Star Trek

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

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

Star Trek: The Next Generation-- "Power Play"

source: jeffords (Blogspot)

Marina Sirtis and Brent Spiner appear to relish the chance to play psychopaths. Sirtis still does not do it for me here, but Spiner is such a great character actor, he flows seamlessly from the good natured Data to the complete loon inhabiting his body. Colm Meaney finally getsa shot at the sp...

Published Mon, Nov 9

Opinion: Star Trek: The Next Generation-- "The Masterpiece Society"

source: jeffords (Blogspot)

“The Masterpiece Society” is based on another script that had been bouncing around the TNG office. The plot centers around a genetically engineered “perfect” society which does not want the ’inferior’ Enterprise crew among them, even when the crew is trying to save the colony from being...

Published Sat, Nov 7

Video: STAR TREK TNG Endings

source: Mike Lynch Cartoons

I never thought about it, but now that I've seen these scenes -- with an ending line and the fanfare as the Enterprise swooshes away for another adventure -- well -- that is one of my favorite bits. Off to another adventure! These all appear to be from the first season of The Next Generation. It r...

Published Fri, Nov 6

Star Trek Fic Exchange, Round Three

source: The Next Generation Fans

Trek Exchange is now in its THIRD ROUND! We welcome het, slash, gen, whatever floats your starship! Everything is welcome here. All characters, all pairings. Links for your convenience: Writers, please sign up here. Artists, please sign up here. TNG writers/artists, please sign up here.

Published Tue, Nov 3

Trek Or Treat

source: Trek Today

The L.A. Theater Works has posted their broadcast of War of the Worlds, which features Leonard Nimoy, Gates McFadden, Wil Wheaton and Brent Spiner. This War of the Worlds broadcast was directed by John de Lancie. Finally, there is an all-new “Question and Answer” session with Leonard Nimoy,...

Published Sat, Oct 31

Star Trek: The Next Generation-- "Silicon Avatar"

source: jeffords (Blogspot)

I seriously considered calling “Silicon Avatar” the worst episode of TNG, but I am still going to bestow that dubious honor on another installment. But at least you know where I am coming from here. This is a terrible, terrible episode.

Published Fri, Oct 30