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In-depth episode discussions. Geeking out over sci-fi & fantasy TV such as Stargate Universe, Star Trek Picard, Star Trek Discovery, plus movies, such as the DCEU (Man of Steel, Batman V Superman etc) Welcome to Nerd Heaven. Currently reviewing season 1 of Stargate Universe (SGU)
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Sunday Jun 08, 2025
Sunday Jun 08, 2025
In this episode of Nerd Heaven, Adam David Collings takes you on a passionate and thoughtful journey through Star Trek III: The Search for Spock. Often overshadowed by its predecessor and successor, this film is far more than a bridge—it’s a deeply emotional exploration of friendship, sacrifice, and what makes Star Trek so enduring.
We break down pivotal scenes like the death of David Marcus, the Klingon confrontation with Kruge, and the climactic resurrection ceremony on Vulcan. From James Horner’s unforgettable score to Leonard Nimoy’s directorial choices and Spock’s spiritual rebirth, this episode offers insightful commentary that will resonate with fans of Star Trek lore, character arcs, and sci-fi storytelling.
You'll hear:
🖖 Why Kirk's sacrifice defines his character
🖖 The surprising emotional growth of Sarek and McCoy
🖖 How Genesis represents both hope and destruction
🖖 Thoughts on the “even vs odd movie” theory
🖖 A tribute to James Horner’s legacy in Star Trek music
Whether you're a longtime Trekkie or revisiting the films with fresh eyes, this episode will help you appreciate The Search for Spock as a beautifully crafted chapter in Star Trek’s cinematic saga.
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🖖 Live long and prosper.
Sunday Mar 16, 2025
Sunday Mar 16, 2025
In this episode, we take a deep dive into Star Trek II The Wrath of Khan—the film saved Star Trek, as it could be argued. This movie embraced the aging of its characters, leading to a very meaingful character arc for Kirk, which only means more to me as I get older.
Let's geek out over the Star Trek movie that many still hold up as their favourite.
Saturday Feb 01, 2025
Saturday Feb 01, 2025
Today we start a new series looking at the original series Star Trek movies, starting with Star Trek The Motion Picture. This is a film with very clear weaknesses, but also some strengths. Let's take an honest look at what I like, and what I don't like about this movie.
Saturday May 30, 2020
Saturday May 30, 2020
Star Trek Insurrection was released in 1998 and pitted Captain Jean-Luc Picard against his Federation superiors. The movie explored the classic 'fountain of youth' concept, and asked questions around hard far people are willing to go to help a large group, at the expense of a smaller one, and the theme of displaced people. In this episode, I look back on this film and discuss what worked for me, and what didn't. I find I enjoy watching this movie more now than I did the first time. It missed the mark for me when I saw it at the cinema, but nowadays I can just watch it for what it is and enjoy it as a part of Star Trek history.
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Saturday May 02, 2020
Saturday May 02, 2020
Star Trek Generations had a lot of hype to live up to. Not only was it the first time we would see the next generation cast on the big screen, but it would also have the long-anticipated meeting of Captain Kirk and Captain Picard. But, it was also going to be one of those infamous odd-numbered Star Trek movies. So, could it hold up to the hype?
Let's dig back into this movie and see how it holds up.
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Friday Jan 17, 2020
Friday Jan 17, 2020
Star Trek (2009) directed by J.J. Abrams was a game changer for Star Trek, which had lain dormant since the cancellation of Enterprise. This movie brought it back to our screens. It was an exciting time. The decision to do a "soft reboot" in canon using time travel and an alternate timeline was a clever concept and brought in a new generation of fans. But what does this movie have to do with the new Star Trek Picard, which will be set back in the original prime timeline? Plenty. The inciting incident of this movie takes place in the prime timeline, and this event will have a profound effect on the life of Jean-Luc Picard. Join us as we conclude our countdown of the 10 episodes and movies you should watch before Star Trek Picard. Next week, we look at the first episode of Picard!
Saturday Jan 11, 2020
Saturday Jan 11, 2020
Star Trek Nemesis has a reputation for being a bad movie, and I won't dispute that, but it's important in terms of setup because this is the last time we saw Picard and his crewmates. So let's take another look at this movie and see what we make of it. Join me as I count down the 10 episodes and movies you should watch before Star Trek Picard.
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Saturday Dec 21, 2019
Saturday Dec 21, 2019
Star Trek First Contact is my favourite Star Trek movie. It was a wonderful way to celebrate the 30th anniversary of our beloved franchise. In this video, I geek out with delight over the movie, and yes, I point out a couple of things that could have been even better. Join me as I review the 10 episodes and movies that you should watch before Star Trek Picard.
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