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John DeQuadros

John DeQuadros (he/him) is a professional toy photographer and versatile freelance writer with a keen focus on popular culture. He contributes a weekly column to ToyTales.ca and his work regularly features on platforms like StarTrek.com and 8-Bit Pickle. Additionally, his articles frequently grace the pages of esteemed publications like Smarter Than Jack, Kaiju Ramen Magazine, ToyCollectr, The Toy Book and Retro Format Magazine. When not crafting compelling content, John enjoys immersing himself in retro video games, enhancing his diverse toy collection, taking leisurely walks with his dog, and cherishing moments with family and friends.

Heist Guide: ‘Alien’ (1979)

An orange tabby cat, a surrealist Swiss artist, an unknown actress with an improbable first name, and a Nigerian design student walk into a pub ...

August 11, 2025

‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ 3×05 Recap: “Through the Lens of Time”

It's as if the Temple of Doom were somehow being warped by unseen cosmic menace.

August 8, 2025

‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ 3×04 Recap: “A Space Adventure Hour”

Underneath all that glamour and genre-bending fun, what makes this episode so great is that it never loses sight of what Star Trek has always stood for.

August 1, 2025

‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ 3×03 Recap: “Shuttle to Kenfori”

This isn't a flashy episode, but it's a confident one, blending genre with character work in a way that expertly elevates both.

July 25, 2025

‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ 3×01 Recap: Velociraptors in Spacesuits

Exploration — of the galaxy, of each other, of ourselves — remains as thrilling and vital as ever.

July 20, 2025

Hello, Seattle! The 10 Best ‘Frasier’ Episodes

Tossed salad, scrambled eggs, etc.

July 16, 2025