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I consider myself a moderate Star Trek fan. I don't remember the last time I went to the movies, but this new Star Trek looks like a winner. The director is hailed as the next Speilberg and the movie is getting rave reviews. I have tickets to an IMAX showing on Sunday. I can't wait.  http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/5249746/Star-Trek-JJ-Abrams-interview.html |
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« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2009, 10:05:30 PM » |
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I'm going to catch the movie Saturday for the discount matinee price. Too bad my girlfriend isn't a Trekkie, she has a big purse to smuggle in the goodies. The goodies cost too much at the theatre. Guess I'll have to splurge for a little popcorn. I love my Dolby 5.1 Home Theatre but this one I got to see on the Big Screen.
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« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2009, 10:31:08 PM » |
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I know what you mean. My wife wouldn't speak to me if I didn't spend $10 on popcorn and soda. (It's probably $15 now.) She likes Star Trek, but wonders why it's the only movies I take her to.  |
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« Reply #4 on: May 07, 2009, 10:57:03 PM » |
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« Reply #5 on: May 07, 2009, 11:01:27 PM » |
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yep, and still working on the laser pistol (I do not understand the phaser).. But instead I will be dragged to a baseball game next week.
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« Reply #6 on: May 07, 2009, 11:47:04 PM » |
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http://www.theonion.com/content/video/trekkies_bash_new_star_trek_filmWow, that lady Bree Lindsey announcer is a FOX! I'm in love. Tell her Tom Vu want add to American harem. I pay any price. T
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« Reply #7 on: May 08, 2009, 10:33:51 PM » |
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We used to sneak in a pocket size bottle of booze and go to the concession stand, get large drinks, and go to the restroom, pour some out, and replace with booze. also used to bring own candy or a sandwich, but always bought the large size popcorn bucket at the establishment. It's funny, you literally have to sneak the external food in. If they didn't charge $4 for a hot dog, it would be unneccessary.
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« Reply #8 on: May 09, 2009, 10:09:20 AM » |
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I'm not the Trekkie of sci-fi conventions, but have always loved the series, especially Star Trek: TNG. Have a lot of the original series on streaky videotape. I'm looking forward to seeing the new movie when I get back in August. I'm currently searching for slack in South Korea;)
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« Reply #9 on: May 09, 2009, 11:34:22 AM » |
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Our local theater now serves Daquiris for your viewing pleasure. Sure wish they served draught beer!
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« Reply #10 on: May 09, 2009, 11:45:37 AM » |
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I have never been at the theatre I am going to. It's a 24 screen behemoth with a 3D IMAX. (Unfortunately, Star Trek is not in 3D.)
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« Reply #11 on: May 09, 2009, 12:00:33 PM » |
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The matinee starts in an hour.... but it's on 5 screens and I can pick a start time every 15 minutes thereafter! No one answering my AM CQs right now on 7.160 so maybe I should just go! So many things... so little weekend. |
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« Reply #12 on: May 10, 2009, 12:23:16 AM » |
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No spoilers here....but...LOVED IT!
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« Reply #13 on: May 10, 2009, 10:34:01 AM » |
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What, you mean it is just a movie, and all these years I thought it was real.  Live long and prosper. A Star Trek from the days of black and white TV in my parent's basement. Favorite episodes: A Piece of the Action - early 1990s Chicago gangsters (before the days of "gangstas", when folks had sartorial style and class) City on the Edge of Forever - Elizabeth Taylor at her very best |
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« Reply #14 on: May 10, 2009, 11:24:34 AM » |
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Lt' Uhura.....Man.....what can you say.... Helped alot with the Color barrier. 73 Jack. |
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« Reply #15 on: May 10, 2009, 11:58:44 AM » |
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« Reply #16 on: May 10, 2009, 01:25:51 PM » |
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Dr. Who was much better. Star Trek was late to the party.
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« Reply #17 on: May 10, 2009, 09:01:35 PM » |
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Saw Trek this afternoon with the wife and our two teens.
I'll give it a thumbs up. They used the old cliches sparingly and it was thoroughly entertaining.
I'm glad they gave Leonard Nimoy a real part rather than just a cameo.
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Steve, the best part of Dr. Who was Billie Piper.
Didja ever like Red Dwarf?
(Sick as I am, I thought the Red Green show was a hoot, too)
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« Reply #18 on: May 10, 2009, 09:29:35 PM » |
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Trek sounds like a great movie. That Spock/Obama shot above is a scream.... Anyone remember Lexx? That babe was HOT! T |
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« Reply #19 on: May 10, 2009, 09:48:53 PM » |
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Never got into Red Dwarf. It was always on late at night on the PBS station. I guess I could get it DVD or DL of the Net now. Saw Trek this afternoon with the wife and our two teens.
I'll give it a thumbs up. They used the old cliches sparingly and it was thoroughly entertaining.
I'm glad they gave Leonard Nimoy a real part rather than just a cameo.
3-1/2 stars on the HG-O-Meter.
Steve, the best part of Dr. Who was Billie Piper.
Didja ever like Red Dwarf?
(Sick as I am, I thought the Red Green show was a hoot, too)
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« Reply #20 on: May 10, 2009, 10:37:40 PM » |
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Trek sounds like a great movie. That Spock/Obama shot above is a scream.... Anyone remember Lexx? That babe was HOT! T Xenia Seeberg ? |
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« Reply #21 on: May 10, 2009, 10:56:34 PM » |
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Great flick. Thoroughly enjoyed it, and the YL was thrilled as well. Already looking forward to the next two sequels. I was kind of disappointed that what I thought was going to be IMAX (as in the original IMAX Dome format) was, in fact, just a digital HD version of the regular film. If you ask me, it's false advertising to slap the IMAX logo on something that's really not. That said, for a few bucks extra, I think it was probably still worth it. Oh...and the large popcorn and drink was $11.50, a little lower than my prediction.  |
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« Reply #22 on: May 11, 2009, 08:21:07 AM » |
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O.k. John, thanks. I reckon' my wife and I will teleport ourselves to the local theater sometime in the next week or so.
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« Reply #23 on: May 11, 2009, 09:06:52 AM » |
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Oh...and the large popcorn and drink was $11.50, a little lower than my prediction. Smuggled in peanut brittle and a bottle of water.  The movie was lots of fun. I'd stop short of calling myself a trekkie but I'm a big fan. I must say however, I hate time travel plots. Time travel gives the writers endless storyline possibilites but gives me an endless headache. |
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« Reply #24 on: May 11, 2009, 10:47:47 PM » |
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Xenia Seeberg ?
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