What an interesting concept. Members of the Enterprise are being abducted by and tested on by aliens. I am surprised this has never come up before, at least in the traditional "alien abduction scenario" sense. It seems plausible that aliens would abduct humans off of space ships ... I mean they already abduct housewives from Midwestern farmhouses.
My favorite scene is when Data is reciting an original poem about his cat Spot and Riker keeps nodding off. It was very funny. Although I originally thought he was saying Spock. I was like "what an odd poem about Spock".
Whatever.
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Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Star Trek TNG: Episode 131 - Relics
"The Enterprise investigates a vessel that crashed on the surface of a Dyson sphere 75 years ago."
The Dyson Sphere is actually a real theory. It is basically the idea that a giant sphere could be built around a star and all of it's planets, in order to better harness it's energy. Evidently it can also pivot on a ball and never loses suction ... a little vacuum cleaner humor for you. This is the stupidest and most impractical thing that I have ever heard, in fact even Freeman Dyson himself said it's stupid.
Of course, what makes this episode great is the appearance of Scotty. James Doohan seemed to have some trouble with his delivery, but nonetheless I love these throwback episodes. I always felt bad for Scotty too, he didn't seem to fit in with the original crew. Then in the movies, while everyone else just looked like slightly older versions of their show counterparts ... Scotty comes out looking like Mr. Belvedere.
I felt bad for James Doohan too, he put up with a lot of tough shit in his life, crappy childhood, typecast, divorces, sickness, raped in prison. I have read his autobiography and he was an interesting guy. For instance, he took part in the invasion of Normandy where he was shot six times ... beat that LaForge!
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The Dyson Sphere is actually a real theory. It is basically the idea that a giant sphere could be built around a star and all of it's planets, in order to better harness it's energy. Evidently it can also pivot on a ball and never loses suction ... a little vacuum cleaner humor for you. This is the stupidest and most impractical thing that I have ever heard, in fact even Freeman Dyson himself said it's stupid.
Of course, what makes this episode great is the appearance of Scotty. James Doohan seemed to have some trouble with his delivery, but nonetheless I love these throwback episodes. I always felt bad for Scotty too, he didn't seem to fit in with the original crew. Then in the movies, while everyone else just looked like slightly older versions of their show counterparts ... Scotty comes out looking like Mr. Belvedere.
I felt bad for James Doohan too, he put up with a lot of tough shit in his life, crappy childhood, typecast, divorces, sickness, raped in prison. I have read his autobiography and he was an interesting guy. For instance, he took part in the invasion of Normandy where he was shot six times ... beat that LaForge!
130 down 49 to go
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Star Trek TNG: Episode 130 - Man of the People
"A psychic ambassador uses Deanna's mind to influence the outcome of his mission."
This ambassador essentially transfers his negativity into Deanna in order to have a clear mind for his negotiations. Deanna starts to become agitated and rapidly age. It's an interesting idea but it was a great episode.
When I saw George Wallace was in this episode I was expecting the great black comedian, or even the great racist Alabama governor ... but no, it was some dude that I never seen before.
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This ambassador essentially transfers his negativity into Deanna in order to have a clear mind for his negotiations. Deanna starts to become agitated and rapidly age. It's an interesting idea but it was a great episode.
When I saw George Wallace was in this episode I was expecting the great black comedian, or even the great racist Alabama governor ... but no, it was some dude that I never seen before.
129 down 50 to go
Monday, October 14, 2013
Star Trek TNG: Episode 129 - Realm of Fear
"Barclay must overcome his fear of the transporter to solve a mystery."
How the hell did Barclay make it through Starfleet Academy. He is such a pussy.
After watching Hell on Wheels I just can't look at Miles O'Brien the same way ever again.
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How the hell did Barclay make it through Starfleet Academy. He is such a pussy.
After watching Hell on Wheels I just can't look at Miles O'Brien the same way ever again.
128 down 51 to go
Saturday, October 12, 2013
Star Trek TNG: Episode 128 - Time's Arrow pt.2
Now for the conclusion to Time's Arrow.
I actually didn't like part two nearly as much part one. It was ok. The crew conveniently finds a portal that takes them back and forth to exactly 1893 (convenient), Picard gets trapped in the past, Mark Twain saves the day and Picard saves Earth by simply disabling the alien time portal.
Also, by the end of this episode I ended up hating Mark Twain. I would burn his books if I actually owned any of them.
127 down 52 to go
I actually didn't like part two nearly as much part one. It was ok. The crew conveniently finds a portal that takes them back and forth to exactly 1893 (convenient), Picard gets trapped in the past, Mark Twain saves the day and Picard saves Earth by simply disabling the alien time portal.
Also, by the end of this episode I ended up hating Mark Twain. I would burn his books if I actually owned any of them.
127 down 52 to go
Wednesday, October 02, 2013
Star Trek TNG: Episode 127 - Time's Arrow pt.1
"A 500 year old artifact is uncovered on Earth, Data's severed penis. The Enterprise investigates alien involvement in Earth's past and Data fulfills his destiny."
Only Star Trek can follow up a Hugo Award winning episode with this gem. I love this episode/episodes. Data goes back to the 19th c and meets Jack London and Guinan hangs out with Mark Twain. It's not nearly as dumb as it sounds, in fact ... it's pretty awesome.
In preparation for this episode I read Call of the Wild by Jack London, just because I realized that I never read shit by this guy. ...... it was good.
This is my favorite quote from the book:
"Like a true natures child, we're the Call, Call of the Wild, we can fly so high, never want to die. Call .. of the .. Wi,iiild"
So ends season 5, it was probably the best season of TNG thus far.
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Only Star Trek can follow up a Hugo Award winning episode with this gem. I love this episode/episodes. Data goes back to the 19th c and meets Jack London and Guinan hangs out with Mark Twain. It's not nearly as dumb as it sounds, in fact ... it's pretty awesome.
In preparation for this episode I read Call of the Wild by Jack London, just because I realized that I never read shit by this guy. ...... it was good.
This is my favorite quote from the book:
"Like a true natures child, we're the Call, Call of the Wild, we can fly so high, never want to die. Call .. of the .. Wi,iiild"
So ends season 5, it was probably the best season of TNG thus far.
126 down 53 to go
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