tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9721761.post7811564196066763812..comments2024-03-10T19:55:48.814-04:00Comments on VOTARIES OF HORROR: What Star Trek: The Motion Picture Teaches Us About Star TrekKatherine Woodburyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14364517253667798449noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9721761.post-18523100152982329702013-10-08T21:43:39.845-04:002013-10-08T21:43:39.845-04:00I'm rereading I Am Spock by Nimoy, and I'v...I'm rereading I Am Spock by Nimoy, and I've been impressed (all over again) but how hard he worked to preserve the integrity of Spock's character, long before he knew Spock was a cultural phenomenon (I don't suppose even Nimoy could prevent "Spock's Brain"). <br /><br />I've also been impressed (all over again) by how notably objective he is about Shatner--in comparison to other Star Trek cast members. This may explain why directors appear to find Nimoy so comfortable to work with!Kate Woodburyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06276977170991272672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9721761.post-35636305425849742602013-10-04T14:15:35.469-04:002013-10-04T14:15:35.469-04:00Despite its many drawn-out parts, I have a soft sp...Despite its many drawn-out parts, I have a soft spot for Star Trek: The Motion Picture. Frist, I like the concept of V'ger and the lack of an obvious villain. Second, I really enjoy Spock's character arc in this movie. The shift from attempting to emulate pure logic to accepting and appreciating his human side and emotions is appealing and relevant for me, although it makes me wonder what happened to Spock after the series that prompted him to pursue the Kolinahr in the first place. Spock's discussion with Kirk after his mind meld with V'ger is one of my favourite scenes from all the movies.<br /><br />"Duet" and "The Wire" are also two of my favourite episodes. Whenever I go back to rewatch DS9, I usually watch all the Garak episodes first. I've probably seen "Cardassians" at least ten times.<br /><br />On a sidenote, I remember working out one of my baby teeth while watching TMP -- I must have been around 7, and it kept me entertained during the slow sections of the Enterprirse entering V'ger.Kezianoreply@blogger.com