Tuesday, November 17, 2009

The new Star Trek’s here! The new Star Trek’s here!

Star Trek I love pre-orders! On the day that the latest Star Trek movie went on sale, it arrived in the mail from the DVD club. Yippee! I think I held it in my hands and did a little chair dance as I waved it around. I've only seen it twice, so I think I'm due for another viewing. In fact, I'm overdue! Probably this weekend.

I still think they did a wonderful job with this one. J. J. Abrams did a fantastic job in walking the fine line between appeasing long-term fans (like yours truly) and taking the franchise in a bold new direction. I also loved the way they threw me off-kilter, as in "Well, I know that character can't die, because they survived to old age in the original." Ahhhh, but when one is dealing with time travel and the space-time continuum, all bets are off, a lesson I should have learned by now.

I've speculated before about the continuing appeal of the Star Trek phenomenon. (I know not everyone feels that way, of course.) I see it as a continued yearning for a future in which many nations (and planets) are united as a force for the common good. A peaceful force, one concerned with contacting and learning from other cultures, not beating them into submission in order to convert them to our way of life OR to any particular religion. The Prime Directive must always Hortaapply. (We seem to have gotten away from that a bit here. W obviously isn't a Trek fan.) The world of Star Trek is one in which various and diverse groups of people collaborate for the greater good. It's idyllic, obviously, but...isn't that the whole point? Isn't our goal a peaceful existence with all people working together to achieve a better world? Shouldn't it be?

For me, Star Trek shows us the possibilities of what can be if we all get off this muy macho shit and start working together.

It's also kinda cool to encounter freaky aliens like the Horta, and to try to connect. That's where a Vulcan Mind Meld comes in handy.

I love this clip from SNL. Note the "I'm looking at you" gesture using the Vulcan hand gesture. Still makes me laugh.

15 comments:

  1. I just watched this movie on my computer Sunday, and I LOVED it...very much worthy of the Star Trek name for sure!

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  2. I only have two things to say:

    First, you are a geek :o)

    Second, if you do not like this movie, what Leonard said :o)

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  3. Hi Beth,
    I agree, great movie!
    Best,
    Marty

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  4. I'm not a science fiction fan, but might watch this one. I liked the old Star Trek, particularly George Takei, who is one of my all-time favorites.

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  5. Beth I couldn't watch the clip as it is not available here in England ~ but I do love the Star Trek series I have already watched ~ look forward to seeing this one ~ Ally x

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  6. It, um, doesn't hurt that Chris Pine is easy on the eyes. =)

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  7. Envious! Our copy comes in next week. Being a life long fan, I'm excited about the franchise being continued. I just want us all to live long and prosper. These characters made me feel we could make that happen.

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  8. I really loved watching the movie with you and Ken at the Science Center while you were in Detroit. The movie was fantastic and I felt like a kid watching it! Thanks for coming up and sharing it while I was in Detroit!!

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  9. Since I rarely go to the movies, I've been waiting for this sucker to come out on DVD so I can see it.

    I learned the love of Star Trek from my Dad - we ALWAYS watched the repeats when I was a kid.

    XOXOXOXO

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  10. A little bird told me that it's anniversary time at your house. So, I just had to pop in here and wish you Happy Anniversary! I just love you guys! Many happy returns of the day, my friend.

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  11. Pretty boys, sci-fi... What's not to love?

    And yes, Beth might be a geek, but I think geeks are sexy!!

    Of course, I can't get enough of Doctor Who and Torchwood...

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  12. yes Beth I lvoe that movie!
    natalie

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  13. Beth could I read Nutwood Confidential sometime? Happy Thanksgiving again!
    natalie

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