Star Trek

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

source: jeffords (Blogspot)

Did I mention the Dyson sphere is huge? There are plenty of opportunities to learn that. I got tough flashbacks to some of those glacially paced special effects sequences in Star Trek: The Motion Picture as the Enterprise orbited and orbited and orbited and orbited the sphere. I hope the spe...

Published Mon, Nov 30

Star Trek: The Next Generation-- "Man of the People"

source: jeffords (Blogspot)

Crusher would like to perform an autopsy, but Alkar claims his religious views forbid it. She whines to Picard there is something fshy about how fast the woman deteriorated, but unless there is a clear and present danger to the ship, Picard has to respect alkar’s cultural beliefs.

Published Mon, Nov 30

Lightspeed Fine Art Charity Benefit

source: Trek Today

In attendance of interest to Star Trek fans will be: Lee Arenberg, (DaiMon Bok on Star Trek: The Next Generation,) Rene Auberjonois, John Billingsley, LeVar Burton, Jonathan Frakes, Bonita Friedericy, Richard Herd (Star Trek: Voyager: Admiral Owen Paris,) Catherine Hicks, Dominic...

Published Sat, Nov 28

Star Trek: The Next Generation-- "Realm of Fear"

source: jeffords (Blogspot)

“Realm of Fear’ was trying to be a classic horror film homage with strange, sinister creatures attacking attacking victims in a nightmarish scenario, but it does not work in that way. It is a Barclay character development episode. I like it anyway because of that, not in spite. Plus, “Schism...

Published Mon, Nov 23

Star Trek: The Next Generation-- "Time's Arrow, Part II"

source: jeffords (Blogspot)

I also liked his final exchange with Picard. He told Clemons the Enterprise Was a ship of exploration. Clemons says that is usually code for warship. Picarddenies it, because Starfleet never, ever, ever leaves anything buta positive impact on every alien culture it lectures in the ways of h...

Published Sun, Nov 22

Star Trek: The Next Generation-- "Time's Arrow, Part I"

source: jeffords (Blogspot)

A big point I have to compliment on is the decision to not have data travel to contemporary times, although that was suggested early. Trek has done that a number of times, but so far, only TOS has done it well with “Return to Tomorrow” and Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. I am going to be generous and...

Published Sat, Nov 21

Star Trek: The Next Generation-- "The Inner Light"

source: jeffords (Blogspot)

“The Inner Light” does not need much introduction, does it? It is the most personal episode since TOS’ “The City on the Edge of Forever.” not surprisingly, those are two of only four trek episodes to win Hugo awards for Best Dramatic Presentation. It is such a uniquely fascinating, poignant...

Published Thu, Nov 19

Star Trek: The Next Generation-- "The Next Phase"

source: jeffords (Blogspot)

The Enterprise is called to assist a crippled Romulan vessel. One assumes bygones are bygones over the whole brainwashing la Forge to be an assassin, attempting to overthrow the Klingon Empire, and the aborted invasion of Vulcan. The Federation is chock full of forgiving souls, no? la For...

Published Thu, Nov 19