I’d prefer to keep that one to myself.

It’s one of those rare, slightly embarrassing ones.

And, believe me, there’s not much that embarrasses me!

At any rate … ?

It’s Saturday: and I’ve just seen another episode of Star Trek: Discovery, Series three.

More tomorrow, folks!

~≈†≈~

Star Trek Discovery — Series 2 Episode 14: Such Sweet Sorrow (Pt 2) — A Review

*Spoilers*



19th April, 2019

Yes: I’m officially too skint to afford hot cross buns.

Which is a shame: the odd one?

Is occasionally nice.

The most I can can do, this Good Friday?

Is be grateful I can’t afford the blessed things.

I don’t think my weight could take the pace.

~≈§≈~

Actually, that’s something else I think I should mention … 



My GP has had me taking medication to deal with an underachieve thyroid: for quite some time.

AND had made sure I was on something that helped what we thought was Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

That could’ve have been a mistake.

As — after the last set of thyroid function tests — included tests on my levels of Vitamin D.

Turns out I’ve a Vitamin D deficiency.

And the medications she’s given me for that … ?



Ain’t half helped!

~≈§≈~

At any rate … ?

At any rate, I have time on my hands … 

Time on my hands, and nothing to do … 

Except catch up with something.

Yep.

However good today actually is, it is still a Friday, which means the last episode of … Star Trek: Discovery, Series two.

~≈§≈~

Star Trek Discovery — Series 2 Episode 13: Such Sweet Sorrow — A Review

12th, April, 2019.

OK, Friday … ?

Yes: it’s a Friday.

And it’s one that’s been am … interesting day.

One where I had a telephone interview, this morning: and got the happy news that I’ve got the face to face interview … at eleven thirty, next Friday.

Nervous?

Yes … !

I’m always nervous at interviews.

But I’ll at least have time to look up where the place is, in relation to the nearest station.

And?

Well, brush up on my interview technique.

~≈§≈~

The other thing to mention?

Is that it’s Friday … 



Which you and I have both worked out: haven’t we?

At any rate: yes, it’s Friday.

Which means another episode of Star Trek: Discovery, Series two.

I’m getting used to this … 

~≈§≈~

Star Trek Discovery — Series 2 Episode 12: Through the Valley of Shadows — A Review

5th April, 2019.

It has to be said: unemployment can bite, sometimes.

No, really … 

Right now?

The thing that does spoil the mood — especially in the run up to the weekend — is simply the lack of cash.

That?

That, I find, tends to limit my going out: much as I’d love to go grab a coffee with friends, the fact I can’t stand a round?

Is something I find very demotivating.

I swear … if I ever win the lottery … ?



The first thing I do will grab a social life!

~≈§≈~

Still … ?



And as I said in the intro, there?

The one thing that usually keeps me motivated, at the moment?

Is simple I’ve access to quite a bit of watchable TV.

Over the past couple of days?

Over the past couple of days, I’ve been catching up with series two of Westworld.

Tonight’s a Friday night, though.

Yes: you’re right.

More Star Trek: Discovery Series two … 

~≈§≈~

Star Trek Discovery — Series 2 Episode 11: Perpetual Infinity — A Review

29th March, 2019.

Yep: my health is a mess.

If you’ve been following me for a while, you’ll possibly know — or have guessed from my videos — that I’m over weight.

You’ll possibly also realise I’ve suffered mild depression for many years.

And have what my GP’s tentatively diagnosed as Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

The list could go on.

Today, though?

I’ve received a letter from them, after a recent batch of blood tests: relating to my underachieve thyroid.

It turns out I’ve got a vitamin D deficiency.

More than probably relating to my weight.

Hmmm … 

Sunshine and oily fish it is, then: along side cod liver oil.

On a more serious note … ?

From what I can see of the symptoms?

It does makes sense of the depression, AND tiredness that’s plagued me for many years … 

We’ll have to see, when any treatment starts … 

~≈§≈~

At ANY rate … ?

Battling tiredness is … 

Well, a good thing.

