confession #46
Attention Trekkies & Trekkers:
I have a confession to make…
I am not one of you. :green24
That’s probably not so hard to believe, considering I rarely (never?) talk about Star Trek-related characters, issues, & what not, & that I rarely (never?) post Star Trek-related Friday Funnies.
But would it surprise you to hear that I don’t think I’ve ever seen even one episode of Star Trek? Not the original, not The Next Generation, not Deep Space Nine, & none of the movies.
It’s not that I dislike futuristic stuff. I mean, hel-lo? Diehard Browncoat Firefly fan over here! And I absolutely loved the short-lived Space Rangers, if anybody remembers that show. :green4
But it may have something to do with the fact that I strongly dislike William Shatner. I’m sorry, I know many of you—especially if you’re a huge Star Trek fan—find that blasphemous, but he’s always bugged the heck out of me. I can’t even stand to watch him on those Priceline commercials. :green3
Now, though, they have these new Star Trek movies with the cutie patooty Chris Pine in the role of James T., & this may just be a Captain Kirk I can wrap myself around. (Literally, figuratively—take your pick. :green7 )
So I’ve done something rather out of the ordinary…you know, for me. I’ve recorded both Star Trek & Star Trek: Into Darkness on the DVR & I’m actually thinking of…gasp!…watching them. Soon.
What do you think—will I like them? :green15
Will I really like them, so much that I end up kicking myself for not watching sooner? :green21
Or will I end up rolling my eyes & giving up after fifteen or twenty minutes? :green9
Whether you’re a die-hard Star Trek fan or have maybe just seen the movies for random entertainment purposes, let me know what you think of the films. But ***NO SPOILERS***—I’ve gotta go into them with a totally open mind & zero expectations. :green8
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Minna says:
Did you ever see 3rd Rock from the Sun? William Shatner played The Big Giant Head in it. :green16 I’d say it’s worth seeing even -or especially- if you dislike William Shatner. :green22
On March 4, 2014 at 1:42 am
Minna says:
By the way, there’s also a Star Trek parody called Star Wrek, made by buch of Finns.
On March 4, 2014 at 2:17 pm
Mary Kirkland says:
I’m a Trekkie, have always been one. Loved the original Star Trek, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager and Enterprise. I’ve seen all the movies and just watched Into Darkness and have seen the first movie as well and I do think you’ll like them. I think even if you’re not a fan of the series or spin off shows, you’ll like the new movies.
“Live long and prosper”
:green13
On March 4, 2014 at 8:17 am
TamVans says:
Before I answer your question ma’am. I have to do something else first…
HAPPY MARDI GRAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :green15
I’ve watched almost all of the Star Trek series and saw most of the movies 1st run at the theater. Not really a Trekkie, but have enjoyed most of the ST universe. The new movies are very high on the action sequences and probably a good way to be introduced to the characters. And how can you go wrong with Chris Pine and Simon Pegg? Hope you enjoy them. :green4
Take care everyone, stay warm, and most importantly HAPPY MARDI GRAS!!! Laizzes les bons temps rouler!!!! :green25
On March 4, 2014 at 2:06 pm
Kathleen O says:
I adore Chris Pine. I first saw him in thev2nd Princess Diary movie and I thought how handsome he was. :green16
On March 4, 2014 at 3:10 pm
Jessica Lemmon says:
I definitely *liked* Star Trek (the Chris Pine one), but I don’t remember loving it. I was more like “meh” and it isn’t something I’d watch again. :green8
But, Chris Pine.
:green1
Him, I like.
On March 4, 2014 at 3:41 pm
Laura J. says:
I’ve watched the shows, and seen some of the older movies but I haven’t seen the latest too, but even with that admission, I think you will like the two newest ones. I mean who wouldn’t like them. They have Christ Pine and Karl Urban?!?!?!? (You know, two of my boyfriends). And seriously, I have to say that the Karl Urban as Dr. McCoy is probably the BEST casting ever! Or I guess pre-cast? He sounds so much like older Dr. McCoy. Plus Scotty is more of a bad a$$ in these films and has a bit more Scottish personality. And then it’s also Simon Pegg who I would most like to visit Pubs with when I visit Ireland/Scotland etc.
And have I mentioned CHRIS PINE and KARL URBAN?!?!?!?!!!!! :green7
(and this might help you “like” the Shat a little bit more–he’s a big animal lover. Horses in particular. He rode his horse in the Kentucky Derby Festival Pegasus Parade as Grand Marshall one year. He keeps his horses in Kentucky)
On March 4, 2014 at 8:12 pm
Ruth says:
:green29 I think you will like the newer movies. I like all things Star Trek and have seen all the series and movies. Don’t like Shatner that much,but always enjoyed the other actors in the original Star Trek. Have you ever watch Stargate SG1? Richard Dean Anderson stars in them. He played on General Hospital and McGyver. :green7
On March 4, 2014 at 11:13 pm