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Re: Been Watching old "Star Trek" episodes on Netflix
« Reply #20 on: December 04, 2014, 06:58:06 PM »
Although there is no denying Star Trek's influence on our culture, Next Generation was head and shoulders better followed by DS9.
I don't disagree with the assessment of Shatner, Nimoy and Kelley

Voyager's redeeming value was Jeri Ryan's 7 of 9.

Enterprise just couldn't capture the magic and that's too bad.

(God forgive me, but....) Don't you mean the top TWO redeeming qualities?
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Re: Been Watching old "Star Trek" episodes on Netflix
« Reply #21 on: December 04, 2014, 07:28:03 PM »
Yes, definitely, CHF.

I misspoke

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Re: Been Watching old "Star Trek" episodes on Netflix
« Reply #22 on: December 04, 2014, 08:31:08 PM »
Although there is no denying Star Trek's influence on our culture, Next Generation was head and shoulders better followed by DS9.
I don't disagree with the assessment of Shatner, Nimoy and Kelley

Voyager's redeeming value was Jeri Ryan's 7 of 9.

Enterprise just couldn't capture the magic and that's too bad.

I never bought into Voyager. Enterprise was no good, huh? Never saw an episode of that show.
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Re: Been Watching old "Star Trek" episodes on Netflix
« Reply #23 on: December 04, 2014, 08:32:31 PM »
Although there is no denying Star Trek's influence on our culture, Next Generation was head and shoulders better followed by DS9.
I don't disagree with the assessment of Shatner, Nimoy and Kelley

Voyager's redeeming value was Jeri Ryan's 7 of 9.

Enterprise just couldn't capture the magic and that's too bad.

(God forgive me, but....) Don't you mean the top TWO redeeming qualities?

She had another asset as well.
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Re: Been Watching old "Star Trek" episodes on Netflix
« Reply #24 on: December 04, 2014, 09:13:05 PM »
Heh!
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Re: Been Watching old "Star Trek" episodes on Netflix
« Reply #25 on: December 04, 2014, 09:21:48 PM »
I watched Voyager.
Maybe because I thought I should, as someone who enjoyed the franchise.

Enterprise wasn't terrible but nowhere near the level of the others.

I couldn't get into Scott Bakula as a captain of the Enterprise.

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Re: Been Watching old "Star Trek" episodes on Netflix
« Reply #26 on: December 05, 2014, 01:20:03 AM »
I will also say that, so far, I have thoroughly enjoyed the reboot of the original show in the two films. I was especially impressed with the portrayal of McCoy by Karl Urban...very authentic. Zachary Quinto's Spock...not so much because of his less than totally unemotional involvement with Uhura. Chris Pine's Kirk is a bit too much of a loose cannon...but I like the way that these actors/characters work together...not just those three but all of them...to put a slightly skewed twist on the original storyline.
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Re: Been Watching old "Star Trek" episodes on Netflix
« Reply #27 on: December 05, 2014, 06:15:03 AM »
I watched Voyager.
Maybe because I thought I should, as someone who enjoyed the franchise.

Enterprise wasn't terrible but nowhere near the level of the others.

I couldn't get into Scott Bakula as a captain of the Enterprise.

Yeah, but the Vulcan hottie is easy on the eyes.   :D
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Re: Been Watching old "Star Trek" episodes on Netflix
« Reply #28 on: December 05, 2014, 06:20:36 AM »
I will also say that, so far, I have thoroughly enjoyed the reboot of the original show in the two films. I was especially impressed with the portrayal of McCoy by Karl Urban...very authentic. Zachary Quinto's Spock...not so much because of his less than totally unemotional involvement with Uhura. Chris Pine's Kirk is a bit too much of a loose cannon...but I like the way that these actors/characters work together...not just those three but all of them...to put a slightly skewed twist on the original storyline.

The alternate timeline is a favorite SciFi plot device that doesn't always go well come the finished product, but I have to say I kind of get a kick out of these reboot flicks, they keep the characters believable enough and the action is fun.  I like the opening scene in the first one, a young rebellious Kirk swiping his uncle's car and cranking up the Beastie Boys "Sabotage" and sending it off a cliff when the PoPo arrives.  Reminds me of my youth...except for the cliff part...

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Re: Been Watching old "Star Trek" episodes on Netflix
« Reply #29 on: December 05, 2014, 07:18:56 AM »
Yes, Libertas.

I liked the Klingon hottie in Voyager too
Not as much as 7 of 9 but she would make for interesting nights

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Re: Been Watching old "Star Trek" episodes on Netflix
« Reply #30 on: December 05, 2014, 07:51:20 AM »
Although there is no denying Star Trek's influence on our culture, Next Generation was head and shoulders better followed by DS9.
I don't disagree with the assessment of Shatner, Nimoy and Kelley

Voyager's redeeming value was Jeri Ryan's 7 of 9.

Enterprise just couldn't capture the magic and that's too bad.

(God forgive me, but....) Don't you mean the top TWO redeeming qualities?

She had another asset as well.
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And to think America is literally finished, because Mr. 7 of 9 insisted on sharing those 3 assets with others.  It's amazing what that butterfly flapping it's wings can lead to.

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Re: Been Watching old "Star Trek" episodes on Netflix
« Reply #31 on: December 05, 2014, 07:54:43 AM »
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