Especially if you have something you want to watch of an evening.

Yes: it’s Friday.

Yes, that means it’s time for another epode of Star Trek: Discovery, Series two … 

~≈§≈~

Star Trek Discovery — Series 2 Episode 10: The Red Angel — A Review

22nd March, 2019.

You know, you can tell I’m on something of a budget, can’t you … ?

It’s a Friday night, after all.

And … ?

Anyone with spending* money — Ha! — would possibly head out to the pub … 

Or cinema, or late night coffee shop.

What have you.

Me … ?

The best I can do, at the moment … ?

Is literally watch some TV.

Yep: more of Star Trek: Discovery, Series two … !

~≈§≈~

Star Trek Discovery Series 2 Episode 8: If Memory Serves— A Review

8th March, 2019.

Yes … 

It’s a Friday.

And, frankly … ?

It’s … 

Well, in one sense, it’s just another day.

One that saw me making my regular fortnightly trip to the local Job Centre: partly to report my job finding progress, partly yo see what they could do for me.

Frankly?



Not much of either.

Hopefully?

By my next visit, there’s be progress, from one of us.

I hope … 

~≈§≈~

At any rate: it’s a Friday.

And, as you’ve possibly noticed?

I’ve usually managed to occupy myself with some TV.

Yes: you’ve got it … 


More of Star Trek: Discovery, series two.

~≈§≈~

Star Trek Discovery Series 2 Episode 7: Light and Shadows— A Review

1st March, 2019.

Yes: it is, in theory, a day for another dollar.

At least, it would be …



Hmm … 

Maybe that phrase should be ‘Another day, another disappointment.’

Do you remember me telling , a couple of weeks ago, now, that I had an interview with BT?

20th February, that was.

I … was told the those of us who attended — hired or otherwise? — would be told, today, whether we’d be taken on.

I don’t know about anyone else … ?

But I’ve heard neither way.

And can only assume I’ve not been hired.

That’s … saddening … 

But also annoying.



After all, why tell someone you’ll contact them by such and such a date … 

If you’re not … ?

~≈§≈~

So …



Upsetting … ?



Very much so, to be honest.

OK, granted, I managed to get a few things done about the house: although you possibly wouldn’t know it.

That does help … 

And … ?



At the end of the evening, the least I could say is that I’ve seen more TV.

You’re right: it’s Friday …



That means it’s time for more Star Trek: Discovery, series two … 

~≈§≈~

Star Trek Discovery Series 2 Episode 6: The Sounds of Thunder — A Review

22nd February, 2019.

Yes … I’ve got a night off … !

OK …

I haven’t, really … 

I’ve just got another free evening where I’ve nothing better to do, then watch TV.

Oh … 

And possibly complain about my bank.

My main one … ?

Was shut, today.

A planned closure, apparently, and one that got me complaining on Twitter.

@AskHalifaxBank why on Earth is the Brentwood branch shut?

I can see it's a planned closure, but STILL want to know WHY ...

— Paul Downie (@Cuddy2977) February 22, 2019

Honestly, you’d think whoever manages a bank’s social media account would be told these things.

Just in case any complaining customers happen to … you know … publicly whinge on Twitter!

~≈§≈~

At any rate, that’s not — necessarily — why I’m here.

No.

I like TV shows.

Right now, one particular favourite?   Is the hit Spanish hit that is El Ministerio del Tiempo/The Ministry of Time.

But man does not live by bravas*, alone!

Nope … just as with food, we have to have the occasional change of pace.

Yep … 

It’s Friday … 

It’s another episode of Star Trek: Discovery, Series 2 …

~≈§≈~

Star Trek Discovery Series 2 Episode 5: Saint of Imperfection — A Review

15th February, 2019.

Right … 

I think I’m tempted to boycott the rebooted version of Dune.

Have you seen the introductory video … ?

Let me try to summarise, if you’ve not hit the play button, then.

Jason Momoa — Games of Thrones, Aquaman, what have you — has been cast as Duncan Idaho.

