7 Great Sci-Fi Movies For If You Miss Old-School Star Trek

I’m a huge Star Trek fan, and while the franchise itself has gotten so big with all the shows, it feels like those of us who really love a good movie experience sometimes get left out. Luckily, I’ve found a bunch of films that capture that same Star Trek spirit, even if they aren’t officially part of the series. They don’t tell the same stories, but they hit all the right notes and give me that familiar feeling I love from classic Star Trek. I think any fan who’s been missing that vibe will really enjoy these!

Boruto Finally Prepares the Stage for Its Strongest Characters to Shine

The recent chapters have shown how incredibly powerful and dangerous Mamushi is. He can create countless clones and has a huge amount of chakra, pushing Konoha’s defenders to their breaking point. They desperately need a plan to defeat him, and it revolves around a carefully laid trap. Mamushi came to the village looking for Eida, intending to absorb her power, and Shikamaru has come up with a plan to use her as bait. The idea is to lure Mamushi into a fight, and when he tries to capture Eida, her incredibly strong brother, Daemon, will step in to protect her.

Transformers Surges With New Autobots & Decepticons for Latest Toy Series

The next Transformers series, titled Transformers Cyberworld: Energon Surge, will focus on Transformers gaining enhanced power through Energon. This upgrade will affect characters like Bumblebee, and will be accompanied by a new line of toys. Along with the usual Autobot and Decepticon figures, two Maximals will also be getting updated toy releases, with one having a significantly different design than before.

Xbox Game Pass Has 8 Day One Games So Far in 2026 (Only 1 of Them Is Good)

So far this year, eight games have been added to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on their release day. Half of these games have received scores on Metacritic, while the other half haven’t. Generally, games without Metacritic scores aren’t major releases, and the fact that half the Game Pass lineup falls into this category isn’t ideal. Of the games that do have scores, the average is 74.5. Scores range from 68 to 83, with 72 and 75 being decent, but not particularly exciting. The 68 score is a bit on the low side. This means only one game, MIO: Memories in Orbit, has received a strong review – it’s currently the 11th highest-rated release of the year.

What’s on your bookshelf: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and GSC Game World’s Mariia Grygorovych

I think this is a really great chance to help Unicef raise money for kids in Ukraine who are going through so much right now. I’m finding Mariia’s points about how mental health, fantasy, and storytelling connect really insightful. Lately, I’ve been thinking about how trauma actually feels in your body, and that urge to just… get rid of it, which can be dangerous if you push it too far. I haven’t found anything recently that really helps with that, but I’ve actually been getting a weirdly calming feeling from reading walking guidebooks – it’s like a little escape, imagining myself moving through places I can’t actually see. Anyone else found any books that have been helping them process things? I’m always looking for recommendations.

Gail Porter talks Irvine Welsh and Trainspotting

Danny Boyle’s film ‘Trainspotting’ truly put Irvine Welsh on the map. Based on Welsh’s debut novel, the film was known for its raw, stylish depiction of life, and helped launch Welsh to stardom, fueled by his vibrant personality and love of the club scene. A new documentary, ‘Beyond Trainspotting: The World of Irvine Welsh,’ explores the author’s powerful influence and lasting impact during his most creative period.