About this episode

The episode discusses the film 'Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World' and its significance in the context of 'Star Trek' and Dad Movies.

It’s one of the best “Star Trek” movies, a classic Dad Movie, and the start of a franchise that never really started. It’s “Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World,” in which oceans have become battlefields and privateer ships lurk like horror-movie monsters. Don’t get attached to any of those nice young sailors!...

Topics covered

• Star Trek
• Dad Movies
• franchises
• ocean battles
• privateers

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Star Trek, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World

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