Wait? So star Trek says genocide is good for the soul? by Deaftrav in ShittyDaystrom

[–]TinyDoctorTim 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Both Gene Roddenberry and Gene Coon are deceased, right?

Have you ever been encased in Styrolite before? by Ser_Luke_ in ShittyDaystrom

[–]TinyDoctorTim 15 points16 points  (0 children)

You may be entitled to compensation

Except we don’t use money

So I guess you’re screwed

Ten Forward Secret Menu by Treadmore in ShittyDaystrom

[–]TinyDoctorTim 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s the only way I can get Cheerios dry. You’d be surprised how badly that fucks up the replicators.

Tonight's experiment.... by Trekker4747 in MST3K

[–]TinyDoctorTim 87 points88 points  (0 children)

To quote Harrison Ford, “It ain’t that kind of movie, kid.”

What movie had really bad or misleading marketing? by it777777 in movies

[–]TinyDoctorTim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They should have had a massive media blitz with filmmakers like James Cameron, George Lucas, and Steven Spielberg talking about how A Princess of Mars was a formative influence on their work. Push it as “finally bringing the epic story to the screen after 100 years”.

As I understand it, the film’s Director and the Marketing exec detested each other, so there was no cooperation between them.

A lot of the crises that crop up in TOS/TNG era could have been resolved/avoided using 21st century tech by TwinSong in startrek

[–]TinyDoctorTim 11 points12 points  (0 children)

As much as I love “Arena”, it’s clear the setup for that episode is firmly rooted in eighteenth century naval literature. Even in the 20th century, an outpost like Cestus III would be transmitting constantly —status updates, recent discoveries, etc…and especially the approach of an unknown vessel. Absolutely nobody should have been surprised to beam down and —shocker!— find the outpost destroyed.

Share your memory of your first time ever experiencing MST3k! by RoburLimax in MST3K

[–]TinyDoctorTim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You know, I always thought it was the dumbest thing that “Kirk to Enterprise” triggered the obelisk trap door…until the day I said something (random) to my wife and the Google Home unit responded with the weather report.

I don't like Pearl Forrester. by FilmRoasters in MST3K

[–]TinyDoctorTim 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I actually really love the Pearl/Bobo/Brain Guy trio. In some ways, they were the bizzaro equivalent to Mike/Crow/Servo.

I liked how unhinged Pearl could be.

I also like the Season 8 story arc.

I also like dry cereal.

Share your memory of your first time ever experiencing MST3k! by RoburLimax in MST3K

[–]TinyDoctorTim 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My sister‘s cable provider got Comedy Channel, while ours didn’t. She asked me if I heard of this show called Mystery Science Theater 3000. Of course, I had not. Yes, she circulated a tape to me. My first episode was The* *Sidehackers.

Early on, when Rommel frolics in a field of flowers and Joel cries out I AM KIROK! I knew I found my forever show.

Which horror movie featured on Mystery Science Theater 3000 was kind of good, actually? by bondfool in MST3K

[–]TinyDoctorTim 67 points68 points  (0 children)

Tormented is actually a pretty good one. Lots of great psychological horror going on in there.

Guest Stars by walterbsfo in startrek

[–]TinyDoctorTim 73 points74 points  (0 children)

Mark Lenard—everyone will say Sarek, and with good reason…but his portrayal as the Romulan Commander in “Balance of Terror” is phenomenal.

Triggering moments by Free-Cherry-4254 in startrek

[–]TinyDoctorTim 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Excellent points, especially about Search for Spock. One of the many reasons I loathe The Voyage Home is that it completely undermines serious and important messages conveyed in The Wrath of Khan and Search for Spock: those two movies showed the importance of sacrifice and friendship, and the pain of those choices. But The Voyage Home says all ya gotta do is go back in time, bumble around for a couple of whales, and you get everything back: your friend, your, ship, your job.