I wanted to start this blog off with a bang, and I can't think of a better topic to kick things of than Star Trek. It's movies, pop culture, mass-media, and television all rolled into one. It's a phenomenon that's been important to me for a lot of years, it's a cultural phenomenon umatched in its breadth, scope, and longevity, and its latest incarnation just happens to be one of the best films I've seen in a very long time.
The timing for this is perfect. I'm starting this new blog, it's my birthday, and it's been three months since the new Star Trek film was released. So, I think the stars are in alignment. Star Trek it shall be.
A warning here, though. I think the film's been out long enough for me to mention plot details, but if you haven't seen it, and you don't want to know anything, then for pity's sake, don't read the rest of this post. You'll just spoil it for yourself.
That's why they calls 'em spoilers. Read the rest of this entry »
