tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post2892381236414021475..comments2024-03-27T19:03:23.094-04:00Comments on The Armchair Squid: What Is Star Trek?The Armchair Squidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13509001761075530940noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-56182626780642006742015-03-01T21:55:18.850-05:002015-03-01T21:55:18.850-05:00The original show left a very broad canvas to be f...The original show left a very broad canvas to be filled.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-16599357827420828682015-03-01T21:53:29.093-05:002015-03-01T21:53:29.093-05:00My pleasure.My pleasure.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-19745631168997780022015-03-01T21:53:07.907-05:002015-03-01T21:53:07.907-05:00Thanks, Maurice. I'm looking forward to our u...Thanks, Maurice. I'm looking forward to our upcoming project!The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-11791218243576597862015-02-26T20:58:22.251-05:002015-02-26T20:58:22.251-05:00I prefer the original show since it reminds me of ...I prefer the original show since it reminds me of my childhood. I caught a little bit of the new shows, but wasn't enraptured. Either way, I think it's amazing such a world was created with many devoted fans. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-60383286840128119382015-02-26T15:20:49.073-05:002015-02-26T15:20:49.073-05:00Thanks for sharing your interesting views, made me...Thanks for sharing your interesting views, made me think!Romance Reader https://www.blogger.com/profile/10633164931292182035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-23446797455174569102015-02-26T08:23:45.849-05:002015-02-26T08:23:45.849-05:00It's a great point that Star Trek goes beyond ...It's a great point that Star Trek goes beyond individual series or episodes. It's a cultural institution and will continue to grow and evolve. Great must-see list too!Maurice Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15338165486757095191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-88010087649107309022015-02-25T22:45:42.386-05:002015-02-25T22:45:42.386-05:00They definitely made the most of color film techno...They definitely made the most of color film technology. My blogger pal Cygnus commented on that a while back, how Trek and a lot of shows and movies of the era set out to dazzle with color simply because they suddenly could.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-87187635229422712312015-02-25T22:43:49.192-05:002015-02-25T22:43:49.192-05:00I am the same way. Enjoy.I am the same way. Enjoy.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-62936849073264684462015-02-25T22:43:32.954-05:002015-02-25T22:43:32.954-05:00My pleasure, Veronica.My pleasure, Veronica.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-33181915883612394572015-02-25T22:37:46.968-05:002015-02-25T22:37:46.968-05:00I think it is not only the great cast and how well...I think it is not only the great cast and how well rounded they were but it showed hope. This was the time of the Vietnam War, the Cold War and people were scared silly. In comes Star Trek which shows that we have evolved into a peaceful planet and no longer worry about racism, money etc... They do touch on these issues with the Klingons and the Romulans and even Mr. Spock being half human but it brings out a more positive feel. The sets are not all dark grey, blue and black but are comfortable and are to show that people are to be having nice quarters and have their own lives on the ship. This is the only show I can think of that brings this positive message. The Star Trek franchise is unique in this way and I wish more would be made like this. I love your top 10 listBirgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-79262385404798578842015-02-25T21:35:12.351-05:002015-02-25T21:35:12.351-05:00Probably, I will start at the first episode. I hat...Probably, I will start at the first episode. I hate watching out of order.Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-5121688298968865522015-02-25T20:30:21.903-05:002015-02-25T20:30:21.903-05:00Truly awesome breakdown of a series that has capti...Truly awesome breakdown of a series that has captivated millions. Thanks for being my wingman on all things ST. <br />V:) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-45705521962724184052015-02-25T20:24:25.891-05:002015-02-25T20:24:25.891-05:00If you're not up for a full on binge, I highly...If you're not up for a full on binge, I highly recommend "Inferno," series 1, episode 4.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-12822976282055429512015-02-25T19:06:45.120-05:002015-02-25T19:06:45.120-05:00I think I saw one episode, but I don't remembe...I think I saw one episode, but I don't remember which version it was. I'll have to check into it again.Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-53670205260709102092015-02-25T18:22:19.528-05:002015-02-25T18:22:19.528-05:00I haven't seen Jekyll. But have YOU seen Coup...I haven't seen Jekyll. But have YOU seen Coupling? That's the comedy series that put him on the map in the UK. The USA knockoff was embarrassing but the original is a true gem.