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Back to EpisodesSTAR TREK The Motion Picture: Rethinking Trek, Fandom, And What Still Works
Description
We kick off a watch‑through of the Star Trek films and share a frank take on The Motion Picture: tough pacing, impressive scale, and an ending that reframes the whole journey. We also trace our Trek history, what we loved about Deep Space Nine, and why modern releases feel crowded yet thin.
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• Plan to review all original and TNG Star Trek films
• Impressions of The Motion Picture’s pacing, visuals, and uniforms
• Why the ending concept redeems much of the film
• Trek vs Star Wars preferences and nostalgia bias
• DS9 praise, mixed feelings on Voyager and Enterprise
• Thoughts on Abrams films and continuity nods
• Concerns with recent Trek output and "Box Checking" fatigue
• Upcoming watch of Wrath of Khan and listener rankings
• Audience prompts on favorite films and where to start
Are you a Star Trek fan? Which one's better? Star Trek, Star Wars? Do you like the first one, The Motion Picture. Let me know what you think.
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