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Post by rberman on Jul 3, 2020 21:21:36 GMT -5
My wife and I watched the whole Picard series over the last few weeks. Enjoyable overall, with plenty of hokey "Would they really do that?" moments thrown in to move the plot where it needed to go. I thought they were setting up a recasting opportunity toward the end of the final episode, but apparently not.
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Post by Batflunkie on Aug 6, 2020 22:54:07 GMT -5
After a recent video by the folks at Red Letter Media discussing their favorite TNG episodes, I decided to continue my rewatch of TNG in it's entirety. "The Last Outpost" was pretty good both as an episode and for the debut of the Ferenghi. On "Where No Man Has Gone Before" right now and it seems pretty decent
I can see where a lot of comparisons both good and unfavorable to the original series comes from and Data can sure be annoying as hell when he wants to be
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Post by shaxper on Aug 7, 2020 14:30:28 GMT -5
After a recent video by the folks at Red Letter Media discussing their favorite TNG episodes, Are they any good these days? The review of Star Trek: Generations is still one of my favorite things on Youtube, but it seemed to go downhill fast with subsequent reviews. I had no idea they were doing individual episodes now. |
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Post by Rob Allen on Aug 7, 2020 15:14:52 GMT -5
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Post by Batflunkie on Aug 7, 2020 15:57:07 GMT -5
After a recent video by the folks at Red Letter Media discussing their favorite TNG episodes, Are they any good these days? The review of Star Trek: Generations is still one of my favorite things on Youtube, but it seemed to go downhill fast with subsequent reviews. I had no idea they were doing individual episodes now. Their Best Of The Worst show is probably one of the highlights of my day whenever a new episode is released. Their stuff isn't for everybody and no, they're not doing individual episodes, just talking about their favorites
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Post by Confessor on Aug 26, 2020 13:20:23 GMT -5
I've been re-watching some early TOS episodes on Sky TV lately and really enjoying them. For me, the original crew of Kirk, Spock, McCoy etc, as played by Shatner, Nimoy and Kelly, is the only version of Star Trek that I've ever had any time for. Even though a lot of the early stuff is a tad corny or unintentionally hilarious by 21st century standards, the quality of the stories and the oh-so-watchable dynamic between the central characters is just so, so good.
In the last couple of weeks I've re-watched such all-time classics as "Arena", "Shore Leave", "The Galileo Seven", "The Devil in the Dark" and "Space Seed", the latter of which features the first appearance of Khan. These are the remastered editions of each program, with modern CGI effects replacing the old, dated late '60s special effects. While I generally dislike futzing with classic films or TV shows decades after the fact, I must say that the new CGI effects are very understated and restrained, and as a result, they fit in with the old '60s vibe of the series very well. I think these remastered editions are probably now going to be my go-to versions of TOS.
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Post by beccabear67 on Aug 26, 2020 13:49:25 GMT -5
I tried a new animated series titled Star Trek: Lower Decks, but it just doesn't work for me and I bailed halfway. Could be average or below average voice artists, predictable Simpsons type humour... it might work for others though, for example I haven't really met one of those 'adult swim' type programs that did much for me while others have raved about some... this Lower Decks thing could be a good idea, maybe if done a bit straighter or more like Red Dwarf? I can't remember too many American (including Canadian) sitcoms other than Kim's Convenience and What We Do In the Dark that I've really liked a lot in the last fifteen years either, though have been pressed to at least try some (Corner Gas, Schitt's Creek, Community, the geeks show who's name I forg... oh yeah, Big Bang Theory, the one I saw was sort of cute-funny at least).
A Star Trek animated sitcom is a tall order to get to work really, I hope it does work for someone.
I watched all of Picard when it was new and enjoyed that but can't really say I would be excited for a second season if it ever happens... Patrick Stewart was showing his age at times in the one series.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 26, 2020 23:51:55 GMT -5
I'm enjoying Lower Decks well enough, but I've not seen much Star Trek in general. It's not really laugh out loud funny, but it's kinda comforting in the same way TNG is (albeit with a different tone). It does feel destined for a short run.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2020 10:32:28 GMT -5
Question: should Star Trek necessarily be about exploration?
I have had this debate at times. I’ve spoken with folk who might say something like, “Where are the voyages to new planets?” And I get that. I used to be puritanical about it. I mean, the title of the show has the word “TREK” in it.
But I’m less puritanical about it now. I’ve finished watching Picard on Prime. There’s been little-to-no exploration in that, but I have enjoyed it immensely, and it has provided some incredibly touching moments.
While strange new voyages and the like should always have some sort of place in the franchise, I am okay with shows where there may not necessarily be much (or any) exploration.
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Post by Roquefort Raider on Sept 6, 2020 18:59:13 GMT -5
Question: should Star Trek necessarily be about exploration? I have had this debate at times. I’ve spoken with folk who might say something like, “Where are the voyages to new planets?” And I get that. I used to be puritanical about it. I mean, the title of the show has the word “TREK” in it. But I’m less puritanical about it now. I’ve finished watching Picard on Prime. There’s been little-to-no exploration in that, but I have enjoyed it immensely, and it has provided some incredibly touching moments. While strange new voyages and the like should always have some sort of place in the franchise, I am okay with shows where there may not necessarily be much (or any) exploration. had far less exploration than TOS, TNG or even (ugh!) Voyager, and still I though it was very true to the spirit of Star Trek. I think that show turned out to be a quiet precursor, with a truly progressive agenda that wasn't teeth-gnashingly woke. |
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Post by brutalis on Sept 7, 2020 4:58:30 GMT -5
Any Trek has always been about exploration as it explores the HUMAN CONDITION. That is their true mission...
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Post by Batflunkie on Sept 7, 2020 11:57:08 GMT -5
Watched the DS9 episode "Far Beyond The Stars" today on BBC America. Really, really good. Sisko has a dream that he's living in the 50's as a science fiction pulp writer and a drawing that he's given to base a story on reminds him of DS9, but the final product that he hands into his editor makes him less than happy because it has a colored captain. The scene where Avery Brooks has an absolute meltdown over his story being rejected should have won that man an emmy It's episodes like this one that have made me and continue to make me a fan of Star Trek
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Post by thwhtguardian on Sept 8, 2020 15:26:20 GMT -5
Setting in the distant future, ala Andromeda, seems like an interesting concept. I'm hoping for more stand alone stories this season as the ones from the previous season were my favorites.
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Post by beccabear67 on Sept 8, 2020 16:08:05 GMT -5
They've boldly gone through every possible forehead attachment a human actor can wear.
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Post by EdoBosnar on Sept 13, 2020 14:41:45 GMT -5
Just saw the news that a new Star Trek fan film, called "First Frontier," has dropped; it's apparently about the first captain of the Enterprise (NCC 1701), Robert April (who was introduced in the animated series). The whole thing can be watched on YouTube:
Haven't watched it yet, but intend to sometime later this week. I've really liked a lot of the Trek fan productions in the recent past, like Star Trek Phase II and Star Trek Continues.
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