A cult classic in its own right, Galaxy Quest is a science fiction comedy in which the stars of a defunct but beloved sci-fi television franchise are put in charge of real intergalactic peril. On this throwback, we talk about what Galaxy Quest got right when it came to parodies and tributes, and also why Star Trek fans voted it the seventh best Star Trek film of all time in 2013.

<p>A cult classic in its own right, Galaxy Quest is a science fiction comedy in which the stars of a defunct but beloved sci-fi television franchise are put in charge of real intergalactic peril. On this throwback, we talk about what Galaxy Quest got right when it came to parodies and tributes, and also why Star Trek fans voted it the seventh best Star Trek film of all time in 2013.</p>

Talking apes and Jedi Knights are cool, but how do they impact Hollywood as a whole? That's the kind of stuff we talk about on Popcorn Culture - a mixed-bag-exploration of the movies, TV shows, and pop culture buzz that we love, as well as the ones we love (slightly) less.

<p>Talking apes and Jedi Knights are cool, but how do they impact Hollywood as a whole? That's the kind of stuff we talk about on Popcorn Culture - a mixed-bag-exploration of the movies, TV shows, and pop culture buzz that we love, as well as the ones we love (slightly) less.</p>

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