Silver Screen Podcast/Hit or Miss: Star Trek Podcast

About Silver Screen Podcast/Hit or Miss: Star Trek Podcast

HIT OR MISS: WHO TREK A Star Trek and a Doctor Who Podcast celebrating every visual part of the franchises, from 1963 to the present day. Honest but respectful reviews, episode discussions, general chat & interviews. SILVER SCREEN Film reviews and analysis from Film Studies BA graduate Michael Wilson, his knowledgeable but enigmatic co-host D.K and a host of fellow cinephile guests. In 60-90 minutes they'll review and analyse new releases, classics, guilty pleasures and films they love, hate, or love to hate.

Publisher

Michael Wilson

Category

arts · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

23 Nov 2021

Latest episode

18 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

280 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Oct 2026

   HoM: Star Trek Podcast - "Fair Haven" (VOY) Review & More

   Series 8, Episode 7 - "Their treehouse got destroyed in the hurricane!" Ah, we're back! Welcome aboard the good ship Hit or Miss: Star Trek as we resume our mission to explore the many strange and wonderful ways Star Trek has used the holodeck. This time, we're heading to the picturesque Irish village of Fair Haven as Captain Janeway discovers that even a holographic romance can come with a few complications. Captain Michael Wilson is joined by regular First Officer Justin O'Smith and the lovely Lady Vean O'Clare for a look at the infamous Voyager episode Fair Haven. And while the three of us don't exactly see eye-to-eye on everything this time around, Michael and Vean find themselves engaged in a particularly spirited — but always good-natured — debate, with Justin stepping in as something of a mediator as we try to work out whether there's more to this holodeck romance than meets the eye. Before we dive into the episode itself, we open the hailing frequencies for another round of Hit or Miss and discuss how we spent Star Trek Day before heading into the storm. From the questionable historical authenticity of Fair Haven and its rather peculiar approach to Irish culture, to Harry Kim's latest romantic misadventures and Janeway's increasingly uncomfortable attempts to redesign Michael Sullivan to her liking, there's certainly plenty for us to discuss. We also examine the episode's portrayal of loneliness, the ethics of changing someone to fit your ideal partner, the questionable logic surrounding the holodeck, and whether Janeway ultimately learns the right lesson. We also have a little poetry, some thoughts on the performances and production, a particularly amusing line involving Father Mulligan, and our usual final verdicts. But will Justin and Vean be able to talk Mike down from the edge or will it be a case of "delete the episode"? Links: Follow Justin at justinaverysmith.com (http://justinaverysmith.com) Facebook and Instagram - Justinaverysmith BlueSky - justinaverysmith@bluesky.social (mailto:justinaverysmith@bluesky.social) TikTok - @justaverysmith YouTube - @JustAVerySmith Follow Vean - @LadyVean Facebook - Veantirme Chevalier Follow Mike and the podcast all over the internet via linktr.ee/mikespod Host /Editor/Producer - Michael K. Wilson Co-host - Justin Avery Smith Created by Michael K. Wilson Based on a format by Michael Wilson & Will Templar "Actually, they probably shouldn't have done this."

2. 

   15 Oct 2026

   Silver Screen Podcast - Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice Review (Sequel Season)

   Episode 166 - "You know, Bob, long distance relationships can be difficult, especially when one of you is dead and the other is ignoring you for thirty years." In loving memory of Catherine O’Hara. Hello and welcome, friends, to an ending… and a beginning! Our mini sequel season comes to a close as we kick off spooky season with a return to the afterlife and the Ghost with the Most in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice! Michael Wilson is joined by co-host D.K. and returning guest Lady Vean to see whether this long-awaited sequel was worth the wait. We discuss our first impressions before getting into the film’s development, Tim Burton’s return, the decision to bring back so many familiar faces while leaving the Maitlands behind, and whether the story has enough substance of its own or leans a little too heavily on nostalgia. We also debate the performances, including Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder’s returns, Jenna Ortega’s Astrid, the new additions to the cast and, of course, the late, great Catherine O’Hara. We also take a look at Burton’s distinctive visual style, the practical effects and CGI, Danny Elfman’s returning score and some very memorable musical moments. Finally, we pick our favourite characters, moments and lines before giving our verdicts on whether Beetlejuice Beetlejuice manages to recapture the strange charm of the original — and whether it really needed to come back from the dead in the first place! So grab your Handbook for the Recently Deceased and join us for another Silver Screen Podcast review! Links: Find D.K everywhere via http://linktr.ee/dannykingdom (http://linktr.ee/dannykingdom) Find Mike and the podcast all over the internet via https://linktr.ee/mikespods (https://linktr.ee/mikespods) Follow Mike on Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/g479 (https://boxd.it/g479) Follow the podcast on Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/3xH6 (https://boxd.it/3xH6) Music Composed and Performed by Al Trotter • Follow Al on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Dap8b58TT/ (https://www.facebook.com/share/1Dap8b58TT/) • Follow Al on YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCENf_17-Bi8HitVg7w5rd9Q?si=3_7ZCmLXLAp4-f3F (https://youtube.com/channel/UCENf_17-Bi8HitVg7w5rd9Q?si=3_7ZCmLXLAp4-f3F) Join the Silver Screen Podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/329752622011042/?ref=share (https://www.facebook.com/groups/329752622011042/?ref=share) E-mail us at mwilsonba1982@gmail.com (mailto:mwilsonba1982@gmail.com) Hosted by Michael Wilson Co-hosted by D.K Written by Michael Wilson Additional Material by D.K Created, Edited and Produced by Mike Wilson "I want to make memories with people I love, rather than be haunted by them later."

