I've never fully gotten where all of the rage has come from over this. We had plenty of heavy-handed socio-political messages in SF/F shows such as Star Trek (across TOS, TNG and DS9 to name a few), as well as Babylon 5 and Stargate: SG1. ...
No one reading this blog is going to be shocked to find out that I’m something of a Star Trek fan and have been since I was about six or seven. Some have termed my enjoyment of the show obsessive. Let me elaborate on that. Star Trek wasn’t on the air in Montgomery, Alabama whe...
I remember oneStar Trekepisode (from the original series, which I still think was the best) where a hazy, dusty force took over the Starship Enterprise and caused the crew to get mean and fight with each other. The crew tried to kill it, confront it, and reason with it, but to no ...
A: I liked how determined and independent she is. At first you don’t know what she is doing. She is determined and tenacious. Her father is the admiral of the Star Fleet and she knows something is awry on the Enterprise and manages to sneak her way on. Q: You are English and Oxfo...
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I’m old enough to have watched the original Star Trek series when it was first broadcast, and remain impressed with the creativity and story lines even today. Fast forward to today when I believe the “last days” are upon us. Jesus talked at length about the “signs” in the Olivet ...
weather information for anywhere in the United States. And so, the idea that it went from something that was “Star Trek” to something that I could pick up my phone, call a number and, you know, show my parents, this is what I’m working on, it was astonishing how fast that ...
From “Everything Everywhere All At Once” to “Star Trek” to the DC Extended Universe, each multiversal story carries with it its own style, rules and implications on reality. Now, as theMarvelCinematic Universe aims its post-“Endgame” storyline through the multiverse the stakes are ever...
Star TreklegendGeorge Takeiwas part of the Enterprise furniture from the words blast off, first appearing as Lt. Sulu in the original series and going on to reprise the role in the first sixStar Trekfeature films. He returned to the character in 1996 as part of the franchise's 30-year an...
“Fuck you, stick to your day job playing bass.” What if I said that to you: “Why don’t you stick to your day job and don’t tell me your opinion?” America’s based on democracy. It’s interesting being a rock star — you’re supposed to just do what rock stars do and ...