Ok, so far I only have two questions:
1. Couldn't they get green to match the original color of the Orion girl in "The Cage?" This coloring is consistent with split pea soup, the same lovely shade of Orion's used earlier in "Enterprise," but is nowhere near the color of Vina-as-an-Orion in "The Cage."
2. It's a lousy episode...but I wonder how Phlox will react to these wenches....
Ok, something we didn't know....something about the women, their past owner, or his ship is driving the men to be not just affected by the women, but aggressive, and/or ill.
(sigh.) If this is all we're getting, I'll be glad when its over.
Lamest justification for an epi in a long time. If the Orion syndicate wanted Archer, all they needed to do was take him, not dump three babes on board and freak out the crew.
Maybe the mirror episode (that I thought would air tonight) will have a teaser.
(It did! It did Bwhaahahahahaha! Bad uniforms! Agony Booths! Phlox as Mad Scientist...*That* will be more fun : ) )
And, BTW "Trek United" has a Canadian producer in talks with Paramount about a possible fifth season. Nothing about the story makes me think it has a chance, but the execs at least agreed to meet with the producer.
Friday, April 15, 2005
Just a note: I'll be talking about
tomorows "Enterprise" after it has aired in my timezone, from 7-8 pm Mountain. Spoilers can come here, but if you can afford to wait until after 10:00 Eastern I'd appreciate it.
Evidently we're going to be treated to a shipful of green Orion Women--sigh. "Mudd's Wenches," anybody?
Evidently we're going to be treated to a shipful of green Orion Women--sigh. "Mudd's Wenches," anybody?
Thursday, April 14, 2005
Just think about the basics for a minute
Let's look at it by decade:
From 1964 (first shooting date for "The Cage" until 1968 or 1969) a series named "Star Trek" was in production. It was created by a buncha flawed interesting people, mainly to sneak in some social comment in the guise of science fiction. People actually wrote letters to try to keep it on the air, something that is commonplace now but was unheard of then. It had hand held communicators, medical diagnostic beds, and lasers...very impossible stuff, no?
Many of the actors on the show were underappreciated but most days, they really worked at it... (and the industry rewarded most of them with typecasting and some level of obscurity.)
In 1972, people actually paid to get together, dress up stupid, and talk about the show. These gatherings have continued, and become very um, corporate.
In 1973 Star Trek: The Animated Series debuted, with the voices of the original cast.
From the original series cancellation, fan fiction, convention gatherings and speculation on a possible film kept the franchise on life support.
In 1979, a lackluster movie did poor box office, but just enough to warrant a second film.
in 1982 the "Wrath of Khan" became the first successful Trek film, even while killing off a main character.
Two more films followed, continuing to draw fans and fan interest.
in 1987 "Star Trek: The Next Generation updated the original concept...it strugged to find it's voice, but became an incredible hit in its own right, perhaps making a permanent place on solid ground with the arrival of cybernetic villains known as "Borg"
Anyone wishing to discuss "Final Frontier" can do so in comments. Not me.
In the early nineties, the original cast got a gripping last film with "Undiscovered Country."
In January 1993, a second spinoff series would take the franchise in new directions. Deep Space Nine became known for maturing the view of the Federation. Problems weren't solved in one hour anymore and the Feds had blood on their hands sometimes, no longer the unquestioned "good guys" of space. This is my favorite of them all.
More films arrived: "Generations," a fair bridge film between the 23rd and 24th centuries "First Contact," a Borg epic, "Insurrection, " which is another "discuss amongst yourselves because I don't care to." and the earnings loser "Nemisis," which I liked a bunch.
In 1995, Voyager spun off with a leaner starship, an unexplored quadrant of space, and Kate Mulgrew as the take no crap Captain Janeway, along with the most bland first officer of the franchise, Chakotay. The Borg babe Seven of Nine attempted to spice up the show and draw veiwers but ....the dowslide began when Voyager hit the Delta Quadrant, in an uncomfortably "Lost in Space," fashion.
