I was hoping Into Darkness or Beyond would open with a sceneKaijuCanuck wrote:I’d love it if the Gorn came back. Don’t understand why they never did.
But other than that, it does seem like it has the potential to turn into a show I might consider watching...? Not quite as immediately there yet as I would have hoped, but... a step in the right direction, possibly? Waiting to see reviews from more sources to form an impression.The grace of God is a greater gift than we can truly fathom; undeserved mercy is a kindness humbling in its sheer scope.KaijuCanuck wrote:It’s part of my secret plan to create a fifth column in the US, pre-emoting our glorious conquest and the creation of the Canadian Empire, upon which the sun will consistently set after less than eight hours of daylight.
Rhedosaurus wrote:The theatrical cut. How is the director's cut different?MikeSTZillak wrote:Just curious, did you watch the theatrical cut or the director's cut?Rhedosaurus wrote:I finally saw The Wrath Of Khan last Saturday. I know now why this is considered so good.
Ah. Thank you. I'm considering getting the Director's Cut.MikeSTZillak wrote:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_s4ULn4yw8Rhedosaurus wrote:The theatrical cut. How is the director's cut different?MikeSTZillak wrote: Just curious, did you watch the theatrical cut or the director's cut?
The grace of God is a greater gift than we can truly fathom; undeserved mercy is a kindness humbling in its sheer scope.KaijuCanuck wrote:It’s part of my secret plan to create a fifth column in the US, pre-emoting our glorious conquest and the creation of the Canadian Empire, upon which the sun will consistently set after less than eight hours of daylight.
I got the skinny on Eaglemoss - we can skip whatever we want, but doing so pushes off the loyalty gifts, which IMO are quite cool...MandaSaurus wrote:Anyone here know how Eaglemoss does their Subscription service, esp in regards to the new Discovery ships? Is it monthly? I know that you're allowed to skip items if you notify them ahead of time - and that Klingon Qugh would definitely be a 'skip', it looks horrid...
Discovery turned off so many fans in such a massive way that it was impossible for CBS to salvage it. At least Enterprise tried and has the excuse of having ended so early before it really got its flaws ironed out like TNG did. (Thanks Les Moonves for cancelling it so soon, since he never liked science fiction to begin with.)Zarm wrote:That would be surprising, considering they just started a new season, to good review...
And, I mean, not unwelcome; but between this and the movie, it kinda says sad things for the Star Trek franchise.
As a matter of principle, I'd be very happy for the Orville to win this fight, and for Discovery to no longer be an ongoing blot on Star Trek record (even though the stain that will remain when it's gone anyway, so at this point I'd almost rather it have the chance to improve itself and no longer be a blight than simply be cut off and left there as a permanent scar on the record.)
Looking at a broader perspective, I would like to see Star Trek thrive. Maybe they're confident enough in the crop of new shows that they think they don't need this... but while I want to see projects in Star Trek that reflect what I think Star Trek should be, I don't want it to happen at the expense of Star Trek repeatedly failing in any area that it attempts that is not to my liking.
The grace of God is a greater gift than we can truly fathom; undeserved mercy is a kindness humbling in its sheer scope.KaijuCanuck wrote:It’s part of my secret plan to create a fifth column in the US, pre-emoting our glorious conquest and the creation of the Canadian Empire, upon which the sun will consistently set after less than eight hours of daylight.
I fell that way with my first childhood favorite franchise, Jurassic Park. The last movie really turned me off with how stupid it was and all the plot holes. And don't even get me started about how stupid the ending was with the cliffhanger ending. At this point, the best years of JP were back in the 1990's via the original Jurassic Park and The Lost World, which was the last good JP movie made and thus, the last JP movie that Universal ever cared about. After 1997, Universal has been making JP movies for the sake of...whatever and with no plan.Zarm wrote:I hope so. I really do. I don't want Star Trek to be a franchisee that left me behind... or the left the ethos that guided it for fifty years behind, for that matter. Now, more than ever, we could use some quality, optimistic science fiction with thoughtful writing and a bit of cleverness... not just laser gun fights.
Here, here!GojiDog wrote:Thank God for Netflix.
In my Trek immersion, I am through Season 2 of TNG and the show keeps getting better, with the best stuff still on the way.
They just don't make them like this anymore.
Once again, here, here!GojiDog wrote:Watching through as much Star Trek as I have in the last couple of months, it really has made me pine for stand alone episodes and less season long story arcs.
Wow. Mind blown. So much makes more sense now...Grievous wrote:An incredibly well made & informative mini-documentary about
the behind the scenes issues for the Star Trek franchise.
Definitely worth a watch.
The grace of God is a greater gift than we can truly fathom; undeserved mercy is a kindness humbling in its sheer scope.KaijuCanuck wrote:It’s part of my secret plan to create a fifth column in the US, pre-emoting our glorious conquest and the creation of the Canadian Empire, upon which the sun will consistently set after less than eight hours of daylight.
Zarm wrote:Here, here!GojiDog wrote:Thank God for Netflix.
In my Trek immersion, I am through Season 2 of TNG and the show keeps getting better, with the best stuff still on the way.
They just don't make them like this anymore.
Once again, here, here!GojiDog wrote:Watching through as much Star Trek as I have in the last couple of months, it really has made me pine for stand alone episodes and less season long story arcs.
Added in 2 hours 4 minutes 13 seconds:Wow. Mind blown. So much makes more sense now...Grievous wrote:An incredibly well made & informative mini-documentary about
the behind the scenes issues for the Star Trek franchise.
Definitely worth a watch.
Thanks for the offer Rhed...but I don't use Facebook...or any type/kind of social media.Rhedosaurus wrote:Yeah. Midnight's Edge is a great You Tube channel. They got started covering the trainwreck known as Fant4stic, then GB 2016 with some BvS mixed in, then Wonder Woman, STD, SW, some Alien and Predator, the MCU, the DCEU (or whatever it's called now) and now Star Trek. I'm part of their Facebook group. If you have an account, join in.
I always favor the Director's Cut. It's not in high def, but the tightened edit, completed sequences, and sound mix do so much to elevate the movie, for me.MikeSTZillak wrote:So, I'm thinking about rewatching The Motion Picture, but I don't know which version to watch. Should I watch:
The 132 min Theatrical Cut, The 143 min TV Cut (a.k.a. The Special Longer Version), Or The 136 min Director's Cut?
The grace of God is a greater gift than we can truly fathom; undeserved mercy is a kindness humbling in its sheer scope.KaijuCanuck wrote:It’s part of my secret plan to create a fifth column in the US, pre-emoting our glorious conquest and the creation of the Canadian Empire, upon which the sun will consistently set after less than eight hours of daylight.
