About Joshua M. Patton
Father of a brilliant Gen Z kid, Army combat veteran, and storyteller born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, A cunning warrior, the best star-pilot in the galaxy, and a good friend. Approaches his work as an entertainment critic keeping in mind the word doesn't mean "be critical" but rather encourages us to "think critically." He collects books (to read) and models of every starship Enterprise (to gaze upon lovingly.) The first volume of his collection of literary short stories written in the comic book tradition, TALES OF ADVENTURE & FANTASY, is available for purchase on Amazon in both print and ebook. Infinite diversity in infinite combinations, but the inertial dampers are always failing. He is one with the Force, and the Force is with him.
Ahsoka Made Fans Wait for Its Biggest Reunion - But It Was Worth It
Fans of Star Wars: Rebels had to wait for six episodes to get an important character reunion in Ahsoka, but the emotional meeting was worth it.
Ahsoka Just Made This Obscure Group Star Wars' Most Powerful
There are many powerful groups in the Star Wars universe, but Ahsoka on Disney+ makes a strange, obscure sect of Force users the most formidable yet.
Ahsoka Reveals This Star Wars Legacy Character Hasn't Changed at All
An important Star Wars legacy character finally showed up in Ahsoka on Disney+, and his return reveals he's the same perfect villain he always was.
Everyone Missed the Point of The Last Jedi's Canto Bight Mission
Of all the misunderstood moments in Star Wars: The Last Jedi, the Canto Bight sequence with Finn, Rose and that turncoat DJ may be the most maligned.
Deep Space Nine Made Star Trek a 'Real' Franchise
Star Trek beat the odds when it rebooted with The Next Generation, but it didn't become a franchise until Deep Space Nine debuted as the third series.
Why T2 Is the Perfect End to the Terminator Movie Series
Despite the sequels and possible future stories, T2 can still be the definitive ending to the Terminator saga, thanks to its inclusion of time travel.
Star Trek: Humanity Was a Vulcan Pet Project for Centuries
Since fans met Kirk and Spock, Vulcans and humans were natural allies in Star Trek, but the logic-loving aliens started watching Earth long before.
Why Star Trek Makes Humanity More Prominent Than Aliens
Some critics of Star Trek think the series focus on humanity undercuts the message of infinite diversity in infinite combinations, but it doesn't.
Is Ted Lasso's The Richmond Way A Real Book?
The Season 3 finale of AppleTV+'s Ted Lasso ended with Trent Crimm publishing a book called 'The Richmond Way' but can fans actually read it?
The Prime Directive Is Important in Star Trek - And So Is Breaking It
The Prime Directive is often mentioned and talked about in Star Trek. But what exactly is the Prime Directive and why is it so important to uphold?
The Picard Blu-ray Highlights the Versatility of Star Trek
Star Trek: Picard The Complete Series Blu-ray highlights the versatility of Gene Roddenberry's franchise for how disparate stories can come together.
Picard Season 3 Special Features Highlight One Way It's Unique
The Star Trek: Picard Blu-ray and DVD release's special features highlights one way Season 3 was unique among other series in the storied franchise.
The Picard Blu-ray Underscores Why Each Season Needed the Borg
Critics of Star Trek: Picard say the show focused too heavily on the Borg, but The Complete Series home release highlights why each story was crucial.
Picard Showrunner Explains How Season 3 Provided Star Trek Fan Service
Some criticize Star Trek: Picard Season 3 for reliance on nostalgia but showrunner Terry Matalas explained how fan service worked in writing the show.
Star Trek: Voyager's Seven of Nine and Chakotay Romance Was a Mistake
Star Trek: Voyager had an epic finale to wrap up the series, but the inclusion of a romance between Seven of Nine and Chakotay was its worst mistake.
Discovery's Use of TNG Footage Can Change How Viewers See Star Trek
In Star Trek: Discovery Season 3, Michael Burnham views footage of Spock from The Next Generation and its use could change how fans see the show.
Discovery Restarted Star Trek Like Gene Roddenberry Did With TNG
While fans may have objected to how different Star Trek: Discovery was from previous entries, that was just how Gene Roddenberry created TNG.
Star Trek: Discovery's Final Season Can Address One Character's Biggest Failure
Star Trek: Discovery returns for a final season in 2024 and before the series ends it must address an important character's biggest Starfleet failure.
This Discovery Episode is When the Show Truly Became Star Trek
Star Trek: Discovery began its flight through the galaxy as its own distinct show, but one Season 2 episode tied it directly to the franchise's past.
The History of Star Trek Day, the Anniversary of the Original Series' Debut
Paramount only started celebrating Star Trek Day in 2020, but the anniversary of The Original Series debut episode was always celebrated by the fans.