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Spoiler kinda, but you’ll want to know.
I have been debating whether to share this or not, but I decided to go ahead and put this out there.
*If you have seen the trailers, you have basically seen “Into Darkness”.*
I was actually pretty shocked by this when I saw the entire movie. I wish they hadn’t shown quite so much and they weren’t as much trailers as they were entire snips of the movie.
I’m listing them below, BUT, if you haven’t seen a trailer for a few weeks, then don’t watch them before going to see the movie. Ok?
Spoiler-Free Star Trek Into Darkness Review: I came, I saw, I conquered
Truth is, Captain Jackson is getting a little long in the tooth. Yes, kiddos, I can’t hang for the midnight shows anymore. The last midnight show I went to see was the Avengers and I was drrraaaaaaaaaagggggin’ (onomatopoeia, I’ve been dying to use that word). So, I posed this question to my fellow Geek friend; we’ll call her Java since she’s in the Trekness Protection Program. The convo went like this:
Captain: Should I go to the midnight showing of Star Trek? Java: I don’t know. Captain: I can’t hang like I used to, but I want to be around real fans and they go to the midnight show. Java: Well, I’ve met this new guy and we’re going out of town this weekend. I have two passes to a screening tonight. Captain: That’s great about the new guy! Are you saying you’re not going to the screening? Java: Yes, I’m not. I’ve got to start getting ready for this trip. Do you want them? Captain: Hell yes (read: whatchu talkin’ bout, Willis) Java: Ok. Here’s the code. Captain: I just called to say I love you!Now, as you can see, there were a few problems with this conversation. We were halfway in before she mentioned having passes. lol. But, she came through and I was so stoked to go! Thanks, Java!
So, on to the movie. I counted 18 black people and lots of other people of color (and a bunch of aliens)! Good job, J.J.! Not many speaking roles, but much better than the last movie and loads better than the previous movies.
Playground moment: Gather ‘Round!
You remember back in the day when we were young (I’m not a kid anymore, but some days…), ubiquitously, you remember a scene where everyone gathered around the kid with something cool to show off. It might have been the new Jordans, a turtle, a cast, a nudie mag, or the latest New Kids on the Block cassette tape; who knows, but it was always the same scene. Well, gather round me today on our virtual playground because:
This is my reaction!
I’ll post my review of the movie tomorrow!
Romulans join the Dominion War
We can argue all day, but I think this was the best episode in all of the Treks. What say you?
Captain’s Log: Would a New Star Trek series last today?
I got to thinking about this question today and I came to a troubling conclusion. As much as I would want it to, I don’t think a new Trek series would do well in Hollywood today. The first season of every Trek series is pretty bad and that spells disaster in the ratings game. I’ve seen some very promising shows get cancelled before the writers work through the kinks and get things rolling smoothly. Sadly, Star Treks tend not to get going until the third season.
What do you think?
Captain’s Log: Star Trek Renegades, Ummm.
Hmmmm…errrrr…ummmm…uhhh
That’s the best description I can give of my reaction to this trailer:
I’m not sure what I just watched.
Captain’s Log: Thanks for Uhura, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
I imagine DS9 happened something like this:
There’s a meeting between the DS9 writers and the lightbulb goes off and someone says “I’ve got it! Let’s make him an intergalactic Martin Luther King, Jr.” Then, they call in Avery Brooks and he is full of ideas about how to bring nuance and depth to the character. The head writer interrupts him, Kanye-style, and hands him a VHS tape of the “I Have a Dream” speech, gives him the attaboy, and tells him to come back in a month.
I feel like I should talk about MLK, Jr. in June or really any other time than his designated day. Why? Because his contributions to our society and the world deserve more attention and investigation.
Most people know MLK, Jr. for his ubiquitous I Have a Dream speech in Washington. But, most people don’t know much about his inner life, his turmoil, and the very personal sacrifices he made during his journey. His writings and sermons from shortly before his death are definitely worth read.
This year, the celebration of his life and contributions will understandably be overshadowed by the second inauguration of the first black (and possibly Vulcan) president of the United States.
What does this have to do with Star Trek?
Captain’s Log: Saw the first 9 minutes of Star Trek Into Darkness
Spoiler alert: But, you’re so smart that you already knew that…
So, my dear friend paid for us to go see The Hobbit in IMAX 3D. I am terribly appreciative because I nearly pulled out an old Chris Rock skit when I saw how much it was. “Good Lawd! Can I just get one 3D lens and pay $7.50.” I wear glasses and wearing two pair at once is terribly uncomfortable and 3D makes the film darker. IMHO, the only reason to go see The Hobbit in IMAX 3D is to see the Star Trek preview. So, here’s my take on it:
First, any follower of this blog knows that I want to see more diversity in these reboots. The future is surely going to have more black and brown people in it than we see in the shows and movies. Star Trek has been such a progressive force for good in our collective psyche, so my hope is that these reboots will continue to blaze trails. I was pleased to see the long-form trailer begin with the gentleman below. I have no idea who he is or what his role will be in the movie, but I was glad to see him and his wife.
Color me a little worried about the movie from what I saw in the trailer, I’m just not getting it yet- we have the love story between Uhura and Spock clearly taking a more important role, the crew clearly gets into some Prime Directive mess on Nibiru, Admiral Pike dresses down Kirk over some risky action, and it appears San Francisco takes a beating. Because Dr. Carol Marcus is in the movie, we know that there is some sort of connection to the Wrath of Khan. We know Benedict Cumberbatch is playing a terrorist of epic proportions and he has said that he hopes the audience will empathize with the character somehow. I’m anticipating a whole backstory on Eugenics and augments. How the heck is Damon Lindelof going to fit all of that into one good screenplay and how will J.J. edit it down? I just don’t know. But, ooh, I hope they don’t mess up. I personally lightweight hated Lost and found the storytelling in Alias to get quite clumsy, so I just don’t want them to try to do too much at once.
Here’s hoping!?!
Oh and what was with Spock striking the “accepting death with open arms” pose in the volcano?!? Melo0000000000drama, anyone? I was glad it was dark in the theater so no one could see the mean side-eye I gave. My Spock wouldn’t do this:
- Photo credit: ONTD-Star Trek.
Captain’s Log: Update- Benedict Cumberbatch is not Khan…
So, anytime I mention the name, Benedict Cumberbatch, people say, “Daaaaamn!” It’s such an impressive name. You better be good at whatever you do with a name like that. The word on the street is that he’s just that, so I’m looking forward to seeing him in this film.
Anyways, he debunked the rumor that he is going to play Khan in the May 17, 2013 film Star Trek Into the Darkness. I’m fine with that; I honestly don’t think anyone could deliver as iconic a performance as Ricardo Montalban did in the original. Cumberbatch will play a character named John Harrison, no backstory on the character yet.
Update: There’s the scene in which Spock makes the vulcan salute to someone on the other side of a glass. This is an obvious sendup to Wrath of Khan, but I actually think that it is the villain on the other side of the glass. Whether Spock and the villain develop some sort of friendship during the movie or had some sort of prior relationship, I don’t know yet. We’ll see.
Photo Credit: NY Daily News.
Captain’s Log: Leonard Nimoy Being His Marvelous Self!
In honor of the Hobbit coming out with the 9-minute short of Star Trek, I thought I would share this with all of you. Yes, that is, indeed, Leonard Nimoy singing the Ballad of Bilbo Baggins. AND, it has the Bangles in it! I’m surprised this mashup didn’t give rise to the discovery of the Higg’s boson or something. Check it!
Black Trekkie 