On this day, 8th September 1966, the first episode of Star Trek (1966 to 1969) first aired, that being “The Man Trap” (Daniels, 1966). Since then, Star Trek has become a massive cultural phenomenon that still endures to this day, spawning numerous continuations, spin-offs, and ancillary media to become, perhaps, the most influential science-fiction franchise … Continue reading Talking Movies [Star Trek Day]: Star Trek: The Motion Picture
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Talking Movies [Captain Picard Day]: Star Trek: Nemesis
As amusing detail in the Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987 to 1994) episode “The Pegasus” (Burton, 1994) is that the crew and children of the U.S.S. Enterprise-D celebrate “Captain Picard Day” on Stardate 47457.1, which roughly translates to this day, the 16th of June. They do this by producing drawings, models, and paintings that … Continue reading Talking Movies [Captain Picard Day]: Star Trek: Nemesis
Talking Movies: Star Trek: First Contact
Released: 22 November 1996Director: Jonathan FrakesDistributor: Paramount PicturesBudget: $45 millionStars: Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spiner, Alfre Woodard, James Cromwell, and Alice Krige The Plot:After intercepting an attempted invasion of Federation space by the Borg, Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Stewart) and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise-E pursue their foes back in time to the mid-21st … Continue reading Talking Movies: Star Trek: First Contact
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