Still trying to keep an open mind...

[meirwen_1988]

about the new Star Trek movie. As I said to a student, I can't begin to count the number of different "origins" versions of my favorite comic book characters I've read over the years, so why am I so protective of Star Trek.

Still, my favorite, absolute favorite episode of Star Trek is "Balance of Terror." Yeah, it's just Run Silent, Run Deep in space, but I still love it. The most important canon thing that happens in it is that, for the very first time, the Federation learns what Romulans look like.

So, I read today that in the new movie Sulu skewers a Romulan.
Frankly, unless that Romulan is wearing an encounter suit worthy of Kosh, I'm wondering how it can possibly be true that they don't know.

Don't mess with me, people--I have a White Star and I know how to use it!

Comments

[meirwen.livejournal.com]

Oh, I'd say Undiscovered Country is as good as the best of Star Trek. It is in the "Day of the Dove," "Balance of Terror," Wrath of Khan grouping whereas Voyage Home is clearly aligned with "Piece of the Action," "Trouble with Tribbles," and "I, Mudd." Two different flavors, equally satisfying.

[swordandmug.livejournal.com]

Hmmm.. siting the names of episodes for comparisons, you most definitely are reveling in your geeking! :-D

[anglesandlight.livejournal.com]

I'm there! Yes, "Piece of the Action" is true delight!

Of course when an episode comes back to haunt the characters in another version of Star Trek, then how can you discount "Trouble with Tribbles"? (I am remembering the reaction in Wharf when they played those "old tapes", refering to the way that the Klingons looked like - when the-powers-that-be did not have either the imagination or budget).

[meirwen.livejournal.com]

Ah, yes, the unmitigated embarrassment as he sits there in the bar watching the Klingons, Scotty, and other crew from the NCC-1701 brawl was priceless! Almost as good as seeing Jadzia in the little red dress!!