"CAPTAIN" J. Kirk

Original-Cin Chat: The Partisan's Malcolm McDowell on His Polish Connections — Original Cin John Kirk

A chance to chat with a film legend. I think I might put on a little of the old Ludwig Von B.

My interview with Maldolm McDowell.

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Malcolm McDowell's response to my observation that he killed Captain Kirk:

"Well. It HAD to be done."

Watch for my upcoming interview about his role in The Partisan!

Tonight's celebratory double feature consisted of:

Hot Tub Time Machine (2010)
Real Genius (1985)

... and a ten-year old Jura.

The Partisan: Morgane Polanski is Lost in a Botched Story of a Resistance Heroine — Original Cin By John Kirk

I really wanted more from this film. Such an amazing historical figure.

Here's my review of The Partisan.

www.original-cin.ca/posts/2025/1...

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Wish I could tell yours!

Finished my 5k word treatise on the underestimated nature of Amanda Waller, director of the @DCOfficial anti-hero super team, The Suicide Squad.

Reading 300+ comics, you are aware of divisions among bad people, people in bad situations, & people who just can't help let you down!

RIP to legendary movie poster artist Renato Casaro.

You've seen his art and probably never knew his name.

Our condolences to his family and fans throughout the world.

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Good Boy: Good Horror. When Your Dog Barks at ‘Nothing,’ Believe It! — Original Cin By John Kirk

What a Good Boy!

#GoodBoy is in theatres, October 3 - if you're looking for a perfect horror story in time for Halloween, this is it.

Here's my review:

www.original-cin.ca/posts/2025/9...

Back Issue Magazine #120, June 2020 - "Heroes of Tomorrow"

Digital Edition available.

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It's funny, but with the resurgence of interest in Space:1999, this article I wrote about the comic from Charleston Comics that came out just after the TV series just resurfaced in my feed!

This was also the last interview #NicolaCuti did before he sadly left us. I'm very proud it was mine.

Marvel Zombies: Where's the Hunger? — Original Cin By John Kirk

Sigh ... Just didn't get the same joy out of this version of the Zombies as I did with the comic. Like I asked: where's the hunger?

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Yeah ... I'd think he'd be pretty proud of your return to the show. Just imagine he's applauding in the audience. I will.

Probably the most underestimated character in comics, not only have I gained a new appreciation for Amanda Waller in writing about her history, but I think I'd enjoy channeling some of her force of personality these days!

(Funny how Waller is voicing how I feel!)

As a fellow Danforth bookstore lover, is there any PR folks I can contact to send a question?

What is good in life?

Conan The Barbarian:

- crush your enemies
- see them driven before you.
- hear the lamentations of their women.

Captain John Kirk the Librarian:

- my family is happy and well
- bbq and cocktails abound
- hear the clicks of my keyboard as I write

Dam, y'all.

Wow.

The efficacious effect of having good neighbours means you feel better by being of neighborly service.

That means to serve.

Neighbours were well-served tonight.

Agreed.

Hey ... #seanastin

I've always believed in you.

You know this.

My family and I send you our whole-hearted congratulations.

Original-Cin Chat: Star Trek: SNW's Melissa Navia on her Gorn-Again Experience — Original Cin By John Kirk

My interview with #MelissaCNavia about #StarTrek Strange New Worlds Eoisode 309 "Terrarium" dropped during the hubbub of #TIFF2025 this week!

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Heading down for TIFF - DAY 3.

On the slate: Bad Apples.

First #TIFF viewing ...

#LittleLorraine.

Damn.

Who says nothing happens in Canada?

Damn.

Kind of a dream.

Here's the second event (just got confirmed!):

I'm having a coffee chat with #SeanAstin tomorrow!

Two end-of-day events made the day worthwhile yesterday! The first was discovering that I'm interviewing Star Trek Strange New Worlds' Melissa Navia (@MCNavia) aka Ensign Ortegas today!

The second? I'll keep that mum until confirmation!

Yup!

Needed.

Thank you, Helper Wil.

Got reminded of this today:

"Be curious, not judgemental."

Time to be curious.