He’ll be good …



Except … ?

As far as I’ve ever been able to tell, Duncan Idaho is supposed to be black: at least, of Afro-Caribbean descent.

So much for Hollywood’s diversity thing … 

~≈§≈~

On other fronts … ?

I had a DVD due in on Tuesday: Tuesday, note!



Der Golem, if you must know.

It didn’t turn up: so I asked for a refund.

That’s in motion … only for the DVD to turn up this morning … 

Am I the only person to think video piracy is a good idea … 

~≈§≈~

At any rate … ?

At ANY rate, I wasn’t exactly expecting to wurble on about DVDs.

No: the most I was expecting to do was — possibly — bang on about Daleks.

Or possibly Zygons.

And THEN cut to the important bit.

The important bit … ?

Yes: I’ve been and seen the most recent episode of Star Trek: Discovery.

Episode 5, so you know: of Series 2.

You know … ?

I think I’m having issues … 

~≈§≈~

Star Trek Discovery — Episode 15: Will You Take My Hand?

15th February, 2018.

Flat … is possibly the word … 

Especially if you’ve read this morning’s Teaser: you’de rrealise my phone is giving me a problem or two.

The root of it, at the moment?

Is looking like an ageing battery … combined with another knackered charging cable!

I’ve got a few options, there: but at the moment?   At the moment, replacing the cable, until I’ve enough cash to buy a replacement.

Hopefully?

That should be within the next week or two.

~≈§≈~

At any rate … ?

At any rate, today is a Thursday: and the first chance I’ve had to catch up with some TV.

If you hadn’t guessed I’ve been watching Star Trek: Discovery, by now?

You’ve not been paying attention … 

~≈§≈~

Star Trek Discovery — Episode 14: The War Without, The War Within

7th February, 2018.

OK … The tumble dryer is decidedly on.

But ut’s OK, I can give up using the tumble dryer, anytime I want.

I’ve just got some socks to dry, OK?

Well, I say some … 

~≈ß≈~

OK … 

This post is starting to wander, a little bit, isn’t it?

It wasn’t meant to.

I meant to tell you … 

Well, possibly a lot of things*.

One of which is (possibly) obvious.

I got up seriously early, this morning: for a hospital appointment in Basildon.

I really wish I had, to be frank.

But … ?

Frankly, I’m not getting any younger.

And, equally as frankly?

Chest pains, at my age, and at my sort of weight?

Aren’t something to take lightly.

Up at 5·30am, and off to Basildon it was.

~≈ß≈~

I’m — sort of — glad I did, though.

The actual appointment, with the hospital’s specialist cardiology nurse, went quicker than I expected: even with another ECG examination and a stethoscope.

From what the nurse told me?

I don’t have Angina.

Yet.

But does want me to have a CT scan: to have a seriously good look at my coronary arteries, so we can see if I need a course of statins.

We’ll have to see what happens when I get the appointment.

~≈ß≈~

At any rate … ?

At any rate, I’ve actually had tonight, free.

At least, free to do a few things.

Wash my socks.

Makes some more Teaser videos.

Do some housework.

Eat.

Email my mother.

And?

And catching up on this week’s episode of Star Trek: Discovery.

Twisty is possibly the word.

Especially when you see the look on ‘Captain’ Georgiou’s face … 

~≈ß≈~

Star Trek Discovery — Episode 13: What’s Past is Prologue

30th January, 2018.

Yes … 

More TV it decidedly is.

OK, OK, I could easily end up heading out.

But not having that much cash?   And living at the bottom of a hill?

There’s nowhere I’m in a rush to go to, especially.

On top of that … ?

Well … 

I was working last night.

Which is nice, certainly: it certainly pays for dinner.

Which I’ve been having a BIT too much of, recently.

At ANY rate, that’s beside the point.

Frankly?

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been riveted by the sheer geeky joys of Star Trek: Discovery.

This week’s thirteenth episode, What’s Past is Prologue?

Yep, that’ll keep me going … 

~≈§≈~