Star Trek

Star Trek: The Next Generation-- "A Fistful of Datas"

source: jeffords (Blogspot)

On the production side, this was the first episode written by RobertHewitt Wolfe. He would go on to write many good episodes for DS9. He is probably why I do not mind Worf here. The episode was directed by Patrick Stewart. It does sound more peculair for a Brit to direct a western than the Italian S...

Published Sat, Dec 5

This week in Crave: The Cyber Saturday edition

source: CNET News.com

I'm not into gaming that much, but I did enjoy watching Star Trek through the TV shows from TNG through to Enterprise (in addition to the movies). ...

Published Sat, Dec 5

Power Records: STAR TREK

source: Mike Lynch Cartoons

In the 1970s, if you were a TREK fan, there was nothing beyond the original 79 episodes. No TNG, no DS9, etc. So, if you wanted to quench your thirst for new adventures with the crew of the original Enterprise, you had to either go and read a book (like James Blish's 1970 Bantam paperback SPOCK MU...

Published Fri, Dec 4

What Is the Cast of Star Trek: TNG Actually Saying?

source: Escapist Magazine

The conversations that we heard Captain Picard, Geordi laforge and Data had on the bridge of the Enterprise might not have been what they were actually ...

Published Thu, Dec 3

Opinion: Star Trek: The Next Generation-- "Imaginary Friend"

source: jeffords (Blogspot)

The plot is a terribly contrived mess of elements of some of the worst TOS and TNG episodes. We have a troubled, lonely kid with an overactive imagination who causes trouble for the crew. I just more or less described “Charlie X,” “And the Children Shall Lead,” “The Bonding” “Hero Worship,” a...

Published Mon, Nov 16

Star Trek: The Next Generation-- "Cost of Living"

source: jeffords (Blogspot)

That is most of the episode, by the way. Lwaxana and Alexander goof around in the holodeck in mud baths and the like, shirking all responsibilities they both have. Worf, troi, and Lwaxana’s hubby to be are all angry, but it matters naught.

Published Sun, Nov 15

Opinion: Star Trek: The Next Generation-- "The First Duty"

source: jeffords (Blogspot)

Some side issues taint the episode for me, too. There is a replica of the original Enterprise on Wesley’s desk that is actually a pewter collectible that was available at the time. A little blatant product placement there. Normally, that would not bother meat all, but TNG has obnoxiously pro...

Published Sat, Nov 14

Opinion: Star Trek: The Next Generation-- "Ethics"

source: jeffords (Blogspot)

The drama occurs when Worf appears to not survive, but his Klingon redundancies enable him to recover anyway. Both he and Russell are thrilled. Crusher scolds her for good measure. Worf is alive only because he is lucky. She seems to forget how much luck plays apart in just about everything. Oh,...

Published Wed, Nov 11