Yes, (re)Master
Star Trek. the beginning and the end, truly, the alpha and omega of modern day science fiction. In honor of the 40th anniversary, it has been decided to re-master the original Star Trek series. Much in the same way George Lucas had to go mess around with the three original Star Wars movies, Star Trek is getting a technological shot in the arm. The question is does it really need this proverbial injection?
As you know, I hold Star Trek in very high esteem. I love Star Trek. And no matter how many times I watch, it never becomes stale. I watch TOS every night on G4 and I still find the whole franchise “fascinating”. In the past I have complained about the handling of Enterprise and have expressed doubt about the prequel currently in the works. So let’s take a deep breath, put this in perspective and see what happens, right? Maybe. You had to know I won’t give up that easily. My biggest concern is keeping it pure, keeping it the way it was meant to be shown. How do I know what Gene would do if he were to make TOS today? Perhaps it is time to embrace new technology and bring a timeless classic into the 21th century. They have promised cooler ships! Fine, bring on the cooler ships and the enhanced galaxy shots. After all, you can’t really grumble about TOS being broadcasted once again. It is an opportunity to partake in my one of favorite shows… yet again. Of course I’ll watch it and it is doubtful I’ll hate it. But just for the record, I like it just fine the way it’s been for the past 40 years. For your reading pleasure, you may find the article here. Meanwhile, I will take a deep breath and boldly go scrutinize.
As you know, I hold Star Trek in very high esteem. I love Star Trek. And no matter how many times I watch, it never becomes stale. I watch TOS every night on G4 and I still find the whole franchise “fascinating”. In the past I have complained about the handling of Enterprise and have expressed doubt about the prequel currently in the works. So let’s take a deep breath, put this in perspective and see what happens, right? Maybe. You had to know I won’t give up that easily. My biggest concern is keeping it pure, keeping it the way it was meant to be shown. How do I know what Gene would do if he were to make TOS today? Perhaps it is time to embrace new technology and bring a timeless classic into the 21th century. They have promised cooler ships! Fine, bring on the cooler ships and the enhanced galaxy shots. After all, you can’t really grumble about TOS being broadcasted once again. It is an opportunity to partake in my one of favorite shows… yet again. Of course I’ll watch it and it is doubtful I’ll hate it. But just for the record, I like it just fine the way it’s been for the past 40 years. For your reading pleasure, you may find the article here. Meanwhile, I will take a deep breath and boldly go scrutinize.
blogged up by Cheryl at 11:52:00 AM
1 Comments:
I would like to be hopeful, but this just sounds too much like they are taking away everything I love about the orig. series. The cheesy effects are a part of why I love the show - the old music, the models. I can't think of one example of when CG made a old film or show better.
Hopefully, Kirk will find whatever alien is causing this to happen, take its woman and kill it!!
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