Welcome to the 30 day challenge of May, which sees a return to two of the most iconic things in pop culture, to say nothing of Science Fiction, namely Star Trek and Star Wars. Throughout this month some prompts will be general and apply to both franchises, while others will be Trek/Wars specific, as indicated.

Franchises as big as Star Wars and Trek are major fixtures of online pop culture discourse where they’re -for better and worse – picked apart by countless reviewers and fans. Sometimes its fun and loving ribbing, other times heartfelt thematic analyses, or brutally critical autopsies.

So for today, discuss What are your favorite and least favorite pieces of criticism, analyses etc. related to Star Wars and Star Trek? Any particular critics/columns you like?

Bonus prompt: Best podcast recommendations?

Extra Bonus prompt: Best books about trek/wars?

Kelvin Legends Bonus prompt: Let ‘er rip: The worst or most bad faith Takes about SW/ST