Episode of the Week : For the World Is Hollow and I Have Touched the Sky
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Ah...that poster is obviously inspired by vintage psychedelic poster art, but it doesn't take things all the way.
A lot of clichés and contrivances but it's heart is in the right place. I gave it an 8. Like "The Empath," there is a lot of subtle acting going on between the Big Three. Spock's quiet concern for McCoy after being clobbered by the Oracle. McCoy's conversations with Kirk when the captain finds out about McCoy's condition...and again when McCoy decides to remain on Yonada. I used to watch Star trek a lot growing up as a kid while over at my grandparents' house. One time we had to leave during the middle of an episode--this one. As we were leaving, Grandma asked Grandpa if he wanted to watch something else. My grandpa, who never was interested in the show said that he'd like to see how this particular one finished out. I should explain that my grandma was battling cancer and the prognosis wasn't good. She lived for about 2 more years before passing. I think that the McCoy/Natira romance really struck home for my grandpa and how he was dealing with grandma's situation. So whenever I see this one come on, I have a sentimental reaction. Even during the third season, Star Trek still had a little magic in it that people could relate to.
My favorite Trek novel (Ex Machina) was partly based on this episode, so I give it a 7. I always thought the title could have belonged in a Jimi Hendrix song.
The title is by far the best part
No, that would have been "For the World Is Hollow, and I have Kissed a Guy."My favorite Trek novel (Ex Machina) was partly based on this episode, so I give it a 7. I always thought the title could have belonged in a Jimi Hendrix song.
I like this one, but
McCoy: I'm dying! I will stay with you for the rest of my life! What? I'm cured? See ya!
I do like how the whole civilization's culture is stored on computer. Reminds me of the internet here today. You can go online and find so much about our culture.
McCoy: I'm dying! I will stay with you for the rest of my life! What? I'm cured? See ya!
I do like how the whole civilization's culture is stored on computer. Reminds me of the internet here today. You can go online and find so much about our culture.
McCoy's love interest was of my favorites. One can notice Roddenberry's absence by her outfit. Gene was very "hands on".
Sorry, I don't quite get your meaning. Kate Woodville's costume was one of William Theiss' typical creations. He had a thing for asymmetry and showing skin in unexpected places.
I found this pic of Shatner, Nimoy and Kelley horsing around with their lovely guest star.
4. More corny third season melodrama. Kirk has apparently rubbed off on Bones, who has adopted his captain's "kiss the girls and make them cry as you bid them goodbye" mentality. Like so many third season episodes, I can watch this and not have an urge to do so again for about the next ten years.
Some episodes are worth more thanks to character development than anything else. This episode is a strong example of that. For all of the flak season three receives, it has several episodes that added powerful details about the care between the Big Three--a painting the would be incomplete if only based on seasons 1 and 2.
Considering its time, the idea of a civilization living within a flying asteroid, and a culture designed to make its citizens believe that was the "world" was innovative for filmed media--another in a long list of credits earned by TOS.
Another plus was the design of the Oracle platform, sculpted language & room--unique and innovative.
Sorry, I don't quite get your meaning. Kate Woodville's costume was one of William Theiss' typical creations. He had a thing for asymmetry and showing skin in unexpected places.
I found this pic of Shatner, Nimoy and Kelley horsing around with their lovely guest star.
What a great shot! Apparently she had a blast making the show and wanted the sequel that Kirk hints at in the last scene.
Someone had high hopes for this one. Studio space was hired at Desilu Culver (where they'd not filmed since Season 1), and the art team did everything they could within budgetary reason to realise Yonada. The episode ended up being a bit of a financial black hole, running way over budget, and director Tony Leader was the one to take the blame, never getting another go on Trek.
Not a particular favourite but it's still worth an eight I think!
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Sorry, I don't quite get your meaning. Kate Woodville's costume was one of William Theiss' typical creations. He had a thing for asymmetry and showing skin in unexpected places.
I found this pic of Shatner, Nimoy and Kelley horsing around with their lovely guest star.
I wonder if Katherine Woodville was still married to Patrick (John Steed) Macnee at this time? Probably not I think!
JB
I'd still like to know why the priestess had a British accent and all of her subjects did not.
Why do members of the Empire have British accents when the land--and world it comes from does not exist in Star Wars?
Why did Princess Leia switch from faux-Brit accent to her regular voice, seemingly at random? See the destruction of Alderaan scene.
Nor does the world where the American accents come from.
The Empire Struck Back.
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