DS9's Civil Defense
This was a really solid DS9 episode.
This was a really solid DS9 episode.
What Star Trek episodes or films have you been watching lately?
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Just finished watching TNG's The Royale with the episode commentary provided by the Make It So Star Trek podcast (episode 42). Richard Smith and Mike Dawson were pretty entertaining with their random comments
I always liked The Royale even though it contained many, many elements I usually dislike in Trek. It was really well done and poignant. <---wow, actually said something positive about TNG
DS9's Abandoned
It was okay. I like the secondary story (involving Jake, Sisko, and Mardah) better.
DS9's A Simple Investigation
This was pretty cool. I'm really digging Odo's character lately for some reason.
DS9's His Way
I always get a kick out of this episode.
It was okay. I like the secondary story (involving Jake, Sisko, and Mardah) better.
DS9's A Simple Investigation
This was pretty cool. I'm really digging Odo's character lately for some reason.
DS9's His Way
I always get a kick out of this episode.
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DS9's The Begotten
Very heart filled episode. It was also quite humorous at times, too.
Very heart filled episode. It was also quite humorous at times, too.
Another repeat of TNG on SciFi Channel. They're halfway through season 2 now (it goes quite fast, since it's 10 episodes every week). It's noticeably better than season 1, which is not saying much. In other words, season 1 was awful with an occasional bearable episode, season 2 is bearable with an occasional good (and one great) episode. Pulaski is a rather good character, actually.
It's quite fun to watch anything on SciFi Channel because you can always try to guess what warning they'll put at the beginning. I'm watching The Dauphin right now. Seems like one of the sillier episodes. This time the warning was "the following program contains instances of paranormal, and it is intended solely for entertainment purposes". What other purposes could it be intended for?
Some other episodes' warning was "the following program contains mild violence" and "the following program contains adult situations".
It's quite fun to watch anything on SciFi Channel because you can always try to guess what warning they'll put at the beginning. I'm watching The Dauphin right now. Seems like one of the sillier episodes. This time the warning was "the following program contains instances of paranormal, and it is intended solely for entertainment purposes". What other purposes could it be intended for?
Some other episodes' warning was "the following program contains mild violence" and "the following program contains adult situations".
What do they mean by adult situations? TNG is by far the most family friendly show in the franchise.
I started Enterprise last night with Broken Bow. Great pilot.
I started Enterprise last night with Broken Bow. Great pilot.
TNG -- "Sarek," "The Face of the Enemy," and "Tin Man."
"Sarek" is one of the best episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation. In three key scenes, it displays some of the best acting and directing of the series. In the first, Sarek attends a Mozart recital and elicits an emotional response: a tear runs down his cheek. The fluid camera work and subtle acting create a powerful scene. In the second, Picard confronts Sarek with his condition. At first , Sarek denies it, but as the conversation continues he is unable to control his emotions. It's heartbreaking. Finally, after a mind meld between him and Sarek to temporarily ease Sarek's symptoms, Picard experiences wave after wave of emotions (and memories) from Sarek. Most of this scene takes the form of a single take, and Patrick Stewart takes full advantage.
"The Face of the Enemy" is probably the best Troi episode of the series, and, more to the point, is actually a solid outing. It's nice to see Spock's Underground referenced again--alas, it wouldn't be brought up again until a pretty oblique reference in Star Trek (2009). The ending, rushing to be finished in 45 minutes, comes a little too quick, but it still satisfies. It's nice to see the Romulans properly used and developed as they are here.
"Tin Man" is a good, if not great episode of the series (co-written by our very own Dennis if I'm not mistaken). Where it falters is in budget and direction--the interior of Tin Man itself simply is unconvincing. But it's a solid effort that makes good use of most of the ensemble (including Troi).
"Sarek" is one of the best episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation. In three key scenes, it displays some of the best acting and directing of the series. In the first, Sarek attends a Mozart recital and elicits an emotional response: a tear runs down his cheek. The fluid camera work and subtle acting create a powerful scene. In the second, Picard confronts Sarek with his condition. At first , Sarek denies it, but as the conversation continues he is unable to control his emotions. It's heartbreaking. Finally, after a mind meld between him and Sarek to temporarily ease Sarek's symptoms, Picard experiences wave after wave of emotions (and memories) from Sarek. Most of this scene takes the form of a single take, and Patrick Stewart takes full advantage.