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-70168225352024469062015-02-25T18:14:42.226-05:002015-02-25T18:14:42.226-05:00Oh, yeah, I've been saying for a while that Mo...Oh, yeah, I've been saying for a while that Moffat is the best writer in TV, right now. Not just because of Who. Or Sherlock. Did you see Jekyll? Awesome show.<br /><br />I haven't seen the Christmas episode, yet, because we are only just now finishing up season 7.Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-73673788064629328112015-02-25T17:45:51.071-05:002015-02-25T17:45:51.071-05:00I miss Moffat actually writing. The recent Xmas e...I miss Moffat actually writing. The recent Xmas episode was really very good, the best in a while. Wouldn't you know, Steven wrote it himself! Not co-written, just him. Look back over the 21st century series and most of the true, standout, blow your mind episodes are his: "The Empty Child," "Silence in the Library," "Blink," of course, and many many others. He's the best TV writer in the English-speaking world. I'm sure the executive producer title is a lot better for his bank account but it's a waste of talent for him to let other people write.<br /><br />That's it! They should give Steven Moffat a Star Trek series!<br /><br />Oh and as long as we're talking about companions and missing people, I'm still not over Amy Pond. That one could take a while for me.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-39949758039590057732015-02-25T16:58:48.343-05:002015-02-25T16:58:48.343-05:00For me, Dr. Who doesn't really start until Joh...For me, Dr. Who doesn't really start until John Pertwee (3rd Doctor). I like the first well enough, but I watched him in retrospect after I formed an opinion of what the Doctor should be like, and he doesn't quite get there. Much closer than the 2nd Doctor, though. Oh my gosh, I can't stand Troughton.<br /><br />I do wish sometimes that the current series relied more on cleverness rather than luck or the sonic screwdriver or it actually just being the companion who does something extraordinary in the end. I miss Tom.Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-64475079948590967782015-02-25T16:38:59.370-05:002015-02-25T16:38:59.370-05:00Thanks, Kelly!Thanks, Kelly!The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-21634244828677256622015-02-25T16:38:17.951-05:002015-02-25T16:38:17.951-05:00Not long ago, we gave the First Doctor a try, thro...Not long ago, we gave the First Doctor a try, through the first series and beyond, in fact. It was definitely rough going at times. That early BBC clunkiness is charming in its way, I suppose. I was very pleased when they got rid of Susan, the original companion. I could not take that woman's screaming!<br /><br />Long term, I think the moral underpinnings have helped to preserve the Doctor, too. The fact that he doesn't carry a weapon is appealing. He beats the baddies by being more clever and more compassionate.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-39220783118588446182015-02-25T14:54:03.370-05:002015-02-25T14:54:03.370-05:00Thanks for this insightful post...guess I never th...Thanks for this insightful post...guess I never thought about it in depth! Kelly Steelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09030019966183220952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-19998309734612942632015-02-25T14:38:52.797-05:002015-02-25T14:38:52.797-05:00There is a bit of enigma to Star Trek but, then, t...There is a bit of enigma to Star Trek but, then, the same could also be said for Dr. Who. I mean, have you seen the first few episodes of that show? What made people love it?<br />Obviously, with Trek, there was some magical combination of character dynamic and vision that spoke to the right people at the time.Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-6647166625563425452015-02-25T11:51:04.920-05:002015-02-25T11:51:04.920-05:00I've enjoyed the reboot films but I've not...I've enjoyed the reboot films but I've not been entirely comfortable with their reinvented timeline. I'll be interested to watch them again sometime from this new perspective.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-77907104145275327392015-02-25T11:21:31.090-05:002015-02-25T11:21:31.090-05:00At the time I never saw how groundbreaking the ori...At the time I never saw how groundbreaking the original series was but you've pointed out the amazing and daring project it was. For the record, as much as I enjoyed the original cast, I really love the restart with Chris Pine.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-42096851632756971032015-02-25T10:25:07.198-05:002015-02-25T10:25:07.198-05:00Growing up, I was on my own exploring scifi. No o...Growing up, I was on my own exploring scifi. No one else in my family had any patience for it. My sister actively hates it. I watched a few Trek shows in syndication but not enough to hook me. I remember the tribble episode. Otherwise, all of the ones on my must-see list were new to me.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.com