Enterprise's last year has been great for me. I call this last year an unqualified sucess...even though I didn't think much of the first three. The prequel has really found its voice...too bad it's too little too late.
From 1964-2005 one self perpetuating idea about our future has held the interest of a lot of people. If the number of people involved has lessened, it doesn't diminish the size of the achievement as a whole. No one in television and films did this before Trek, and it's my bet that it will be a long time before anyone can do it again.
I'd raise a glass if I had one.
From 1964 (first shooting date for "The Cage" until 1968 or 1969) a series named "Star Trek" was in production. It was created by a buncha flawed interesting people, mainly to sneak in some social comment in the guise of science fiction. People actually wrote letters to try to keep it on the air, something that is commonplace now but was unheard of then. It had hand held communicators, medical diagnostic beds, and lasers...very impossible stuff, no?
Many of the actors on the show were underappreciated but most days, they really worked at it... (and the industry rewarded most of them with typecasting and some level of obscurity.)
In 1972, people actually paid to get together, dress up stupid, and talk about the show. These gatherings have continued, and become very um, corporate.
In 1973 Star Trek: The Animated Series debuted, with the voices of the original cast.
From the original series cancellation, fan fiction, convention gatherings and speculation on a possible film kept the franchise on life support.
In 1979, a lackluster movie did poor box office, but just enough to warrant a second film.
in 1982 the "Wrath of Khan" became the first successful Trek film, even while killing off a main character.
Two more films followed, continuing to draw fans and fan interest.
in 1987 "Star Trek: The Next Generation updated the original concept...it strugged to find it's voice, but became an incredible hit in its own right, perhaps making a permanent place on solid ground with the arrival of cybernetic villains known as "Borg"
Anyone wishing to discuss "Final Frontier" can do so in comments. Not me.
In the early nineties, the original cast got a gripping last film with "Undiscovered Country."
In January 1993, a second spinoff series would take the franchise in new directions. Deep Space Nine became known for maturing the view of the Federation. Problems weren't solved in one hour anymore and the Feds had blood on their hands sometimes, no longer the unquestioned "good guys" of space. This is my favorite of them all.
More films arrived: "Generations," a fair bridge film between the 23rd and 24th centuries "First Contact," a Borg epic, "Insurrection, " which is another "discuss amongst yourselves because I don't care to." and the earnings loser "Nemisis," which I liked a bunch.
In 1995, Voyager spun off with a leaner starship, an unexplored quadrant of space, and Kate Mulgrew as the take no crap Captain Janeway, along with the most bland first officer of the franchise, Chakotay. The Borg babe Seven of Nine attempted to spice up the show and draw veiwers but ....the dowslide began when Voyager hit the Delta Quadrant, in an uncomfortably "Lost in Space," fashion.
Enterprise's last year has been great for me. I call this last year an unqualified sucess...even though I didn't think much of the first three. The prequel has really found its voice...too bad it's too little too late.
From 1964-2005 one self perpetuating idea about our future has held the interest of a lot of people. If the number of people involved has lessened, it doesn't diminish the size of the achievement as a whole. No one in television and films did this before Trek, and it's my bet that it will be a long time before anyone can do it again.
I'd raise a glass if I had one.
Why is this here?
None of the work on this blog is intended as copyright infringement. All of the series and characters discussed here are the property of Paramount Pictures.
There are only two purposes for this site.
1. To keep my Trek musings off of my regular blog, as a courtesy to those who wouldn't know a Cardassian from a Tholian
2. At least as its primary intent, to provide a place where the end of the franchise can be mourned properly. I assume if more people find out about it there will be some negative fangriping. I'm not looking for that. I'm looking for like minded folk to discuss what we loved about the *entire* franchise.
There are only two purposes for this site.
1. To keep my Trek musings off of my regular blog, as a courtesy to those who wouldn't know a Cardassian from a Tholian
2. At least as its primary intent, to provide a place where the end of the franchise can be mourned properly. I assume if more people find out about it there will be some negative fangriping. I'm not looking for that. I'm looking for like minded folk to discuss what we loved about the *entire* franchise.
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