John Kirk, Popculture Reviewer & Writer

20/02/2024

Oh, in case you didn't know: it's the 34th anniversary of an influential episode of ever released: "Yesterday's Enterprise".

Not only did it see the return of Tasha Yar it also opened up the doorway to other returns of one of my favourite Trek characters (and actresses).

Definitely in my top ten of favourite episodes.

16/02/2024

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Read my review.

John Kirk

16/02/2024

It's one of those nights when you just have to drink scotch, listen to some Wagner and review a movie.

25/01/2024

Yup ... even gets my pain. Am I right, Cosburn?

Got your back, my creative but territorial brother!

08/01/2024

https://www.original-cin.ca/posts/2024/1/3/stuff-we-are-most-looking-forward-to-seeing-in-2024

02/01/2024

If you've ever wondered about the full extent of the debacle - probably one of the blackest eyes ever given to Star Trek fandom - then I suggest you check out my friend, Robert Meyer Burnett's YouTube show, "Robservations" tonight at 7pm ET (4pm PT).
Tune in for the full background and BTS info. Here's the link:

a Question to be read LIVE, on AIR...? Just want to share your enjoyment of the content...

01/01/2024

Well - it's New Year's Eve.

Before I get too squiffy to write something coherent, let me take this opportunity to wish everyone a happy new year and hope that all of your ambitions are realised and the best of health and happiness to you and yours in 2024.

I value my relationship with all of you and if you are on this list, it's because you are for a reason.

My best to you all.

29/12/2023

Here's a complete record of the geeky night of drinking. Thanks to and then for your generous hospitality! Chris Carefoot and Chris Digz Mann ... good night out! Thanks for your company!

26/12/2023

A few thoughts from the creators of about its new home on . Read my interview here!

Netflix Geeked

By John Kirk

18/12/2023

Really looking forward to my conversation with the multi-talented later this week!

Everyone: LOWER DECKS! LOWER DECKS!

15/12/2023

My youngest kid has truly become a mini-me.

She suggested I watch Netflix 's . I normally am not into anime, but this is a show that rises above the genre, in my opinion.

Of course, so did the kid. She even knew which character was my favourite.

Netflix Geeked

10/12/2023

Excerpt from my oh-so fun interview in with about her character, Peanut Hamper in .

I love the cover page!

30/11/2023

Quite a nice event courtesy of ! Nice meeting the considerate folks at as well. Very enjoyable!

08/07/2023

Pleasantly discovered my Creator Copies for BACK ISSUE #145 on my front step this morning, featuring my article on one of Spider-Man's greatest adversaries, the Kingpin of Crime!

03/05/2023

How I saw ... and how I learned to forgive raccoons.

By John Kirk

31/03/2023

My review of is up! Remember: Friends don't lie!

https://www.original-cin.ca/posts/2023/3/31/stranger-things-the-experience-the-ups-and-downs-of-the-upside-down

21/03/2023

Rewatching Star Wars: Rebels from the beginning.

Got a tip from a reliable source that it might be a good idea.

13/03/2023

Many thanks to Collider for the coverage of my interview article in Star Wars Insider Magazine 217 with the incredibly charismatic Giancarlo Esposito!

Esposito spoke with Star Wars Insider about reprising his role in The Mandalorian Season 3.

09/03/2023

I am indisputably, overwhelmingly lucky (in a mathematically precise way) to be talking with the unstoppable tonight.

So many things to talk about, but rest assured - there will be fun!

LOWER DECKS! LOWER DECKS!

07/03/2023

https://www.starwars.com/news/star-wars-insider-216-excerpt

Excited to see that my interview with Katee Sackhoff made StarWars Dotcom.

Read an interview excerpt from Star Wars Insider #216, in which Katee Sackhoff discusses her journey from The Clone Wars to The Mandalorian as Bo-Katan Kryze.

03/03/2023

The perfect start to a weekend is to come home and discover this in your mailbox.
Star Wars Insider Magazine Star Wars

24/02/2023

And here's my take on Co***ne Bear!

By John Kirk

21/02/2023

My contributor copy of 216 arrived today. Saw the Contributor section and pretty grateful to be in such distinguished company.

16/02/2023

The vastly talented is coming to !

And doesn't that make us feel PRECIOUS?

13/02/2023

I love talking Trek with like-minded Trek Geeks like ! He's got the goods, my ever-lovin' Trek peers!

https://www.original-cin.ca/posts/2023/2/13/original-cin-chat-picards-new-starfleet-antagonist-todd-stashwick-is-the-biggest-nerd-ever-cast?fbclid=IwAR0fIZdFecbymNg5DClqGF6HWFWC-Iz39hBaBHQXZpaE5LvhjDila2mBvus

By John Kirk

10/02/2023

My spoiler-free review of Star Trek:Picard S3!

By John Kirk

23/05/2022

BACK ISSUE No. 136 ships June 15, featuring my look at the Star Trek newspaper comic strip between 1979 to 1983. I was even lucky to talk with some of the creators! TwoMorrows Publishing

25/04/2022

https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/classic-star-trek-episodes-watch-before-strange-new-worlds/

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds takes place just before the Original Series era. These are the classic Star Trek episodes you should watch before it premieres.

14/03/2022

Very excited to get my itinerary!

March 18 to 20 I'll be hosting the following:

Fri: Jenna Coleman (Dr. Who) and Austin St. John

Sat: John Cusack (Hollywood Icon) and Laura Vandervoort (Bitten, Smallville, Age of Dysphoria)

Sunday: Brian Hezza and Tim Rose (Star Wars) and Firefly's Adam Baldwin

I'm in great company, folks! It's gonna be a great show!

23/11/2021

A pleasant "Discovery" in my mailbox this morning! Thanks,