Monday, January 21, 2008

Star Trek Trailer

I have to say I'm quite pleased to hear about the re-launch of the Star Trek franchise with a cast of new players in the roles of the original TV series (now 40 years old).

While nobody will capture my imagination the way Nichelle Nichols in a mini-skirt did when I was but a lad, I think its time to sweep away a lot of the clutter of the multitude of Trek shows and get back to the classic formula of Kirk in his Space Trans-Am, cruising the galaxy with his pals, kicking Klingon ass and picking up alien chicks. Also, exploring. But mostly shooting phasers. And that time Spock's brain was removed? Totally awesome. Plus the salt monster. And the Gorn. And the hippie aliens? And the white Gorilla. And remember when that flying blob of light was in love with Zephram Cochrane? That was weird. Also, I like Tribbles. When are we going to get a movie with Tribbles?

Check out this pic. This is totally the look my dad used to give me when I was a kid and I did something spastic.

Anyhow... its time to get back to brass tacks with Kirk and Co., and Paramount has unleashed JJ Abrams on the franchise, kicking Berman to the curb.

I have high hopes. Here's the first teaser for what shall be my film of choice for next Christmas.

7 comments:

jep said...

I can hardly contain my excitement. You may have noted on Saturday that I actually involuntarily emitted some weird high-pitched noise of delight when I heard Leonard Nimoy's voice.

I unabashedly embrace my nerdliness. ;)

The League said...

It shall be awesome.

Anonymous said...

Let's hope it doesn't turn into a slasher film in the third act.

JAL said...

ha. Sunshine...what a stinker...could've been good, too.

The League said...

I have not seen this "Sunshine", but I know Randy is a big, big fan. I hear he gets a little pouty if you make fun of it, though.

D said...

Sweet clip. I am having a major geek-out right now! Yay!

Michael Corley said...

Set phasers for awesome.