3. 

   8 Oct 2026

   Silver Screen Podcast - Bad Times at the El Royale Review

   Episode 165 - "We might need to work on your sales pitch, son. "The El Royale: no place for a priest"." Sometimes a film just deserves a little more attention. This week on the Silver Screen Podcast, we're checking into the mysterious El Royale for a review of Drew Goddard's stylish, sprawling and criminally underseen 2018 neo-noir thriller, Bad Times at the El Royale. Joining Michael Wilson are three fantastic guests: regular friend of the show Tobi, Will from Who Gameshows and his own YouTube channel, and first-time guest Carla. With a hotel sitting directly on the California–Nevada border, seven strangers with secrets of their own, and a story that constantly shifts perspective, Bad Times at the El Royale is a film packed with mysteries, moral ambiguity and hidden depths. We discuss its intricate plotting, themes of morality, faith, redemption and identity, and the question at the heart of the film: who actually gets to decide what is right and what is wrong? We also take a closer look at Drew Goddard's direction, the film's striking production design and cinematography, its use of colour and framing, the ingenious one-way mirror sequence, and the decision to shoot Cynthia Erivo's musical performances live on set. And speaking of Cynthia Erivo... there's plenty of love for Darlene Sweet and one of the film's most powerful performances. We discuss the brilliant ensemble cast, the 1960s setting, Michael Giacchino's score, the soundtrack, the film's shifting timelines and perspectives, its third-act problems, its box-office disappointment, and why a movie that came so close to greatness may nevertheless be worth revisiting. And, naturally, we reveal where Bad Times at the El Royale lands on the Silver Screen scoreboard. So check in, choose your side of the line, and whatever you do... Don't trust the mirrors. Links: Follow Tobi on BlueSky - @Darksonic.bsky.social (http://Darksonic.bsky.social) Follow Carla on Instagram - @carlamphotog Follow Will on YouTube - youtube.com/@WhoGameshows Find Mike and the podcast all over the internet via https://linktr.ee/mikespods (https://linktr.ee/mikespods) Follow Mike on Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/g479 (https://boxd.it/g479) Follow the podcast on Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/3xH6 (https://boxd.it/3xH6) Music Composed and Performed by Al Trotter • Follow Al on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Dap8b58TT/ (https://www.facebook.com/share/1Dap8b58TT/) • Follow Al on YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCENf_17-Bi8HitVg7w5rd9Q?si=3_7ZCmLXLAp4-f3F (https://youtube.com/channel/UCENf_17-Bi8HitVg7w5rd9Q?si=3_7ZCmLXLAp4-f3F) Join the Silver Screen Podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/329752622011042/?ref=share (https://www.facebook.com/groups/329752622011042/?ref=share) E-mail us at mwilsonba1982@gmail.com (mailto:mwilsonba1982@gmail.com) Created, Hosted and Written by Michael Wilson. Edited and Produced by Mike Wilson. "Thank y'all for coming to listen to me tonight. It means a lot to me."

Who has been a guest on Silver Screen Podcast/Hit or Miss: Star Trek Podcast

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• Sandy Eavenson
• Robert Lunt
• Michelle
• Neil
• Nick Gaston

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 50 / 100

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Quality

74

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

68

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