When the Borg Collective go back in time and change history, Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the Enterprise crew follow them to the past to get answers. They soon discover the Borg have traveled to April 4, 2063 to stop Zefram Cochrane from inventing warp drive (which leads to first contact with aliens and sets the stage for humanity's future). While half the crew goes to Earth to make sure Cochrane achieves warp drive, the other half stays on the Enterprise to stop the Borg from achieving their diabolical goal. Faced with the most important mission of their careers, Picard and his team will let nothing stop them from preserving history as they make one last stand against this resilient hivemind.

Listen as we discuss how Jonathan Frakes' directorial debut is an epic, action-packed adventure while Patrick Stewart helps Captain Picard move up a rank from reserved diplomat to full-fledged action hero.

The adventures of the Enterprise-D crew continue here in their first feature-length film! While investigating a Romulan attack on a space observatory, Captain Jean-Luc Picard and his team meet a scientist named Tolian Soran, who they start to suspect might be behind this raid. However, before they can question him about it, he's transported away by Klingons. As they chase after him, Picard will discover Soran's master plan, how it connects to a realm called the Nexus, and the deadly consequences that will arise if he succeeds.

Listen as we discuss how "Star Trek: The Next Generation's" big screen debut is an enjoyable adventure while director David Carson finally treats fans to a team-up they've waited years to see.

Introducing Hapna! It's a miraculous pill that can eradicate any kind of pain. Sounds too good to be true? Well, it is. One day, Hapna's creator, Dr. Deniz Skinner, says this medicine will mutate and kill its users in 30 days... unless someone can find him. This leads to the formation of Lazarus, a ragtag group of criminals tasked with locating Skinner and acquiring a cure. As the clock winds down to zero, Lazarus must work together to find Skinner and save the day while evading various foes and a shadowy conspiracy.

Listen as we discuss how Shinichiro Watanabe's latest anime has an interesting premise and an eclectic set of characters, but unfortunately fails to reach its full potential.

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Stop the presses! Irwin M. Fletcher a.k.a. Fletch quits! After learning he's inherited his aunt's Louisiana plantation, Fletch prepares for a luxurious new lifestyle... only to find out the place is a mess. As Fletch contemplates what to do with the property, things take a deadly turn when he's framed for murder. On top of that, a variety of characters are pressuring Fletch to sell his aunt's home. Fletch soon realizes there's a scheme at play and dons his reporter's cap once again to find out who's out to get him and his inheritance.

Listen as we discuss how "Fletch Lives" isn't as funny or interesting as the original (despite director Michael Ritchie and Chevy Chase both returning) while Chase makes Fletch more crude than charming in this latest mystery.

When hotshot L.A. investigative reporter, Irwin M. Fletcher a.k.a. Fletch, is offered $50K by shady businessman Alan Stanwyk to kill him for insurance money, Fletch senses his next big story. As he digs further, he unravels a huge scheme full of lies and deception that only raises more questions. With the help of Alan's wife, Gail, he'll expose the truth as he faces intimidating thugs and a stressful deadline.

Listen as we discuss how director Michael Ritchie crafts an exciting and hysterical caper while Chevy Chase makes Fletch endearing with a wisecracking, witty personality.

In the 24th century, Captain Jean-Luc Picard commands the U.S.S. Enterprise-D, where he and his crew travel the galaxy to visit extraordinary worlds, encounter mysterious alien species, and even cross paths with some familiar faces. Along the way, they will confront countless moral and ethical quandaries and contemplate philosophical concepts such as the human condition and life itself.

In Part 2 of 2, listen as we discuss our favorite episodes from "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and have fun answering various questions about this iconic series.

In the 24th century, Captain Jean-Luc Picard commands the U.S.S. Enterprise-D, where him and his crew travel the galaxy to visit extraordinary worlds, encounter mysterious alien species, and even cross paths with some familiar faces. Along the way, they will confront countless moral and ethical quandaries and contemplate philosophical concepts such as the human condition and life itself.

In Part 1 of 2, listen as we discuss our overall thoughts on Gene Roddenberry's second live-action "Star Trek" series while evaluating the main cast and our favorite supporting characters.

In a world where fantasy creatures live alongside humans, LAPD officer Daryl Ward is partnered with the nation's only orc cop, Nick Jakoby. However, Daryl questions Nick's loyalties after an orc attacks him, and Nick doesn't catch the criminal. That all changes when they find an elf named Tikka, a Bright or the only beings who can use magic wands (the most powerful weapons in the world). Soon, Daryl has to put aside his personal feelings to help Nick protect Tikka from those who want her wand, including local street gangs, corrupt cops, and the Inferni, a renegade sect of elves with sinister motivations. If Daryl, Nick, and Tikka can't get this wand to the right individuals, it won't be just them in danger but everyone in the entire world.

Listen as we discuss how director David Ayer's urban fantasy is less spellbinding and more run-of-the-mill cop drama while Will Smith and Joel Edgerton nicely capture Daryl and Nick's inner struggles.