"The Face of the Enemy" is probably the best Troi episode of the series, and, more to the point, is actually a solid outing. It's nice to see Spock's Underground referenced again--alas, it wouldn't be brought up again until a pretty oblique reference in Star Trek (2009). The ending, rushing to be finished in 45 minutes, comes a little too quick, but it still satisfies. It's nice to see the Romulans properly used and developed as they are here.
"Tin Man" is a good, if not great episode of the series (co-written by our very own Dennis if I'm not mistaken). Where it falters is in budget and direction--the interior of Tin Man itself simply is unconvincing. But it's a solid effort that makes good use of most of the ensemble (including Troi).
I don't remember which episode it was. But since violence has its own warning, I guess it's probably an episode that involves love scenes or something hinting at sex. SciFi Channel has warnings for pretty much everything, I wonder if there's a single show that doesn't go with a warning. I suppose it would have to be a kid's show with no violence at all and no hint of sex, without any paranormal activity or magic in it, and no flashing lights. ("Charmed" gets the "the following program contains scenes of the occult and witchcraft, intended only for entertainment purposes" warning, while "Stargate Universe" gets the warning that some scenes can be harmful to people with epilepsy.)
That's easily a great three episode run. "Tin Man" is one of my favorite episodes, because it has a great sci-fi concept as opposed to just space battles or space espionage. Good acting, too, particularly from the guest star. One of the better Troi episodes, too.
A little touch, like Tam Elbrun calling Troi "D" says a lot: this is a woman who's had a whole life before we've seen her on the Enterprise, and having someone who we don't "know" addressing her with such intimacy suggests that she's good at making connections with people.
I really like little details like that. It just makes it seem more like this is taking place in a big universe.
Come to think of it, Tam made everyone more interesting: he had some good scenes with Data, and conflict with Riker and Picard. That was a great character.
Would have liked to have heard something about Tam later in the run, even if it was just a throwaway reference. Did the novels pick this up?
DS9's Who Mourns For Morn?
Great fun little episode.
Great fun little episode.
RobertScorpio
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This weekend we watched THE VOYAGE HOME and THE UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY. My seven year old son is finally starting to get into star trek. I will tell him a bedtime story, using an episode as inspiration, and then he will want to see the episode.
And I was TOTALLY amazed. Last week I told him a shortened version of DEVIL IN THE DARK. And after I was done, he suggested that maybe the humans were actually the Devil in the Dark because they were the ones killing the hatchlings. Wow...
We tried to watch the new TREK movie, but I can't find my bluray copy. So my wife will search our house today so hopefully we can watch it tonight. If not,then it will have to wait for the weekend. WIPEOUT/America's got talent/So you think you can dance/Hell's Kitchen all have new episodes this week....
Rob
And I was TOTALLY amazed. Last week I told him a shortened version of DEVIL IN THE DARK. And after I was done, he suggested that maybe the humans were actually the Devil in the Dark because they were the ones killing the hatchlings. Wow...
We tried to watch the new TREK movie, but I can't find my bluray copy. So my wife will search our house today so hopefully we can watch it tonight. If not,then it will have to wait for the weekend. WIPEOUT/America's got talent/So you think you can dance/Hell's Kitchen all have new episodes this week....
Rob
Yeah, I always enjoyed Devil in the Dark. I always looked at Shatner really close in that episode, too. It is the episode in which he had to return to work after losing his father. At least, that is what I recall from an interview anyways.
DS9's Waltz
Waltz is one of those episodes that grows on you more as you watch it. I remember when I first watched this episode: I liked it, but I didn't exactly love it. Now, as time goes on (after many repeat viewings), I am really growing to love this episode.
Waltz is one of those episodes that grows on you more as you watch it. I remember when I first watched this episode: I liked it, but I didn't exactly love it. Now, as time goes on (after many repeat viewings), I am really growing to love this episode.
RobertScorpio
Pariah
I like to watch WALTZ because it really showcases both actors. They both chew up the scenery, and that is always, IMO, the best performances of any TREK. Alamo especially so. He really is a great actor and its too bad he hasn't ever hit the super 'big time'.
Rob
Saw Fight or Flight last night. Other than comparing Hoshi to a slug, I enjoyed the episode a lot.
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