Artisa Posted April 23, 2014 Author Share Posted April 23, 2014 I'm no Star-anything fan but didn't they reboot it in a way that integrated the old story as an alternate dimension timeline or something? Thereby acknowledging that it did happen and satisfying old school fans across the globe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrMcCoy Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 I call that "bull****ting". Hey, season 9 of Dallas was just a dream! Doesn't negate anything, because it still could have happened, right? Right?!? Bah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Rabbit Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 We should address the particular attributes of the new Star Trek in order to reach an objective forum opinion on the matter, rather than resorting to vague generalizations. If a thing is sh*t, then it must have sh*t qualities in particular that help us identify us as such. *(Fish on.)* JJ Abrams is merely a director, but it is his reinterpretation of the entire pacing of the Star Trek form of storytelling that has led to the success of his new franchise. He specifically brings the influence of the Star Wars movies into his directing. Fast-paced adventure draws in the audience, as George Lucas demonstrated with his ground (and space) breaking movies. The placement of Ambassador Spock's trip in the timeline is what makes the whole thing acceptable to us hard core Trekkies. The past becomes the future, and all teevee series and movies can happily co-exist. And they can make many more, with an untold future laid out before us... Say, with the reference to 'Admiral Archer's pet beagle' in the first movie, perhaps they could bring Scott Bakula in for a cameo. That would be super. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyTordesLegend Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 perhaps they could bring Scott Bakula in for a cameo. That would be super. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrMcCoy Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 pacing of the Star Trek form of storytelling There's no storytelling in JJs Star Trek anymore. It's mindless action. It's a Die Hard. He specifically brings the influence of the Star Wars Star Wars is also low on plot and high on bull****. This is not a good thing. George Lucas demonstrated with his ground (and space) breaking movies George Lucas is an imbecile. You can see that very clearly when he's giving free reign over his projects: You get Jar Jar Binks. You get Darth Icky. hard core Trekkies Us hard-core Trekkers however, we weep. Scott Bakula Why not? Enterprise was really damn bad as well. The heart and soul of Star Trek is "Space Seed", "The Conscience of the King", "The City on the Edge of Forever", "The Inner Light", "Chain of Command", "Tapestry", "In the Pale Moonlight", "Far Beyond the Stars", "It's Only a Paper Moon", "The Thaw", "Living Witness", and yes, also Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. They are actual Science Fiction. They examine the human condition, societies and our place in them. How society, politics, science and technology influence and form us and our ideals and morality. In contrast, JJ Abrams created an action flick that provides momentary diversion. He is the 50¢ pack of instant ramen to Star Trek's 5-course menu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Rabbit Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Oh, McCoy, you are too easy... They did have Jenny McCarthy in space undies in 'Darkness.' End of contest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrMcCoy Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 They did have Jenny McCarthy in space undies in 'Darkness.' End of contest. GGNNNNNNN 1) That was Alice Eve 2) Yay, misogyny -.- 3) Jenny McCarthy should burn in hell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Rabbit Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 *(Pats McCoy on the shoulder and gives him a chocolate torte.)* I just can't do this anymore. My sides ache from laughing... Hasn't he been great? Ladies & gentlemen, Dr. McCoy. *(Applause)* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrMcCoy Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 *explodes* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Rabbit Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 *Changes his custom title* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Jones Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 60's Star Trek all the way.I love having those marathons on TV. Yah, mon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huz Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 That Darth Icky article is incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrMcCoy Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Like I said, George Lucas is an idiot. Always was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyTordesLegend Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Like I said, George Lucas is an idiot. Always was. harsh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrMcCoy Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyTordesLegend Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 McCoy, were you hiding in a bush waiting to spring up and reply like that? Scared the living.....well scared me anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrMcCoy Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 D-d-d-danger! Watch behind you! There's a stranger out to find you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyTordesLegend Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 (This BBCode requires its accompanying plugin to work properly.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Rabbit Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 McCoy hiding in the bushes? Now that freaks me out. He could have a tricorder, or a hypo spray or something... By the way, has anyone googled the 'current game' I have listed in my details? If you see me hiding in the bushes--run! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyTordesLegend Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 I just assumed you spend most of your day buried in bush Zoom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Rabbit Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 No, they shave over here now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huz Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 I watched a bit of The Phantom Menace today. For every terrible line uttered, every appearance of Jar Jar Binks, even every time a piece of acting so wooden that Pinocchio would be ashamed slipped through onto the screen, I thought about Darth Icky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Rabbit Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 I liked the laser sword fights and all the space...things. I also liked the shiny stuff, and, like, that alien was just tubular. You know, the space dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyTordesLegend Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 The star wars 'prequels' don't exist, neither do any further new ones. There are simply the originally three I remember as a child. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisa Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 The star wars 'prequels' don't exist, neither do any further new ones. There are simply the originally three I remember as a child. Didn't the director intentionally start with the fourth movie in the series or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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